Skip to main content
Parque das Nações in Lisbon

Things to Do in Parque das Nações, Lisbon

Parque das Nações, also known as Expo, emerged from the 1998 World Expo site and is now a cultural hub in eastern Lisbon. It contains the Lisbon Oceanarium, the Vasco da Gama Tower, and the Knowledge Pavilion science museum.

Parque das Nações, also known as Expo, emerged from the 1998 World Expo site and is now a cultural hub in eastern Lisbon. It contains the Lisbon Oceanarium, the Vasco da Gama Tower, and the Knowledge Pavilion science museum.

  • Oceanário de LisboaOceanário de LisboaZoo & Aquarium
  • Fifty SecondsFifty SecondsPortuguese
  • Centro Vasco da GamaCentro Vasco da GamaShopping Mall
Plan Parque das NaçõesFree and No sign-up

By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026

Top things to do in Parque das Nações

  • Oceanário de Lisboa in Parque das Nações, Lisbon

    Oceanário de Lisboa

    4.7 · 102.7k
    Zoo & Aquarium

    Modern, waterside aquarium with ocean habitats for sharks, rays, penguins & tropical fish.

    Every day
    10 AM – 7 PM
  • Centro Vasco da Gama in Parque das Nações, Lisbon

    Centro Vasco da Gama

    4.4 · 71.4k
    Shopping Mall

    Multilevel mall with a glass ceiling featuring international retailers & eateries, plus a cinema.

    Every day
    8 AM – 12 AM
  • Pavilhão do Conhecimento - Ciência Viva Science Centre in Parque das Nações, Lisbon

    Pavilhão do Conhecimento - Ciência Viva Science Centre

    4.7 · 8.6k
    Science Museum

    Contemporary science museum with interactive exhibits, experiments, workshops & kids' play areas.

    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 7 PM
  • Organic Market Agrobio - Nations Park in Parque das Nações, Lisbon

    Organic Market Agrobio - Nations Park

    4.5 · 141
    Market
    Mon–Fri
    Closed
    Sat
    9 AM – 2 PM
    Sun
    Closed
    Map
  • Babylon 360º in Parque das Nações, Lisbon

    Babylon 360º

    4.5 · 7.3k
    Observation Deck

    Nautical sail-shaped, 145m-high tower, adjacent to a hotel, with an observation platform at the top.

    Mon
    10 AM – 5:30 PM, 6 PM – 12 AM
    Tue–Wed
    10 AM – 12 AM
    Thu
    10 AM – 2 AM
    Fri
    10 AM – 5:30 PM, 6 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    10 AM – 5:30 PM, 6 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    10 AM – 5:30 PM, 6 PM – 12 AM
  • Head Spa Portugal - Spa Capilar Parque das Nações in Parque das Nações, Lisbon

    Head Spa Portugal - Spa Capilar Parque das Nações

    4.9 · 244
    Day Spa

Where to eat & drink in Parque das Nações

  • Fifty Seconds in Parque das Nações, Lisbon

    Fifty Seconds

    Michelin ★★
    Portuguese· €50+

    Have you ever enjoyed a meal 120 metres up? Enjoy this experience at the magnificent restaurant in the Torre Vasco da Gama, an emblematic building that stands out on Lisbon’s skyline.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    6:30 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    12:30 PM – 2 PM, 6:30 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Galaxy Lounge Shisha Bar in Parque das Nações, Lisbon

    Galaxy Lounge Shisha Bar

    4.7 · 251
    Hookah Bar· €10–25
    Every day
    5 PM – 2 AM
  • Zagora Brunch in Parque das Nações, Lisbon

    Zagora Brunch

    4.9 · 1.1k
    Brunch· €10–15

    A brunch café that offers authentic flavors and a unique atmosphere for brunch lovers.

    Mon
    8:30 AM – 6 PM
    Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    8:30 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 6 PM
  • D’Bacalhau in Parque das Nações, Lisbon

    D’Bacalhau

    4.4 · 10.2k
    Portuguese· €15–25

    Portugal's classic salt cod is the specialty at this lively contemporary dining room.

    Every day
    12 PM – 4 PM, 7 PM – 11 PM
  • Han Table Barbecue - Expo in Parque das Nações, Lisbon

    Han Table Barbecue - Expo

    4.9 · 20.4k
    Korean BBQ· €20–40

    A Portuguese Korean barbecue restaurant with locations in Lisbon, Porto, and Setúbal.

    Every day
    12 PM – 3 PM, 6:30 PM – 10 PM
  • Indian illustration for Gahana Indian Restaurant & Bar

    Gahana Indian Restaurant & Bar

    4.9 · 3.6k
    Indian· €15-25
    Every day
    12 PM – 3 PM, 6:30 PM – 11 PM
  • Grupeto Bike Café in Parque das Nações, Lisbon

    Grupeto Bike Café

    4.6 · 914
    Café & Bakery· €10–15

    A cafe offering meals, specialty coffees, and a cycling-friendly atmosphere for visitors to enjoy food and bike rides.

    Mon
    8:30 AM – 6 PM
    Tue–Fri
    8:30 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    8:30 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    8:30 AM – 7 PM
  • Sky Bar Oriente in Parque das Nações, Lisbon

    Sky Bar Oriente

    4.4 · 1.9k
    Bar· €15–45
    Every day
    12:30 PM – 1 AM
  • L'Origine in Parque das Nações, Lisbon

    L'Origine

    4.6 · 2.9k
    Pizza· €15–25

    A pizza restaurant known for its artisanal dough, slow maturation process, and innovative ingredients like beetroot and vegetable charcoal, baked in a traditional Italian wood-fired oven.

    Mon–Thu
    12 PM – 11 PM
    Fri
    12 PM – 11:30 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 11:30 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 10:30 PM
  • Majestic lounge in Parque das Nações, Lisbon

    Majestic lounge

    4.7 · 182
    Hookah Bar· €10–25
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    5 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    5 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    5 PM – 2 AM

Planning time in Parque das Nações?

Add your dates and we'll check every place for closures, limited hours, and booking needs before you go.

Parque das Nações map

Ranked using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.

Map of Parque das Nações with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Oceanário de Lisboa
  2. 2Fifty Seconds
  3. 3Centro Vasco da Gama
  4. 4Galaxy Lounge Shisha Bar
  5. 5Pavilhão do Conhecimento - Ciência Viva Science Centre
  6. 6Zagora Brunch
  7. 7D’Bacalhau
  8. 8Han Table Barbecue - Expo
  9. 9Organic Market Agrobio - Nations Park
  10. 10Gahana Indian Restaurant & Bar

Other areas in Lisbon

Ready to plan Parque das Nações?

Turn these Parque das Nações picks into a day-by-day Lisbon plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.

All things to do in LisbonAll Lisbon neighborhoods →Browse all destinations →Multi-city itineraries →