Earlier this summer, I decided to do something totally unoriginal—I joined the hordes of Americans working remotely from Lisbon. I had a wedding in Tuscany to attend, and my flight home on TAP offered me a free stopover for up to 10 nights. I decided I'd stay a week and get a taste of life in Portugal. How could I resist?
10 free things to do in Lisbon
21.07.2023 - 07:57 / roughguides.com / Santo António
Looking for free things to do in Lisbon? The city is now a top-league destination. It's still an affordable European capital. But prices have risen in recent years. Get more for your money with our top 10 free things to do in Lisbon. The information in this article is taken from The Rough Guide to Portugal, your essential guide for visiting Portugal.
Want to get up close to original works of art? Lisbon's Museu Coleção Berardo lets you do just that. The art collection of Madeiran Joe Berardo ranges from Picassos to Rothko. You'll find it in a modern gallery in Belém. And it's free to admire. Some temporary exhibitions aren't free.
Little Núcleo Arqueológico is in the heart of Baixa. It offers twice-weekly guided tours. And they're free. Go discover Roman fish-preserving tanks. Explore ancient burial sites. And check out the wooden pillars which stop Lisbon sinking. Tours need to be booked in advance.
Rua Augusta links Rossio Square and the riverfront Praça do Comércio. It's Lisbon's main pedestrianised street. So find a perch to people watch. Not entertaining enough? Look out for street performers, artists and musicians here too.
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People watching is one of many free things to do in Lisbon @ Shutterstock
Markets can be found in many Lisbon districts. They're great for trying local produce. And good for meeting local characters. Try Mercado da Ribeira near riverfront Cais do Sodré. It's one of the city's most central food markets. Heart set on a flea market? Head to Feira da Ladra on Tuesday or Saturday morning. You'll find everything here from junk to antiques.
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Lisbon's top attractions can be pricy. But most have free entry one morning a week. Want to see the biggest hitters for nothing? Many have free entry on the first Sunday each month.
Can't wait until Sunday? Get a 24, 48 or 72 hour Lisboa Card instead.
See legendary Torre de Belém for free once a month in Lisbon @ Shutterstock
Lisbon has a vibrant festival calendar. And there are free concerts all summer. But the biggest citywide bash is in June. That's when Lisbon celebrates Santo António. Expect parades and parties everywhere, especially Alfama which turns into an open-air party. Take a look at the best area to stay in Lisbon for festivals.
Want to soak up some real Alfama atmosphere? Stay at Alfama Terrace in the heart of the district.
Tagus waterfront has opened up in recent years. You can now walk from Praça
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