Lisbon with kids.
A day trip from the UK.
10 family days out in Lisbon, 6 that work if it rains. Ticket prices, best ages and how long to allow, so you can plan the day around the flights.
Family days out in Lisbon
10 placesJardim Zoológico de Lisboa (Lisbon Zoo)
Dolphin show, a cable car over the enclosures and a petting farm make it a full day out for animal-mad kids.
- Tickets
- £26.47 adult, £16.22 child, free under 3
- Best for
- Ages 2-12
- Allow
- 4 hours
Oceanário de Lisboa
One giant central ocean tank plus otters and penguins holds every age, and it works on hot or rainy days.
- Tickets
- £25.53 adult, £15.11 child, free under 2
- Best for
- Ages 2-12
- Allow
- 2 hours
- Rain
- Works if it rains
Pavilhão do Conhecimento (Ciência Viva science centre)
Fully hands-on science play, from a building-site zone for toddlers to robot coding for older kids.
- Tickets
- £12.81 adult, £8.54 child
- Best for
- Ages 3-14
- Allow
- 2.5 hours
- Rain
- Works if it rains
Museu da Carris (Tram Museum)
Kids can climb inside old trams and buses, and a vintage tram carries you between the halls.
- Tickets
- £3.84 adult, £2.13 child, free under 6
- Best for
- Ages 3-12
- Allow
- 1.5 hours
- Rain
- Works if it rains
Museu de Marinha (Maritime Museum)
Royal barges, a full-size historic seaplane and hundreds of ship models impress kids, and it is cheap for a family.
- Tickets
- £6.83 adult, £3.41 child, free under 4
- Best for
- Ages 4-12
- Allow
- 1.5 hours
- Rain
- Works if it rains
Quake - Lisbon Earthquake Museum
Immersive earthquake simulator and story-led rooms keep older kids gripped for the whole visit.
- Best for
- Ages 6-14
- Allow
- 1 hour
- Rain
- Works if it rains
Ferry Cais do Sodré to Cacilhas
Cheap short river crossing with big city views; kids just enjoy the boat.
- Tickets
- £1.37 adult
- Best for
- Ages 0-14
- Allow
- 1 hour
- Rain
- Works if it rains
Telecabine Lisboa (Parque das Nações cable car)
Calm gondola ride over the river with Vasco da Gama bridge views, an easy add-on to the Oceanário.
- Tickets
- £8.11 adult, £5.55 child, free under 2
- Best for
- Ages 2-12
- Allow
- 0.5 hours
- Season
- Nov-Dec (17 Nov-5 Dec maintenance)
Jardim da Estrela (garden and playground)
One of the biggest playgrounds near the centre, with a duck pond, cafés and toilets.
- Best for
- Ages 1-10
- Allow
- 1.5 hours
Praia de Carcavelos
Long sandy beach with restaurants, first aid and lifeguards, reached quickly by train.
- Best for
- Ages 2-14
- Allow
- 3 hours
Prices are each venue’s own adult and child ticket prices, converted to pounds. Where we could not confirm a price we show none. Opening hours and seasons change, so check the venue before you fly.