15 Mistakes Tourists Make in Lisbon, Portugal - Don't Do This in Lisbon!

[@paulawashington3175]

Years ago, I spent three weeks in Portugal. I found that each city has its own cuisine, pastries, and liqueurs. The food was uniformly delicious, so much so that I gained a pound every three days!

[@Anaa38]

I think the best think we have in Portugal besides good weather is the food. So many choices. To me, the best and diversed food in the world.

[@Toobaurooj-u6h]

Wow

[@jimfromburbankca5253]

I was recently in Lisbon for 10 days. (1) Every morning, I would look at Google Maps, and determine what was the highest point in the district that I was going to explore (Use the "contours" feature on the maps). (2) Then, I would take a TAXI up to that location, and explore the entire district WALKING DOWN HILL. This way, I would use gravity as my friend, not as my enemy. I did this Paris and Rome. It works like a charm, and really does help prevent fatigue. Also, avoid (like the plague) the southern part of Av. Libertadad. Tourist traps and bums. Stick to the northern part.

[@stevo728822]

I spent a month in Lisbon. Some other places not mentioned. 1. Central Bank Of Portugal. Now a museum where you touch an ingot of gold. 2. LX Factory. Trendy cafe bar area. 3. Lisboa Orientes promenade along the Tagus River. You might see flocks of flamingos. 4. Quelez Palace. Flat walk through the palace and gardens. Fascinating images of the New World. 5. Sanctuary Of the Christ by ferry across the Tagus. Not just a statue but a very nice park. Ideal to get a breeze on a hot day, 6. Flea market at Campo de Santa Clara. 7. Walking down through the twisted alleyways of the Alfama district towards the cruise terminal. 8. Bairro Alto is the late night bar district. Also some trendy arty bars in the Marvila district.

[@anaramos2802]

You mean "Queluz Palace", don't you? Nice suggestions by the way.

[@stevo728822]

@@anaramos2802 Obrigado

[@authenticmikejones]

Really recommend jumping on the train and going to Cascais for the day, beautiful place with lots of little restaurants, narrow streets and a beautiful lighthouse.

[@suebowman7258]

Great video and good tips! Beware the Dynamic Currency Conversion at stores, restaurants, hotels, and ATM. Don’t grant permission for them to bill you in USD. Credit card machines always asks TWO questions. 1) do you want to pay in USD or EUR. Press 1 for USD and 2 for EUR. You select 2 (EUR). Then it asks, “are you sure you want to reject conversion?” And had 1 for accept and 2 for reject. You select 2 (REJECT)

[@jocelynwoltersworld]

We have a video on this very thing!😊

[@suebowman7258]

@jocelynwoltersworld Thank you! I will watch it and share it with my family.

[@enzof6489]

1:36 True! I came back with perfectly toned legs! Sore calves for the first two days, but after that… glorious! Also, Miradouro Santa Caterina is so chill.

[@miliba]

Being a seasoned hiker I didn't feel much walking up and down the sloping streets. I can imagine it to be strenuous for someone from like the Netherlands

[@marstillo8087]

Wolter!!! Brother I remember watching a video of yours years ago i was in my mid 20s to later you had your hair down, near a river talking about the Drug dealers ext. Now at 36 Im planning to finally making a trip with My Daughter, Mother, Father. What an awesome video for me at this time. Força Portugal! Keep making videos. If you can make one about the Azores please do.

[@pawewierzbicki4374]

Marinha museum at Belem is awesome - great travel through history of this brave, seafaring nation 😍

[@marianar2948]

I very much appreciate your perspective on the subject of acommodation Mark - as a Portuguese, it's beyond frustatring seeing locals getting expelled from their homes because of Airbns & hostels etc. I hope that more tourists become more aware of this phenomen and redirect their money to hotels outside of old residential neighborhoods. Obviously it's not the foreigners's fault, I want national authorities to be more serious about the housing crisis. But in the meantime, tourists can and should spend their coins on proper hotels in areas that can actualy take the influx (as opposed to Alfama, per example, where a lot of elderly people living alone are getting kicked out of their decades long residence just to give place to yet another generic Airbnb). Thanks for always showing so much love and consideration to Portugal! Obrigada 😊

[@woltersworld]

I am glad that the hotel options have slowly but steadily improved in Lisbon to give tourists more hotel options. I remember back in like 2010 there were few fairly priced with fair quality hotels. It was either a hostel or an airbnb. So hopefully that can help a bit relieve the housing pressure from tourists. Its hard to see so many havibg to move out

