Discover Lisbon’s 200 best Active Explorer spots for your trip

Parque Florestal de Monsanto

★ 4.7 · 13,347 reviews

Head into Parque Florestal de Monsanto, Lisbon's vast green lung on the city's western edge. Hike or cycle the forest trails, pause at lookout points, and spread out a picnic far from the traffic.

7 Hills Half-Day Electric Bike Tour

★ 4.9 · 1,722 reviews

Saddle up for the 7 Hills Half-Day Electric Bike Tour and let the motor handle Lisbon's gradients. You will cycle to hilltop terraces and historic corners of Graça and beyond, with your guide explaining each stop.

City Highlights and Viewpoints E-Bike Tour

★ 4.9 · 2,186 reviews

Join the City Highlights and Viewpoints E-Bike Tour for an easy way up Lisbon's slopes. You will glide between historic neighbourhoods and panoramic terraces while your guide fills in the city's story.

Lisbon Old City E-Bike Tour: Viewpoints & Monuments

★ 4.8 · 1,348 reviews

Pedal through Lisbon's old quarters on the Old City E-Bike Tour, with a local guide and electric assistance. Stop at viewpoints and monuments, roll through squares and markets, and learn how the city rebuilt itself.

Hills, Alfama, and Mouraria Tour by Electric Bike

★ 4.8 · 3,830 reviews

Swap Lisbon's punishing slopes for effortless pedal-assisted riding on the Hills, Alfama and Mouraria e-bike tour. Glide between viewpoints, pause by the cathedral and National Pantheon, and hear your guide's personal stories of the old districts.

Bike Tour from Lisbon to Belém + Liquor & Pastry

★ 4.7 · 712 reviews

Pedal the Bike Tour from Lisbon to Belém along an easy downhill and riverside route. Stop for historical stories, a local liqueur and a pastry before reaching Belém.

Escala25

★ 4.8 · 501 reviews

Climb at Escala25, an outdoor wall tucked beneath Lisbon's 25 de Abril Bridge. After a clear safety briefing, tackle the routes with rented gear and the bridge towering overhead.

Carcavelos Surf School

★ 4.8 · 1,232 reviews

Learn to surf at Carcavelos Surf School, set on one of the beaches closest to Lisbon. Practise your technique on the sand, then paddle out with coaches who push you onto the best waves.

9.8 Gravity Climbing Lisbon

★ 4.8 · 438 reviews

Climb at 9.8 Gravity, a bouldering gym in Prior Velho loved by visiting climbers and locals alike. Work through problems from easy to seriously hard, test yourself on the Moonboard, then freshen up in the showers.

Parque das Nações

Step into Parque das Nações, Lisbon's modern waterfront built for Expo 98. Stroll the wide Tagus promenade past bold contemporary architecture and gardens, with the cable car and riverside views making the walk easy for all ages.

Lisbon Surf Experience

★ 4.9 · 1,060 reviews

Hit the waves at Costa da Caparica with a Lisbon Surf Experience tailored to your level. Suit up, paddle out with an instructor and work on catching your first, or best, wave.

Vertigo Climbing Wall

★ 4.6 · 1,084 reviews

Drop into Vertigo Climbing Wall, a Lisbon bouldering gym with cleverly set routes in a range of styles. Chalk up with liquid chalk and work through problems suited to beginners and seasoned climbers alike.

Kayaking and Snorkeling Adventure

★ 4.9 · 631 reviews

Join a guided Kayaking and Snorkeling Adventure that takes you from Lisbon Zoo to the Arrábida coast by van. Paddle between caves, then slip into the water with mask and fins to spot marine life.

Adventure Park

★ 4.4 · 1,778 reviews

Spend a morning or afternoon at Adventure Park, a green outdoor playground in Cruz Quebrada. Tackle the two-hour rope circuit, send the kids onto their own course, or split into teams for a round of laser tag.

BORK Kayak & Outdoor Centre Oeiras

★ 4.8 · 199 reviews

Paddle out with BORK Kayak & Outdoor Centre on the coast at Oeiras. Join a guided kayak session led by friendly instructors, with kit provided and a flexible switch of activity if the wind picks up.

