Step into the shoes of a certain plaid cape-wearing, pipe-smoking detective at the Escape Hunt Experience Lisbon, where the clock is ticking, and the excitement is palpable. Perfect for a private group of 2-5 players, this thrilling live escape adventure offers four unique ‘escape-the-room’ games, each packed with clever riddles and intriguing clues to unravel before time runs out.

Built in 1935 by famous local architect Ramos de Azevedo for one of his daughters, Casa das Rosas, or ”House of Roses” is a French-style mansion with gardens inspired by the Palace of Versailles. The building was home to the same family until 1986 when it was made a municipal landmark. Since 2004, it has been a museum dedicated to poetry, literature, culture and the preservation of the bibliographic collection of the poet Haroldo de Campos.

The area where Expo 98 was held has been successfully transformed into a centre for exhibitions, leisure and culture. The extensive amount of building since the Expo almost overshadows pearls such as Siza Vieira’s Portugal pavilion and Santiago Calatrava’s adjacent Oriente Station. Green park spaces with public art link landmark contemporary buildings like the Camões Theatre and the Lisbon Oceanarium. Trendy waterfront restaurants, the glass-roofed Centro Vasco da Gama mall with shops and cinemas — everything you need for a fun weekend. Kid-friendly exhibits attract families to the Knowledge Pavilion, while the Telecabine Lisboa cable car offers sweeping views with a touch of adventure.