Fun and cool things to do in Lisbon

Every city has its unique and special je ne sais quoi outside the traditional itinerary. Although most of the itineraries highlight the most relevant monuments, museums and natural spaces, the unusual things in Lisbon do not always find a place in the main guides to the Portuguese capital. So, to learn more about the unusual places, the unique plans, the details that highlight Lisbon’s nightlife or the memorable experiences you can have in the city, the ideal is to look for the fun and daring things you can do in the capital.

Come and get to know a list of things that you can only do in Lisbon and that will contribute to the city being forever etched in your mind (and heart).

Test your art on stage

If you like to tell a few jokes, sing, or declaim poetry, Lisbon is a city that should definitely be on your bucket list. Places like the Lisbon Comedy Club routinely have open mics, and several Poetry Slam events.

One of the places where there is a monthly poetry open mic event is the Belém WineryIt is also worth visiting because it is an urban winery, where you can get in touch with the creation of the wines and taste them, while enjoying the friendliness and enthusiasm of the family that runs the place.

Time Travel

In the Belém region, Quake is a space that invites visitors to Lisbon for an immersive experience. This project is based on one of the city’s most remarkable historical events, the Lisbon Earthquake, taking visitors on a sensory and visual experience of what happened in 1755.

The experience is intended for ages 6 and up and costs 21 euros, with special prices for early or group reservations.

Walking in the Aqueduct

The Águas Livres Aqueduct is a well-known monument, but there are still relatively few people who venture to take the pedestrian walks allowed by the space.

This is a distinctive look at the city, which allows you to see some of the most important points of the capital, as well as its fabric, and the eclectic stretch that crosses the Alcântara Valley, between Campolide and Monsanto, promises to leave you breathless with its perspective of the city. Access to the Aqueduct is on the Calçada da Quintinha and possible between 10am and 5:30pm. The entrance fee is very economical, being only 2 euros for adults and 1 euro for seniors and students. Children up to the age of 12 have free admission.

Feeling like in a triller

Lisbon has magnificent Escape Rooms that take you into historical, crime and conspiracy theory narratives. Based on your favorite theme or plot, the level of difficulty, or the thrill you want to feel, you can choose from the many rooms that are spread throughout the city.

Training your mind, escaping traps, and using strategy are some of the things you can expect to do in these experiments, which are ideal for groups of friends who enjoy solving riddles and experiencing intense emotions.

Riding a vintage streetcar

The “28” is a vintage streetcar that, although well known, is definitely on the list of things you can only do in Lisbon.

Inside you can take a tourist route between some of the capital’s most acclaimed sites, not forgetting Baixa, Bairro Alto, Alfama and São Jorge Castle. He will do this in style, taking advantage of the more vintage side of the city and the sound of fado.

Be a ninja for a day

On the list of unusual things to do in Lisbon, you can’t forget Jump Yard: a trampoline space with more than 3500 square meters, where you can enjoy the best experiences of the activity. Inside, the highlight is the Ninja Park, a space that allows children and adults alike to explore their ninja side. You can also try Quantum Park, where besides jumping you can climb, play basketball, or dodge ball.

One thing is certain: these are spaces that give visitors new sensations and allow them to – literally – take the leap in their journey.

Give your child a profession

Children like to play make-believe and there is no better place for this than Kidzânia , a theme park, interactive and didactic, incorporated in the UBBO Shopping Center. The park is aimed at children between the ages of 3 and 5 and takes them to learn about the world of professions and even try them out for a day, with moments of great fun.

Because it is integrated into a shopping center, it gives parents the ideal chance to do some shopping while their children enjoy the day to the fullest.

Heading for adventure

Tree climbing is an incredible way to test your physical condition, while enjoying the adrenaline and the contact with nature. This is precisely the invitation that is extended to you by the Adventure Park Mega Circuit.

With 45 obstacles/challenges 12 meters above the ground, this is one of the largest zip line circuits in the Iberian Peninsula, and is intended for adults and children who are 1.40 meters tall or taller.

Driving without rules

We don’t recommend that you use Lisbon’s roads for driving without rules… but you can take advantage that you are in the city and do it freely in the simulator of the Lisbon Virtual Race Track.

Lovers of the road and high speeds can take advantage of the 300 square meter space and try one or more of the 20 simulators to drive without rules and at full speed, simulating the experience that only Formula 1 drivers know. This experience is so realistic, you’ll even have distinct weather conditions waiting for you!

See the Universe with different eyes

The Lisbon Observatory invites you, on the last Saturday of every month, to go to the Calouste Gulbenkian Planetarium and enjoy a unique moment with the project that the Institute for Astrophysics and Space Science has prepared for you. In addition to a short lecture you will be invited to make astronomical observations and watch an immersive show. This event is known as “Nights at the Observatory” and is free of charge, however, prior registration is required.

Meeting with world artists

Portuguese and world artists can be part of your stay in Lisbon, due to the vast offerings of spaces like ArtZone. This type of art studio brings together creatives and artists from diverse fields, allowing them to socialize and mingle. For this purpose, they organize courses, parties, workshops, and even picnics, where social interaction creates interesting and unique spaces for discussion and debate, full of creativity.

Explore urban art

The art of Bordalo II – with his animals made out of garbage – or of the graffiti artists PichiAvo make Lisbon an open-air museum that deserves to be highlighted.

The paintings on the buildings of the Calçada de Santa Apolónia are a good example of Lisbon’s hidden treasures. Also visit the LX Factory: an industrial complex in Alcântara, transformed into an ecological and creative space, where you can enjoy alternative and original concepts.