City of Seven Hills, LISBON | Europe Vlog
The streets in Lisbon are mix of flat and hilly. Some area might needs you to exert more effort in walking and that makes me more interesting. The weather is very cool and that also adds the interest to roam around the entire city. When you walk the street, you will meet several friendly people either expats or local.
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Lisbon Portugal Travel, Getting Around on a Tuk Tuk
What is a tuk tuk? Tuk Tuks are one of the many ways to get around when traveling to Lisbon Portugal and see what they are in this video. Luckily my first tuk tuk ride was great with an awesome guide who taught us some history, facts and helpful information about Lisbon during our drive. We were led up hills to the Castle St. Jorge which I will show more of in the next video.
At Rossio Square (as shown in the video), you have lots of transportation options including bus, metro, tram, tuk tuks, taxis and you can even buy tours from kiosks that are in the plaza outside. The hop on and hop off bus tickets can be purchased here too. It is a good starting point if wondering where to start your sight seeing in Lisbon.
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Lisbon is such a gem of a city. I didn't quite know what to expect I had heard from a few people that it was in their top 2 favorite places that they had traveled to.
Once we arrived, I understood why. The colors, tile-work patterns, street art, hills, ocean, and architecture were breathtaking. The city instantly put me at ease. It reminded me of (my home for 15 years) San Francisco, CA except this was a 1000 times more beautiful. Can you imagine that?
Aerin and I flew in from Barcelona which was a quick 1 hour flight (58 Euro on Tap Portugal).
On a side note-I had another friend (who happened to be there the exact 3 days as I) who flew TAP Portugal RT from JFK for 600.00$. He said he had a wonderful flight experience.
We took the subway from the airport which took 30 minutes.
The subway was clean and efficient. Very easy to understand because there are only a few lines. Similar to the Bart system in San Francisco.
The most complicated part of it was purchasing the ticket at the kiosk.
We stayed in an Airbnb in the Bairro Alto neighborhood. This sector is quite lively with places to eat and drink. It is a great location for getting around the city. We mainly walked everywhere (bring comfortable but stylish shoes) with the exception of taking a tram around the city, which we did for the experience.
You can purchase an unlimited tram pass at a metro station kiosk.
The food was delicious great quality and very inexpensive! That goes for small unknown places to trendy spots. For example, one morning we got two espressos and two pastries for 3 Euro! A glass of wine ranged from 1-10 Euro's depending on the establishment.
In general when you go to a restaurant I would suggest you order Bacalhau(Cod), a Portuguese stew, Sausage and custard pastries. The Portuguese make these best!
If you are looking for something Trendy check out A Cevicheria. It’s Peruvian, but that’s OK, you will have plenty of other opportunities to eat Portuguese food. For Dinner get there early or get there late, because it fills up quickly. We waited about an hour but it was worth it. Also they have an outdoor bar so you can enjoy a Gin cocktail or wine while you wait.
I would also encourage you to stop by an open air market where they serve sausages and cheese. You will be amazed at how far your money goes for such high quality food. The cheese alone will make your eyes roll.
Wow am I really still talking about food? Can you tell we ate a lot?
Moving on to the hotels and Airbnb's are also very inexpensive. We paid 73 Euro per night for our two bedroom apartment in the hip Barrio Alto neighborhood. I liked this area because it was very lively. If you like quiet, you should stay in Alfama a more residential area (near the castle). If you are staying in a hotel, I noticed that most are in great locations. So I don’t think you can go wrong.
Regarding Tours, I’m not into those so I can’t fill you in, however I noticed there were a ton of Tuk Tuks around the city. They run about 70 Euro- I suggest you book in advanced but I do think if you don’t get around to booking before your arrival, you can just catch one in the central areas.
If you like street art and Architecture you will find inspiration down every road you take. I suggest just wondering around the streets. We discovered so much just by doing this.
I encourage you to see it for yourself! Its a fun city to explore. My friend Aerin and I didn't plan anything. We like to discover places by exploring. Our decisions for choosing paths were simply based on where we both happened to naturally glance!
If you want to learn more about the shopping in Lisbon check out my Shop Stop Vlogs.
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Nicolette
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Welcome to Lisbon!
Lisbon is Portugal's unassumingly cool capital and western Europe's oldest city that serves over 12 million tourists every year. Way back in 1755 the city was hit by a huge earthquake that destroyed 85% of buildings. The city had no choice but to rebuild itself and the 18th century architecture that reshaped Lisbon is still very dominant today. In fact if you come here, don’t be surprised to spend most of your time looking up and admiring it as you wander through the fairy tale cobbled streets lined with iconic Portuguese tiles that have inspired artists for generations. Each building and street really does have its own personality. What’s more, amongst this wealth of history, is an eclectic city renowned for having colourful nightlife, tonnes of culture, music and a cosmopolitan food scene that modestly boasts the best custard tarts on the planet! This city break is ideal all year round, with temperatures rarely going below 10 degrees celsius in the winter and averaging 25 in the summer. It really does seem like Lisbon has it all, and we're here to show you why…
Coming up we’re going to take you through our top tips for 48 hours in Lisbon. From transport, things to do, places to see, lingo, and where to buy the best custard tarts in the city. We’ve done the research to save you time and help you have the most amazing trip. So let’s start with how to get here.
