A hen weekend in Lisbon is a guaranteed hit! Known as the city of seven hills because, you guessed it, it was built on seven hills. Lisbon is packed with stunning views, beautiful architecture and social media-worthy photo ops that are sure to make all your friends back home super jealous!

What to Expect During a Lisbon Hen Do

Explore the winding streets and get your shopping fix at the flea markets. Mind out for those cobbles if you’re wearing heels though! With lots of shopping, sights, sun, sea, sand and even a Sangria Bike! This city that’s sunny all year round is the perfect hen getaway.

There are a whole range of activities to enjoy, from relaxing in a spa to surfing in the ocean and exploring the city with a treasure hunt to finding your way out of an escape room. With good food and good wine – Lisbon is already looking like a pretty good idea!

Once night falls, you’ll discover a massive range of buzzing bars where the party spills on to the streets. When in Lisbon, you’ve got to taste a ginjinha, Portugal’s national drink. Beware though, this yummy cherry liqueur has a pretty high alcohol content! This drink is usually served in a shot glass so knock one back whilst you’re in the city and savour its sweet taste before you carry on your night out.

Get your best Portu-gals together (see what we did there?) and get ready to explore this gorgeous destination!

FAQS: Hen Parties in Lisbon

Would you recommend Lisbon for a hen party?

100%, yes! Whether it’s the gorgeous weather, beaches, delicious food, or buzzing nightlife that appeals to you (or all of the above) then Lisbon ticks all the boxes for a memorable hen do! Expect a chilled-out city by the sea during the day, and a pulsating nightlife as the darkness falls. From low-key weekends and action-packed trips to all-out partying, this city offers something for everyone!

What hen party activities are available in Lisbon?

There’s loads to choose from in this fantastic city. Make the most of the gorgeous weather and try your hand at one of the thrilling watersports, or keep things chilled with a morning sailing experience. Other popular options include the incredible Sangria bike, exciting dance classes, blissful spa experiences, and unforgettable party boats. If it’s a hen activity bundle you’re after, then how about The Hen Fiesta? This includes a delicious meal, bar crawl, and a sizzling male strip show that will be sure to get those giggles going! You’ll then complete your evening with nightclub entry.

Does Lisbon have a good nightlife?

After an incredible nightlife? Then you and the bride tribe will be spoiled for choice in Lisbon. The nightlife in this city is vibrant, lively, and packed full of great wine bars and quirky spots to whet your whistle! The Bairro Alto district is where you’ll find the bulk of the nightlife, which offers some great places for pre-party drinks. If you and the girls are looking to party into the early hours, then make your way to either Pink Street or Cais do Sodre and prepare to dance ‘til dawn! If you’re feeling sophisticated, be sure to visit one of the city’s rooftop bars such as Topo or V Rooftop Bar for amazing views!

What’s the food scene like in Lisbon for a hen group?

What can we say? Lisbon is a haven for foodies and boasts endless restaurants and cafes. Portugal is big on seafood, but if that’s not for you, then head to one of the many tapas-style restaurants where mouth-watering small plates await. Oh and don’t forget about experiencing some authentic Portuguese wine! Those with a sweet tooth absolutely must try one of the country’s famous custard tarts, which are known as pastéis de nata!

Is Lisbon hen party-friendly for all budgets?

Definitely! You’ll be able to make your Lisbon hen party as lavish or affordable as you like. When it comes to accommodation, there are plenty of options to cater to all budgets. Keep things easy with an Airbnb, cheap hotels, or apartments. If you’re looking to live it up, then you’ll be able to go all out with private villas and luxurious hotels. We’ve also got loads of epic hen activity ideas available that won’t break the bank if you're watching those pennies. However much you’re looking to spend, an amazing time is guaranteed in Lisbon!

Is Lisbon LGBTQIA+ friendly?

Yes, Lisbon is considered one of the most LGBTQIA+ friendly destinations in the world! Expect a welcoming and inclusive vibe, along with plenty of events throughout the year, including the city’s famous Pride festival in June. You’ll find Lisbon’s LGBTQIA+ community mainly in two areas: Príncipe Real and Bairro Alto. Here, there's loads of LGBTQIA+ friendly bars and venues - this is a fantastic city to celebrate in and be yourself!

Where is the best area to stay for the Lisbon hen do?

This all depends on your agenda for the hen weekend in Lisbon. If you’re going to be sticking to the centre of the city, then Bairro Alto is ideal. Here, you’ll find loads of bars, restaurants, and a great choice of nightlife. Those who fancy something luxurious should look into accommodation in the Chiado or Principe Real areas, which boast an array of chic hotels and stylish apartments. If you’d prefer to wake up to waterfront views, then Cais do Sodré is a fantastic option.

