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Ajuda National Palace: Entrance Ticket

Palácio Nacional da Ajuda Ajuda Lisbon

Other

Entrance ticket to the Ajuda National Palace, Lisbon's only palace to keep its 19th-century style and room layout, with decorative arts collections and over 17,000 pieces of porcelain.

Belém Tower: Entry ticket

Belém Tower Av. Brasília, Lisboa, 1400-038 Lisbon

Family friendly Other

Entry ticket to Belém Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with access to the Governor's Room, Kings' Room, chapel and batteries, plus a spectacular view over the Tagus.

Castelo de São Jorge: admission + audio guide

São Jorge Castle Rua de Santa Cruz do Castelo, Lisboa, 1100-129 Lisbon

Other

Admission to São Jorge Castle with an audio guide, covering the walls, the Tower of Ulysses and the peacock-filled gardens, with views over Lisbon's historic centre and the Tagus.

Live Fado: an intimate experience with VIP seating

Principe Real Garden Praça do Príncipe Real, 1250-096 Lisboa, 1250-096 Lisbon

Family friendly Live music

Experience intimate fado concerts with premium seating close to the artists in the Jardim do Príncipe Real, rotating between the Chinese Pavilion on Thursdays, the Patriarchal Reservoir on Fridays and Saturdays, and EmbaiXada on Sundays.

Guided tour of the Amália Rodrigues House-Museum

Casa-Museu Amália Rodrigues Rua de São Bento 193, 1200-803 Lisbon

Family friendly Live music

A 40-minute guided tour of the house where Amália Rodrigues lived for 44 years, recreating the Queen of Fado's daily life through her stage dresses, jewelry, awards and personal objects. Tours run Tuesday to Sunday in Portuguese, French or English, with free entry for children under 12.

Khufu’s Horizon: Journey to Ancient Egypt

Estação de Metro Terreiro do Paço Terreiro do Paço, Lisboa, 1100-278 Lisbon

Exhibition

A virtual reality expedition that lets you move freely through the Great Pyramid of Giza as it was 4,500 years ago, exploring forbidden corridors, the Queen's Chamber and the goddess Bastet — developed with Harvard Egyptologist Peter der Manuelian and already experienced by more than 2 million people.

My Love Is Blind

Chapitô Lisbon

Theatre

A romantic comedy starring two blind actors, in which a couple's everyday life reveals that differences don't drive them apart — they bring them closer.

Monserrate Palace: Entry Ticket

Parque e Palácio de Monserrate Sintra, 2710-405 Sintra

Family friendly Other

Entry ticket to Monserrate Palace in the Serra de Sintra, a 19th-century eclectic residence with Gothic, Moorish and Indian influences set in one of Portugal's most romantic botanical gardens.

Moorish Castle: No Queues

The Moorish Castle Sintra, 2710-405 Sintra

Family friendly Other

Skip-the-line tickets for the Moorish Castle in Sintra, where you can walk the trails along the ancient fortification walls and enjoy sweeping views over Sintra and the surrounding area.

Museu Banksy Lisbon: Entry Ticket

Museu Banksy Lisboa R. Viriato 25B, Lisboa, 1050-234 Lisbon

Other

Entry ticket to the Museu Banksy in Lisbon, where 100 works by the anonymous street artist are on show, from 'Girl with Balloon' to murals, canvases, projections and video installations gathered from around the world.

Museum of Illusions - Lisbon

Museum of Illusions R. Ivens 62, Lisboa, 1200-227 Lisbon

Family friendly Exhibition

An interactive visit to the Museum of Illusions in Chiado, with more than 20 immersive rooms, optical illusions and brain teasers that challenge perception and entertain all ages.

National Palace and Queluz Gardens: Skip-the-Line Ticket

Queluz National Palace Largo Palácio de Queluz, Queluz, 2745-191 Sintra

Family friendly Other

Skip-the-line entry to the National Palace of Queluz and its gardens, the 18th-century summer residence of the Portuguese Royal Family, with access to the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art and a free hop-on hop-off service in the gardens.

Park and National Palace of Pena: Admission Ticket

Palácio Nacional da Pena Estrada da Pena, Sintra, 2710-609 Sintra

Family friendly Exhibition

Admission to the Park and National Palace of Pena, the former monastery turned fairytale palace by King Fernando II, including the exotic park and the charming Chalet of Countess d'Edla.

