Day before the wedding
- AfternoonAlfama and old Lisbon walking tour · 3h
- EveningDinner at A Cevicheria
☀️ The relaxed weekend
Boat days, gardens, gentle walks and long lunches.
Wedding day
- MorningCoffee and breakfast at Time Out Market
- AfternoonRest and get ready for the wedding.
- EveningThe wedding
Day after the wedding
- MorningSintra and Cascais day trip · 8h
- EveningFado dinner show · 3h
🍷 The foodie weekend
Wine tastings, cooking classes, markets and great tables.
Day before the wedding
- AfternoonLisbon food and wine tour · 3.5h
- EveningDinner at Cervejaria Ramiro
Wedding day
- MorningCoffee and breakfast at Time Out Market
- AfternoonRest and get ready for the wedding.
- EveningThe wedding
Day after the wedding
- MorningSintra and Cascais day trip · 8h
- EveningFado dinner show · 3h
🧗 The adventure weekend
Hikes, kayaks, balloons and things to brag about at brunch.
Day before the wedding
- AfternoonSurf lesson in Costa da Caparica · 4h
- EveningDinner at Cervejaria Ramiro
Wedding day
- MorningCoffee and breakfast at Time Out Market
- AfternoonRest and get ready for the wedding.
- EveningThe wedding
Day after the wedding
- MorningArrábida natural park day trip · 8h
- EveningDinner at Taberna da Rua das Flores
Staying longer?
Add one of these full-day trips:
- Sintra and Cascais day trip. Fairy-tale Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira and the coast road home.
- Arrábida natural park day trip. Turquoise coves, mountain views and a winery stop.
Budget-friendly bites
- Time Out Market, Cais do Sodré. Easy for a group where everyone picks their own.
- Zé da Mouraria, Mouraria. Huge portions at lunch. Bring friends.
- Tasca do Chico, Bairro Alto. Small bar with amateur fado nights.
- Pastéis de Belém, Belém. The original custard tarts since 1837.
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.
Questions about a Lisbon wedding weekend
How many days should wedding guests spend in Lisbon?
Three days covers the essentials: arrive the day before, the wedding day and a free day after. Guests flying long-haul often stay four to six days and add day trips such as sintra and Cascais day trip or arrábida natural park day trip.
What is the best group activity for wedding guests in Lisbon?
Popular choices are sintra and Cascais day trip, alfama and old Lisbon walking tour, lisbon food and wine tour. Most offer private options for groups of 10 to 20.
Where can guests eat cheaply in Lisbon?
Try Time Out Market (Cais do Sodré), Zé da Mouraria (Mouraria), Tasca do Chico (Bairro Alto), Pastéis de Belém (Belém).
When is the best time for a wedding in Lisbon?
April to June, September to October is the most popular season.
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