Is Lisbon easy to get around?

When it comes to making your way around this city, you won’t need to worry too much as it’s super walkable - just bear in mind that the hills can be quite the challenge! On the other hand, taxis and Ubers are readily available and offer a quick and cost-effective way to get from A to B with your group. Alternatively, why not ride on one of the iconic trams or experience something different with a private tuk-tuk?

Is Lisbon good for a more relaxed hen party?

Absolutely! Lisbon is a fantastic destination for hen groups looking for a more relaxed trip. You could book a spa day, hop on a stylish Catamaran and enjoy an unforgettable cruise or dine al fresco and watch the world go by at one of the many restaurants. And don’t forget about the many wine bars serving up some of Portugal’s best vino!

Top 10 Hen Party Activities in Lisbon

1) Prosecco Bike

See the capital of Portugal in a quirky way onboard a prosecco bike that combines sightseeing with a drinking session for guaranteed good times. This is an amazing way to see the city from a different perspective while having loads of fun with your friends, celebrating in style. This portable bar on wheels is a quirky mode of transport where you’ll sit on seats with pedals around a bar. You’ll all be responsible for pedalling the bike, moving it around the city sights, while a chauffeur steers for you. And the bike will be stocked with loads of lovely prosecco for you to have as many glasses as you want.

2) Party Boat

Hop on a boat and soak up the stunning views of the coast and the beautiful, blue, glistening water. Set sail from Alcantara Quay and feel like a VIP as you board the boat, getting a friendly welcome from the crew and a welcome drink. Then it’s time to relax on deck as you make your journey through the water. Your boat tour can be as relaxing or as crazy as you like, ranging from yacht trips with a laid-back lunch to sunset party boats with a DJ and loads of booze. If you choose the latter, you’ll even get nightclub entry when you disembark.

3) Nude Life Drawing

Kick off the last weekend of freedom with some naked man naughtiness in a nude life drawing class where you’ll try your hand at drawing a nude male model. The model will pose in nothing but his birthday suit. This is just as funny as it sounds because, yes, you will be blushing and giggling with the girls as you try to sketch everything you see! What better way to celebrate your hen party in Lisbon if you’re a group of cheeky girls? Paper and pencils will be provided and don't worry if you haven't drawn in years because the expert teacher will take you through all the tricks of the trade.

4) Cocktail Making

When the day draws to a close and the sun starts to set, why not shake things up with a lively cocktail making masterclass? A professional mixologist will guide you through the intoxicating world of cocktails, teaching you a little about their history and showing you exactly what goes into making them so tasty. They’ll perform a demonstration of the most popular tools and tricks before inviting you up to the bar to make your own cocktails, using premium spirits and fruity mixers. Fun games get everyone laughing as you show off your best shake face and compete against your mates.

5) Male Strippers

Want to inject some cheekiness into your celebrations? Then watch the bride-to-be go wild as you take her to see male strippers perform. These hunky guys will put on one hell of a show for you as they undress and make you laugh with a combination of striptease, lapdance, dazzling dance routines and comedy. For a complete party package that your whole group will love, try the Hen Fiesta! You’ll get a three-course meal, drinks, private dance from a sexy male stripper, a bar crawl and nightclub entry to end things on a high. Just don’t forget those dancing shoes!

6) Bar Crawl

Lisbon is really popular with hens, stags, visitors and locals, giving it a great atmosphere come nightfall when crowds flock to Bairro Alto. This party paradise is well known throughout Europe, boasting many lively pubs, bars and clubs with partygoers spilling into the streets. You can expect a fun crowd as you let your hair down and get your drink on. If you want to experience the best of the city’s nightlife during your Lisbon hen do, get yourselves on a bar crawl. A professional guide will take you to several of the best venues in the city, treating you to free drinks, games and drink deals for a night to remember.

7) Water Sports

Fancy something more active for your hen do in Lisbon? Unleash your inner beach babes with an action-packed water sport. This gorgeous city is surrounded by bodies of water such as the Atlantic Ocean and the River Tagus. You’ll see loads of sights from the water from the coastline to historic castles and naval forts as well as getting your adrenaline pumping. How about kicking things off with a surfing lesson or spot of kayaking? No previous experience is needed because you’ll get full instruction from a professional who’ll make you feel at ease on the water. Whether you wipe out loads or take to it like a duck to water, you’ll have a blast!