Pillar 7 Experience: Entry Ticket

Pilar 7 Bridge Experience Av. da Índia 52, Lisboa, 1300-299 Lisbon

Family friendly Other

Interactive centre inside the 25 de Abril Bridge with multimedia exhibits, virtual reality and an elevator ride to a panoramic view over Lisbon and the Tejo; children under 5 enter free.

São Jorge Castle: Fast-Track Ticket + Guided Tour

São Jorge Castle Rua de Santa Cruz do Castelo, Lisboa, 1100-129 Lisbon

Other

A guided tour of São Jorge Castle with fast-track entry, available in English, Spanish, French or Portuguese, tracing its evolution from Moorish stronghold to royal palace and ending with 360º views from the Tower of Ulysses.

Visit to the Jerónimos Monastery

Jerónimos Monastery Praça do Império 1400-206 Lisboa, 1400-206 Lisbon

Family friendly Exhibition

Entry ticket to the Jerónimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage masterpiece of 16th-century Manueline architecture overlooking the Tagus, including access to the cloister and the old monks' refectory. Visits run Tuesday to Sunday from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM, with wheelchair access and a tactile map for blind visitors.

Morning 4 events
Building Nest Boxes for Tits

10:30 Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon

Other

In this workshop, participants will learn more about tits and build wooden nest boxes for them to use in the next breeding season.

Saint Anthony - There's a Party in Lisbon - Workshop for Families

10:30 Museu de Lisboa - Santo António Santa Maria Maior Lisbon

5€ Family friendly Family

In Lisbon, June is synonymous with party, color and tradition, it is the month when we celebrate Saint Anthony. But do we really have to wait for summer to celebrate? In this workshop, after diving into popular traditions and the stories that make Saint Anthony one of the city's most beloved saints, each participant is invited to create their own festive symbol: a decorated arch, a throne, a basil plant or even a well-rhymed verse! Because in Lisbon... there's a party all year round! Just use your imagination!

ACTIVITY: THE MUSEUM HOPPING | 4 - 6 years

11:00 Centro Cultural de Belém Belém Lisbon

3€ Family friendly Exhibition

A visit for children aged 4 to 6 that explores movement in artworks, discovering artists who use the body to create.

Between Samurai and Violins | Lisbon Music Academy | Commented Concerts

11:00 Centro Cultural de Belém Belém Lisbon

17,5€ Live music

Commented concert by Susana Henriques. Lisbon Music Academy. Between Samurai and Violins proposes a musical journey inspired by the life and thought of Shinichi Suzuki, a major figure in 20th-century music pedagogy. Born into a lineage of samurai and a member of the family that owned the world's largest instrument factory, his path was marked by a late discovery of the violin, by his time in Berlin, by his friendship with Einstein and by the formulation of the 'mother tongue' principle. This concert celebrates a legacy that combines discipline, listening and affection, revealing music as a language of formation, sharing and growth. Between tradition and innovation, this concert promotes an immersive experience, capable of transforming performers and audiences on both sides of the stage.

Afternoon 1 event
Evening 2 events
The Barber of Seville | Opera by Gioachino Rossini

18:00 Coliseu dos Recreios Santa Maria Maior Lisbon

40€ 6+ Family friendly Live music

One of the most celebrated operas of all time, Rossini's The Barber of Seville arrives in Portugal in November 2026 for three performances, closing on 8 November at the Coliseu dos Recreios in Lisbon. Amid disguises and misunderstandings, Count Almaviva enlists the ingenious barber Figaro to help him win Rosina in a comedy where humour, music and virtuosity meet.

Virgem Suta | Living Room

21:30 Coliseu dos Recreios Santa Maria Maior Lisbon

20€ 6+ Family friendly Live music

Virgem Suta present their new album 'Sala de Estar' in an acoustic format, revisiting songs such as 'Linhas Cruzadas' and 'Dança de Balcão', on 8 November at Coliseu Club in Lisbon.

Exhibitions, runs & attractions 358 events

Biblical Plants Course

Curso Plantas bíblicas

Workshops & talks 45€ M/16

Saturday 21 November · 14:00

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A Saturday course on 21 November, from 14.00 to 18.00, with biologist Luís Mendonça de Carvalho on the plants mentioned in the Holy Scriptures and their symbolism in Medieval and Renaissance sacred art. €45 registration, for ages 16 and over.

