Sightseeing in Lisbon isn't easy. Lisbon is one of the hilliest cities I've ever been to. It's not…read morequite San Francisco but it's in the running. After a long day of walking around, my legs and feet felt like spaghetti. That's why it's nice to take a break throughout the day and relax a little bit. That's exactly what I did at Jardim de Estrela. This is a large park with plenty of trails, vegetation, and benches. I took advantage of the beauty and meditated here. Beyond the sights, there are several statues throughout the park to check out and learn some history. There are also a bunch of ducks and geese that hang out by the lake. The geese are huge! I'm not sure what they feed them in Portugal but we're talking mutant geese. If you're willing to hang out with mutant geese, this is a relaxing spot to spend some time at.

We loved this place! We were going to the Estrela church but mass was just beginning so we walked…read moreacross the street and found this charming park. It was raining, so it was just us, the ducks and geese and a few dog walkers. It was so peaceful and beautiful. The trees here are enormous and beautiful. It's a lovely place to sit and relax. Plenty of places to stop for coffee and plenty of sculptures to admire.

Jardim da Torre de Belém or Belém Tower Garden is along the Rio Tejo. The garden was designed in…read more1954 by the architect Barrett. It contains the Belem Tower, grassy areas, trees, a lake, restaurants, a fort, a monument to commemorate the first air travel between Europe and South America, and a monument for the Combatants of the Overseas War. On our vacation my husband and I took a public bus to this garden. We walked through the grassy areas. We enjoyed seeing the tower--although it was wrapped in netting for repairs--as well as plants, a live musical performance, and vendors that sold souvenirs.

Quite a few joggers, walkers and general tourists here this morning. This is a beautiful park just…read moreto the west of Lisbon, downstream on the Tagus River. Of course, the centerpiece is the Torre de Belém but there is more to see including the Museu do Combatente and the Monumento aos Combatentes do Ultramar. Or just enjoy the view of the river, the Ponte 25 de Abril and the Christ statue across the way. There is a paid public toilet here and a coffee shop. [Review 16610 overall - 127 in Portugal - 120 of 2022.]

First off, the cashier at entrance was the nicest person! Thank you for your kindness on 10/2/25…read more You are a wonderful example of human kindness. These gardens were beautiful, set in a magically tranquil spot. The paths went on & on. We all felt wonderful in here!

Lovely botanical gardens within a MASSIVE greenhouse. So many different type of plants and flowers…read more Really nice to walk around after being in the city for a while. Would definitely recommend.

Baixa is Lisbon's elegant downtown district, rebuilt after the 1755 Lisbon earthquake with grand…read moreplazas, wide pedestrian streets, and a grid layout. Baixa blends history, architecture, and everyday Lisbon life, making the area an excellent starting point for exploring the city. It's Lisbon's most walkable area and a hub for shopping, cafés, and iconic landmarks. Top highlights include: -Praça do Comércio: riverside public square framed by yellow arcades -Rua Augusta: lively main street filled with shops and street performers -Arco da Rua Augusta: Climb to the top for panoramic views over the Tagus River! -Elevador de Santa Justa: neo-Gothic iron elevator connecting Baixa to Chiado district (currently closed) -Rossio Square: historic gathering place with wave-patterned pavement and a lively atmosphere -Rua da Prata & Rua do Ouro: classic Baixa streets, showcasing the district's symmetrical, post-earthquake design

The highlight of this garden is the view. Other than that, it's not that great a spot. There is a…read morecafe at the top, a playground nearby and several benches. The fountain was overgrown and there was litter here and there. That's all behind you as you walk up or down the stairs to the miradouro. [Review 19063 overall - 256 in Portugal - 32 of 2023.]

The park itself is of no interest really, just a few trees and paths with spots of grass. The worst…read moreis the Kiosk that serves snacks and drinks. The employee is one of those few Portuguese that plays dumb as soon as they hear a word of English. My husband is American, I'm Portuguese. She heard us speak in English and was surprised when I addressed her in Portuguese with our order. She proceeds to tell me she doesn't understand what a 'garoto' is because she doesn't know 'American words'. When I asked her to confirm she didn't know what a garoto was she had the decency of looking embarrassed and promptly 'remembered' what it was. Next I ordered a 'torrada com manteiga' and she served us a thin slide of whole wheat bread sprinkled with oreganos (you can't make this stuff up). I had her redo it minus the herbs and she still argued she always makes it that way. I mean if you want to deal with the village idiot in a decrepit park this is the place to visit.

