Lisbon Portela Airport transfers

São Jorge Castle is one of the oldest structures in Lisbon. This was once a fortress (taken from the Moors in 1147), and now a must-see landmark with a fantastic view of the city.

In Belém (situated west of the city along the river) lies Lisbon’s and possibly Portugal’s most important historical monument. Here you can see an opulent church and cloistered garden built in the ele...

National Tile Museum is devoted to the quintessentially Portugese tiles seen so frequently on buildings across the country. The collection is housed in a monastery, the varying architectural styles an...

The largest cultural institution in Portugal was founded in 1955 when Calouste Gulbenkian, the Armenian oil millionaire, donated his estate to the country that had welcomed him during World War II. Th...

The area where Expo 98 was held has been successfully transformed into a centre for exhibitions, leisure and culture. The extensive amount of building since the Expo almost overshadows pearls such as ...

This is one of the biggest aquariums in Europe, with more than 100 different species. Some of the animals that are exposed here are barracudas, tuna, sharks, rays and one of the most popular attractio...

Take a break from city life and catch some Atlantic waves. One of the surfing companies located in the city is Epic Surf School, which holds courses for both beginners and advanced.

One of the world’s most decadent and expensive churches, covered in gemstones, marble, mosaics, gold, silver and bronze, it took 130 Roman artists to create this masterpiece. After being blessed by th...

To get a panoramic view of the city you can take the Gloria Elevator from Rua de São Pedro de Alcântara up to the garden, Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara. Here you can take a stroll between sculpt...

For a relaxing day trip, the the train to the former fishing village of Cascais. Here you can stroll on the beautiful decorated streets, experience the lively fish auction held every afternoon next to...

Lisbon zoo is located right in the city centre. Home to over 360 different species, there is always something happening in the park. Fun for all the family.

This science centre is one of the remains of 1998 World Expo. It was first built to focus on the mysteries of the oceans, but today it provides permanent exhibitions in chemistry, physics and other sc...

This Renaissance palace, still inhabited by the 12th Marquis of Fronteira, is shown to the public through guided tours. It was built as a hunting pavilion in 1670, for the first Marquis of Fronteira, ...

The trams have transported people through the city of Lisbon since 1873 and even if today it competes with the metro, it is still a perfect way to see the city and to get an overview. Tram number 28 i...

With inspiration from the famous statue in Rio de Janeiro, this 28 metre high Jesus Christ statue was built in 1959. Take the elevator to the top and enjoy a stunning view of the city.

The Lisbon Escape Game is a great activity for 2-5 friends looking for an exciting and unusual activity when in Lisbon. You have 60 minutes to find your way out, are you game?

Another great lookout is Miradouro da Senhora do Monte. It is recommended to visit this lookout early in the morning or late at night when this magic city lights up right beneath your feet.

If you want to learn the history of Lisbon the quick way, you can visit the Lisboa Story Centre. The whole story takes 60 minutes, so it is easy to make time for it.

The much-lauded Orient Museum features beautiful items from Asia. Among the exhibition pieces you can find costumes, masks and ritual objects.

The King José Statue can be found right in the middle of Praça do Comércio. King José I was king of Portugal when the devastating earthquake hit the town in 1755.

Time Out Market has been created by a team of journalists and offers a well-curated selection of over 20 restaurants, 8 bars, a music venue and market vendors – “all with the very best in Lisbon”. The...

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city - this forest area on and around the Monsanto Hill is home to the Monsanto Ecological Park, established to provide visitors with insight into the diverse natur...

Explore the crumbling ruins of this 14th century Gothic-style Catholic convent. Some of the building was destroyed in the 1755 earthquake, and it is the best-preserved pre-Earthquake building. Inside,...

Only fifteen minutes from Lisbon, this National Palace was constructed as a summer palace for King Dom Pedro. It went on to be associated with numerous important figures in Portugese history and is a ...

A must-check on every tourist's list, this scenic viewpoint offers panoramic views of traditional Alfama houses with rustic red rooves.

