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Rossio square in Lisbon, Portugal at sunset

Lisbon has several affordable and unique activities all under 50 euros per person! (Mapics (Adobe Stock))

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Looking to explore the beautiful country of Portugal, but not willing to break the bank? Lisbon has several unique activities all under 50 euros per person!

Sunset and Wine Sailing Tour

Put on by the company, Rent a Boat, this sunset and wine cruise is a two-hour journey. Witness a gorgeous, vibrant sunset over the water as you sail past some of Lisbon’s coolest architecture, including Belém Tower and other monuments.

Aerial view of Tower of Belem at sunset, Lisbon, Portugal on the Tagus River.

Witness a gorgeous, vibrant sunset over the water as you sail past some of Lisbon’s coolest architecture, including Belém Tower and other monuments.  (True Pixel Art (Adobe Stock))

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As you sip on all types of Portuguese wine and take in the scenery, the skipper of the boat, the sea captain, will be giving commentary on the sites. This tour starts at 40 euros per person and further information on all the tours they offer can be found on their website.

Private Tapas Tour

A vital part of experiencing the Portuguese culture is tasting the delicious food. This private tapas tour is a three-hour excursion around Lisbon guided by a knowledgeable local. Guests will visit two to three restaurants and listen to traditional music known as Fado.

Spanish tapa called bomba next to a red sangría, served at a restaurant in Barcelona, Spain

Try the tapas while in Portugal. (mybixo (Adobe Stock))

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This tour allows you to experience Lisbon as the locals do and starts at a low price of around 30 euros. Get your tickets on their site fast, because tours tend to sell out quickly!

Museo Colecção Berardo

If you are a fan of art, then you must visit the Museo Colecção Berardo. This museum offers exhibits aimed at all ages and, at the time of writing, tickets are only 5 euros per person! They pride themselves on having a wide variety of art from artists of different cultural backgrounds.

The front of the Berardo Collection Museum

Pieces by popular artists such as Salvador Dali, Andy Warhol and Pablo Picasso line the walls of the galleries. (Dilum2444, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons)
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Pieces by popular artists such as Salvador Dali, Andy Warhol and Pablo Picasso line the walls of the galleries. The goal of the museum is to make incredible art accessible to the public.

Lisbon Surf Experience

Get outdoors and work on your surfing skills with the company Get Stoked! Whether you are a beginner who has never surfed before, or a pro looking to further your skills, this company has someone to assist you.

Tickets begin at 30 euros per person and include a surfing trip with a small group, a guide, finding secret surfing spots, surfing lessons and surfing equipment is also included. To see all the tours that Get Stoked has to offer and get your tickets, visit their webpage.

Surfer rides the wave on sunny day

Learn to surf when visiting Portugal. (Dudarev Mikhail (Adobe Stock))

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If you participate in these outings, you are sure to experience all that Lisbon has to offer with the help of friendly locals and save a penny or two!

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