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Lisbon with children: 7 unmissable suggestions
Looking for ideas on what to do and places to visit with children in Lisbon? We'll give you a hand! We all know how little ones love to discover new things, take walks and participate in activities. Get the family together and discover what the city has to offer. There are lots of fun options that will please all ages and guarantee lots of fun! Check out our unmissable suggestions that children will love.
An ocean of possibilities
What child and adult doesn't love aquariums and observing marine life? The Lisbon Oceanarium is a unique tour for all ages! Gather the family and embark on a fantastic journey through the aquatic world in the company of a great diversity of species from all over the world that dazzles all visitors, especially the younger ones.
Opening hours:
Every day, from 10am to 7pm
Location:
Esplanada Dom Carlos I, Parque das Nações
Scientists for a day
The Pavilion of Knowledge is a place for learning and playing that all children and adults will enjoy. With great thematic exhibitions that stimulate experimentation and fun activities that will make youngsters feel like real scientists while learning in a fun way. Here they can discover the fascinating world of molecular cuisine, ride a flying bicycle, touch a tornado, drive a car with square wheels and much more. Visit this science and knowledge center for all ages!
Opening hours:
From Tuesday to Friday, from 10 am to 6 pm
Saturday, Sunday and holidays, from 10 am to 7 pm
Location:
Largo José Mariano Gago nº1, Lisbon
Living the countryside in the city
A fun programme for families that children will love: a day in the countryside without leaving the city! The Quinta Pedagógica dos Olivais has around 2 hectares, providing the contact with nature that children love so much. Here, fun is guaranteed in the company of many animals that they can feed and care for. In addition to the animals, there are also biological gardens, orchards and various activities to participate in. If you book in advance, you can also enjoy workshops dedicated to cooking, wool and life on the farm.
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Friday, from 9 am to 5.30 pm
Saturday, Sunday and holidays, from 10 am to 5.30pm
Location:
Rua Cidade de Lobito, Lisbon
Sailors on board
A tourist bus that is also a boat and dives into the river? Yes, it exists and it goes around Lisbon! HIPPOtrip is the combination of an exciting city tour with lots of stories and a ride on the Tagus River. During about 90 minutes with lots of positive energy and interaction, the amphibious vehicle will pass by the most emblematic places of the city such as Praça do Comércio, Rossio, Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, Padrão dos Descobrimentos and much more.
Location:
Santo Amaro Dock, Hippotrip Building, Lisbon
An adventure through the animal kingdom
We all know how passionate children are about animals. At Lisbon Zoo there is no shortage of animals for all tastes from all over the world. Located in the city centre, it is the ideal place to spend a unique family day on a journey to the four corners of the world accompanied by lions, tigers, giraffes, elephants, bears and much more. There are over 2000 animals and lots of fun!
Opening hours:
Every day from 10 am to 8 pm
Location:
Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado, Lisbon
Journey to Alice's World
A magical and memorable journey through the worlds of Alice with lots of entertainment! Take the little ones to the Magical Garden to experience a sensory and immersive adventure, where reality and fiction mix in a unique show full of light, sounds and colours. Inspired by the books "Alice in Wonderland" and "Alice on the Other Side of the Mirror", this is an unmissable exhibition that you can visit at the Tropical Botanical Garden of the University of Lisbon until 17 April.
Opening hours:
From Thursday to Sunday, from 18h30 to 21h30 until 17th April
Location:
Tropical Botanical Garden of the University of Lisbon
Shall we go to the theater?
The musical "The Little Prince" promises to involve its spectators in a world of dream and fantasy by reproducing the timeless work of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Much more than a fantastic story, this is a lesson about love, friendship and the importance of honesty that makes young people dream and has touched different generations. The actors in combination with the music, virtual characters and video mapping create a magical visual scenario that transports the audience to the fantastic world of the Little Prince.
Opening hours:
Saturdays at 11 am and 4pm
Sundays at 11 am
Location:
Maria Matos Municipal Theatre
Avenida Frei Miguel Contreiras 52, Lisbon
Whether it's raining or sunny, Lisbon has many options to spend quality time with children and family. Enjoy our suggestions and live fun days that will certainly stay in the memory of the little ones.