Experience firsthand the splendour of Old Portugal at this national art museum. With an impressive collection of paintings, sculptures, ceramics, textiles, drawings and antique furniture, this museum ...

Time Out Market has been created by a team of journalists and offers a well-curated selection of over 20 restaurants, 8 bars, a music venue and market vendors – “all with the very best in Lisbon”. The...

Eleven is one of the most sophisticated places that Lisbon can offer, featuring a sculpture by Joana Vasconcelos in the entrance and the post-modernistic box at the top of Eduardo VII Park. The cuisin...

This trendy restaurant lives well on the fact that John Malkovich is one of the owners, but it is worth a visit even when he is not there. It is a retro-decor harbour warehouse with a dining room, bar...

One of Lisbon's longstanding dining institutions, Real Fábrica is a reliable favourite serving a wide variety of local specialities, with an emphasis on fish dishes.

This is one of Lisbon’s oldest restaurants, with Fernando Pessoa as the most illustrious regular guest. Enjoy traditional Portuguese cuisine in a noisy dining room or on a pavement table in the arcade...

Here you can enjoy a unique environment in a slightly dilapidated, neo-Moorish private palace two flights up from the street. The cuisine is simple traditional fare from the Alentejo region.

This is one of the most historic and popular restaurants in Lisbon. Cervejaria Trindade is an ale-house restaurant with a well decorated and beautiful room. The restaurant offers Portuguese cuisine an...

This restaurant is famous for its wide range of different wines but also serves delicious food. The dining room is small and the atmosphere is romantic. This is one of few restaurants in Lisbon provid...

Soon after its opening in 1958, this restaurant became popular among the locals. At the beginning of 2012 it re-opened with a total new trendy look and interior and in November, the restaurant could c...

Tucked at a back street in Bairro Alto, you will find this restaurant that serves Portuguese dishes. Inside the walls of stone and the dining room with beautiful vaults, the setting is warm and cosy.

This is a small and often crowded restaurant, serving mainly fish and seafood. Even if the interior can look quite simple at a first glance, the atmosphere here is cosy and warm, and delicious dishes ...

At 100 Maneiras you can order a 10 course tasting menu and have it combined with delicious wines. The service is efficient and friendly and the setting romantic.

At Restaurante Zuari, Indian cuisine is served with a warm heart. The owner, Orlando and his wife are from Goa, India, hence all the dishes are truly genuine.

This sophisticated restaurant is hidden away at a backstreet in the area of Belém. The menu offers flavourful dishes and a wide range of good wines. This place is also a good option for lunch.

This little place with great service is specialised in local Portuguese and Brazilian cuisine. Tacos, soups, meats, salads and, of course, seafood in different variations will be beautifully arranged ...

This is a fashionable café with good pavement tables where you can watch the people around Rossio Square. There has been a café here since the 18th century, but the current art decor dates from 1929. ...

A Brasileira is a famous and classic café in Lisbon with magnificent, dark panelled interior dating from 1905. They have a newspaper and tobacco kiosk, and pavement tables which are looked at just as ...

This is the home to Lisbon’s most famous cake: pastel de Belém or pastel de nata, an egg custard tart pastry--the perfect accompaniment to a bica, the Portuguese espresso. The recipe is said to have c...

This café is located between Teatro de S. Carlos (Opera House) and Teatro de S. Luis (City Theatre). Here you can have lunch, tea or dinner. The atmosphere is described as cosy and you can enjoy your ...

Popular bakery in the centre of Lisbon serving hot sandwiches and fresh pastries, including the quintessential Portuguese pastry, the pastel de nata, all in a beautiful art nouveau-inspired building.

This place sells Portuguese classics like pastel de nata as well as croissants, sandwiches, and coffee, all at fair prices. While you wait for your order, you can watch the famous pastels being prepar...

Among the sweet cuisine of Portugal and Lisbon, Frutaria is an attractive choice for a healthy bowl of cereal, sandwiches, salads, smoothies or juices in the morning. Waffles, cakes and other sweet pa...

