Top Things To Do In Lisbon

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Top things to do in Lisbon

From exploring cool neighborhoods to eating with the locals to seeing iconic sites, these are some of our favorite experiences

Discover laid-back Mouraria: Lisbon’s secret neighborhood
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Lisbon Discover laid-back Mouraria: Lisbon’s secret neighborhood

Medieval architecture, West African flavors, and traditional ceramics.

$57.33 per person

2 hours

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Half day in Lisbon with a local
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Lisbon Half day in Lisbon with a local

Purple jacaranda-lined avenues, petiscos, and São Jorge Castle.

$97.11 per person

4 hours

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Must see Lisbon with a local
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Lisbon Must see Lisbon with a local

Jacaranda-lined avenues, and don’t forget the Pastéis de Belém.

$176.67 per person

8 hours

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Day trip to Sintra
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Lisbon Day trip to Sintra

Castelo dos Mouros, an abandoned cliff convent and pillow shaped pastries.

$194.22 per person

8 hours

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Explore Belém and Cascais in a day
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Lisbon Explore Belém and Cascais in a day

Tram rides, Pastéis de Belém, and the beach

$278.46 per person

8 hours

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Ultimate Lisbon food experience
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Lisbon Ultimate Lisbon food experience

Pastéis de nata, grilled seafood, sangria, and a surprising Angolan dish.

$135.72 per person

3 hours

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Wine tasting in historic Alfama
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Lisbon Wine tasting in historic Alfama

Reds of Alentejo, Moorish Architecture, and petiscos

$107.64 per person

3 hours

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An authentic Lisbon evening listening to fado
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Lisbon An authentic Lisbon evening listening to fado

A casa de fado, ginjinha liqueur, Portuguese food, and hauntingly beautiful music.

$201.24 per person

4 hours

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Tourists enjoying a sunny day exploring Lisbon with a local guide

Wondering what to do in Lisbon?

Elegantly draped over seven undulating hills, straddling both the sea and the River Tagus, Lisbon is so beautifully entwined with its landscape that it seems to have grown naturally from the ground. In such a diverse cityscape, it’s no wonder amazing things to do in Lisbon are around every corner. Portugal’s capital has been carefully crafted over centuries, with the Stone Age, the Roman Empire, and the Middle Ages each adding their own chapters to its story. The city today is a place of ancient ruins, white-domed cathedrals, and lavishly Baroque churches, with a wave of contemporary additions only expanding the ever-growing list of things to do in Lisbon.

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Beauty personified

Few cities in the world are as picturesque as Lisbon: the cinematic city’s beautiful buildings, stunning scenery, and stupendous horizons demand attention from the word go. The things to do in Lisbon are all storybook scenes, from quaint old trams rattling past buildings decorated with perfectly placed colorful tiles to sweeping views of terracotta rooftops from a hilltop terrace. It’s easy to get lost among Lisbon’s many sun-dappled treasures – the sparkling sea, cobbled streets, and a 12th-century castle dominating the skyline are all picture-ready for no-filter-necessary Instagrams.

Couple of tourists enjoying a meal in a typical restaurant in Lisbon

A taste of Portugal

Between romantic bistros in lantern-lit lanes, elegant cafés in tree-fringed plazas, and local hangouts filled with friends sharing small savory plates and pitchers of fruity sangria, the food scene certainly offers plenty of things to do in Lisbon. The city’s cuisine today is a combination of Roman, Asian, African, and South American influences and fresh, local ingredients courtesy of Lisbon’s rich landscape and the Atlantic Ocean. With specialties like pastel de nata, pork bifana sandwiches, and grilled seafood waiting to be tried, you won’t struggle for things to do in Lisbon.

Tourists boarding a tram in Lisbon on a night out exploring the city's nightlife

Lisbon by night

When the sun sets, the list of things to do in Lisbon gets even longer. The city is famous for its vibrant nightlife scene spilling out onto the cobbled streets – it’s not uncommon for locals to arrive at a bar after midnight, head to a club after 3, and stumble home when the sun is high in the sky. If you’re looking for things to do in Lisbon after dark, you’re spoiled for choice. From cozy wine bars to live music lounges to pulsing nightclubs, nights in Lisbon don’t only cater to rowdy revelers – but most are best begun admiring the city’s iconic skyline with a drink at a rooftop bar.

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Latest reviews from our guests

    Alex was very personable and knowledgeable

    12 June 2026

    Joseph A

    Alex exceeded our expectations. Knowledgeable and passionate about Lisbon and very flexible with our needs and interests. He kept things cheerful and considerate. We were very impressed.

    26 May 2026

    Kirk S

    Pedro met us at the ship terminal and created a walking tour for us that was everything we wanted. The pace was perfect for going up so many hills. His knowledge of the neighborhoods had just the right amount of detail and we loved the 'off the beaten path' aspects, such as the unrestored burned church, the visit to the Carmo square that is so important to recent Portuguese history, and the hidden and beautiful side streets. Sour cherry liquor and pastel de nata topped off the walk. We highly recomment Pedro and City Unscripted.

    29 April 2026

    Susan T

    Ricardo provided a phenomenal private walking tour for our group. We appreciated his knowledge of the city and professionalism. Would highly recommend!

    13 October 2025

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