As we don’t want you to start counting the pennies to do what you love most, which is exploring the city of Lisbon, went in search of the best free plans (or almost) so that you can continue to make the most of the city.
In this list you’ll find tips on things to do for free or places you can visit without emptying your wallet.
Table Of Contents
- Enjoy the Tagus whenever you can
- The Tagus, but on the other bank
- "Esplanar"
- Free museums on Sundays
- Sintra Palaces free 60 days a year
- The history of "fashion"
- Tiles in plain sight
- The secret places... and free at Lx Factory
- A street full of magic
- Shopping at Feira da Ladra
- Do you know São Jorge Castle inside out?
- Marvila, a route through the East of the city
Enjoy the Tagus whenever you can
The Tagus is our “sea”, our inspiration and is one of our favorite places to spend time. And these are our favorite entertainment.
If you haven’t already taken advantage of these plans, some of which are free, what are you waiting for to enjoy our river?
Address: various riverside locations
Opening hours: every day, 24 hours a day
Tickets: free
The Tagus, but on the other bank
On the south bank of the Tagus there’s a place we really like! We’re talking about Cacilhas, which, despite looking rundown in some places, is a very peaceful and pleasant place.
Also on this side, you have many things to entertain you with in Almada.
Address: various riverside locations
Opening hours: every day, 24 hours a day
Tickets: free
“Esplanar”
Because the weather is almost always good in Lisbon, go to a terrace is one of our favorite pastimes, where you can relax for very little money, just by ordering a coffee or a water.
Our list of terraces by the Tagus it’s incredible and was created for the summer, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy it while the weather still allows.
Address: various locations
Hours: every day
Tickets: free or the price of a coffee
Free museums on Sundays
In case you haven’t heard, the entrances to the museums, palaces and monuments managed by the Directorate-General for Cultural Heritage are now free on Sundays and public holidays.
The measure, which we applaud, as do all those who enjoy culture and events of this kind, came into force on September 1, 2023, and only citizens residing in Portugal are guaranteed free entry.
Address: various locations
Schedule: various dates
Tickets: free admission on Sundays and public holidays
Sintra Palaces free 60 days a year
Parques de Sintra already granted free entry on Sundays, but only to all residents. It now extends the free to all residents of Portugal.
Address: various (Sintra)
Hours: Sundays and public holidays
Tickets: free for all residents of Portugal
The history of “fashion”
Clothing from the past, present and even the future is present in the Costume Museum, a must-see in one of the world’s most stylish capitals… Lisbon of course!
Address: Largo Júlio de Castilho (Lumiar)
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. (last entry at 12.30 p.m. and 5.30 p.m.)
Tickets: free on Sundays and public holidays
Tiles in plain sight
Lisbon is the city of tiles. We have murals, panels, entire façades covered in tiles, old ceramics factories right in the city center.
I’m sure you’ve been through many of these panels, there are thousands of examples all over our city, on practically every street corner.
If you’re looking for free plans in the city, this is one we’d recommend, but be prepared to walk a lot!
Address: various locations in the city
Hours: every day
Tickets: free
The secret places… and free at Lx Factory
How long has it been since you made free plans to go to the Lx Factory? The place is still fantastic, with always new things to see and try.
But so that you don’t get lost in this cultural and gastronomic space, take a look at our guide to some of the most “secret” places to enjoy in this area of Alcântara.
Address: Rua Rodrigues de Faria 103 (Alcântara)
Hours: every day
Tickets: free and paid
A street full of magic
In the heart of the city there is a street, the greenest in Lisbon. It’s called Green Street, is located in a century-old district of Lisbon, near Santos, between Conde Barão and São Bento.
Address: Rua da Silva (Santos)
Hours: every day
Tickets: free
Shopping at Feira da Ladra
A Feira da Ladra, one of antiques markets lisbon’s oldest, is our favorite flea market in the capital.
Most of the times we go there we don’t even buy anything, but it’s always a different experience that we love to repeat on Tuesday and Saturday mornings.
Address: Campo de Santa Clara (São Vicente)
Hours: Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m
Tickets: free
Do you know São Jorge Castle inside out?
The question seems strange, but the truth is that many Lisbon residents still don’t know “their” castle from the inside, only some of its curiosities.
If you’re on this list, you should know that a visit to São Jorge Castle is free for residents of Lisbon. Excellent free plan, isn’t it?
Address: Rua de Santa Cruz do Castelo
Opening hours: from Tuesday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 29 p.m
Tickets: free for Lisbon residents
Marvila, a route through the East of the city
Marvila is getting better and better, with new things happening every day in this part of the capital. Follow our <shortcode data-tag=”trackLink” 0=”link_url=https://lisboasecreta.co/marvila/””>guide to explore one of the city’s trendiest neighborhoods.
Address: Marvila neighborhood
Opening hours: every day, 24 hours a day
Tickets: free and paid
