Perfect First-Time Lisbon Experience -- Outstanding Tuk Tuk Tour with Pedro…read more This was our first time visiting Lisbon, and booking a tuk tuk tour with Pedro was hands-down the best way to start our trip. He was absolutely fantastic--extremely knowledgeable about the history of Portugal and able to explain everything in a clear, engaging, and memorable way. His English was excellent, which made the experience effortless and enjoyable. Pedro curated an incredible route that gave us a true overview of the city, perfect for first-timers. We visited highlights such as Lisbon Cathedral, Miradouro das Portas do Sol, and Miradouro da Senhora do Monte, with breathtaking views we never would have found on our own. We passed through historic neighborhoods like Graça, São Vicente, and Alfama, as well as landmarks including Panteão Nacional. The tour also took us to Belém, where we stopped at Pastéis de Belém, and visited Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, Torre de Belém, and Padrão dos Descobrimentos. We also passed through central areas like Praça do Comércio, Chiado, Largo do Carmo, Bairro Alto, and Basílica da Estrela. What made this tour especially valuable as first-time visitors was Pedro's local insight beyond the sightseeing. He shared excellent recommendations for authentic local restaurants, traditional dishes to try, and which were best for meals. We also really appreciated his flexibility. We asked to end the tour at Time Out Market Lisboa instead of returning to our hotel so we could grab dinner, and he graciously accommodated the request without hesitation. If it's your first time in Lisbon and you want a tour that's informative, personalized, and genuinely helpful for the rest of your trip, Pedro is the guide you want. Highly, highly recommend.

4 hour overview of Lisbon, its history and main attractions. Great way to start our visit…read moreJohnny was an amazing driver! So knowledgeable and welcoming His English was excellent. Great job Johnny!

$3.80 to travel up and come down again in the funicular. Train came quickly & he waited until the…read morecar filled up. It got full very quickly. As one car went up the hill another went down. The ride was about two minutes long and scenic we passed all kinds of murals along the walls going up in a park once we got off.

As well as saving your legs, this doubles as a great tourist ride and a bit of transport heritage…read moreto boot. Dating from 1885, the historic cars operate in pairs on a cable system, so one descends as the other ascends. Sadly, they're covered in graffiti but the interiors are authentic. The best way to reach the Barrio Alto. Expect queues in the summer and at weekends.

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.

I arrived at Oriente Train Station via the metro/underground to catch a train. Once you exit the…read moremetro/underground, the signage to enter Oriente is pretty poor, so look for very small train icons pointing with arrows. You essentially have to go up about three levels to get to Oriente. Once there, there are ticket machines and a ticket booth. Although I had tickets already, I had a question and the gentleman was very nice and informative (he spoke limited English). I recommend waiting in the main concurse (open air) rather than going to the platform. Whiles there's a canopy over the tracks, it can be quite bright and there's not a lot of room to sit. Another advantage of waiting on the main concourse is there's a little cafe and vending machines. The cafe has a few tables and sells drinks, coffee, sandwiches, and desserts. The cafe only accepts cash. Be ready to deal with an attendant who could be friendlier. Overall, decent train station but it needs better signage, as it lacks a large screen with all upcoming arrivals and departures. You also can't hear announcements very well. Pro Tip: If you want to grab drinks and food for the train, there's a supermarket inside the mall across the street.

Love that there is a mall next door and several food trucks and kiosks available to make purchases…read moreas you wait for trains. This is a very old station and comes with that some challenges, such as escalators and elevators that do not work, poor signage, kiosks out of order, very grimy restrooms, and uneven stone flooring that makes rolling bags or heels challenging (and loud :-)). The signage and placement of the only available help desk at one far end was a bit challenging. We did love the roof architecture on the top level as you wait for your train to arrive.