This is one of the city’s most eccentric discotheques, which manages to attract hordes of young Portuguese people and tourists, who preferably dance to Techno and Acid House. It has previously been vo...

This bar is claimed to be a must-visit. It has a cosy atmosphere, dark furniture and candles on the tables. There are about 50 different types of cocktails waiting for you.

The cosy Matiz Pombalina Bar is a good place for tasty drinks and snacks. The cocktail list goes on and on, so you will most probably find one that appeals to you.

Foxtrot Bar is claimed to be the best kept secret in Lisbon. Its art nouveau interior takes you years back in time. Here you can eat dinner until the wee hours as the kitchen is open late.

The Hot Clube de Portugal is one of the oldest and most famous jazz clubs in Lisbon. Famous musicians from all over the world, such as Mark Turner, have entered the stage here.

The large crowd at the Dock's Club dance to the beats of both pop and trance. Let your hair down and get lost in the night together with a whole bunch of party animals.

Incognito bar is a great place to go for the alternative, indie and synth pop crowd. Here you can party hard or chill out in a friendly atmosphere.

In the red light district of Cais do Sodré you can find Musicbox. This hotspot offers concerts, DJ's, and other events. Check their website for upcoming events.

If you want to listen to international DJ's you can go to Ministerium on a Saturday night. Here you can dance your shoes off under the vaulted ceilings.

Time Out Market has been created by a team of journalists and offers a well-curated selection of over 20 restaurants, 8 bars, a music venue and market vendors – “all with the very best in Lisbon”. The...

This speakeasy-style bar enjoys a popularity for the special decor and tasty beverages (cocktails in particular). Ring the doorbell to be let in.

Fábrica Musa is a must-visit for anyone interested in the brewing process, beer tasting, or the history of the beverage in Portugal--food is served here, too. The factory, or fábrica in Portuguese, of...

This store houses the best examples of Portuguese traditional art and handicrafts, without the usual tiresome tourist range at your heels.

Fátima Lopes is one of Portugal’s most successful designers, whose clothes are famed for their in-your-face sexiness. Her shop is also a workshop and a bar, with late hours.

Lisbon’s only true department store is Spanish, but the Portuguese put aside their suspicions of their larger neighbour here. The range of goods is quite varied, with international brands and a number...

One of the numerous good pottery shops in Lisbon, it has a longstanding tradition that dates back to the 18th century. Nowadays they produce various copies of old ceramics, but you can also ask for a ...

The city’s old centre, Baixa, retains its identity as a traditional shopping district, where you walk on the streets (some of them traffic-free) between the shops, with the sun in your face.

Centro Colombo is in fact one of the largest malls in Europe. Here you can find more than 60 restaurants, a cinema, fitness clubs and much more. This is also the only place where you can find an IMAX ...

Amoreiras Shopping Centre dates back to 1985 and is today one of Lisbon's most famous icons. You can find it in the centre of the city. This is the perfect place to pick up the latest fashion trends.

Chiado is close to Baixa, and has the reputation of being the city’s finest shopping district. Chiado successfully manages to combine the gallery model with open shopping, blending the best of both wo...

This ocean themed shopping centre with over 170 stores has everything you need for a solid shopping spree. Besides the 170 stores, you can also find restaurants and a cinema here.

Armazéns do Chiado is somewhat smaller than the major shopping centres, but still very popular. It offers a high quality shopping experience in a building that dates back to the 12th century.

This cute little glove shop is so small that it only fits a couple of people at the same time. If you want to find a timeless pair of gloves, Luvaria Ulisses is the place to go.

Lisbon is famous for its cork, and here you can see that almost anything can be made of this fantastic material. Here you can shop bags, aprons, jewellery and much more.

A Vida Portuguesa is claimed to be one of the most famous shops in the city. Here you can buy Portuguese soap and other Portuguese products.

Garbags is a shop that sells products made from recycled materials. What used to be chips bags and pet food containers are here transformed into stylish items such as bags or shoes.

Take.me is a fun shop where you can easily find gifts to bring home to your friends and family. This shop is full of colourful pieces such as toys, papers and cards.