12 Essential Travel Tips when Visiting Lisbon, Portugal Guide

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

New Portugal Video ➡ kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5-WnnZsa6t7mbc ⬅ Porto is a gorgeous city and should definitely be on your radar. This video shows why!

[@thesupernurse2023]

What’s the name of your hotel please.

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Hey there. I can’t remember off the top of my head but it’s linked in the videos description, below the title

[@thesupernurse2023]

@@SuitcaseMonkey thank you, one more question can I use the lisboa card to fatima? Thank you in advance

[@edwardburt2398]

I shouldn't be revealing this secret, but if you're planning on getting a metro ticket at the airport and the line is really long, just walk past the machines and take your first right. There is another ticket machine, which will be against the wall on your right. It's the secret machine and almost never has a queue.

[@adriankelly_edinburgh]

I'm heading there tomorrow so thanks!

[@micheleheuff6243]

@@adriankelly_edinburgh Im heading there next month - thanks!!!!!

[@yulgrebzz7111]

Thank you!

[@deonnemills-louis1813]

Thank u so much. Mid June for me 2023. Good weather per your helpful info. 1 less research. Is USA currency accepted?

[@edwardburt2398]

@@deonnemills-louis1813 no, USD is not accepted. Only Euros. You can use card essentially everywhere, but American Express is not accepted in some places.

[@agishgeorge8336]

The tip on skipping the Santa’s justa lift is fantastic. It really helps you shave an hour of waiting. Very cool. To be honest the best views of the city are not from this platform anyway. You can easily skip this and go to the Arch at the square and go up and the views are magnificent and there is no queue here. Santa justa is just a tourist trap. the name of the arch is Arco da Rua Augusta

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

I think we were there too if I remember

[@module79l28]

At the Pastéis de Belém shop you eat Pastéis de Belém, not Patéis de Nata. The ones that you find everywhere else in the country are Pastéis de Nata, which have kind of an "open source" recipe, whilst the Pastéis de Belém are trademarked, exclusive and have a secret recipe.

[@MatthewKirby-i8y]

One of the best videos advising an individual about touring Lisbon

[@messycook]

Great tips! Love the style of your video, short and to the point, great footage.

[@lilirehak5569]

We will be visiting Portugal in 2023, so I'm all eyes and ears on your videos! Thank you.

[@berthar.4129]

Me too, in April 🙂

[@atimnile2401]

Me too; late September into October for 8 days .

[@joits]

I went to Sintra back in Nov 2019. It was a weekday and I got there right at opening. Bit of a line but not too many people ahead of me. Managed to get to one of the upper spots to snag several shots of the palace without any people in it. Good video! Hopefully I can return in the future and visit some of the restaurants you mentioned in your vlog.

[@mohitthakur79]

I followed all your suggestions and it turned out to be so much better than if I’d have done it without watching the video.

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

What an endorsement! Glad you enjoyed.

[@KillerTacos54]

These videos are insanely insightful. Thank you!

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Thank you my friend! Glad they help. 😍

[@ordelmere]

Thank you again for excellent reporting and the information. We like your very truthful descriptions and advice. Certainly good to hear before we visit Lisbon. Best wishes

[@marthadeleon3029]

Thank you so much for the options w the tours at Sintra, lots of choices. Planning to go in May

[@studio-1187]

I'm booking a ticket to Lisbon as we speak, this video really helped me prepare. Thank you so much!

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Have fun!

[@jacquelinedunbar8328]

One of the most, possibly the most comprihensive vidios of what to do and in/outs of Lisbon. THANK YOU!!! Visiting early June (3 days). PS: Wish I could afford the recommended hotel...Wayy over my budget. lol :)

[@Milyme83]

Short detailed and sweet awesome video thx

[@jedi_mapperp4073]

Great tips on getting around on the Lisbon pass/ticket. Just in time, too…We are visiting late January

[@craigcarlson4022]

Glad to come across your channel and this episode. Very helpful advice. We're headed there in Sept.

[@tesigil4237]

This was a fantastic video!! I found it very useful! Really looking forward to doing all this on my next trip to Lisbon! Thanks!

[@Andrew-cg2zl]

wow! great video. this is what the people want

[@moanica]

These tips are right on time for me! Headed to Lisbon in May -- thank you!

