Incredibly beautiful views from this look-out. Benches, a small cafe, and a guitarist lightly…read morestrumming some Portuguese tunes. A wonderful afternoon.

A panoramic view of the city…read more A different musician plays during the daytime. It seems well organized: at 11:30, another one comes to replace, with his own guitar and emplifer. Some plays bussa nova, some plays folk songs. I come here every morning in Lisbon to watch the sunrise while sipping my tea. This small spot is right in front of my hotel. In the afternoon and during sunset, the city below is painted with different scenes that enchant me all day long. To the left, there's a cafe, and on the right, there's a view of Tagus River. Unfortunately, the small garden below is locked this time.

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.

I've been to many aquariums, but this was easily one of my favorite experiences. It's not…read moreoverwhelming in size, but it is incredibly well-designed and spacious, which made the visit feel very relaxed. The standout is definitely the massive central aquarium--it's stunning and keeps the kids completely engaged as you move through the levels. It was also great to see that the animals appear to be in excellent condition and the habitats are pristine. If you are in Lisbon with children, this is a must-see. It's a high-quality, manageable outing that the whole family will actually enjoy!

Oceanário de Lisboa is a must if, like me, you want to visit every large-scale aquarium. I went in…read moreJanuary and it was not too uncrowded, which made a big difference. There is a certain serenity that massive aquariums bring, a form of hypnotic biophilia that acts directly on your nervous system and reduces stress and anxiety. I have always been wondering why aquariums/deep water have such effects. The slow, continuous movement of fish and water holds attention without demanding it, allowing the brain to shift out of high-alert, task-oriented states. This results in measurable reductions in heart rate, blood pressure, and perceived stress, similar to effects observed in natural environments such as forests or coastlines. In large-volume tanks, flow patterns are slower and more laminar, encouraging natural swimming behaviors rather than repetitive or erratic movement. The presence of schooling fish and large pelagic species reinforces predictable motion patterns, which the human visual system and nervous system interprets as calming. This giant central tank of the aquarium is widely cited as one of the largest single aquarium tank in the world. It represents four oceans, Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Antarctic, in one continuous ecosystem. The layout: you start at the upper level and gradually spiral downward. As you descend, the viewing angles improve and the scale becomes apparent, with large pelagic fish (incl. the massive slow-moving sunfish), sharks, rays, and schooling species sharing the same water column without visual barriers. The central tank holds approximately 5M liters of seawater and relies on controlled lighting, filtration, and circulation systems to maintain multiple habitat zones within a single body of water. Surrounding it are satellite habitats focused on specific ecosystems, including open ocean, coastal waters, polar environments, and temperate reefs. There is also a small kelp forest section, which immediately reminded me of the magnificent kelp exhibit at Monterey Bay Aquarium in California (still unmatched; love it!), but this felt like a respectful and well-executed nod. The aquarium sits in Parque das Nações, the former Expo '98 site, which adds a lot to the experience and activities. Before or after the visit, you can use the Telecabine Lisboa (cable cars). It operates along the waterfront and provides a continuous overhead view of the Tagus estuary, surrounding Expo-era structures, and the Vasco da Gama Bridge (the second longest bridge in Europe). In January, it closes at 6 PM, and the ticket allows round trips. (Ticket cost for aquarium and cable car is less than 40 euros/person. 10-15 min from the Humberto Delgado Airport. Street parking is tough; garage parking is approx. 15 euros/24h.)

Jose and Rui were the best, even though we made a minor error or two (don't ask). They were super…read moreaccommodating, had a great selection of scooters and very fair pricing. Nice to rent from such good honest people.

From the owner: Empresa especializada no Aluguer de Scooters em Lisboa com serviço personalizado e atendimento 24…read morehoras

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

What a great tour!! Dani was fantastic - so knowledgeable, energetic, and her love for her Country…read moreis very apparent! The stops and neighborhoods she guides you through are the best - great locations, great food, great wine. This was one of the highlights of my trip to Portugal. Cannot recommend enough - you won't regret it!

