Optional Bucket List Add-Ons for Families in Lisbon

🐬 Tagus River Ferry or Boat Tour

Why it’s great: Scenic views of the 25 de Abril Bridge and Christ the King statue from the water

Good for: Toddlers love the boat ride, great stroller break

Where to add: Day 1 or Day 3 in the afternoon — depart from Cais do Sodré

🧁 Pink Street (Rua Nova do Carvalho)

Why it’s great: Lisbon’s most colorful street and a fun, quick photo stop

Good for: A 5-minute stop after dinner or while walking

Where to add: After Time Out Market on Day 3

📚 Bertrand Bookstore (Oldest in the World)

Why it’s great: Guinness record-holder since 1732 and fun to grab a Portuguese children’s book

Good for: Calm indoor stop with a little historic charm

Where to add: During Chiado shopping time on Day 1 or Day 3

🎠 Campo dos Mártires da Pátria Playground

Why it’s great: Quiet, shaded, and filled with quirky animal statues

Good for: Letting toddlers play and burn energy

Where to add: As a midday break or instead of a museum stop

🎨 Tile-Painting Workshop (via Little Lisbon)

Why it’s great: Hands-on activity where kids paint their own Portuguese tile

Good for: Creative toddlers or older kids who love crafts

Where to add: Swap out the Tile Museum on Day 1 for a more interactive option

🛺 Tuk-Tuk Ride

Why it’s great: A super fun way to explore Lisbon’s hilly streets without hiking

Good for: Kids of all ages, especially if you’re skipping the tram

Where to add: Any day in place of Tram 28 or after a tiring sightseeing stop

🧙‍♀️ Lisbon Story Centre or Puppet Museum

Why it’s great: Interactive Lisbon history or a quirky, compact museum of puppets

Good for: Short attention spans and rainy days

Where to add: Swap with Tile Museum, Belém Tower, or keep in your back pocket as a flexible indoor option