8) Wine Tasting

Add a drop of class to your party weekend with a wine tasting. It’s time to get a true taste of Portugal as you get your hands on a selection of different white, red and rose wines from the Douro Valley and Alentejo regions and beyond. Your wine tasting will be led by an expert sommelier (wine waiter) who’ll explain why wine tastes so delicious and how it’s made. If you like, you can even have a guided tour of a vineyard where you can really get to grips with grapes. You can even add food to your wine tasting that’s perfectly paired with each glass of wine.

9) Spa Day

If you want to relax and unwind during your weekend away, you’ve come to the right place with this city boasting gorgeous weather and stunning scenery. If you want to up the ante, take the bride-to-be on a spa day where she can shake off all the stress from wedding planning and leave feeling tip top. You’ll use all the facilities including the swimming pool, steam room, sauna and jacuzzi. You all deserve pampering so why not add an indulgent spa treatment? The spa’s professional therapists can give you a manicure, pedicure, facial and a range of massages. Which one will you choose?

10) Burlesque Dancing

Unleash your cheeky side with a burlesque dancing class that’s led by a professional burlesque instructor. Your class will take place in a city centre venue where the instructor will get the ice broken with a fun warm up before they teach you a dazzling yet naughty choreographed dance routine. You’ll learn how to tease, please and flirt with the audience as you shake, shimmy and strut your stuff. Why not check out the rest of our range of fun activities and experiences on offer and see for yourself how much fun there is to be had on a Lisbon hen party?

Reviews for Lisbon hen activities

High Ropes Course

Unfortunately we were unable to do the high ropes as at least 3 of the 12 participants were over 100kg in weight. This was disappointing as the information was not disclosed to us and I think is an important piece of information when booking for this activity. Nevertheless, the hosts were very accommodating and were able to switch us on to Paintballing as a group which was great. They really engaged with us and made it a fun experience which helped in forgetting the disappointment of high ropes.

Edwin Saayeng

Salsa Dance Class

We had such a great time at the salsa dancing! We loved learning a full routine, sharing lots of laughs along the way. You made it so much fun and my best friend, whose hen do it was - absolutely loved it! Thanks again!

Samantha Heselwood

Nude Life Drawing with a Male Model

Life drawing was such a unique and memorable experience - we loved every moment of it! The lady hosting the class was so lovely and helpful, and the Prosecco and nibbles on arrival were a really nice touch. The model was super professional and made everyone feel comfortable. Of course, there were a few giggles, but we all got really into the drawing by the end. It was an unforgettable experience, and we’d highly recommend it to anyone!

Samantha Heselwood

Pole Dancing

It was great fun! All the girls loved it especially the bride to be. The teacher was lovely and pitched the session exactly right!

Alex Allen

Fun facts

Did you know?

Lisbon is the capital city of Portugal.
The raven is a symbol of Lisbon.
You’ve got to try The Ascensor de Santa Justa, which is a street elevator. It connects Baixa to the Chiado district which is 45 meters higher.
Lisbon is known to be built on seven hills. We won’t name them all!
You’ll see the infamous Portuguese pavement around Lisbon. It looks like you’re walking on a mosaic!
A tram is actually one of the best tourist attractions. Hope on the number 28 route for the best sights.
Estádio da Luz or the Stadium of Light in Lisbon is one of the largest stadiums in Europe.
Football is one of the most poplar sports in the country. With some top players such as Luís Figo and Cristiano Ronaldo it’s no wonder why.
Lisbon holds a UNESCO World Heritage Site - Belém Tower.
Little do people know that actually Belém Tower used to be used as a political prison during the 19th century.
Lisbon’s oceanarium is the largest indoor aquarium in Europe. It houses around 16,000 animals and 450 species – plenty to see then!
Lisbon has the oldest bookstore in the world. Chiado Bertrand Bookstore is in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the oldest bookstore still in operation.
Livraria Simão is known as one of the smallest bookshops in Lisbon. With only room for a few people allowed in at a time!

Lisbon in numbers

The Vasco da Gama Bridge over the Tagus River is one of the longest bridges in Europe. It sits at over 12km in length.
This bridge cost over 1 billion dollars to make.
The number of visitors in Lisbon per year has increased in recent years. Lisbon hosts around 4.5 million tourists.
The coordinators of this capital city are 38.7223° N, 9.1393° W
The population of Lisbon is over 500,000 as of 2016.
It is estimated around 60% of the population in Lisbon identify as Catholic…
…yet only around 30% attend regular church services.

