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Lisbon Oceanarium (Oceanário de Lisboa)
Best time to visit
Early morning at opening or late afternoon before closing are best, when crowds are smallest and feeding talks are scheduled.
Budget tips
Standard adult tickets are around €18-20, with reduced rates for children and seniors and free entry for under-3s; check the official site for current prices. Book timed tickets online to skip queues and look for Lisboa Card or city pass offers that sometimes include discounts or entry.
Recommended for
Families, Marine life enthusiasts, Photography enthusiasts, School and educational groups
Plan your visit
1.5-2 hours
About
Fatti rapidi: Un gigantesco serbatoio centrale contiene oltre 5 milioni di litri d'acqua, creando un panorama subacqueo dove squali, razze e banchi di pesci si muovono come in un teatro vivente. La visita offre passerelle panoramiche e programmi di recupero che avvicinano il pubblico a specie rare, trasformando una gita in un'esperienza educativa e sensoriale.
Punti salienti: Dentro la vasca centrale, un imponente cilindro d'acqua da 5 milioni di litri ospita squali, razze e banchi di pesci che sembrano muoversi in un unico balletto, mentre il rumore ovattato dei filtri e l'odore salmastro ti avvolgono come se fossi sott'acqua. Inaugurato durante l'Expo del 1998 e progettato dall'architetto Peter Chermayeff, lo staff mantiene la tradizione poco nota di chiamare i volontari 'custodi del mare' e organizza due brevi sessioni di alimentazione al giorno durante le quali i biologi raccontano le storie personali degli animali.
Insider tips
- Arrive at opening or after 4 pm to avoid tour groups and long lines.
- Start at the top gallery and spiral down around the central tank for the best uninterrupted views and photo angles.
- Wear a light layer and comfortable shoes, the building can feel cool and involves a fair amount of walking.
- Check the daily schedule for feeding talks at the central tank, they offer the best close encounters and photo opportunities.
Clicca per prenotare un tour a piedi GRATUITO a Lisbon, Portugal
Il modo migliore per vivere una città con una guida locale.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
Reviews
Reviews (2)
4.5Arrived at 9am, almost no line and calm views of the huge central tank. Ticket was 19€, the short guided talk was worth the extra fee; skip the overpriced cafe.
Went at 2pm on a Saturday and it was packed, expect queues for exhibits. Kids loved the touch pools but the special shark feed was 6€ and felt too short.
