What to do in Lisbon

Activities, attractions and tours
Chiado featuring railway items and a city

Lisbon Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Lisbon has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Lisbon is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Lisbon to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Lisbon Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Lisbon.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Lisbon attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Lisbon showing views, chateau or palace and a city

Lisbon City Center

Travelers love Lisbon City Center for its popular shops, and you can see more of Lisbon by jumping on the metro at Campo Pequeno Station or Saldanha Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Avenida da Liberdade and Campo Pequeno Bullring.

Lisbon City Center
Carmo Convent featuring heritage architecture

Lisbon Old Town

4/5(445 area reviews)

Lisbon Old Town is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Rossio Square and Avenida da Liberdade. See more of Lisbon by jumping on the metro at São Pedro de Alcântara Stop or Elevador da Glória Stop.

Lisbon Old Town
Santa Justa Elevator showing a city and landscape views

Baixa

4.5/5(456 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Baixa. Rossio Square is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Baixa-Chiado Station or Praça da Figueira Stop to see more of Santa Maria Maior.

Baixa
Alfama featuring a coastal town and a sunset

Alfama

4.5/5(79 area reviews)

Alfama is a destination travelers like for its historic sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at Lg. Portas Sol Stop or R. Escolas Gerais Stop to explore sights like Portas do Sol Viewpoint.

Alfama
Chiado which includes views and a sunset as well as a couple

Chiado

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Chiado. Spend some time visiting top spots like Camões Square, and catch the metro at Chiado Stop or Lg. Academia Nacional Belas AR Stop to see more of the area.

Chiado
Bairro Alto featuring a city and views as well as a small group of people

Bairro Alto

4.5/5(85 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like Principe Real Square while getting to know Bairro Alto, and be sure to check out the lively bars. You can hop aboard the metro at Elevador da Glória Stop or São Pedro de Alcântara Stop to see more of the area.

Bairro Alto

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