[@opheliaretardanta8348]

This video was great for a general idea about Lisbon especially with what to know with weather ❤

[@miyayume_eclectic_dream]

Yeees de Bakalhau or fish and potato is such a treat. I discovered it by chance in Porto. The buildinvvhhere is amaizing with library and live Orgel music.

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Omg I never knew they were a thing until I stumbled upon it. So tasty!

[@anastasiarn7781]

Thank you. Excellent travel advise. We are going in March for 2 weeks.

[@josericardocalvo3545]

You guys rock!!! I'm planning a trip to Lisbon and maybe Porto on september and this video is great and super helpful. THANKS A LOT!!!

[@Natalea.b]

Omg thank you. I will be visiting Lisbon in 3 weeks time. Excited.😍

[@eii8794]

Expensive and over crowded Your gonna hate it Good luck.

[@Natalea.b]

@@eii8794 i actually love it there. Heee. I actually want to go back there again. 😊

[@grandbleutrev]

Great stuff! Really appreciated and nice to meet you and your lass 😊

[@fayegee9894]

well done....this will help me when i go to Lisbon in February. Thanks again Faye (CANADA)

[@iph5asr133]

Good video made sense for a short visit ( time constraint) Kudos to maker 💐💐💐

[@debbieayre8785]

Great vlog my daughter and I are visiting in April. Can't wait

[@carolinaa.4407]

Great tips, always very detailed, thank you

[@davidhoag8077]

Really great video. Thank you!

[@evruffles7447]

Very useful and informative video! Thank you👍

[@igormysen4296]

Very useful. Thank you!

[@andicampbell8621]

Nice work fella. Heading there next Sunday and your video was very helpful. Thanks man.

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Enjoy!

[@hasnahasna6766]

My dream to travel around the world

[@joedunn3272]

My wife and I visited Sintra & Pena Palace in Jan 2019. We had a very short wait and beautiful weather.

[@clovispatten4039]

I made the mistake of not leaving enough time to look around and go to a museum. I was looking for a toilet and found one at bottom of town that charges 4 euros, not wanting to pay that much, found another one, but they needed 50 cents and didn't give change or except any other money. I managed one viewpoint then had to leave for the airport. Went to a metro station and got a ticket, unfortunately left my bank card in the machine and didn't realise until I was at the airport. So couldn't get any food until I was on the plane and able to pay on my phone. The whole experience this time made me wish I had spent the extra time in Sintra then gone straight to the airport😅 😂😅

[@kixaholic34]

Your videos are so helpful...can't wait to go this March!

[@chandransashikanth6824]

Thanks a lot for your info very useful

[@crqdea6654]

GREAT VIDEO- THANKS FOR SHARING- VERY INFORMATIVE

[@topgun4499]

Thank you so much for such an informative video took your advice and just booked an airbnb close to rossio station going there on April 13th.

[@chrisboot2468]

Behind the Santa Justa lift is another modern public lift, which takes you directly up for free. There are many of these lifts throughout central Lisbon, including one which virtually takes you to the Castle.

[@jasonmaitoza6713]

Although I probably won't be getting to Portugal it looks and sounds very nice, especially Sinatra. As usual your videos have been very informative, and interesting! My favorite is definitely Japan. If you ever make it out to the Central Coast of California, I'd be glad to show you both around to some cool places to eat and the local redwood forest hiking experience if you want to explore the trails. Merry Christmas and thanks again! 👌

[@joaocalhao4595]

"Sintara" it says...

[@sylviekins]

@@joaocalhao4595Sintra. I think it is our auto corrects working overtime😂

[@fiveinitaly]

Awesome my friend 👍👍👍

[@kamkarter8821]

Excellent video

[@BilalKhan-rh1ei]

Loved the video! Useful and time saving tips. I am planning a trip to Lisbon in the end of October 2024, I see from the video that the weather in Sintra is not ideal at that time. Would you recommend traveling to Lisbon in October end this year? Thanks

[@nunovski2002]

Campo DE Ourique and Quinta DA Regaleira. You're welcome.

[@sricharoenchaikit]

We enjoyed your KZbin about Lisbon. We will be visiting Lisbon in November, 1 - 3, 2023. I will appreciate if you could recommend the following: a) hotel (2 nights) preferably within the center of Lisbon and b) tour packages for 2 days in Lisbon. Thank you very much. Prasit Boston

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Thanks. I have them linked in the description

[@jb-sz2kw]

Another great video. Thanks for sharing your tips and the One Direction pop-up made me laugh 😆.

