LISBON
31 Tours Reviewed
Sintra in one day is doable. This tour gives you a fast pass to the big sights around Lisbon without the mega-bus shuffle. I especially liked the small-group van setup and the time-saver of Pena Palace tickets with skip-the-line access.…
Lisbon can be serious. This place is not. The 3D Fun Art Museum is built for action shots where you become part of the artwork, with photo-friendly fantasy scenes and the infinity mirror room as the big spectacle. One thing…
Stepping into Castelo de São Jorge beats a ticket-line marathon. This fast-track option helps you get inside for an on-your-own visit through the archaeological excavations, museum rooms, and garden areas, with a map to keep you oriented. I like that…
Lisbon has a new side, and MAAT shows it. One ticket links contemporary art and daring architecture with an honest-to-goodness 1908 power station on the waterfront. I especially love how the setting does half the work for you: MAAT Central…
Lines up here can eat your day. These skip-the-line tickets help you get into São Jorge Castle quickly so your time goes to the views and the ruins instead of the queue. I love the setup that includes a simple…
Belém by bus is the shortcut to the best riverfront stops. This 24-hour hop-on hop-off ticket turns Lisbon’s Belém monuments into a pick-and-choose day, with onboard audio guidance and plenty of chances to get out and walk. You can pace…
Belém tells its story in stone. This 3-hour walking tour pairs the skip-the-line Jerónimos Monastery ticket with a stop at the Pastéis de Belém for the classic egg tart. I love how the guide connects what you’re seeing (stone, symbols,…
Banksy in Lisbon has a way of making you look twice. This entry ticket for Museu Banksy is a one-day visit built around over 100 full-size reproductions and a mix of mediums, from mural-style pieces to projections and video installations.…
Sintra hides a maze of meaning. Quinta da Regaleira is one of the most theatrical places in Portugal, and this guided visit helps you read the symbols instead of just walking through them. You’ll hear why it’s part of the…
Jerónimos Monastery rewards a slow pace. What makes this experience worth your time is that you can wander at your own speed while a self-guided audio tour turns the stonework into a clear, story-driven route. It’s built around key stops…
Sintra gets popular fast, so this route is your shortcut. I like that the day mixes expert-guided visits at Quinta da Regaleira and Pena Palace with real breathing room in Sintra for lunch and wandering. I also like that the…
Sintra can feel like a movie set. This day trip turns that fantasy into a practical plan, with Pena Palace tickets and a guided visit, plus time to wander Sintra’s old streets, hit the edge-of-Europe cliffs at Cabo da Roca,…
Portugal’s tiles tell stories worth slowing down. In the former Convent of Madre Deus, you get a close-up look at azulejos from the second half of the 15th century to today, set inside real historic rooms. I also like the…
Lisbon’s hills, minus the Tram 28 chaos. This Hills Red Tram Tour takes you on a vintage ride through the older neighborhoods you came to see, with enough structure to keep you from wandering uphill like a cartoon character. I…
Tram 28 is Lisbon’s most photographed ride. This package pairs the classic Tram 28 experience with a smartphone audio guide so you can learn the neighborhoods as you move, then hop off when you spot something you want to see.…
