Sintra and Cascais day trip
Fairy-tale Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira and the coast road home.
See dates and prices →☀️ Relaxed things to do
Alfama and old Lisbon walking tour
Winding lanes, viewpoints and the city's oldest quarter.
See dates and prices →Sunset sailing on the Tagus
Sail past Belém Tower and under the bridge with a glass of wine.
See dates and prices →Tuk-tuk tour of Lisbon's hills
Viewpoints and neighborhoods without the climb.
See dates and prices →🍷 Foodie things to do
Lisbon food and wine tour
Bifanas, cod cakes, cheese, ginjinha and pastel de nata.
See dates and prices →Fado dinner show
Traditional Portuguese dinner with live fado singers.
See dates and prices →Pastel de nata baking class
Bake Portugal's famous custard tarts and eat them warm.
See dates and prices →Portuguese wine tasting
Port, vinho verde and Alentejo reds with a sommelier.
See dates and prices →🧗 Adventure things to do
Surf lesson in Costa da Caparica
Beginner lessons on wide sandy beaches south of the city.
See dates and prices →E-bike tour of Lisbon
Seven hills made easy, from Belém to the old town.
See dates and prices →Arrábida natural park day trip
Turquoise coves, mountain views and a winery stop.
See dates and prices →Dolphin watching in the Sado estuary
A resident pod of bottlenose dolphins near Setúbal.
See dates and prices →Where wedding guests should eat in Lisbon
Cervejaria Ramiro
Intendente
Famous seafood hall. Finish with a steak sandwich.
Map ↗Time Out Market
Cais do Sodré
Easy for a group where everyone picks their own.
Map ↗Taberna da Rua das Flores
Chiado
Tiny tavern with a chalkboard menu.
Map ↗Belcanto
Chiado
José Avillez's two-Michelin-star restaurant.
Map ↗Prado
Baixa
Seasonal Portuguese produce in a bright dining room.
Map ↗A Cevicheria
Príncipe Real
Ceviche under a giant octopus.
Map ↗O Velho Eurico
Alfama
Lively tasca with classic dishes.
Map ↗Sea Me
Chiado
Fish market concept with sushi and grilled fish.
Map ↗Zé da Mouraria
Mouraria
Huge portions at lunch. Bring friends.
Map ↗Tasca do Chico
Bairro Alto
Small bar with amateur fado nights.
Map ↗Pastéis de Belém
Belém
The original custard tarts since 1837.
Map ↗Manteigaria
Chiado
Many say the best pastel de nata in town.
Map ↗Where to stay
- Pestana Palace $$$
Alcântara. 19th-century palace with gardens. - Bairro Alto Hotel $$$
Chiado. Rooftop terrace overlooking the river. - The Lumiares $$$
Bairro Alto. Apartment-style rooms and a rooftop bar.
Getting around
- Lisbon is hilly. Tram 28 and the old funiculars save your legs.
- Uber and Bolt are cheap and quick.
- Trains to Sintra leave from Rossio; trains to Cascais leave from Cais do Sodré.
- Wear shoes with grip: the stone pavements are slippery.
Arriving
Lisbon airport (LIS) is 20 minutes from the center by metro, taxi or Uber.
Good to know for guests in Lisbon
- Currency: Euro (EUR)
- Tipping: Not obligatory. Around 5 to 10% for good table service is appreciated.
- Dinner time: Dinner usually runs from 8 to 10 pm.
- Power plugs: Type C and F plugs, 230 V.
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Questions guests ask about Lisbon
When is the best time for a wedding in Lisbon?
April to June, September to October is the most popular season. Hills, yellow trams, tiled facades and fado. Sintra's palaces and Cascais beaches are 40 minutes away by train.
How do guests get to Lisbon?
Lisbon airport (LIS) is 20 minutes from the center by metro, taxi or Uber.
How do guests get around Lisbon?
Lisbon is hilly. Tram 28 and the old funiculars save your legs. Uber and Bolt are cheap and quick. Trains to Sintra leave from Rossio; trains to Cascais leave from Cais do Sodré. Wear shoes with grip: the stone pavements are slippery.
What can wedding guests do in Lisbon as a group?
Good group options include sintra and Cascais day trip, alfama and old Lisbon walking tour, lisbon food and wine tour, fado dinner show. Most have private options for 10 to 20 people.
Is there a ready-made weekend plan for guests in Lisbon?
Yes. Our Lisbon wedding weekend itinerary has relaxed, foodie and adventure plans for the day before, the wedding day and the day after.
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Lisbon wedding weekend itinerary
Ready-made relaxed, foodie and adventure plans for the day before, the wedding day and the day after.
See the plan →Welcome dinner restaurants in Lisbon
Group-friendly places for the welcome or rehearsal dinner and the day-after brunch, with local dinner times and tipping.
See the restaurants →Wedding welcome bag ideas
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