Best Things to Do in Lisbon for Families with Teens
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From the classic Benfica Luz Stadium Tour with Souvenir Scarf and Carcavelos Surf School, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 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.
★ 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.
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★ 4.9 · 5,506 reviews
Take on a challenge at Escape Hunt Lisbon, where teams race the clock to crack puzzles. Work through clues in a themed room or roam the city on the outdoor hunt, with a game master on hand if you stall.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
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.
★ 4.7 · 10,758 reviews
Explore Quake, Lisbon's earthquake museum, where science and history meet in a hands-on format. Move through themed rooms that explain how earthquakes happen before experiencing a recreated version of the 1755 disaster.
★ 4.7 · 8,711 reviews
Dive into Pavilhão do Conhecimento - Ciência Viva, Lisbon's hands-on science museum. Push buttons, run experiments and join workshops across interactive exhibits, with dedicated play areas keeping younger visitors busy too.
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.
★ 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.
★ 4.7 · 104,880 reviews
Dive into Oceanário de Lisboa, a waterside aquarium arranged around one immense central tank. Follow the route past sharks, rays, penguins and tropical fish, viewing the same water from different depths across two floors.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.9 · 6,124 reviews
Cruise Lisbon's hills in your own private tuk-tuk with a driver-guide. Choose your length, stop at viewpoints for photos, and let your guide point you to places worth returning to.
★ 4.9 · 775 reviews
See Lisbon from an electric quad or tuk-tuk on this private guided visit. Reach hilltop viewpoints and quiet corners, with photo stops and local tips from a guide who knows the city well.
★ 4.8 · 1,966 reviews
Climb aboard the Amphibious Sightseeing Tour for a ride that switches from street to river. You will pass Lisbon's landmarks on land, then splash into the Tagus for a waterfront perspective with live commentary.
★ 4.5 · 67,736 reviews
Spend an afternoon at LX Factory, a converted industrial complex alive with street art and indie shops. Browse ceramics, clothing and a standout bookstore, then settle into a café or restaurant as the evening goes on.
Stroll through Baixa, the orderly downtown grid Lisbon built after the 1755 earthquake. Walk Rua Augusta beneath the triumphal arch, then step out onto Praça do Comércio and its wide open view of the Tagus.
★ 4.5 · 14,029 reviews
Explore the Museu de Marinha in Belém, home to Portugal's seafaring story. Trace the era of exploration through model ships, then admire the gilded royal barges and the yacht Sirius.
★ 4.5 · 103,776 reviews
Climb to Castelo de São Jorge, the Moorish citadel overlooking Lisbon. Walk the ramparts and palace ruins, visit the archaeological museum and look out across the city.
★ 4.5 · 1,761 reviews
Discover the Museu da Carris, where Lisbon's transport history comes with a vintage tram ride included. Browse the exhibits, then rattle across to the depot to see the preserved vehicles up close.
★ 4.7 · 2,514 reviews
Spend a full day in Sintra with a guide handling transport from Lisbon. You will see Pena Palace, wander Regaleira's symbolic gardens and have free time in the historic centre.
★ 4.4 · 76,531 reviews
Dive into Time Out Market, Lisbon's lively food hall packed with local vendors. Graze across several stalls, mixing savoury plates and desserts, then hunt for a seat in the buzzing main hall.
Lisbon · ⚽ Sport
Benfica Luz Stadium Tour with Souvenir Scarf
1h30
Carcavelos Surf School
2h
Lisbon · 🎭 Entertainment
Escape Hunt Lisbon
Luz Stadium Tour & SL Benfica Museum Entry
Adventure Park
Lisbon Surf Experience
2h30
Escala25
Sporting Clube de Portugal - Stadium Tour & Museum
9.8 Gravity Climbing Lisbon
Kayaking and Snorkeling Adventure
4h
Kayak in Arrabida Natural Park & UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
BORK Kayak & Outdoor Centre Oeiras
Lisbon · 🚶 Neighborhoods
Parque das Nações
Quake - Lisbon Earthquake Museum
1h15
Lisbon · 🎨 Museum
Pavilhão do Conhecimento - Ciência Viva
Belém
3h
Vertigo Climbing Wall
Oceanário de Lisboa
Lisbon · 🌳 Nature
Parque Florestal de Monsanto
Dolphin Watching Ocean Safari with Marine Biologist
Lisbon · 🧭 Tours
Private Guided Tuk-Tuk Tour with Hotel Pickup
Private Guided Visit by Electric Quad & Tuk Tuk
Amphibious Sightseeing Tour
Lisbon · 🛍️ Shopping
LX Factory
Baixa de Lisboa
Museu de Marinha
Lisbon · 🏛️ Landmark
Castelo de São Jorge
Museu da Carris
1h
Sintra, Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira
9h
Time Out Market