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Hehe

[@StanGeorgiana]

Thanks for the tips! Very excited for Madeira, especially about transport, how to reach the starting point for hikes.

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Hey thanks. I’m editing that at the moment. It’s looking beautiful!

[@dianasauer-ji6nt]

Beautiful video and funny as always. Thank you, Suitcase Monkey! Greetings from Germany!

[@tinygingervitus]

1:00 got me, this is not a ferry 😂

[@Ichsukatanuka]

Great guide, went in April and saw a clearer pena Palace, quite a bit of walking but great, sweeping views. Agree on the interior being eh, didn't get to castle of the moors but did see it from a distance

[@pf8804]

Good interesting Video. With reference to the Pastel De Bacalhau, (12:50) we visited the same outlet at the top of the Santa Justa lift by the Carmo Convent, purchased the cod cake & port & we were charged €12.50 each! Tasty but too expensive. But they gave us the glasses & a small bag. According to one of our guides in the Azores it is not a traditional dish & we were ripped off. Sep 23.

[@EcoNumbersNMore]

Nice video!

[@deborahleepritchard1962]

Thanks so much, these are very useful tips!! I will let you know how we fare! We may move our trip back from October to September per your weather recap.

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

You’re welcome. Please do some other research on the weather. I wouldn’t want you to change your plans just because of me!

[@mum_with_the_peacock_tattoo]

One direction 🤣 your hilarious love your Videos

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Hehe

[@christinapsalmist4267]

Please go to Israel, Turkey, Albania and Montenegro. Bon voyage!

[@sol-brevivendonanoruega794]

Really helpful video! I am planning summer vacation in Portugal with my teenagers. Was not sure where to go. Now I guess I am pretty much to Lisbon. Thank you very much for the tips!

[@nataliegrant7468]

Hi! This was a great video! I’m planning a trip to Portugal in December. I noticed you mentioned the weather is pretty rainy during that month. My baggers question is what to pack? I should I bring jackets? Boot? Do you think the weather will affect heavily on my site seeing? Thank you 🙂

[@DJRoloTalorda]

The 1.5 Euro charge at the top of the Santa Justa lift is to go to the very top (not the enclosed portion where you filmed). But i do agree with the Carmo Convent hack (though, there's a more convenient hack without having to hike up to the convent)

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Hey. Thanks. I’m confused. The bit we went to was the very top?

[@DJRoloTalorda]

​@@SuitcaseMonkey Your footage showed you filming through the fence. There are stairs to the actual top of the lift, you have to enter a turnstile and pay the 1.5 EUR to get to the stairs which take you to the observation platform which is unenclosed

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Thanks for the reply. All I know is when we came from the Convent side, we walked onto the main viewing platform that had no higher area and we were free to walk around, with no turn styles and then we took the lift back to the floor. There was no other level higher than where we were. Unless things have changed we were fee to walk around all the outside top area.

[@francinejaninesarmiento1797]

Your travel tips always come in handy! By the way, have you come across the new V4 of the Bento Bag from Nomad Lane? I recently discovered it and thought it could be a game-changer for staying organized during trips, just like your tips!

[@simonepeverelli883]

Hi! Thanks for all the tips. I'm planning a trip to Portugal for this summer: 4 days in Porto, 5 in Lisbon and then 10 days in the Algarve. For Lisbon I thought of doing two excursions: Sintra and Cascais. I'm a solo backpacker and I don't like pre-packaged trips. Thanks again and greetings from (a gloomy) Italian-speaking Switzerland!👍🤘🇵🇹

[@barbaravyse660]

Definitely don’t miss Sintra and Cascais.

[@GParreira91]

Hey Simone, have you done your trip yet? If you want advice from a native, hit me up. I could give you some non-touristy pointers, the best parts of our country are not as well-known (even though Sintra is actually a one-of-a-kind amazing place).

[@simonepeverelli883]

@@GParreira91 Hi! Goncalo. I've booked the B&B and I've written a travel plan. I still have to book the train and busses. I think I'll take the train from Porto to Llisbon, the Rede bus from Lisbon to Vila Nova de Milfontes and the Rede bus from Vila Nova De Milfontes to Lagos. If you have suggestions, they are welcomed. Thanx!

