Quality/Quantity - Taking the local train. If you are following, we take Uber (ride share) when our…read moredaughter joins us (spoiled), but I take public transportation after she leaves. Since we have been to Lisbon, Portugal many times, we decided to take a local train to Cascais. What a beautiful city. Ambiance - Local train, not good or bad. Not busy. Not clean, but also not dirty. On time. Service - Had a hard time trying to buy our tickets as the machines were NOT in English. And struggled using Google Translate while underground. The people around us were too busy to help us. Finally, we went to the cafe to ask for help. The owner sold us a one day pass rather than a round trip pass... Since we had the more expensive pass (double the price rather than round trip tickets) we decided to make an extra stop at Belem to get our $$ worth. Then when we got back, we found these two tourist girls also struggling to buy their train tickets, so we gave them ours as we were trying to pay it forward. Glad the tickets can get more use. I do not think they were trying to rip us off, but there was a language barrier. We appreciated the help. Price - Bought a one day pass. I think we paid approximately $8 US for each ticket. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success.

In addition to being the terminus of the Linda Verde (green line), this station has tram and bus…read moreconnections plus the ferry across the Tagus to Cacilhas, Seixal, and Montijo. On the green line, the next station is Baixa-Chiado towards Telheiras. The metro station is completely handicapped accessible with lifts and escalators between the street level and platform level. There are automated ticket vending machines for the metro. I was here to catch the ferry, which of course is at street level. Separate vending machines for ferry tickets and a clear display indicating not only how long until the next ferry departs, the gate (there are three gates) and what percentage full. Purchasing the ferry ticket was easy (only €1.80 including the €0.50 for a new Viagem card) and quick. I was able to buy my ticket at 16:35, scan it and still board the 16:40 ferry to Cacilhas. There is a small waiting area and then boarding the ferry was easy. [Review 16625 overall - 142 in Portugal - 136 of 2022.]

Beautiful train station in Lisbon. Located right next to the river, this is a spot that'll take you…read moreall around Lisbon. The metro is located inside as well as the main train area. Just outside you can walk to the ferry, or order taxis and ride shares. There is a ticket kiosk and atm inside if needed.

We used the Estação Santa Apolónia in Lisboa as the start of our train ride to Porto. Apolónia is…read morea clean and easy to maneuver-through train station, that also has some beautiful architecture. Everything was easy to find; easy to locate; easy to ask questions. The agent we had interaction with was professional and helpful. (Train stations/public transportation can be a bit nerve-wracking, especially if you're from a small town and don't speak the language.) We had no problems whatsoever. And, too, our return to Lisboa was a breeze, as well...!

Tram 28 is one of the more touristy things to do when visiting Lisbon, the old 1930s-style trams…read morehave become a symbol of the city, and the route between Martim Moniz and Campo Ourique connects some of the city's most iconic neighbourhoods, like Alfama, Baixa, and Chiado. I rode the tram in both directions, the route is 7 km long and takes under an hour, obviously, this can be dependent on traffic. The trams are old and can get very full at the best of times, let alone peak service and rush hour, as tourists and commuters both use the service, so do plan ahead. When I ended up getting on the tram at Martim Moniz, there was a very long line and it took the fourth tram (they were all lined up one after another) to actually get on service, for my return journey, it became so uncomfortable due to the number of people standing and the constant stopping for traffic. (The trams can run on the same roads as the cars, so you're competing with road traffic as well as pedestrians and traffic lights). PRO TIP: Purchase a 24-hour transport pass from a Metro station, this allows you 24 hours of travel hopping on and off Lisbon's transport system, which means you can also use your ticket for Tram 28, which you use for the subway. If you don't have the ticket, you'll have to pay 3 euros cash on board for a one-way journey. If you're planning to travel in both directions, be prepared to disembark the tram and wait as all passengers must get off at the terminus station, and it's to the back of the queue if you want to reboard. The journey was pretty cool, it allowed me to see sights around the city. As you passed through Lisbon's hills and narrow streets, it allowed you to see a narrative of the city that you wouldn't get on the trams or the subway, you could see the tram being photographed by passers-by throughout the route. 4* - A great way to see so much of Lisbon in little time, and it works out excellent value with the 24-hour public transportation ticket, although do avoid using the service at peak times, as it just gets so busy and so uncomfortable, and I ended up having to depart the tram earlier than I would have liked on my return journey just to get some fresh air. On a personal milestone, this marks review number #4200 for me and is a nice way to mark the occasion.