[@mandybugeja6829]

We spent a fantastic week there last april.We found the tourist card and travel card great value.With the card end up visiting museums wouldnt have chosen otherwise and they were very impressive eg the coach museums and discount at maritime museum.Train trips to Cascais and Sintra were included so free trips😊

[@EdwardGregoryNYC]

I came here ready with my two big tips, and they were your first tips - not slip shoes, and skipping the line at Pastelis de Belem. We stayed in a hotel within the walls of the Castelo de São Jorge, and I couldn't imagine climbing that hill without not skid shoes, especially in the rain. Also, don't be afraid to buy a shot from the "Ginjinha Grannies" selling a little brandy flavored with cinnamon, sugar, and sour Morello cherries from doorways around the old districts.

[@module79l28]

2:15 - Assuming that the Pastéis de Belém are the "original" Pastéis de Nata is also a mistake many tourists make and you're just perpetuating it. Pastéis de Belém are exclusive, unique, trademarked and have a secret recipe, so they can never be replicated. The Pastel de Nata is just "what the other bakeries thought the Pastel de Belém was" but since the recipe is secret, they're basically just a pastry that looks similar.

[@mikatu]

Exactly. Pastel de Nata and Pastel de Belem are two different pastries.

[@tracyaskew1651]

Also, Trolly etiquette. The Trollies have strict instructions onboard about where to exit. However, when you may be used to entering and exiting from both doors in the States and forget...it can happen. However, do NOT do that on the Trollies in Portugal. You will get death stares and even yelled at. LOL I was so embarrassed because I saw the sign, but was so nervous about missing my stop and not speaking enough Portuguese to say anything to the driver, I jumped up and ran to the front of the Trolley when I realized I was at my stop. I was so embarrassed and apologized profusely, but I was still yelled at. I never made that mistake again. LOL

[@Middleageman500]

"We are not spanish in Portugal" Wolters, I have the feeling you became one of us. :) Glad to have you as a "tuga"

[@Slughornable]

ahahahaha I loved your dig at Sporting. Been following you for a few years now and all videos from Portugal are spot on

[@taryndancer29]

I loved the museums there, especially the Tile Museum. I found the Lisbon card to be worth it.

[@joaomatos7311]

I love your videos! Not from a vlogger or influencers perspective, but from someone who has actually lived in the area! Sixty years in America has not dampened my love for the home country. Im there 2 to 3 times a year and its when i feel the most connected and relaxed. Of course being a native and speaking the language is a major factor for me, not as easy when you're a tourist. But a great time to be had by anyone! Also mention that Portugal is not just the big cities, you can have fantastic travels visiting anywhere in the entire country! With minimal effort on your part, the locals will make you feel welcome! That displeasure of tourists is more prevalent in the cities because of real estate prices being out of reach for the locals, the more rural and out of the way places are happy to see you and will respond very favorably to your interest!

[@TheRealSandman]

I'm going to Lisbon in September!

[@MustangAXF]

@@TheRealSandman awesome, I'm thinking October. Can you recommend a place to stay?

[@TheRealSandman]

@ It was amazing there, one of the best places I’ve been. We stayed in a hostel in a private room about 30 minute walk from the old town. It was nice, but a bit of a treck going back & forth everyday. Hotels closer to the ‘main areas’ can be a lot more expensive though, so staying in a place a little bit off & walking or getting the train can really cut costs!

[@fernandomagalhaes6820]

Many congratulations for the excellent video. very informative and without value judgments! This is putting yourself in the shoes of locals...

[@woltersworld]

Obrigado!

[@LifeofFlora]

We were here this year absolutely lovely places to visit. Thanks for your information for next time.

[@pi17835]

I walked to Belem from downtown Lisbon 😅 - my Apple Watch counted 34.669 steps that day 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jocelynwoltersworld]

Holy cow😅

[@miliba]

I walked approximately 7km to get to Rock in Rio and then back to my hotel

[@vashonm]

I love using my Apple Watch for walks I want to do that walk I always get about 35-36k steps a day

[@luismedina8746]

We were there last week, like always, we had an amazing time...

[@jarosawklejnocki6633]

Very interesting material, I'm thinking about going to Lisbon for a few days. On a different note: you haven't been to Poland for a long time, or at least I haven't seen your materials on the channel. The ones that exist - from five or six years ago - have become very outdated. In addition, you could go to charming and less well-known places and cities - such as Toruń, Bydgoszcz or Lublin. These are places definitely worth visiting...