[@simonepeverelli883]

@@GParreira91 Anyway, where do you live in Portugal?

[@jcs3330]

Hope you tried the famous Piri-Piri Chicken!.

[@Dream331]

Wow! Very nice. Wish your video was available a month ago, I would’ve changed everything to match what you have 😂 Not saying my trip to Lisbon wasn’t great but it could’ve been better. We did have a great day trip to Fatima, Batalha, Nazare and Obidos. Great travel tips!

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Haha thank you and sorry 😂

[@Dream331]

@@SuitcaseMonkey No problem. Did you guys go to Porto? That’s the next stop 😂😂

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

No we didn’t but a reason to return! Madeira we went to which will be coming soon

[@Dream331]

@@SuitcaseMonkey I look forward to see all the fun you’ll have. Hoping we duplicate your upcoming trip with equal amounts of fun! 😂 I look forward to the Madeira video. We didn’t go there but I was considering it. Thanks again for all that you do. Your travel tips help tremendously 😁

[@susanam6870]

I wish I had looked at your video before waiting 3 hours for the Santa Justa lift - so not worth it!

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Three hours?!?!

[@AColcleugh]

Thinking about visiting Lisbon, please whats the name of the hotel you stayed in?

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Hey it’s linked in the description under the title under ‘more’

[@joannepark7147]

Hey there. Really enjoying your content as we will be doing a road trip from Lisbon to Porto. Do you also have the downloadable PDF like the one you have for Porto? Thanks!

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Thanks. Not a full PDF if I remember right but most of the links mentioned are in the description written there

[@huanho9057]

Hello, can I skip the line with lisboa card to enter Torre de belem and monaterio de Jerónimos?

[@Mahenaw]

Hi. If I have a the Lisbon card and want to visit one of attractions included in the card, then how do I make sure to “skip the line” to ensure fast entry to those attractions? Thanks in advance.

[@ratnavelvish18]

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[@mimicc123]

We’re planning on visiting Lisbon in October. Your video was a huge help!!! Which hotel did y’all stay at in Lisbon…The one with the mirror/television?

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Hey thanks. It’s linked in the description

[@mariemacinnes7627]

Good info! I was looking at Lisbon in Feb but we're flying from CPH and it's so expensive! What happened to all the great European deals😅? Better from London, I assume. Good video!

[@peacecountrycraftsmen7574]

Very much enjoyed your informative video on Lisbon. I have a question about the Lisbon card. Once activated, do the days have to be consecutive or can you pause and restart the cards? Keep up the great videos.

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Hey thanks. Yes they have to be consecutive. They best way to do it is to visit the attractions whilst the card is active and if it runs out just get the Viva card for transport only at the end

[@stevehao4137]

Thanks for your video, it's extremely helpful. One thing I missed is the name of the hotel you stayed in Lisbon. Could you let me know?

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Hey. Thanks. I can’t remember but it’s linked in the videos description just below the title

[@matthewn.2277]

We are debating if we should get the Lisbon card, we are spending one week in Lisbon and also home to get to Sintra. The Lisbon card is just good for 72 hours.

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

It’s worth it if you want to see the attractions that come free with it. So you could just bunch seeing those attractions over a few days and then just use the travel card the rest of the time. Otherwise if not, then it probably isn’t.

[@jean7577]

For the Viva card, can I purchase 5 days 24 hours pass at the same time? Thanks!

[@markeaston7353]

This video is very helpful in our planning for our upcoming visit to Lisbon thanks. But I don't seem to be able to find the link to the hotel that you refer to (I am vision impaired). What was the name of the hotel please. Thanks again.

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

www.booking.com/hotel/pt/madalena-by-the-beautique-hotels.en.html?aid=1864334&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2&label=LisbonTips Here’s the link

[@ms.alexis_15]

Hello, do you still need a ticket if you are just going to visit the garden and the exterior of the palace like the terrace? I do not plan to go inside the palace.

[@AbstractZr]

Do you have to activate the Lisbon card at the airport or how else can you activate it? I’m flying in to Porto and then coming down to Lisbon later on

[@avocadoalcurry]

So to understand this properly, there is no way of exploring Sintra with your own car? If yes, are there parkinglots?

