What to do in Lisbon when it rains

Lisbon's museums, tiled interiors and covered markets keep the fun going when Atlantic showers roll in.

Museums

Spend a few hours in the city's museums — many are free, and a rainy day is the perfect excuse to take your time.

Art galleries

Duck into the art galleries; they're quiet, warm and rarely busier than on a wet day.

  • Culturgest Headquarters building of Caixa Geral de Depósitos, R. Arco do Cego 50, 1000-300 Lisboa, Portugal
  • Secret Garden LX Largo Monte, 1170-253 Lisboa, Portugal
  • Antù Alfama Beco de São Miguel, 1100-538 Lisboa, Portugal
  • Curva R. Damasceno Monteiro 108D, 1170-113 Lisboa, Portugal
  • Crack Kids Rua da Cintura do Porto de Lisboa, Armazém A Porta 20, Cais do Sodré, 1200-450 Lisboa, Portugal
  • Prisma Estúdio Lisboa R. da Palma 268, 1100-089 Lisboa, Portugal
  • Casa Mocambo Rua do Vale de Santo António 122A, 1170-378 Lisboa, Portugal
  • The Sexiest WC on Earth by Renova Praça do Comércio 84, 1100-148 Lisboa, Portugal

Food halls

Settle into a food hall and work your way around the stalls while the rain blows over.

Tile & decorative-arts museums

The decorative-arts and tile museums are a colourful way to spend a wet hour.

Sheltered sightseeing

Take a tram ride to see the city without getting soaked.

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