What to do in Lisbon when travelling with children

Activities and tours with children in Lisbon

29/01/2025

Suggestions that please the entire family, from attractions, outdoor activities and tours, to more alternative suggestions for the adventurous ones.

Lisbon is a great place to travel with kids, because it provides a range of options to entertain them without much worry, from outdoor activities, walks and museums, to the Oceanarium, and some alternative choices too, in case you're looking for a different experience.

Regarding the most touristic tours in Lisbon, it's mandatory that you embark, at least once, on the Tram 28 and go in search of one of the most emblematic Lisbon districts. It's a traditional tour that allows you to rest from all the kids' running around.

If you're up to it, rent a bike, scooter or sitgo, near Tower of Belém, and go for a ride by the river all the way to Cais do Sodré. This is also a different way to explore one of the most interesting attractions in Lisbon.

To entertain and educate, a place that must be on your list is Pavilhão do Conhecimento (Pavilion of Knowledge) - Ciência Viva Centre. The exhibitions are interactive and stimulate all its visitors in a creative and fun way, while promoting scientific and technological knowledge. Kids generally love it!

On this note, we have to suggest the Zoo, more than a botanical park with a vast collection of animals, it's an educational space that also raises environmental awareness. There is also Lisbon's Oceanarium, a place where children can learn about the importance of ecosystem preservation and where every visitor is amazed by the diversity of marine species.

To complete our list, we suggest two restaurants and an alternative experience for the more adventurous ones. These are our 8 tips, but don't stop exploring here, there is much more to do in Lisbon!

The HF hotels have partnerships with various organisations in the city. Check out all the advantages you can benefit from at the reception desk of your hotel or go to our web page You Experiences.

Enjoy your holidays!

Pavilhão do Conhecimento - Ciência Viva

Pavilhão do Conhecimento (Pavilion of Knowledge) - Ciência Viva Centre has its doors open since 1999 and its an interactive museum dedicated to scientific and technological thinking. To entertain and educate!

Zoo

Lisbon's Zoo was founded in 1884 and currently plays a protective role in the preservation of nature and species.

Lisbon's Oceanarium

An experience for the entire family! The Oceanarium was built for Expo 98 and its one of the biggest indoor aquariums in Europe. It contains over 15,000 marine species.

Tram 28

Slightly more touristic, but great for parents to rest, is the Tram 28 route, going from Martim Moniz to Campo de Ourique and through the most emblematic areas of Lisbon.

Visit Belém

By bicycle or on foot, the options are endless for discovering Belém up to Cais do Sodré, giving you the opportunity to enjoy the view over the Tagus river.

Surf classes

How about a surf lesson? Surf Lisbon - House School is a HF Hotels partner and offers our guests a 2-hour lesson, which includes transport from and to the HF Fénix Lisboa hotel! You just have to add this experience to Additional services during your reservation or find out more at the reception desk.

Museum of Puppetry

The Museum of Puppetry installed in the Bernardas Convent is a universe for parents and children. It is entirely dedicated to the art of storytelling through puppets from all over the world and from the most varied periods of our history.

Navy Planetarium

Located next to the Jerónimos Monastery, the Navy Planetarium offers a daily programme with various sessions for the entire family that help unveil some of the mysteries of the universe.

Kidzania

A theme park designed for children there they will find a city at their scale where they can play and pretend to be grown-ups. Their dream jobs come to life in realistic settings such as the airport, TV studio, police station and many others.

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