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Our top picks for things to do in Lisbon

Lisbon, a picture perfect city ready to be explored ! With hills all over the city and beautiful streets, get ready for a new adventure. Unique architecture, music, food and history, it’s the perfect place for an awesome trip. Take a look at our favorite things to do in Lisbon and have fun!

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  Visit Parque Das Nações with a local

  Parque Das Nações futuristic architecture gives an incredible contrast from the city’s old quarters. That is why it has become a top thing to do in Lisbon; offering multiple attractions like, a modern casino, water gardens, a viewing tower and a marina. You’ll also find there a number of bars and restaurants with outdoor seating, overlooking one of the world’s longest bridges.

  When visiting this awesome spot, prepare yourself for a day full of activities.Your local host will make sure you don’t miss any of the attractions that the park has to offer! You will have a lot of fun! And if you don’t want to miss a day in the gym you can also join your host in a personalized fitness experience created just for you. Now that is a fun, healthy way to travel!

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  Ride the Tram 28

  Riding the Tram 28 is one of the best things to do when visiting Lisbon. To give it an extra splash of fun join your local guide for an unbelievable and historical ride on Tram 28! This tram will take you through many of Lisbon’s finest districts like, Baixa, Graça, Estela, including the famous district of Alfama.

  This Tram is an integral part of the Lisbon public transport and will make you feel like a local during your stay in Lisbon. Your host will let you know which are the best times to ride the famous tram. They will also make sure to show you all the highlights on your journey, share some of the historical facts and awesome stories about Lisbon! You’ll enjoy every stop right by the beautiful sights that the stunning Lisbon has to offer!

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  Try a traditional homemade dinner by a local

  Who doesn’t like food? And even more when you are traveling and you get to try new food you never knew you were missing!
  Join your local host as they prepare, right in front of you, a traditional Lisbon meal.
  Besides of savoring every instant of the prepping ritual, you will learn a new meal you can do at home. Now that is a nice way to show off your trip to Lisbon!

  From a starter dish, to the main entrance and to finish up with dessert, all of these with a couple of drinks, will be the perfect ending of a wonderful evening.
  Plus your host will fill you up with stories and local tips to use in the future, making this an experience of a lifetime!

  If you would like to discover the city while eating, try one of the food tours in Lisbon.
  

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  Snap a picture of the city from a Miradouros

  Lisbon is a city surrounded by hills, and at the top of all of this high points you can always find a viewpoint or “miradouros”. Your host knows all of them like the back of their hand and are totally ready to share the beauties with you! You’ll get a fascinating look of the city from above and contemplate the magical beauty surrounding the city of Lisbon.

  There are several miradouros spread around the city but the ones you should definitely not miss are Miradouro Das Portas Do Sol for a breathtaking sunrise and Miradouro Da Nossa Senhora Do Monte for a romantic sunset. Join your host for a Vespa ride or a nice hiking trail, finishing up with a picture perfect view of the city. And when you are at the top, relax, take a look around, snap a few pictures and be happy that you have one of the best sceneries in the world in front of you!
  

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  Eyesight tile buildings and street art

  Lisbon is well known for its colorful decorative architecture. While some of it it's historic and takes us back to the moorish era, some others are modern and graffiti inspired.
  Tiles, or best known as Azulejos cover buildings from head to toe. They are a major part of the Portuguese architecture and culture, often telling us a tale. Your personalize host will be explaining their meanings making you feel part of the story.

  To every historic sighting there is a modern contrast, and we can see that in the buildings of Lisbon, they are full of artistic graffiti!
  Your host will show you around and will let you know who of the world’s best street artists have been selected to leave their mark in Lisbon’s cityscape. Take a look around and enjoy!

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  Walk around the famous Alfama district with a local

  Alfama is Lisbon’s most emblematic district and a source of inspiration for artists with its picture perfect views.
  To travel Alfama’s streets is to travel back in time to a village with narrow streets, churches, and whitewashed houses with tile panels. Let your host know if you want to go to one of the miradouros, or to enjoy traditional Fado music, or all of the above.There is so much to see in Alfama, a day will not be enough!

  Everywhere you see, you will want to snap a picture just to remember the beautiful essence of the Alfama district.
  To have a local guide by your side will help you to discover hidden gems in this part of town, and to find the old soul surrounding the emblematic district.

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  Drink exclusive Portuguese wine

  In the majority of the European countries wine is a must during dinner, and in Lisbon this is not an exception.
  Lisbon offers a wide variety of Portuguese wines to its visitors. From the exclusive “Port” to the vinho verde (green wine) not named for its color but referring to the youth of the vine, and many more, they are the perfect compliment alongside some tapas.

  Your personalized host will take you on a wine tasting tour, for you to try them all. Now you can tell your friends that you have tried the best wines in Lisbon. Cheese is included, of course!
  The wine tasting tour is a must in Lisbon, and what better when you do it in a picnic with an incredible view, cheese, chorizo and amazing people!

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  Visit the Lx Market with a local

  To feel like a truly local, a market is always the place to go. The Lx Market offers good vibes and unique, vintage, hand made or second hand pieces. That’s a perfect souvenir to remember your stay in Lisbon!
  Your host will even introduce you to the Market team and who knows maybe next time you will be an Lx Market Seller!

  The market is open on Sundays and is considered one of the trendiest places in Lisbon where you can also enjoy an amazing brunch for a very accessible price. So get in touch with your host and make your way to this unique market!
  And with the river close by, it is the perfect escape before the Monday blues.

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  Have fun in the nightlife of Lisbon

  With the sun setting, Lisbon is barely waking up. With an enormous variety of nightlife places, from cafes, restaurants, bars and clubs, Lisbon is not ready for you to go to sleep early!
  If you are not into clubbing, your host will personalize your night to find something for you. There is always something to do in Lisbon!

  From bars closing at 4am to others by the docks closing until dawn letting you see the sunrise. Lisbon is now becoming the perfect city for those that are looking for a place to party, dance or just enjoy a beer.
  Your host will make sure to show you the regular places people who live in Lisbon go, making you feel like a local during a night out.

• Listen to Fado music

  Fado music is Portugal’s national music treasure. There are two types of Fado music: Lisbon and Coimbra. Lisbon Fado music is always sung by a solo performer while Coimbra is often performed by groups of male university students.

  In the Alfama district your host will take you to a casa de Fado or Fado restaurant where you can enjoy dinner while listening and submerging in their fascinating culture. Your host will take you to the place where locals sing Fado with passion and a lot of love for their country.
  It is an essential experience with an unbelievable performance that you will not forget!
  What can be better than food, drinks and cool music?!

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