Best Spots in Lisbon for The Memory Makers
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From the classic Kayaking and Snorkeling Adventure and Carcavelos Surf School, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 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.
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★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.9 · 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.
★ 4.5 · 14,109 reviews
Hop aboard a Tagus sunset cruise where a live DJ sets the mood over Lisbon's glowing waterfront. Dance on deck, sip sangria or wine from the open bar, and watch Belém and the April 25 Bridge slide past.
★ 4.9 · 3,178 reviews
Roll up your sleeves for a pastel de nata baking class in Lisbon. Shape and bake your own custard tarts with an instructor, then enjoy them with port, ginjinha or coffee.
★ 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.
★ 4.6 · 1,875 reviews
Treat yourself to Belcanto, where Jose Avillez gives Portuguese classics a modern, refined twist. Begin with a peek into the kitchen, then work through a multi-course tasting menu in an elegant, wood-paneled dining room.
★ 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.
★ 4.9 · 1,197 reviews
Escape to Sintra on this small-group half-day tour, with no more than eight travellers. Walk Pena Palace's terraces, the historic centre and Quinta da Regaleira, tasting local sweets between stops.
★ 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.
★ 4.8 · 1,491 reviews
Discover Lisbon after dark on a hosted pub crawl built for meeting fellow travelers. Play games, down welcome shots, enjoy an hour of beer or sangria, then skip the queue into a nightclub to close the night.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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 · 802 reviews
Cook dinner with a chef at this Traditional Portuguese Cooking Class. You'll prepare four seasonal courses hands-on, then sit down with your fellow cooks to share the meal you made.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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 · 1,334 reviews
Ride an electric tuk-tuk through Lisbon's old town and Alfama on this private tour. Your guide shares the cultural significance of each stop, with time to take photos and wander narrow streets.
★ 4.8 · 7,126 reviews
Settle in for an evening of live fado in Lisbon, an intimate concert that suits couples and first-time listeners alike. Hear vocalists with Portuguese and classical guitar, learn what the songs mean, and enjoy a drink while the music plays.
★ 4.8 · 837 reviews
Cast off from Belem's Doca do Bom Sucesso on a Tagus sailing cruise. Pass beneath the April 25 Bridge with a welcome drink, taking in Lisbon's hills and both riverbanks.
★ 4.6 · 388 reviews
Reserve an evening at Encanto, Lisbon's all-vegetarian Michelin-starred restaurant. Work through a tasting menu of around a dozen courses where vegetables take centre stage, with sommelier-led pairings alongside.
★ 4.6 · 2,188 reviews
Spend an evening discovering fado in Bairro Alto, starting with a guide's introduction. Then share a Portuguese dinner and a live show of about ninety minutes.
★ 4.7 · 5,656 reviews
Listen to traditional fado in a tiny Old Lisbon venue where nothing is amplified. Sip port wine or juice as professional singers and guitarists perform ten songs and an instrumental piece, with multimedia introductions explaining the tradition.
★ 4.5 · 1,889 reviews
Discover Lisbon's bar scene on Wild Pub Crawl, a sociable night led by local hosts. Hop between bars with welcome shots and an hour of beer or sangria, then head into a nightclub with priority entry.
★ 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.
★ 4.7 · 1,446 reviews
Dine at O Faia, a traditional fado house in the heart of Bairro Alto. Work through a set menu with Portuguese flavours while three singers take the stage in turn, backed by guitar.
★ 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.
★ 4.4 · 4,785 reviews
Reserve a table at Clube de Fado for a candlelit evening of dinner and live fado. Savour Portuguese dishes while singers and guitarists fill the room with the music Lisbon is known for.
Lisbon · ⚽ Sport
Kayaking and Snorkeling Adventure
4h
Carcavelos Surf School
2h
Lisbon · 🎭 Entertainment
Escape Hunt Lisbon
1h30
Kayak in Arrabida Natural Park & UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
Lisbon · 🌙 Nightlife
Sunset Boat Party Cruise with DJ and Open Bar
Lisbon · 🍽️ Food
Pastel de Nata Baking Class
Lisbon · 🧭 Tours
Private Guided Visit by Electric Quad & Tuk Tuk
Belcanto
2h30
Lisbon Surf Experience
Half-Day Sintra Tour with Pena Palace and Regaleira
5h
Lisbon Old City E-Bike Tour: Viewpoints & Monuments
3h
Pub Crawl: Unlimited Drinks, Shots & V.I.P Club Entry
7 Hills Half-Day Electric Bike Tour
City Highlights and Viewpoints E-Bike Tour
Lisbon · 🌳 Nature
Dolphin Watching Ocean Safari with Marine Biologist
Traditional Portuguese Cooking Class
Hills, Alfama, and Mouraria Tour by Electric Bike
BORK Kayak & Outdoor Centre Oeiras
Private Guided Tuk-Tuk Tour with Hotel Pickup
Private Tuk Tuk Tour of Old Town & Alfama
Top-Rated Authentic Fado Show & Wine
Tagus River Cruise
Encanto
Fado Show and Portuguese Dinner
Traditional Fado&Port Wine in the Heart of Old Lisbon
Wild Pub Crawl
Amphibious Sightseeing Tour
O Faia - Casa de Fado
Adventure Park
Clube de Fado
