I'm italian and I have travelled and live in many different countries in the world, but once I got to Portugal, I immediately understood this is the place for me. The light, the colors and the people are just fantastic. Yes, the salaries are not high, but for me no more money could compensate the happiness that I feel living in Lisbon
I'm happy that Lisbon makes you happy, but the Happiness of living definitely has a high price and foreigns romanticizing the city has been making that price go higher and higher. I wish people were more mindful of that. xoxo
I'm glad you love it here, but "the salaries aren't high" is an understatement. My entire salary isn't enough for rent in most of the city, and i work in the city, so, i live almost 90min away from where i work. It's not fun.
@@wasd_totallyreal_dsaw9865 é por boas causas: acolher refugiados de guerra e aumentar o número de trabalhadores de "mão de obra barata" (imigração) e para promover uma maior igualdade entre diferentes classes sociais/profissionais (culminando em 2 classes: a pobre e a elite). Quem diria que isto iria acontecer a Portugal quando há 20 anos que temos especialistas a avisarem do que se estava a passar mas eram ainda gozados... Maravilhas do socialismo.... Mas o povo agradece... Tem tudo medo de perder o pouco que ainda tem.... Mas o politicamente correcto e o "parecer bem" enquanto se é um burro, sim, um BURRO, é mais importante que o futuro...
@@evol777 quanta elegância, vir teclar sobre política em português num vídeo sobre turismo em inglês... até perguntava se não há fundos para tradutores e terapeutas no CHEGA, mas vou dar-lhe o benefício da dúvida 👍 ah, e se é para resmungar falácias no TH-cam, podiam ao menos ser falácias com nexo se faz favor? Obrigada 😘
I´m portuguese and I can say that´s the best list of things not to do in Lisbon I ever saw in TH-cam. Great job really. Let me just add some more things: 1 - Lisbon airport is almost in downtown and connected by the subway, so before come to Lisbon check where your accomodaton is. Probably you can reach it in about 30 min. by subway. Unless your´re carrying a lot of luggage, you don´t need a taxi (more expensive and probably you´ll have the first bad experience in the city, lol). 2 - Bairro Alto and Cais do Sodré neighborhoods are the centre of nightlife in Lisbon (lots of restaurants, bars and small clubs), so don´t expect a quiet place to sleep if your accomodation is there. The same applies for Alfama, Castle, Mouraria and Bica neighborhoods if you come in June. This is a great time to come to Lisbon but unless you want to be in the heart of a pemanent street festival, avoid to stay in these neighborhoods in June. 3 - There is a high probability that you don´t speak portuguese. No problem with that. Surely we´ll try to understand and help you with the language. But please, please, please (especially for tourists from the U.S.A) DON´T try to use spanish words, unless you want to be considered rude and/or ignorant.We love our spanish neighbors but we are really proud of our culture and language. Portugal and Spain ARE NOT the same country, culture or language, even if they look similar to you.So if you don´t know how to thank in portuguese, don´t say "Gracias", use your own language or the most common english "Thanks".
I am Catalan and when I go to Portugal I try to speak my very bad Portuguese but I mainly communicate in English. Portuguese people are so kind that when they know that I come from Barcelona they do communicate in Spanish. It's actually needless. English is ok. And very often when I speak Catalan to them they understand me pretty well! And I like it when they speak Portuguese to me. Let's use our own languages when possible!
@@robertbadia Totally agree with you. The first time I went to Catalunya and Barcelona ( one of my favorite country and city in the world, and pretty sure for the most portuguese) I had the strange feeling that I was listening people speaking portuguese, lol). Both pronunciations are very similar. Sure the most similar to the portuguese than any other latin languages. Even more than the galician
@@joeltheowl3299 para mim nem é o transporte em si, são as escadas rolantes da saída do metro na paragem baixa-chiado da linha azul. Há sempre alguma coisa lá que não funicona, para não falar dos malucos do metro, esses são a sua própria espécie
I broke my arm on calcada (it had a hole) while coming back from work... 5 months on sick leave ;/. Calcadas are beautiful, but don't underestimate the danger :P
@@lucjanszulik7354 omg! so sorry to hear that. I twisted my ankle 3x when i was younger and had to walk with crunches at school but it was kinda fun. Now I still fall but I "learnt" how to fall in a way that I don't hurt myself as much lol
@@mariacanasmendes9861 happens, ppl fall from time to time. Luckly it was nothing that comolicated, didn't need surgery ;) just ppl should know to be extra careful in LX ;)
As a portuguese I really appreciate your comment about the tuk-tuk, I personally think they are horrible and do not match our beautiful city at all. I love tuk tuks, but in Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, countries where they belong to.