Kayak in Arrabida Natural Park & UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

★ 4.9 · 1,295 reviews

Paddle out from Sesimbra harbour into Arrábida's protected bay on a guided kayaking morning. Glide past cliffs and caves, then rest and snack at Ribeiro do Cavalo beach before the return paddle.

Parque da Quinta das Conchas e dos Lilases

★ 4.5 · 9,380 reviews

Spend an easy afternoon in Parque da Quinta das Conchas e dos Lilases, one of Lisbon's favourite local parks. Picnic by the lake, spot ducks and turtles, and wander the lawns and trails.

Park José Gomes Ferreira

★ 4.4 · 1,922 reviews

Step into Parque José Gomes Ferreira, a locals' green refuge just minutes from the airport. Stroll the shaded jogging paths, grab a sandwich from a kiosk, and watch families and runners go about their day.

Parque Ribeirinho Oriente

★ 4.6 · 1,107 reviews

Slow down at Parque Ribeirinho Oriente, a modern park running along the Tagus. Settle on a bench or lounger by the water, watch the river, or follow the waterfront paths on foot.

Eduardo VII Park

Take a leisurely turn through Eduardo VII Park, a wide green expanse in the heart of Lisbon. Follow its long paths for an hour of open air, city views and easy, free-of-charge wandering.

Benfica Luz Stadium Tour with Souvenir Scarf

★ 4.6 · 1,907 reviews

Step inside Benfica's Estádio da Luz on a behind-the-scenes tour that ends with a souvenir scarf in your hands. Walk through the changing room, press areas and tunnel before emerging at the pitch.

Jardim das Ondas

★ 4.6 · 106 reviews

Discover Jardim das Ondas, a clean, local-feeling park of ponds and shade trees in Lisbon. Rent a rowboat, let the kids loose in the playground, or simply stroll the tidy green paths.

Luz Stadium Tour & SL Benfica Museum Entry

★ 4.6 · 4,745 reviews

Explore Benfica's home with the Luz Stadium Tour and SL Benfica Museum Entry. Tour the stadium's player and club areas, then trace the club's history in the Cosme Damião Museum.

Sporting Clube de Portugal - Stadium Tour & Museum

★ 4.5 · 1,357 reviews

Tour José Alvalade Stadium with a guide and see where Sporting's players and press work. Pass through the changing-room area and VIP spaces, then wander the museum to follow the club's story.

Dolphin Watching Ocean Safari with Marine Biologist

★ 4.9 · 2,192 reviews

Head out from Lisbon on a rigid inflatable boat for a dolphin safari with a marine biologist on board. Scan the open water for wild dolphins, hear the species explained, then return past Belém's riverside monuments.

Belém

Spend a half day in Belém, the riverside district where Portugal's seafaring age left its grandest monuments. Walk the waterfront past the Monument to the Discoveries and Belém Tower, and finish with a pastel de nata.

Jardim Mário Soares

★ 4.4 · 9,922 reviews

Spend an easy hour at Jardim Mário Soares, a palm-lined park with a small boating lake in Campo Grande. Stroll the shaded paths, watch the boats drift by, or rent one yourself on a weekend afternoon.

Walking Tour in the Center

★ 4.9 · 831 reviews

Start at Rossio for a guided walk across Lisbon's central hills. Pass Santa Justa, the Carmo ruins and tiled facades, take in the waterfront viewpoints, and pause for a liqueur tasting along the way.

Lisbon Tram No. 28 Ride & Walking Tour

★ 4.2 · 863 reviews

Start your morning on Lisbon's iconic Tram 28 and continue on foot into Alfama. Rattle through older districts, then wander to viewpoints while your guide talks about fado and daily life.

Street Art Tour

★ 4.9 · 1,425 reviews

Discover Lisbon's open-air gallery on a guided street art walk through its creative neighborhoods. Look at murals and sculptures by Portuguese and international artists while your guide explains the stories and social history behind them.