How to Skip the Line at the Oceanário de Lisboa
Book a timed ticket on oceanario.pt (€25 for adults) to skip ticket queues that can reach 30-60 minutes on summer and weekend afternoons. Go on a weekday morning at the 10 am opening, or in the late afternoon, when the central tank is much calmer.
- Ticket
- €25 adults, €17 seniors 65+, €15 children 3-12. Under 3s free
- Family
- About €65 for 2 adults and 2 children
- Discount
- 15% off with the Lisboa Card
- Hours
- 10 am to 8 pm daily, last entry 7 pm
- Best time
- Weekday morning, or late afternoon
- Busiest
- Weekend afternoons, summer, school holidays and rainy days
- Time to allow
- 1.5-2 hours
How long are the lines at the Oceanário?
The Oceanário is one of Europe's best aquariums, built around one enormous central tank. On weekend afternoons in summer and the school holidays, the ticket queue can take 30-60 minutes, and the viewing windows around the main tank get packed. A timed online ticket is strongly recommended.
Before you book, check how busy the Oceanário is likely to be. BeatTheCrowd shows the live crowd level and an hourly forecast for any date, adjusted for Portuguese holidays, school breaks and weather.
Check today’s crowds at Oceanário de Lisboa →Tickets
Resellers charge about €2 more, usually with free cancellation. The Lisboa Card gives 15% off. One source reports that part of the Antarctic habitat may be closed for renovation so check before you go.