[@XedossX]

Nice of you to post this a week before I go there. Obrigado!

[@woltersworld]

I do what i can 😉

[@navingandhi420]

@@woltersworld I’m coming next weekend from usa I would like to meet you there if you don’t thanks or please reply me🙏

[@woltersworld]

@@navingandhi420 i don't live there anymore sadly. I hope you have a great trip!

[@martijnkeisers5900]

Sintra is magical ❤

[@finalascent]

I would add: be careful when parking in the Alfama (if you rent a car). I saw someone do a bad job of parallel parking in that area. They jumped out of their vehicle, not noticing (or caring) that their rear bumper stuck out *just enough* to hinder the forward movement of a tram, which caused an immediate traffic jam.

[@woltersworld]

Yep. And if the tram comes on that street even worse. Good add. Thank you!

[@yaowsers77]

I'd definitely want to make my own tiles! Don't know what I'd do with them, but i wanna make them!😂

[@leavaleriar.ofstad1123]

Love this video. So well thought out. Thank you so much 🥰🙏

[@elizabethhill7695]

Good advice. I don’t go on vacation to eat a lot. I usually find a market and get fruits and vegetables and a little meat.

[@honeymayfair-rt9tc]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏very nice and helpful tourist advice channel , love it 👍👍👍🎉🎉🎊🎊✈️✈️✈️

[@Haupialani]

I just came back from a trip to Lisbon/Porto a few weeks ago. I wanted to bring tinned sardines back home but the ones from that tourist place near Restauradores/Rossio sold their tins for 7 euros. I just went to the local grocery store and bought a bunch, including piri piri, for only around 1,50 euro each. Also, I was waiting for a bus and a guy selling hats was trying to sell me one. I didn't touch the hats, I just kept my arms by my side. When he put a hat on my head I told him NO! So he took the hat off my head and went to the next person. I didn't play his game.

[@woltersworld]

Yep :) that scam has been going on for decades. The tin sardines. Always told people to just go to thevstore :)

[@labtechsuperstar]

A fun little museum is the Bacalhau museum at the Praca do Comercio. It was a nice escape from the heat. The Beer Museum (also in Praca do Comercio) was enjoyable. You get a locally made beer included.

[@mikatu]

No, don't go there. Those two are just tourist traps and no local dares to enter there.

[@annmajek5203]

Wow! This is right on time for my Lisbon trip in august !!😊

[@woltersworld]

Have fun!!! You will love it!

[@miliba]

Great video as usual Wolter! I just wish you had uploaded this earlier because I just left Lisbon xD

[@aaron_james_01]

That’s so crazy I was just there. Love you content

[@tinkerbell1782]

I was in Lisbon a week ago. Awesome!

[@lorimercer7999]

You give such good advice. I am heading to Portugal in a few weeks and am thankful for your really honest guidance. Thanks.

[@tobiojo6469]

Hey Mark, great video

[@carlossaraiva8213]

If you go to Lisbon and see a food place that says they serve paellas, that is a tourist trap that sell you overpriced food that is not portuguese at all. Also most places that serve brunche are alsi suspect as the portuguese dont have the concept of brunche. We do have the concept of a mid afternoon snack that you justvkeep on asking for more because you are having a good time with your mates that you end up eating so much you no linger feel the need to eat diner.

[@jocelynwoltersworld]

Mark mentioned that in a video on our Eats channel and boy, were ppl pissed. 😂 but we agree!

[@naseerhaider9595]

Informative video

[@angelacincilei9010]

Excellent!

[@path1778]

I think you might have knocked out 50 not to dos, great job, I'm here now and will try not to make any, great suggestions!

[@Ibraheemmalik-kj1do]

Very Beautiful place 😊😊

[@bordaz1]

Be careful, Ronaldo might hear you diss Sporting 😂

[@AtifKhan-fw5jd]

Amazing view 👏❤

[@Spain-t5x]

Spectacular

[@japanneedsjesus]

Wolter! I know your videos get many comments and you probably have not seen my comments yet..... I want to see a video on Egypt! Please! I am interested in Egypt!

[@drazeemofficial2147]

Excellent

[@brianfitch9030]

Some important tips, I haven’t stayed overnight in Lisboa in 4 years. The hotel I stayed at was 50€/night in ‘20. Nice room, lobby, restaurant & bar, and breakfast buffet for a charge. So at least in the past there were some real affordable hotels near city center.