This is a wonderful and huge open space plaza that serves as the kick off/ending (depending on…read morewhere you're coming from) from the Rua Augusta shopping district/street. For us it was where we began the day and took lots of great photos before walking past the impressive arches that went straight into the shopping street. The statues are huge and magnificent which make them wonderful backdrops for some of the best photos you'll take in Lisbon. And of course the proximity to the shopping district makes it a logical place to visit as you're touring the city. This was definitely by far one of my favorite places to visit in Lisbon that I came here twice during the trip. This place is also not far from other landmarks like the Time Out Market (a 10 min walk from here tops) and also is a busy taxi pickup/dropoff area in case you need a ride.

We were fortunate enough to be staying at Convent Square and easily walked down the Rua Augusta…read moreenjoying the shops and sights all the way to this beautiful commercial main plaza along the river. This is like other main city center squares on the water - open, beautiful views, buildings and bustling. I loved it. We came here several times during our two days in Lisbon and it was always beautiful and fun.

This zoo was great most of the enclosures were a pretty good size and the bear cubs were so cute…read moreand we're playing together the was also a mini stand up ski lift that travels round the zoo above the cages which is fantastic! I have never done anything like this and see animals in this way. I loved it! There were white tigers loads of babies and you actually get to see okapi up close which I've never done. It was 19.50 each and the lift and dolphins feeding were free. I would recommend the dolphins I thought the show was fantastic all the usual stuff but truly beautiful!

I really enjoyed this zoo because of the intimate nature of the exhibitions. In many cases you…read morereally feel close to the animals when you observe them. In terms of the variety of animals and the relative ease of accessing them this place gets 5 stars for sure. In terms of the size of the place - it's not big by any respect. I was able to blast through everything in about 2-3 hours and we didn't exactly zip through either. We took time to view, read and take photos as we went. The main issue is this place isn't cheap and it's pretty pricey for something that won't take up a lot of your day. But in the end I just saw it as contributing money to the zoo and hoping it helps keep the animals taken care of. If you look at it that way, relative to what the zoo offers, I think it was worth it for me.

Had some time to kill before our flight back home so we decided to come spend a few hours here…read more Beautiful zoo, but it is quite small. With it being so small I thought the price tag at $30 euros per person was a little much. It only took us about two 1/2 hours to see the entire zoo and watch the bird show. The bird show was in Portuguese so we couldn't understand what birds were what, but nonetheless, the show was very nice and entertaining. They had a great primate exhibit and the animals seem to be a little closer than most zoos I have been to.

Today we took a full day small group tour to Évora, led by the incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and…read morefunny Nuno. The sites, of course, were fascinating, but it was truly Nuno's insight into each stop that made the tour. He also made wonderful conversation on the way there and back, patiently answering my many questions about Portuguese history & contemporary life in Lisbon. Highly recommend!

The Full-Day Best of Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Tour with Nunu was a great tour…read more Nunu was patient, knowledgeable, and friendly. He handled our tour with grace and professionalism! Starting out, we went to Sintra but unlike other tours we walked the grounds to get to Peña Palace vice getting dumped off with the herd at the main gate. A truly relaxing experience, the grounds were calm and peaceful, the walk was inclined but easy for a group of seasoned adults. The visit to the palace was vivid with color and informative. Next stop we visit the nearby town with ample time to catch lunch at one of many eateries and/or shop at the many stores. Be sure to get a Pastéis de Nata before you depart! A scenic drive through the hills as you travel to the furthest western point in the European Continent, this stop with the green hills, crashing waves, and lighthouse was amazing! A final drive to the beach line you will enter Cascais where you will have time to explore the tourist beach haven or visit the free museum on its history. Whether you want a good drink or another Pastéis de Nata you will enjoy the wind and the water in this town before ending back at you hotel or air BnB. A great trip to plan into you schedule and do ask for Nunu, he was the icing on the cake of this tour!