@@afonsodias871 Não de todo.... Nada a ver com isso. Os tuk tuk foram criados no sul da asia, são naturais desses países e culturas. Não fazem parte da nossa cultura, tradicao, nunca tivemos tuk tuk no passado.
@@ifcarvalho168 Nada nunca fez parte de cultura nenhuma por definição... tudo teve que a certa altura ser introduzido em todas as culturas. Os riquexós (que deram eventualmente lugar aos Tuk Tuks) não foram criados no sul da Ásia e são, de facto, provenientes da cultura Europeia e só depois é que se espalharam para a Ásia e inicialmente só proliferaram no Japão (que é muito diferente culturalmente dos países que mencionaste) e só vieram a espalhar-se para o resto do Sudeste Asiático mais tarde. Por outras palavras, até recentemente (na grande escala do tempo 200 anos não são absolutamente nada) não faziam parte dessas culturas e não eram, de todo, naturais. Em pouco tempo passaram a ser assimilados na cultura e tradição desses sítios. As coisas mudam, habitua-te que faz parte de ser humano. Porque é que achas que o apelo à tradição é uma falácia argumentativa? Raramente passam de baboseiras conservadoras sem substância ou nexo. Se a coisa proliferar por cá passará eventualmente a fazer parte da nossa cultura, é essa a natureza das coisas. Para ti não encaixa porque contradiz a tua imagem mental e pessoal da Lisboa idealizada, para as gerações vindouras pode vir a ser só mais um marco da cultura Lisboeta. Só o tempo o dirá.
I am living in Scotland for over 13 years , cold ,rainy miserable weather and depress and unfriendly people and now I’ve decided to move to Portugal, I know I won’t make even half of my income here but I like the people , very friendly
I'm considering that to from Canada. I visited Portugal in February and it was very quiet and peaceful. I know tourist season changes all that. The city that I have my eye on is Silves. It's 20 minutes to a beach and people are warm and friendly. Lots of retirees discovering it.
Came to see what the video would get wrong, ended up emotional. Sir, as a Portuguese, this was so heartwarming in so many ways: to see someone from a different country so skilfully presenting Lisbon, and also the fact that one of your kids was born here, that makes it really special. Thank you for this.
I AM PORTUGUESE, born in Lisbon and living in Lisbon. Congratulations for tour video!! Everything you told is absolutely TRUE and CORRECT!! I was so emotional watching someone loving so much our fantastic country! We need more and more people like you to live, enjoy, and help develop it even better!! A big THANK YOU!
I would say YES, generically speaking. Just have the same attention to pickpockets in touristic spots or scams. Lisbon is safe (Portugal is safe) but as in any other country there are specific places that aren’t.. but they are outside the main city. Have a nice trip and enjoy!
*”Look up and look down”* - I read this before my visit. Down for the Portuguese calçada (cobblestones) and up for the Azulejos (tiles). So true. The beautiful patterns and designs of Lisbon’s squares and sidewalks were impressive as were all the tiles that adorned so many buildings. Such a visually appealing city indeed. *365 days of cod* - Most people know that bacalhau is super popular in Lisbon and many claim there’s a different recipe for every day of the year. Definitely don’t skip the cod. *friendly locals* - Mark always says locals are friendly but this is especially the case in Lisbon. Everyone was quick to start a conversation or offer advice. *Lisbon is my favorite city in Europe.* 👍
Driving in Lisbon is crazy? lol I'm Egyptian, moved to Lisbon a few months ago, I think people here drive quite safely and always let you cross the road at crosswalks and follow traffic rules perfectly.