The flight from London Gatwick takes just over 2 and a half hours straight into Lisbon’s only airport which is conveniently just 7km from the heart of the city.
The best thing about Lisbon Airport is it’s only a 20 minute drive into the city centre. The easiest way to get in is to jump in a taxi or take the Aerobus. There are two lines running into the main hotel areas that cost €4 per person each way.
Alternatively you could take the metro that runs from 6am to 1am everyday or there’s always the city bus but do expect for both these options to take a little longer.
Lisbon is known as the city of seven hills so to save your legs from all that climbing you’ll probably gonna want to use public transport at some point. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to get around the city - from train, tram, metro, bus and even funicular lift.
The metro is good choice if you’re traveling long distances but doesn’t cover all areas of the city. It’s one of cleanest metros in Europe, and most stations are open from 6am to 1am every day.
Trams cover areas of the city where there is no access to the metro. There are two types of trams, the yellow “Remodelado” trams that route round the old narrow streets and then there’s modern “Articulado” trams that operate along the flat sections of the city connecting central Lisbon to the Belem district.
Lisbon has hundreds of buses and 88 different routes so you’re bound to find one to take you where you need to go.
The funicular lifts are used to help locals and tourists climb all those hills. The most famous lift is the Santa Justa Lift linking lower and upper Lisbon. Yes, it’s technically a means of public transport but it also doubles up a a major tourist attraction and has great a view point at the top.
We noticed a lot of tourists jumping in Tuk Tuks, and so we thought we’d give it a go. But it turns out the cobbled streets of Lisbon don’t make for a comfy ride in a Tuk Tuk, and if I’m honest a 5 minute ride was a bit of a rip off at €15.
Lisbon street, Tuktuk, June 16, 2018
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Kim and Tamara recently visited Lisbon and Cascais in Portugal and share their experience and tips live from the Martinhal Chiado in Lisbon.
ON THE PODCAST 00:30 - Talking with Kim and Tamara
01:03 - Live podcast video uploaded to YouTube
02:14 - Why they are in Portugal
04:16 - TAP Airlines
05:55 - Stopover app
06:22 - First hotel in Lisbon
08:25 - Fado (Portuguese music)
10:50 - Tuk Tuk tour
11:34 - Walking around
15:40 - Watch for pickpockets
19:10 - Sintra day trip
23:38 - Credit card/ATM tips
28:56 - Quinta da Regaleira
33:44 - Martinhal Lisbon Chiado Family Suites
36:35 - Tour of Tamara’s room (video)
41:20 - Sardine shop
42:25 - Time Out Market
45:06 - Belem day trip
49:50 - Shout Out!
50:40 - Fountains in Lisbon
54:35 - Visiting Cascais
58:28 - Martinhal Lisbon Cascais Family Resort Hotel
1:08:30 - Speaking English
TIPS FOR VISITING PORTUGAL Kick off your visit with a tuk tuk tour, just be forewarned that it will be bumpy and there is a lot of getting in and out so not great for small kids. Lisbon is known as the City of Seven Hills. Which means there is a lot of walking uphill on the cobblestone roads. Though people have been seen with kids in strollers you may want to think about waiting until your kids are a little older and taking it slow or possibly carrying your kids in a pack. A funicular is a great way to get up hill, but expect to wait a while. Be aware of your surroundings when you are walking around. If you have traveled to other cities you should already be aware of the possibility of being pickpocketed. If you decide to take a day trip to Sintra and are not comfortable driving on narrow winding roads. You should look into taking a train or even hire a driver. Make sure to wear good walking shoes to walk around on the cobblestone roads. Especially if you take a trip to Quinta da Regaleira. Parts of the outdoor paths can bet a bit muddy and slippery. May through September seem to be the busiest time for tourists to visit Lisbon. MENTIONED ON THE PODCAST Podcasts on YouTube
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Castles tour in Lisbon Portugal! (Castelo Sao Jorge) - Top Things To Do In Lisbon Portugal
Castelo Sao Jorge sits atop Lisbon and I recommend visiting when in Lisbon. It has the most incredible 360 degree views of Lisbon Portugal as you walk around the medievil castle walls. Sunsets are also amazing from here. As mentioned in the video, tuk tuks, trams and taxis can not let you off right in front so you will have to walk a bit but the walk is enjoyable. Just be ready for a hill or two and some stairs!
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Said to be built on 7 hills like Rome, Lisbon is an amphitheatre that looks down onto the Tagus, the river it has always depended on. This is great opportunity to discover both, the hills and the river. Explore the most beautiful parts of the city and enjoy incredible views from the tagus River.
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Let yourself be captivated by the beauty of the historical quarters of the capital on board two vintage trams (red and green) with this ticket. During your trip from Graça to Mouraria, Alfama, Chiado, Bairro Alto and Madragoa, you will find many narrow streets and viewpoints along the way. Finish your trip with a unique view on the Yellow Boat Tour, which takes you from Terreiro do Paço to Cacilhas and Belém.
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