Things to do in Lisbon

Things to do in Lisbon

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Jacqueline
About local
5 March 2025
Lisbon with Jorge

We had the most amazing experience with Jorge. His historical and geographical knowledge of Lisbon was hugely informative along side his passion and dry sense of humour. We would highly recommend this tour. We learned so much from Jorge who was also an excellent photographer and we haven’t stopped taking panoramic pictures tweaking here and there. Thank you Jorge. You truly made our experience very special with lots of laughter.

Gordon
About local
21 February 2025
12 out of 10

It would be an understatement to say that Jorge’s tour of Lisbon exceeded our expectations. On a scale of 1 to 10, Jorge is a 12. He was one of the original five guides for Get Locals when they started in Lisbon many years ago. Having a guide who is both a pioneer and a city planner for Lisbon offers a unique combination of experience and knowledge. My family and I benefited from Jorge’s talents on a most memorable city tour. I would confidently say that if you do not choose Jorge as your guide for a tour of Lisbon, you will miss out on something truly special

Gordon
About local
21 February 2025

Sylvia hosted my family and me for a food tour in Lisbon. The words that we used to describe her at breakfast the next day were delightful, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, captivating, lovely and many more superlative adjectives. The places she took us to are the types of places we love to go to but would never find them on our own in a million years. The food served was truly amazing with lots of variety. At each restaurant we visited Sylvia told the story of why she chose this one and with each dish she told it's story. I would unhesitantly recommend you engage Sylvia for your food tour of Lisbon. Do it now before she gets too busy to accommodate you!

Gavin
About local
12 February 2025
Excellent intro to Lisbon

I’d thoroughly recommend Igor as your guide to Lisbon. In particular, a first day tour from Igor with all his local and cultural knowledge is the perfect set up to a few days of further exploring. Igor is very friendly and it was a pleasure to spend a morning with him. Don’t forget to ask him for his restaurant recommendations!! Obrigado Igor!

Our top picks for things to do in Lisbon

Lisbon, a picture perfect city ready to be explored ! With hills all over the city and beautiful streets, get ready for a new adventure. Unique architecture, music, food and history, it’s the perfect place for an awesome trip. Take a look at our favorite things to do in Lisbon and have fun!

  • Visit Parque Das Nações with a local

    Parque Das Nações futuristic architecture gives an incredible contrast from the city’s old quarters. That is why it has become a top thing to do in Lisbon; offering multiple attractions like, a modern casino, water gardens, a viewing tower and a marina. You’ll also find there a number of bars and restaurants with outdoor seating, overlooking one of the world’s longest bridges.

    When visiting this awesome spot, prepare yourself for a day full of activities.Your local host will make sure you don’t miss any of the attractions that the park has to offer! You will have a lot of fun! And if you don’t want to miss a day in the gym you can also join your host in a personalized fitness experience created just for you. Now that is a fun, healthy way to travel!

  • Ride the Tram 28

    Riding the Tram 28 is one of the best things to do when visiting Lisbon. To give it an extra splash of fun join your local guide for an unbelievable and historical ride on Tram 28! This tram will take you through many of Lisbon’s finest districts like, Baixa, Graça, Estela, including the famous district of Alfama.

    This Tram is an integral part of the Lisbon public transport and will make you feel like a local during your stay in Lisbon. Your host will let you know which are the best times to ride the famous tram. They will also make sure to show you all the highlights on your journey, share some of the historical facts and awesome stories about Lisbon! You’ll enjoy every stop right by the beautiful sights that the stunning Lisbon has to offer!

  • Try a traditional homemade dinner by a local

    Who doesn’t like food? And even more when you are traveling and you get to try new food you never knew you were missing!
    Join your local host as they prepare, right in front of you, a traditional Lisbon meal.
    Besides of savoring every instant of the prepping ritual, you will learn a new meal you can do at home. Now that is a nice way to show off your trip to Lisbon!

    From a starter dish, to the main entrance and to finish up with dessert, all of these with a couple of drinks, will be the perfect ending of a wonderful evening.
    Plus your host will fill you up with stories and local tips to use in the future, making this an experience of a lifetime!

    If you would like to discover the city while eating, try one of the food tours in Lisbon.

  • Snap a picture of the city from a Miradouros

    Lisbon is a city surrounded by hills, and at the top of all of this high points you can always find a viewpoint or “miradouros”. Your host knows all of them like the back of their hand and are totally ready to share the beauties with you! You’ll get a fascinating look of the city from above and contemplate the magical beauty surrounding the city of Lisbon.

    There are several miradouros spread around the city but the ones you should definitely not miss are Miradouro Das Portas Do Sol for a breathtaking sunrise and Miradouro Da Nossa Senhora Do Monte for a romantic sunset. Join your host for a Vespa ride or a nice hiking trail, finishing up with a picture perfect view of the city. And when you are at the top, relax, take a look around, snap a few pictures and be happy that you have one of the best sceneries in the world in front of you!