Local Celebs

José Mourinho, born in Lisbon, is someone who needs no introduction. No? Ok, well he’s a professional football coach and former player who recently served as the manager for Manchester United football club in the UK. He is now regarded as one of the best football managers of all time!

Luís Figo, born in Lisbon, is a retired Portuguese professional footballer. He played as a midfielder for a number of different clubs such as Barcelona, Real Madrid and Inter Milan to name a few.

What talk of football and Portugal would be complete without mentioning Cristiano Ronaldo. He is considered by most as the greatest football player in the world, and of all time. He has won countless trophies and titles through his professional footballing career. His celeb status far exceeds his footballing abilities now, he even has the most liked Facebook page on the platform.

Finally, Sara Sampaio was born in Porto along the coast from Lisbon. She is an internationally renowned model known for her ‘angel’ status at the Victoria’s Secret brand. She has been on countless Vogue covers and has walked for a number of huge designer brands at fashion week.

Food and Drink

You’ve got to try the Bacalhau à brás – most restaurants have this special dish on their menu. It’s made up of shredded codfish with fried potato, onion and scrambled eggs. It can come with various toppings but is most commonly topped with black olives and parsley.

Ginjinha (or Ginja) is a Portuguese liqueur made from infusing ginja berries (sour cherries) in alcohol and sugar. It usually comes served in a shot glass with a cherry in. This local drink is a must-do whilst in the city. Get a round in whist you’re out one evening and savour its sweet taste!

If you find yourself running out of time to explore Lisbon, or just fancy a drink whilst you head on your sight-seeing. why not try out a Sangria Bike? You guessed it, you’ll be served sangria on a bike! You’ll all have to do the pedalling as you sip on sangria going through the streets of Lisbon. This is one activity not to be missed as it’s a hilarious way to have fun with your friends whilst still seeing the top attractions.

When the sun starts to set, head to a cocktail bar and try Cocktail Making with your friends. You’ll learn all about how to make these delicious drinks as well as tasting everything you make. Yum!

Lisbon Nightlife

The nightlife here is something that must be experienced. Check out the Hen Fiesta that'll see your group sit down to a three-course meal, have a striptease performance at the restaurant or in a nearby bar before you start your bar crawl through Lisbon. Once you’re bar crawled out, you’ll head to a top club to carry on your partying and celebrations into the early hours! This activity is perfect for your Lisbon hen do where you get a bit of everything thrown into this night!

If you’re just looking for the bar crawl and club entry without all the extras you can head on a Guided Bar Crawl in Lisbon. You’ll be picked up at your accommodation by your English-speaking guide who’ll show you the best spots in town. This is perfect for your first or second night in the city so you can explore the nightlife ready for the rest of your trip, so you’ll know which places to head to! Of course, you can just book a nightclub entry ahead of time on its own so you can do your own exploring too. Whatever takes your fancy. Check out the nightlife listings in Lisbon and see which suits you and your group best.

The Best Time to Visit Lisbon

When planning a hen do in Lisbon, it’s best to think about when to go well ahead of time. As different seasons of the year can vastly change the price of not only plane tickets but accommodation, as well as how crowded the city will be.

March to May and September to October are the best times to go when the weather’s warm, the hotels are cheaper and of course there’ll be fewer crowds. If you can’t stand the heat too much then this is a very pleasant time of year to come!

Alternatively, you can head to this city in the summer months where the sun is stronger, the temperature is hotter, and the streets are crowded. This is, of course, a very popular time to come so make sure you book ahead to ensure your hotel space!

An unusual, but not unheard of, time to come is from November through to February when the weather is cooler but still pleasant and warmer than the UK! The prices will drop at this time and you’ll have the city to yourselves and the locals.

Getting around

Getting to Lisbon is easy as the airport is just a short distance into the main city of Lisbon. Once you’re here, you can hop on the Metro line that serves 56 stations in total. If you’re looking for more of a scenic route, take a tram to get you where you need to go. Or for a unique experience you can jump on the number 28 tram and ride the whole route that turns out to be one of the best tours in the city!

With the weather so warm it makes it perfect to do some walking and explore the city by foot or bicycle. After a night out your best bet might be to jump in a taxi who’ll take you straight to your front door.

Fancy a Hen Party in Lisbon?

Once you’ve had a good read over everything you can do and explore in Lisbon, it’s time to check out the various individual listings and see what takes your fancy the most. From Cocktail Making to Car Tours and Sangria Bikes to Pole Dancing there’s something for everyone in your group to enjoy on your Lisbon hen do. All you need to do is enquire via the activity page where you’ll be able to speak directly with the activity provider, ask them any questions you have about the event and get yourselves all booked in!

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