[@andreim4343]

we are planning our trip to Portugal this fall and based on my research you can't find anything decent for 50 euro/night in Lisbon. more like $150/night.

[@brianfitch9030]

@@andreim4343 Like I said it’s been since 2020 that I stayed overnight in Lisboa, I know rent has skyrocketed and apparently hotel prices. Maybe holiday apartments might be a better price.

[@misbahrazzak3014]

Amazing

[@adnankhalid316]

Lovely

[@iqrafatima4739]

Lovely 😍

[@Angela-t7y]

Amazing 😍

[@marinasandecaeiro5528]

Tram. Take the tram to Belém. The BEST way, always. Board tram 15, the long modern tram, Subway look, at Praça do Comércio aka Terreiro do Paço. Confortable (a/c!), fast (the closest to Subway), nice views. If you want to experience the more pitouresque tram, board Tram 18. Go all the way to the end, Ajuda neighbourhood, and take the chance to visit Palácio da Ajuda, where the royal jewls are. And the view! You will have a very wide view over the Tejo river and the West part of Lisbon. Then walk down, all the way, Calçada da Ajuda street. Enjoy the walk down (every angels help downwards, we say in Portugal 😉), lots of interesting details, the much much less touristic neighbourhood. You will end up right at the start of Belém, with Museu dos Coches, and Palácio de Belém (President's oficial home) by the corner. Turn right, westwards, and enjoy Belém neighbourhood. You can spend a couple days there, enjoying it, visiting museus, have a meal by the gardens, visit the tropical and other gardens (some require ticket, but it's cheap). Slow down, and enjoy, feel at peace 🙂 Won't go through the list of available places to visit, indoor and outdoor 😅 It's my neighbourhoods, know them well from living in it. Just relax and enjoy 😊

[@People_of_the_Mouse]

when you said festival and sardine season in the same sentence I thought you were talking about the crowds. 😂

[@KoRnBaKo]

Lisbon's definitely on my list. The best place I've been to so far this year was Athens. Warsaw was fun but there's not so much to see and do that caught my attention, and most Sundays are non-trade days... I got back from Berlin last weekend, really fun there, apart from the complicated transportation system they have going on lol... I'm off to Madrid in July, can't wait for that. Rome in August a week before I go to Japan. Maybe Zagreb in September. I have California in October and New York in November. :P MAN I LOVE TRAVELLING!

[@People_of_the_Mouse]

madrid in july will be like vacationing in a oven.

[@People_of_the_Mouse]

rome in august will be vacationing in a prooofing oven and many many things will be closed as italians take august off to get out of rome.

[@KoRnBaKo]

@People_of_the_Mouse Yeah but I'm going to Madrid this time of year mainly to see Metallica twice.

[@KoRnBaKo]

@People_of_the_Mouse That means less crowds, win win.

[@anaramos2802]

@@KoRnBaKo Definitely not, as the number of tourists increase. Rome is crowded all year round.

[@MuhammadSuliman-q9h]

Nice

[@laura_and_shanman]

Hi Mark! Love your videos and your wife's videos! a couple questions: a) what area would you recommend for a couple in their 40s/50s stay at that wants to see all areas and not afraid to walk around; b) what does does Jocelyn recommend for shoes for women for Lisbon or any Portugal trip (Nov/Dec)? c) should we come in Oct vs Nov/Dec or is over thanksgiving okay? Thanks in advance!!!! Obrigada!

[@TheReverseRetirementFamily]

Ooufff. My flip flops are more bare than drifting tires. Those tiles would be hell when wet lol

[@CricketTVHD]

Perfect 👌

[@shozabmirza5054]

Very good

[@jimm4260]

What beaches did you say to go to? Not familiar with the areas you mentioned. Thanks

[@sarapanzarella97]

‘Had the best figure and butt’ - LOL 😂 I also remember being able to eat pretzel buns and chocolate every day when in college in Germany because I was walking everywhere… you could do a general video on mistakes people make packing for Europe. My recent one was thinking that I could fit into the clothes I packed! Being middle aged the air travel and general fatigue made me gain 5 lbs right away. Will always pack bottoms that have stretchy waists for future trips 😂 (and I lost 10 lbs before we left!)

[@woltersworld]

Jocelyn and I are writing that script right now actually. :)

[@annieferoz4146]

Nice 👍

[@SehrishNaz-v5l]

Great❤

[@yaush_]

The hilarious part about Iberian restaurants being closed from 3pm to 7pm is that it’s the typical time that Americans eat dinner

[@MirzaZahid-q4x]

Amazing good ❤❤

[@aestheticvibes1517]

have a nice day 😊

[@yvonneadrian734]

We took a Rick Steves tour of Portugal in 2019. What a beautiful country filled with so much history.