This aquarium was fantastic! I loved the flow of it, where there's one naturtal pathway that leads…read moreyou from the start to the finish. We started at the top floor through a special exhibit which was beautiful, and then worked our way down. You'll pass penguins and waterfalls, you can go over a wooden bridge through a little tropical feeling forest, and onto the playful otters. Then you'll continue around passing the giant central tank. As you descend, you'll get additional looks at the tank and different viewpoints like watching the penguins dive below the water. This is the first aquarium to capture my son's delight, but I also think he's just turned the corner on appreciating animals (or at least sea life). Our toddler daughter also enjoyed it very much! We all did. We don't typically book into zoos or aquariums unless they are top in the world, and this aquarium was very highly rated, so I was very happy we came. It was a perfect attraction for our family, but I also would have been happy I came even if this was a trip without kids. With kids? A slam dunk. You can add a gondola ride onto your aquarium ticket which we did. We booked the roundtrip gondola and our kids enjoyed the experience. I wouldn't say it's a must do, but it's not terribly expensive and if you have kids, they'll like this experience too. If you're up for a packed day, you can do the science museum which is next door as well. I read it's a very interactive hands on museum but we had to get back that day. The aquarium is a half day experience. I think we there for 2.5 hours.

Its a pretty small aquarium. 2 different buildings. You have the main building with the…read moreentrance, the gift shop and the coffee and food court area. But the actual aquarium is in another building that requires you take a walkway to get to. Its organized well, adound the central aquarium. Its a massively large center aquarium. Multiple viewing windows. 2 floors. And many many types of fish in there. From the different sting rays and manta rays, to some sunfish, to multiple sharks. And many many other fish from little ones to really big ones. I could've spent hours and hours just watching them swim around. But with so many people trying to get the best views its best to keep it moving. Around that center aquarium they have many exhibits and tanks. From the arctic with the penguins to the tropical with the tropical fish and corals to the pacific and everything in between. There's a lot of fish and aquatic animals to look at and take pictures and videos of. Also theres informational rooms and even a room to watch a video (with seating). Lots of placards around giving some information on what your seeing. So many beautiful and exotic creatures here. You basically start off on the 2nd floor, work your way around in a circle, go down the stairs, do another circle and then take the walkway back to the main building. I didnt know once you go down stairs you cant go back upstairs. Basically a one way walk. I wish I knew that so I could've spent more time upstairs viewing the aquarium from up there. So that was a very big disappointment. Also once you go into the main aquarium you can go back to the beginning of the main building. There was some pretty cool monsters of the deep exhibit in the main building but because we went to the aquarium first we missed that part of the exhibit. With a lisboa card you get 15% off your ticket price. Booking it online you get 5% off. But we bundled the aquarium ticket with the telecabine ride. So lisboa card doesnt work with that. This is a pretty small aquarium by aquarium standards. We easily spent 2-3 hours viewing all the exhibits and animals. Could've easily spent some more time here. It was really nice to see divers in the big tank cleaning responsibly and feeding the sunfishes and other animals. It was a nice little experience to spend a couple hours of your day at. Cool exhibits. Like the different zones of it. We'll maintained. Fun experience for people of all ages!

Dani was a fantastic tour guide. A Lisbon native, she is very knowledgeable about the city's…read morehistory and offered interesting details and background on the neighborhoods we visited. The food and drinks were plentiful and tasty. Dani also offered great ideas for other Lisbon adventures.

Raquel was knowledgeable and friendly. She took us to places we never heard of or would have…read moreentered on our own. This was a highlight of our trip. Highly recommend

Cool area, but the beaches aren't so great. Check out the town itself as it is very neat. You can…read moreskip the beach part, however.

The Cascais beach is about 45 mins by train from Lisbon. Lots of restaurants and most offer free…read morewi-fi. The city is small and friendly, and there's a small complimentary modern museum there explaining the city's history. I've been to better beaches, though, and it can be a bit crowded as it is a small beach. Water was also freezing! I guess I'm used to the nicer beaches in Asia, Hawaii, and Florida.