Family-Friendly Attractions In Lisbon

Praça do Comércio

Waterside public plaza with a notable arch & statue, lined with outdoor cafes & shopping venues.

1100-148 Lisbon, Portugal

Belém Tower

Landmark medieval fortified tower on tiny river island with rooftop terrace offering estuary views.

Av. Brasília, 1400-038 Lisboa, Portugal

Oceanário de Lisboa

Modern, waterside aquarium with ocean habitats for sharks, rays, penguins & tropical fish.

Esplanada Dom Carlos I s/nº, 1990-005 Lisboa, Portugal

Castelo de São Jorge

11th-century, hilltop Moorish castle & royal residence with palace ruins & archaeological museum.

R. de Santa Cruz do Castelo, 1100-129 Lisboa, Portugal

Parque Eduardo VII

Sloped, scenic park featuring tree-lined walking paths, manicured lawns & distant water views. · Dogs allowed

1070-051 Lisbon, Portugal

Jardim Zoológico

City zoo keeping 300 species, with children's farm & conservation program, plus daily dolphin shows.

Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado, 1549-004 Lisboa, Portugal

Praça Luís de Camões

Quaint city square & popular meeting spot with monumental statue of the legendary 16th-century poet.

Largo Luís de Camões, 1200-243 Lisboa, Portugal

Carmo Archaeological Museum

Ruined Gothic church destroyed by an earthquake in 1755, with an evocative roofless nave & museum.

Largo do Carmo, 1200-092 Lisboa, Portugal

National Tile Museum

Museum of decorative azulejo tiles housed in a 16th-century monastery with a spectacular chapel.

R. Me. Deus 4, 1900-312 Lisboa, Portugal

Jardim da Estrela

Trees line this landscaped garden, with plant-filled greenhouses, waterfalls & a kids' playground. · Dogs allowed

Praça da Estrela 12, 1200-694 Lisboa, Portugal

Parque Florestal de Monsanto

Vast, leafy park featuring hiking/mountain biking trails, sports facilities & a picnic area. · Dogs allowed

Lisbon, Portugal

Principe Real Garden

Lush public garden with an iconic cypress tree in its center, plus a playground & frequent events. · Dogs allowed

Praça do Príncipe Real, 1250-184 Lisboa, Portugal

Estufa Fria

Expansive greenhouse showcasing gardens with hundreds of exotic plants, plus waterfalls & statues.

Parque Eduardo VII, 1070-051 Lisboa, Portugal

National Pantheon

17th-century baroque church turned into modern-day mausoleum for tombs of national celebrities.

Campo de Santa Clara, 1100-471 Lisboa, Portugal

Palácio Nacional da Ajuda

Neoclassical palace, the 19th-century residence of the royal family, now museum of decorative arts.

Largo da Ajuda, 1349-021 Lisboa, Portugal

Botanical Garden of Lisbon

Landscaped botanical garden with global plants & trees, plus a bank of rare & endangered seeds.

R. da Escola Politécnica 58, 1250-102 Lisboa, Portugal

Basilica of Estrela

Ornate, Baroque, 18th-century church with twin bell towers, housing Queen Maria I's tomb.

Praça da Estrela, 1200-667 Lisboa, Portugal

Jardim do Arco do Cego

Green space with a sealed-off dog park, trees & paths, known as a gathering place for students. · Dogs allowed

Av. João Crisóstomo 7, 1000-140 Lisboa, Portugal

Jardim Amália Rodrigues

Relaxed park featuring a notable bronze sculpture & a pond with a fountain, plus dining options. · Dogs allowed

Alameda Cardeal Cerejeira, 1070-051 Lisboa, Portugal

Jardim do Torel

Relaxed park offering city & water views, along with a swimming pool with a sandy beach. · Dogs allowed

R. Júlio de Andrade, 1150-122 Lisboa, Portugal

Lisbon Earthquake 1755

R. Cais de Alfândega Velha 39, 1300-598 Lisboa, Portugal

Cais das Colunas

Late 18th-century quay with 2 columns flanking marble steps & sunset views across the Tagus River.

Praça do Comércio, Lisboa, Portugal

Museum of the Orient

Significant Asian & Portuguese art & artifact collections in a modern museum with conference center.

Doca de Alcantara Norte, Av. Brasília, 1350-352 Lisboa, Portugal

Reservatório da Mãe d'Água das Amoreiras

Ornate 18th-century reservoir complex with fountains that herald the arrival of Lisbon’s water.

Praça das Amoreiras 10, 1250-020 Lisboa, Portugal

Lisbon Story Centre

With dramatic sets & multimedia exhibits, this museum offers a 60-minute tour of Lisbon's history.

Praça do Comércio 78, 1100-148 Lisboa, Portugal

Park José Gomes Ferreira

Sprawling green space with jogging trails, exercise equipment & kiosks selling drinks & snacks. · Dogs allowed

R. Alferes Malheiro 1, 1700-111 Lisboa, Portugal

Praça de São Paulo

Rua de S. Paulo 71, 1200-429 Lisboa, Portugal

Parque do Calhau

Urban green space with tree-shaded trails, lawns for picnics, plus exercise equipment. · Dogs allowed

Lisbon, Portugal

Monument Deads of Great War

Av. da Liberdade, 1250-096 Lisboa, Portugal

Monument to the Overseas Combatants

1400-038 Lisbon, Portugal

Chafariz d'El-Rei

R. Cais de Santarém 23, 1100-603 Lisboa, Portugal

Terreiro das Missas

1300-598 Lisbon, Portugal

Oceanarium

Esplanada Dom Carlos I, 1990-221 Lisboa, Portugal

Garden of the Castle of São Jorge

R. do Espírito Santo, 1100-181 Lisboa, Portugal

Statue Of John I

Praça da Figueira, 1100-240 Lisboa, Portugal

Parque Urbano Vale da Montanha

· Dogs allowed

Lisbon, Portugal

Miradouro da Luneta dos Quartéis

Estr. do Forte de Monsanto 15, Lisboa, Portugal

Old Alfama Square

Largo do Chafariz de Dentro 5, 1100-605 Lisboa, Portugal

Necessidades Palace

Former 18th-century convent now housing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with a peaceful garden.

Largo Necessidades 58, 1350-188 Lisboa, Portugal

Praça Júlio de Castilho

· Dogs allowed

R. Norberto de Araújo 22A, 1100-117 Lisboa, Portugal

The Cat by Bordalo II

1990-221 Lisbon, Portugal

Jardim das Ondas

· Dogs allowed

Passeio Neptuno, 1990-192 Lisboa, Portugal

History of Lisbon Mural by Nuno Saraiva

R. Norberto de Araújo 14 18, 1100-117 Lisboa, Portugal

Arch São Bento

Pç. de Espanha, Lisboa, Portugal

Observation Deck

Beco de Santa Helena 19, 1100-117 Lisboa, Portugal

Sand Castles by Ferdy

Praça do Comércio, 1100-148, Portugal

Monumento ao Taras Shevchenko em Lisboa

Praça de Itália, 1400-297 Lisboa, Portugal

Caminho do Tejo | Início

Cais Português, 1990-221 Lisboa, Portugal

Chafariz de São Paulo

1200-429 Lisbon, Portugal

Passeio do PR & Elsa

Doca Pesca 1400, Lisboa, Portugal