Costs nothing · Lisbon, Portugal

15 Free Things to Do in Lisbon

Every place here has verified free entry. Your Lisbon day can cost exactly nothing.

Free means verified: each entry policy here is checked, out of 102 tracked Lisbon places. Updated monthly.

  1. Jerónimos Monastery

    Religious site

    Jerónimos Monastery is a masterpiece of Portuguese Manueline architecture, located in the Belém district of Lisbon.

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  2. Miradouro de Santa Luzia

    Landmark

    Miradouro de Santa Luzia is one of Lisbon's most beloved viewpoints, located in the historic Alfama district.

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  3. Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara

    Landmark

    Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara is one of Lisbon's most beloved viewpoints, perched on a hill in the Bairro Alto district.

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  4. Praça Luís de Camões

    Landmark

    Praça Luís de Camões is a picturesque square in the heart of Lisbon's Chiado neighborhood, named after the revered 16th-century poet Luís de Camões.

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  5. Miradouro da Senhora do Monte

    Landmark

    Miradouro da Senhora do Monte (Our Lady of the Hill Lookout) is a popular viewpoint in the Graça district of Lisbon, perched on one of the city's highest hills.

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  6. Empire Square Garden

    Landmark

    Empire Square Garden, known locally as Jardim da Praça do Império, is a serene green space located in the Belém district of Lisbon, Portugal.

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  7. Mercado da Ribeira

    Market

    Mercado da Ribeira, also known as Time Out Market, is a bustling market hall located along the Tagus River in the Cais do Sodré area of Lisbon.

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  8. El Corte Ingles

    Market

    El Corte Inglés is a major Spanish department store chain, and its Lisbon branch on Avenida Antonio Augusto De Aguiar is a shopping destination in its own right.

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  9. Torre de Belem Garden

    Park & nature

    The Torre de Belem Garden is a peaceful park located along the Tagus River in Lisbon, right next to the iconic Belém Tower.

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  10. Miradouro Das Portas Do Sol

    Landmark

    Miradouro das Portas do Sol (Sun Gate Viewpoint) is one of Lisbon's most beloved miradouros, perched on a hill in the historic Alfama neighborhood.

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  11. Jardim Botanico Tropical

    Park & nature

    Jardim Botânico Tropical, located in the Belém district of Lisbon, is a serene botanical garden that showcases a rich collection of tropical and subtropical plants from Portugal's former colonies…

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  12. Conserveira de Lisboa

    Market

    Conserveira de Lisboa is a charming market and shop dedicated to Portugal's rich tradition of canned fish, known as conservas.

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  13. Docas de Santo Amaro

    Neighborhood

    Docas de Santo Amaro is a revitalized dockland area along the Tagus River in Lisbon's Alcântara neighborhood.

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  14. Jardim Gulbenkian

    Park & nature

    Jardim Gulbenkian is a tranquil oasis in the heart of Lisbon, offering a peaceful escape from the city's bustling streets.

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  15. Jardim do Torel

    Park & nature

    Nestled on a hilltop in the heart of Lisbon, Jardim do Torel is a serene park that blends lush greenery with stunning vistas over the city.

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How we pick these

Every place here is genuinely free to enter. We filter the 102 Lisbon places we track down to those with no admission charge, then rank them by traveler reviews. Updated monthly.

Good to know

Always vs sometimes free

A few museums are free only on set days — check opening info before you go.

Budget the extras

Entry is free, but transport, snacks and lockers in Lisbon still add up.

Go early

Free attractions draw crowds; mornings are usually the calmest.

Common questions

What can you do for free in Lisbon?+

This list ranks the best no-cost things to do in Lisbon, from parks and viewpoints to museums with free entry.

Are there free museums in Lisbon?+

Some museums are free all the time and others on specific days. The verified-free ones are included above.

Is Lisbon expensive to visit?+

You can see a lot of Lisbon on a tight budget by leaning on the free attractions here and eating where locals do.

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