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Top Things to Do in Lisbon Portugal
If you are planning a trip to Lisbon Portugal and looking for the best things to do, see and eat while visiting, you are in the right place. Lisbon is a hillside city known for its wooden trams, rooftop views, colorful neighborhoods, Azul tile, sidewalk art, Christ statue, pink street, custard tarts, and street performers. Browse the list of must-see attractions, off-the-beaten-path experiences, outdoor activities, and museums to create your personal Lisbon Portugal bucket list. Then, plan the itinerary for your Lisbon Portugal trip with these top things to do, see, and eat. Enjoy your time out of the office!
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Things to Do in and Around Lisbon Portugal
Photograph the Discoverer’s Monument and walk the waterfront to Belém Tower
Tour Jerónimos Monastery
Eat Pasteis da Nata, egg custard pastries
Browse the modern art of Museu Coleção Berardo
Photograph Ponte 25 de Abril from the roof of LX Factory
Take the ferry from Cais do Sodré to Cacilhas for riverfront views
Sample Portuguese food at the Mercado da Ribera
Ride the iconic Tram 28
Explore Igreja e Convento do Carmo
Stop by Igreja de São Roque, the most expensive chapel in Europe
Browse the modern art of the Berardo Collection Museum
Photograph the Rossio Train Station
Walk down Rua Nova do Carvalho, Pink Street
Discover Lisbon’s street art
Ride the Ascensor da Bica
Ride the Santa Justa Lift
Check out a few of Lisbon’s 38 Miradouro viewpoints
Tour São Jorge Castle
Wander the Alfama District
Explore the history of Fado at Museu do Fado
Check out the Lisbon Cathedral
Learn to make Portuguese Pastries
Hang out in a café on Rua Garrett
Take a photo with Escultura de Fernando Pessoa
Visit Museu Nacional do Azulejo and make your own tiles
Listen to Fado Music
Ride the Ascensor do Lavra, Lisbon’s oldest funicular
Photograph the Praça do Comércio
Spend a night out in Bairro Alto
Visit the rooftop terrace of the Basilica da Estrela
Take a bike ride or sunset cruise along the Tagus River
Hang out with sharks at Oceanario de Lisboa
Check out Praça Luís de Camões
Sample Portuguese wine at Vini Portugal
Check out the urban art at Underdogs Gallery
Sample craft beer in Dois Corvos brew room
Relax next to the fountains and people-watch in Rossio Square
Learn the history of Lisbon at Museu de Lisboa
Photograph the Fado Living Statue
Window shop on Rua do Carmo
Take a Portuguese cooking class
Buy a cork souvenir
Take a food tour
Wander the gardens of the Palace of Marquises of Fronteira
Photograph the Águas Livres Aqueduct
Be sure to check the Lisbon Portugal Tourism Board website for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.
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