A city break in Lisbon with friends works because the city has everything close together: hills and viewpoints, a river full of sailing boats and the ocean about half an hour away. By day you surf, sail or cycle, and in the evening you tuck into petiscos and hunt down the liveliest bar in Bairro Alto. The sunshine is usually on the guest list too.
The tricky part isn't the choice on offer, it's choosing. One person wants a cooking workshop, another would rather do a pub crawl, and someone has never stood on a surfboard. Below you'll find ideas for every type of group, plus a sample day. And with Flip 2 Trip, a free web app, everyone swipes on their own phone and the organiser gets the top 3 and a day plan.
Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need for a Lisbon city break with friends?
A long weekend of three or four days is enough for a mix of city, water and nightlife. Want to add the coast or Arrábida too? Give it a day of its own.
What can you do in Lisbon with a group of friends?
You can eat and drink your way round on a food tour or cooking workshop, get active with surfing, e-biking or kayaking, and see the city from the water. In the evening there's fado, boat parties and pub crawls through Bairro Alto.
Where do you go for a night out in Lisbon?
Bairro Alto is the famous spot for a pub crawl, with Pink Street and Cais do Sodré close by. Want to start more gently? An evening of tapas and live fado is a great warm-up.
How do you make it easy for a group of friends to decide what to do?
With Flip 2 Trip, the organiser creates a trip and everyone swipes through the activities on their own phone. The organiser then gets the top 3 and a day-by-day plan, and the app is free.