[@LouisSantos-vu4kr]

Portugal mein heimatland🇵🇹🇵🇹🇺🇸

[@mogheesadil7653]

Excellent travel advise. What is the name of this Hotel

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

It’s linked in the description

[@matthewn.2277]

Hello, we are planning a one day trip to Sintra in February. How much time would you recommend spending at both Peña Palace and the Castle of the Moors? In doing so, what time slots would you recommend us booking our tickets for? Thank you.

[@georgesantos-jt6me]

2 hours each one ,but visit quinta da regaleira too in sintra ,check on you tube ,in february you ok to visit not that much people,spend the day there

[@nicoletta257]

Hello, found your video so great. I was wondering if you could share your google map link? I'm planning to go next week

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Hey thanks. All links are in the video description

[@nhjkle]

do you happen to know if there are any monthly passes for metro/train/bus purchasable in lisbon? :(+

[@tijencan45]

Thank you for the video. Do I still need a ticket just to see the gardens of the pena palace in sintra?

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Hi. Yes.

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

There may be a gardens only ticket tho

[@ashley-4801]

Thanks for the very useful tips! How did you purchase Sintra's attraction tickets with the Lisboa Card? It seems like there isn't an online option to do so (in order to skip the queue). Appreciate if you (or anyone here) have any advice, thanks!

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Hey. The Sintra tickets aren’t included in the Lisbon card (just the train there). I’ve linked the tickets for Sintra in the description. It skips the queue to buy tickets but everyone joins the queue to get into the palace.

[@ashley-4801]

@@SuitcaseMonkey Appreciate you getting back! Love the videos too :)

[@uzawtun9933]

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[@healheals783]

Couldn’t have been more timely. We are planning to visit soon. How many total days did you spend in Portugal?

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Hey. 4 full days. Not sure if you saw the main travel vlog which shows what we got up to over that time

[@healheals783]

@@SuitcaseMonkey thank you yes I did see your other vlog I thought it was 4 full days for Lisbon only. Thanks for clarifying

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Oh sorry. I read it wrong. 4 days in Lisbon 4 days in Madeira

[@vendakansya6382]

May I ask, which website you use to buy bus pass around sintra?

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Hey. We just bought on the bus

[@luisceballos4403]

Lisboa is now a huge tourist zoo. Super expensive towards to rip off, over crowded by thousand of tourist, with long queues everywhere to visit interesting spots. Believe me when I say it's become an unbearable city to visit (and live in), especially if you want to experience quality tourism and hate crowded cities.

[@kevinglasier7584]

What was the total cost for your 4 days in Lisbon and also Madiera

[@josesousa272]

+2000 €

[@hsinlin6772]

What hotel did you stay at? Sorry can’t find the link

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Hey I can’t remember the name but it’s linked in the description which is found when you tap MORE just under the videos title.

[@shirazahmad9936]

What is the hotel name that you stayed ?

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Hey. It’s linked in the description

[@peterboyd7452]

To pricy per night

[@pepumarius2006]

not the bus running into One Direction :((( have any of them made it alive? poor lads :(((

[@NunoBorgesPhotos]

I studied in Lisbon for 5 years, then lived there for 10 years. I know where all the best restaurants are where the locals go to eat. Downtown it's 95% tourist traps, with lousy food pretending to be portuguese cuisine. Tip: unpretentious places with the day's menu written on table paper cloths hanging on the wall have usually good food. Another (free) tip: traditional pasteis de bacalhau (Cod cakes) DO NOT have cheese inside.

[@yazoo213]

Top 5 recommendations?

[@tuscanleather3209]

Could you at least give us one place name?

[@NunoBorgesPhotos]

@@tuscanleather3209 Go on side streets or away from downtown, more into residential neighborhoods :)

[@d.lauren1265]

Why take a bus from Sintra train station? I would recommend walking up. Sintra is touristic and always overcrowded. I remember walking alone in Quinta Regaleira's well, and having it all to myself. But this was years ago. Such a shame that it's so touristic and over crowded now.

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Because it would take a lot longer and the average person would be gasping for breath at the end of it

[@alphabeta8403]

3:00 Tram 28 5:00 Time needed in Lisbon 7:00 Where/what to eat 8:30 Cost in Lisbon 9:00 Sinatra