[@TheAquarius1978]

Ohhh no mate, im a " local " ( Madeiran, still Portuguese lol ) i have been aproached by them as well

[@mracer8]

Question. If Google map is not suggest to found train and bus to get around. What do you suggest to use?

[@zeeeshanmajeed]

Good

[@anon3631]

I am relocating to Lisbon in July 😉

[@mosaictwin]

@@anon3631 May I ask why you will do there? And where you are from? Thinking about relocating to Portugal too. Not sure which part though.

[@TahiraSaleem-g1c]

Good 👍

[@johnnymartinjohansen]

Lisbon/Lisboa is a fantastic city, and it's one of the cheapest in Europe. Amazing sights and fantastic food - I can't praise it high enough :)

[@mikatu]

cheapest?? mate, have you been to Bratislava, Prague, Poland in general?? Bosnia, Montenegro, Baltics?? Much cheaper than Lisbon.

[@johnnymartinjohansen]

@@mikatu I didn't say cheapest, I said ONE OF the cheapest. And yes, I've been to every city/country/region you list. And btw, Prague is NOT cheap, only beer in back alleys is.

[@damobonnell]

cheers

[@hapyharyhard0n581]

I LOVE Lisbon! I'm in Paris right now and heading to Sesimbra in a week for a month. ...and so far, Lisbon>Paris.

[@IslamicSoul4514]

nice

[@mushalsstudio4487]

Awsome

[@cksh4182]

Pastel de Belem is the best! trust me... better then pastel de nata in town.

[@vashonm]

Going back this Nov 8 days.

[@wanderslust1781]

Where should one stay in lissaban for 5 days?

[@MrSbpool]

You look better these days my bear 🐻❤️

[@CanuckTony]

Your videos are great and really helpful. Going in July to my home country! Excited

[@talhamanzoor723]

Happy

[@RicardoRaposo1]

Benfiicaaaaa! 😁

[@woltersworld]

SLB SLB GLORIOSO SLB!!!

[@nicholashall4625]

LOL as a 70 year old local, I am pretty flattered when the fake coke/hash guys offer me their wares. It's good for my ego to imagine they think I might be a dopehead 🤣🤣

[@antonioguerreiro1615]

mark SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSLLLLLLLLLLLBBBBBBBBB SSSSSSSSLLLLLLLLLLLLBB GLORIOSO SSSSSLLLLLBBBBBB........yep you have just made yourself an honorary brother

[@dvv18]

I have a beef with the ticket vending machines at the stations: you cannot buy several tickets in one transaction. And when you try to buy another one with the same card, your US bank flags the transaction as duplicate and declines it. Also, those machines are often fora de serviço. So…

[@mikatu]

of course you can buy multiple tickets. I do it all the time.

[@dvv18]

@@mikatu I'm glad for you, but some details would be even more appreciated.

[@FewTechOfficial]

Wow

[@xTrengo]

no one's moved out, older people passed away and those flats became available on the market. people cannot afford to move out. oh and palácio nacional da ajuda!

[@laura_and_shanman]

One more question: do you suggest staying in Sintra for an overnight or just day trip from Lisbon? Thanks! :)

[@cmjh.6038]

@@laura_and_shanman day trip! Sintra is not too happy about all the tourists crowding their town :(

[@hayleys4627]

Amazingly helpful video!

[@JustinCase780]

Incredible seeing Ronaldo walk by...wow!

[@petek5523]

Super Bock beer is great, the Time Out market is lame.

[@woltersworld]

Sobmany better places than the time out market

[@rafag7467]

Vídeo tava fixe até o SLB

[@IrshadJani-m6e]

goood❤

[@marinasandecaeiro5528]

"Obrigada", if you're a lady 💅, "Obrigado" if you're a gentleman 😎 "a" ending for feminin, "o" for masculine. Pretty much a rule for portuguese language words. Not gracias. That's spanish.

[@coachspeaks]

Love your info but you talk a little to fast for me, especially for the names of places. I was taking notes.

[@darkchia00]

I can practice those hills by walking around San Francisco. lol

[@woltersworld]

Oh, tou are DEFINITELY prepared :) will be a cake walk for you

[@miliba]

Americans from the Western States will have an easy time. Its especially the Midwesterners Wolter is concerned about haha