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Brief Introduction BIBLICAL PLANTS COURSE DATES | Saturday | 21 November HOURS | 14.00 to 18.00 TARGET AUDIENCE | M/16 years [indicative age] PARTICIPANTS | Min. 15, Max. 24 PRICE | € 45 In this course we will study the plants that, from a symbolic and theological perspective, are most frequently mentioned in the Holy Scriptures (Old and New Testament). We will also present plants that were important for the economy of Canaan and are also mentioned in the Bible. We will study some examples of the symbolism of plants in Medieval and Renaissance Sacred Art. We will see hundreds of images of plants and biblical places, complemented by dozens of plants and products made from them. Some of the questions we will seek to answer will be, for example: (1) What wood was the Ark of the Covenant made of; (2) What was the manna that fell from Heaven? (3) Which plant was the burning bush; (4) What were the lilies of the valley and the Rose of Sharon praised in the Song of Songs; (5) What symbolism was associated with the pomegranate; (6) Which plants were used in the anointing oils; (7) Where did frankincense and myrrh come from and what symbolism is associated with them; (8) What is the symbolism of palm leaves (palm branches); (9) What wood was used to make the Cross of Christ; (10) The Crown of Thorns was made from which plant; (11) Which is the Tree of Life; (12) What was the meaning of cherries, strawberries, walnuts, pears and apples in sacred art. Luís Mendonça de Carvalho is a biologist (UTAD), holds a master's degree in plant biochemistry (University of Lisbon), a doctorate in plant systematics and morphology (University of Coimbra), was a visiting scholar at Harvard University, is a professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Beja and director of the Botanical Museum of Beja. In case of withdrawal: A full refund of the registration fee will be given when the withdrawal is communicated up to 8 working days before the activity. After that date, the refund can only be considered if the place is filled or in situations of illness, accident, or other unforeseeable circumstances of force majeure, duly proven. If the activity does not take place due to lack of participants, or for any other reason, the registration fee will be refunded in full. For more information contact Prices Entry - 45€

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Breve Introdução cURSO PLANTAS BÍBLICAS DATAS | Sábado | 21 Novembro HORAS | 14.00 às 18.00 PÚBLICO ALVO | M/16 anos [idade indicativa] PARTICIPANTES | Mín. 15, Máx. 24 PREÇO | € 45 Neste curso estudaremos as plantas que, sob uma perspectiva simbólica e teológica, são com maior frequência referidas nas Sagradas Escrituras (Antigo e Novo Testamento). Apresentaremos, igualmente, plantas que foram importantes para a economia de Canaã e que são também elas mencionadas na Bíblia. Estudaremos alguns exemplos da simbologia das plantas na Arte Sacra Medieval e Renascentista. Veremos centenas de imagens de plantas e locais bíblicos, complementadas por dezenas de plantas e produtos produzidos a partir das mesmas. Algumas das questões às quais procuraremos responder, serão, por exemplo: (1) De que madeira era feita a Arca da Aliança; (2) O que era o maná caído do Céu? (3) Que planta era a sarça-ardente; (4) O que eram os lírios-do-vale e a Rosa de Sharon elogiados no Cântico dos Cânticos; (5) Que simbologia estava associada à romã; (6) Que plantas eram utilizadas nos óleos de unção; (7) De onde provinha o incenso e a mirra e qual a simbologia a eles associada; (8) Qual a simbologia das folhas de palmeira (ramos de palma); (9) Qual a madeira utilizada para fazer a Cruz de Cristo; (10) A Coroa-de-Espinhos foi feita a partir de que planta; (11) Qual é a Árvore-da-Vida; (12) Qual era o significado das cerejas, morangos, nozes, peras e maçãs na arte sacra. Luís Mendonça de Carvalho é biólogo (UTAD), mestre em bioquímica de plantas (Universidade de Lisboa), doutor em sistemática e morfologia de plantas (Universidade de Coimbra), visiting scholar na Universidade de Harvard, professor no Instituto Politécnico de Beja e director do Museu Botânico de Beja. Em caso de desistência: Haverá lugar ao reembolso do valor total da inscrição quando a desistência for comunicada até 8 dias úteis antes da actividade. Depois dessa data, o reembolso só poderá ser considerado se o lugar for preenchido ou em situações de doença, acidente, ou outros imponderáveis de força maior, devidamente comprovados. Caso a actividade não se realize por falta de participantes, ou por outro motivo, o valor da inscrição será devolvido na sua totalidade. Para mais informações contactar Preços Entrada - 45€

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