Getting around — Ámsterdam

Getting around the city

Traveling to Lisbon and not sure how to get around the city? Tram, metro, bus, taxi, or just walking? 🤔 Don't worry, here we'll tell you the best option for every situation so you can save time, money, and avoid surprises. Let's go! 🚀

1️⃣ First Things First: How to Buy Your Ticket 🎟️

      In Lisbon, you use the Viva Viagem card. It costs only €0.50 and is your magic key to getting around the city. It works for almost everything: metro, tram, bus, funicular, and train. 🪄✨
    

🧐 And now for the important part: you have three ways to use it, depending on how much you plan to travel:

🎫 Single ticket: ideal if you'll only make an occasional trip. Just pay and go.
💳 Zapping Option: you top up a minimum balance of €3, and each trip is cheaper. It also works on ferries and suburban trains! 🔄
⏱️ 24h Pass (€6.80): the crown jewel for the ultimate tourist: unlimited travel for 24 hours on the metro, trams, buses, and funiculars.

📍 Where to buy it? Easy: at metro station machines, train stations, and authorized kiosks.

2️⃣ Walking: The Best Way to Enjoy Lisbon 🏃‍♂️

Lisbon is a city that's perfect for exploring on foot... in some areas. If you're staying downtown (Baixa, Chiado, or Cais do Sodré), walking is the top choice. 👟

Do you love getting lost in alleys full of history? Then Alfama and Bairro Alto are for you. But... 🏔️ get ready for the hills!

    ❌ Avoid walking if you're going to Castelo de São Jorge or the Graça viewpoint. Your legs will thank you. 😂

    👉 Instead, you can take bus 737, which drops you off near the castle without having to climb hills like you're in a stage of the Tour de France. 🚴‍♂️😅

3️⃣ The Metro: Fast and Cheap 🚇

Want to get around quickly and cheaply? The metro is your best friend. It has 4 lines and connects the key points of the city.

🎟️ Price: €1.50 (or €1.47 with Zapping).
✅ Use it to get from the airport or to go to faraway areas like Parque das Nações.
❌ Don't use it just to get around the city center. Walking is better!

4️⃣ Tram: The Icon of Lisbon 🚋

Riding tram 28 is a must-do in Lisbon. It not only saves you from the hills but is also a charming ride.

🎟️ Price: €3, included with the 24h pass.
✅ Ideal for exploring Alfama, Graça, and Bairro Alto without breaking a sweat.
❌ If you're in a hurry or it's packed with tourists... run away. 😅

5️⃣ Buses: Ideal for Belém 🚌

Want to go to Belém without playing musical chairs on tram 15E? The bus is your savior!

🚌 Use lines 728 or 714.
🎟️ Price: €1.50 (cheaper with Zapping or a pass).
❌ Avoid it during rush hour if you can use the metro. Traffic can be a villain. 🦹

6️⃣ Funiculars and the Santa Justa Lift 🛗

Lisbon loves its hills... and you don't. That's why the funiculars and lifts exist.

🔼 Glória Funicular: Restauradores ↔ Bairro Alto.
📸 Bica Funicular: ultra-Instagrammable.
🎡 Santa Justa Lift: epic views but 100% touristy.

💡 With the 24h pass, you can ride without paying extra. Yeah!

📌 Conclusion: What's the Best Option for You?

👣 City center: walk and enjoy!
🚇 In a hurry? The metro is your solution.
🚋 Tram 28: it's not transportation, it's an attraction!
🚌 Belém: better by bus than on a crowded tram.

    🔥 FINAL TIP: Buy the 24h pass for €6.80 if you plan to move around a lot. You'll save money and stress!
  

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