Portugal · MUSEUM TOURS IN LISBON
Every one of these 9 museum tours in Lisbon is priced, timed and reviewed, so the choice takes a couple of minutes. Start at the top and work down.
Visit Estádio da Luz and the SL Benfica Cosme Damião Museum in one flexible experience. Walk through the visitors’ locker room, press room, pitch tunnel, Hall of Fame, VR area, and stadium floor. Staff are available in English and Portuguese, and your ticket includes a Benfica scarf.
“I liked everything about it, guides were excellent knowledgeable and also made it a fun tour.”
Visit Lisbon’s National Tile Museum in the former Madre de Deus Convent. Follow Portuguese azulejo-making from the 15th century to today, then see the ornate church, cloister, sacristy, choir, and Saint Anthony Chapel. The ticket is valid for one day, but it does not guarantee skip-the-line entry.
“Loved the place! The garden was also beautiful. Incredible history and insight about portugal. We love everything about it except the lack of ventilation inside the museum. Otherwise it was very good!”
Visit Museu Banksy in Lisbon for a self-guided exhibition of more than 100 full-size Banksy reproductions. See murals, canvases, graffiti, projections, video, and a Walled Off Hotel replica covering his early work through recent pieces. Allow 30 minutes to 2 hours. Portuguese, English, and Spanish assistance is available.
“inspirational living artist that i have come to believe him a man and creative mind”
Spend 3.5 hours exploring Belém with an English-speaking local guide such as Mario, Laila, or Manuel. Enter Jerónimos Monastery without the main queue, admire its cloisters, taste a pastel de Belém, visit the National Coach Museum, and ride by cab to Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries.
“Mario was absolutely superb, friendly, knowledgeable, engaging and made our experience at each stop memorable. We covered the beautiful Closters, the coach museum, Belem Tower and finished at the Voyage of Discovery monument. Mario knew so much history about each experience, really made our tour memorable, thank you.”
Use one $12 ticket for MAAT Gallery, MAAT Central, and the riverside MAAT Garden in Belém. See temporary art shows, outdoor sculpture, and the old coal-fired power station that made electricity. Free on-site guided tours, lifts, ramps, a café, and bicycle parking add practical value. Allow a full day, though most visits take an afternoon.
“Very interesting art exhibition and wonderful photography exhibition. The location was amazing and the Power Station was very interesting.”
At Lisbon’s 3D Fun Art Museum, you walk through 40 colorful scenes built for interaction and photos. Pose as Van Gogh’s doctor, take a safari, keep a dinosaur as a pet, or share wine with God in Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam. There is no tour guide, so you explore at your own pace with Portuguese or English assistance available.
“Gostei do resultado final das fotos. Mas penso que não vi tudo, devo ter me perdido algures , pq vejo outras coisas nos sites que não vi. 😓”
Visit Benfica’s Museum and Luz Stadium with a private English or Portuguese-speaking guide. See the locker room, tunnel, pitch, press room, trophies, and club eagles. Your guide can tailor the museum visit to your home city and favorite club, making this a strong choice for football fans and curious newcomers alike.
“Definitely recommend the tour. Amazing value for the money.”
Visit Lisbon’s Royal Treasure Museum inside Ajuda National Palace with a one-day entry ticket. Across three floors, you’ll see 11 sections covering Crown Jewels, Brazilian gold and diamonds, royal silver, diplomatic gifts, private collections, medals, and Germain tableware. English and Portuguese texts are available, with lockers, a cafeteria, and a themed shop on site.
Visit Lisbon’s National Tile Museum at your own pace with a $16 adult e-ticket and English audio guide. See the 16th-century tiles, Mickey Mouse panel, diamond patterns, Mudéjar designs, and Dona Leonor Chapel. Download the offline app before you arrive, and allow one to two hours, or longer if you follow every audio stop.
“The audio was a little bit hard to follow. It didn't really go in the order of the walk thru. We had to keep skating to the section we were in.”
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