After reading several best of blogs, Tram 28 kept coming up as a must do. We finally broke down…read moreand did the most touristy thing I can think of. However, I was quite surprised at how nice it was. The tram can get quite packed at times, however if you start early in the day it is a fun way to get around Lisbon and in some of the tight spots that a bus can't go. We've ended up riding 28E a couple of times to expedite moving around the city. We've found that 24E and 18E actually are better routes for most of the places/restaurants that we frequent. Riding the tram is a great way to see parts of Lisbon you might otherwise miss.

There is not a lot going on here. This is a rather simple train station that serves as the terminus…read moreof the line from Lisbon/Rossio. During regular hours, there should be a departure every half hour or so and the train to Lisbon takes about 40 minutes. There are a couple vending machines here. Sintra is very much a tourism destination so you can expect taxis and tuk tuks waiting when you arrive. Or just walk and wing it like I did. The station has an automated ticket kiosk and terminal but hopefully, you bought a round trip when you left Lisbon so you don't have to deal with that. For my departure, I scanned my Viagem card, read the departure board and get on my train in less than a minute. Note that the exit in Rossio is from the front so you'll want to move towards a forward car if you have time here. [Review 16655 overall - 167 in Portugal - 167 of 2022.]

Clean station with maps to take away of Sintra. English speaking staff that checked our rail pass…read moreconfirming we have enough money for our ride. We took the Lisbon-Sintra train line & followed the crowds walking:10 to the historic center of town. There were buses, taxis and Tuktuks picking up passengers. We passed art on display & crafts people selling their wares. The station's main building dates from 1887. But it's worth going inside the station, as it's beautifully covered in tiles and includes a tourist office. It also has a ticket office and a ticket machine. We accessed the train platforms can also be done through the station.

Probably the least well-known of the funiculars of Lisbon, it is the oldest. As these aren't major…read moretourist destinations, it generally doesn't get as busy. This one opened in 1884 and is operated by the same Carris that runs the subway, trams and buses. If you've bought a 24 hour pass, you can scan your Viagem card and it's included. Otherwise, you will need to purchase a ticket from the driver onboard - he takes cash. The tram takes 90 seconds to climb the hill from Largo da Anunciada, by Avenida da Liberdade, to Rua Câmara Pestana. It departs every 10 or 15 minutes and carries up to 42 passengers. It was an enjoyable, if quick ride. Try to sit at the front near the driver for the best view. [Round number review 19000 overall - 198 in Portugal - 2524 of 2022.]

After arriving at the Martim Moniz Square in the morning, I looked for a long line to figure out…read morewhere the tram starts. The wait wasn't too bad- less than 30 minutes. We hopped onboard the third tram that came around as they have limited seating- about 20 seats. You can stand though. The ride was about 30 minutes and ended around Chiado. It was a nice ride, but I don't feel as if it's a must.

We got to the train station in Martin Mainz And waited in a long line, :45 for the electric tram…read more Realized we needed to get a day pass and walked back to the station to get a 48 hour pass. We were warned at our hotel about pickpockets here, they were hawkers offering us rides & things. We weaved past churches, shops, cafes, museums, lots of beautiful tiled buildings. The ride ended at a cemetery where we all disembarked and waited for an electric car back. I don't know what o was expecting, but it wasn't anything special.

Takes you to Belém. Does the job…read more Modern, air conditioned cars.