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Lisbon with Kids: The Best Family Itinerary

Lisbon is fun for families, with tuk-tuks, trams, a castle and a fairy-tale palace. Here is how to spend a family trip in Lisbon — with the best-rated kid-friendly tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Tuk-tuk ride through Alfama
  2. 2Tram 28 & São Jorge Castle
  3. 3Oceanário aquarium
  4. 4Pena Palace in Sintra

Tuk-tuks and trams

Kids love a tuk-tuk ride through the Alfama and the rattling vintage Tram 28, ending at the ramparts of São Jorge Castle.

Sea life

Visit the Oceanário, one of Europe’s best aquariums, in the modern Parque das Nações.

A fairy-tale palace

Take a day trip to Sintra for the colourful Pena Palace and the tunnels and well of the Quinta da Regaleira.

Lisbon with kids — FAQ

Is Lisbon good for kids?
Yes — tuk-tuk rides, vintage trams, the São Jorge Castle, the Oceanário aquarium and the fairy-tale Pena Palace in Sintra make Lisbon a great family city.
What are the best things to do in Lisbon with children?
Top family picks are a tuk-tuk tour, Tram 28, São Jorge Castle, the Oceanário aquarium and a Sintra day trip to the Pena Palace.
Is Sintra suitable for kids?
Yes — the colourful Pena Palace and the tunnels and initiation well at Quinta da Regaleira are like a fairy tale for children, though there’s some walking and hills.