  • Eyesight tile buildings and street art

    Lisbon is well known for its colorful decorative architecture. While some of it it's historic and takes us back to the moorish era, some others are modern and graffiti inspired.
    Tiles, or best known as Azulejos cover buildings from head to toe. They are a major part of the Portuguese architecture and culture, often telling us a tale. Your personalize host will be explaining their meanings making you feel part of the story.

    To every historic sighting there is a modern contrast, and we can see that in the buildings of Lisbon, they are full of artistic graffiti!
    Your host will show you around and will let you know who of the world’s best street artists have been selected to leave their mark in Lisbon’s cityscape. Take a look around and enjoy!

  • Walk around the famous Alfama district with a local

    Alfama is Lisbon’s most emblematic district and a source of inspiration for artists with its picture perfect views.
    To travel Alfama’s streets is to travel back in time to a village with narrow streets, churches, and whitewashed houses with tile panels. Let your host know if you want to go to one of the miradouros, or to enjoy traditional Fado music, or all of the above.There is so much to see in Alfama, a day will not be enough!

    Everywhere you see, you will want to snap a picture just to remember the beautiful essence of the Alfama district.
    To have a local guide by your side will help you to discover hidden gems in this part of town, and to find the old soul surrounding the emblematic district.

  • Drink exclusive Portuguese wine

    In the majority of the European countries wine is a must during dinner, and in Lisbon this is not an exception.
    Lisbon offers a wide variety of Portuguese wines to its visitors. From the exclusive “Port” to the vinho verde (green wine) not named for its color but referring to the youth of the vine, and many more, they are the perfect compliment alongside some tapas.

    Your personalized host will take you on a wine tasting tour, for you to try them all. Now you can tell your friends that you have tried the best wines in Lisbon. Cheese is included, of course!
    The wine tasting tour is a must in Lisbon, and what better when you do it in a picnic with an incredible view, cheese, chorizo and amazing people!

  • Visit the Lx Market with a local

    To feel like a truly local, a market is always the place to go. The Lx Market offers good vibes and unique, vintage, hand made or second hand pieces. That’s a perfect souvenir to remember your stay in Lisbon!
    Your host will even introduce you to the Market team and who knows maybe next time you will be an Lx Market Seller!

    The market is open on Sundays and is considered one of the trendiest places in Lisbon where you can also enjoy an amazing brunch for a very accessible price. So get in touch with your host and make your way to this unique market!
    And with the river close by, it is the perfect escape before the Monday blues.

  • Have fun in the nightlife of Lisbon

    With the sun setting, Lisbon is barely waking up. With an enormous variety of nightlife places, from cafes, restaurants, bars and clubs, Lisbon is not ready for you to go to sleep early!
    If you are not into clubbing, your host will personalize your night to find something for you. There is always something to do in Lisbon!

    From bars closing at 4am to others by the docks closing until dawn letting you see the sunrise. Lisbon is now becoming the perfect city for those that are looking for a place to party, dance or just enjoy a beer.
    Your host will make sure to show you the regular places people who live in Lisbon go, making you feel like a local during a night out.

  • Listen to Fado music

    Fado music is Portugal’s national music treasure. There are two types of Fado music: Lisbon and Coimbra. Lisbon Fado music is always sung by a solo performer while Coimbra is often performed by groups of male university students.

    In the Alfama district your host will take you to a casa de Fado or Fado restaurant where you can enjoy dinner while listening and submerging in their fascinating culture. Your host will take you to the place where locals sing Fado with passion and a lot of love for their country.
    It is an essential experience with an unbelievable performance that you will not forget!
    What can be better than food, drinks and cool music?!

Unique things to do in Lisbon

The best way is the local way! From tasty tapas to vibrant graffiti workshops, you’ll be amazed by how many exciting things there are to do in Lisbon. With so many fun activities in Lisbon, you’ll never run out of ideas for things to do. With your local host by your side to show you where to go and what to see, you’ll get to know the real Lisbon. Foodies can discover Portuguese wine with gizzards, sausages and sardines. Lovers of history can feel inspired by the gothic architecture, decorative churches and the one-of-a-kind Chapito Circus School. Let your local host know your hobbies and interests, and they will show you where to go to find the best activities in Lisbon! With so many unique things to do in Lisbon, you’ll be keen to discover as many activities as possible with your local host. Whether you prefer to explore the city by historical tram, take a day trip to Setubul, taste your way through the delicious food culture or have a night on the town in Bairro Alto, your local host will show you where to go and what to do to experience Lisbon like a true local! If you’re looking for fun things to do in Lisbon, look no further than a WithLocals private tour. With your favorite host by your side, you’ll experience the best activities on a 100% customizable tour. Simply ley your local host know what suits, and they will arrange everything locally for you!

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