Let me add a couple of things: In a restaurant you pay for the "free" bread and cheese they put on your table. If you eat anything, you have to pay for it. If you don't want it you have to ask for it to be removed. And check the receipt at the end, some restaurants are used to charging it and "forget" to remove the item. Also, do go into the supermarkets, especially if they're part of a chain, even the small ones around the center of the city are relatively affordable.
Yes, not just bread, but the little cheeses, butter, olives, etc. I'm Portuguese and that got me when I was young (I was born outside Portugal) the first time my parents weren't paying lol. Went apesh*t, ate everything up (except for the butter) and got charged for all! Good times.
I've been living/studying in Portugal over the past 3 years and I wish I knew all of this the first time I went to Lisbon. This video is FLAWLESS. And he even featured one Tuna Académica in it and I'm SO happy. For all of you who don't know what a Tuna Académica is, it's what's happening during that "this is NOT fado" part. A Tuna is essentially a band, which relies mostly on vocal harmonies and several string instruments and tambourines (though other instruments such as accordions and flutes can be often present), and "Académica" means that's a student's group, usually linked to one of the universities. Their concerts are great, usually free/very affordable, VERY authentically portuguese and so much worth your time.
I just wanna add something that i have felt a lot when talking with international friends. You do not have to eat and leave at the restaurants, it is not disrespectful as in other cultures, eat, stay, talk and take as long as you want. Its common for lunches/dinners to take quite some time 😅
I came with my parents when I was 10 back in 1988. I am from Belgrade, Serbia, back then Yugoslavia, and we had moved back to Europe from Mexico City after the deadly 8 scale earthquake in 1985. When we arrived we were immedatelly told as foreigners to go to live to Cascais/Estoril area. I have stayed ever since, and I can confirm all you said you said it so well! Abraco!
I'd say to anyone going to Lisbon. It is beautiful, but don't try to do too much. Take your time, and try to relax at the small cafes and bars just away from the main places, look at the architecture, talk to the locals, ask for meal recommendations etc. (Also - the metro is great for getting across town and up hills).
I am a tuk tuk driver, very proud of the immense kindness received in form of feedback from my previous guests, but of course I am biased about the issue
I lived in Lisboa for 10 years before I moved to west London where I've been living for 3 years and one thing I can safely say after travelling quite a bit is that the monuments, museums and collections in Lisbon are extraordinary. I've visited many museums in London like Victoria and Albert or the British museum and I still feel like lisbon museums have so much to offer, the list in the video is quite good and complete. Don't miss out
I have nothing but GREAT memories from my time in Lisbon a year ago. Very calm, beautiful, nice people and great shopping! Probably one of my favorite European locations.
Thank you for pointing out the affect that (overkill)tourism has on locals, so many people were put out in dire situations, thousands of people were affected by this, and what is a city without their locals? They make up the matrix of any city ... great video!
As a Portuguese living in France (and that dislikes it, A LOT) this does make miss my home country. Thank you for the praise and also thank you all guys for the positive comments, it does mean a lot. It leaves me with tears in my eyes.. Thank you so much :)
As a portuguese, once again, i'll have to say you did an amazing job covering our beautiful country mark! You're always welcome to come back as is everyone who's down to have a great time 😁 Grande abraço
Walter, I've seen most of your videos and what striked me positively in all of them is how open minded you are. You show respect to every country you visit and even if you have to point out something negative you make it in polite and not offensive way. Cudos for that! 👌 P. S Have you been in Bulgaria?
As a portuguese guy who lived in Lisbon, couldnt do it better! Very accurate video and information. Happy to see that you and your family like this tiny country. Lisbon is becoming very populated nowadays, chaotic, and more expensive to leave in, but still has its magic. All the best!
Palácio da Pena is really awesome for the views, its really unique architecture and it does show a lot of the royal life. The thing is, it was the summer palace of the royal family. If you really want to dive into that "versailles" feel, visiting the queluz palace (on the way to Sintra) or even the Ajuda palace (near Belém) are really the things to go to because those were the actual more permanent residencies of the royal families year long. More ancient palaces/castles aren't really out there because Lisbon has suffered some earthquakes throughout the years. The saint Jorge castle (the one in the video) was where the royal family lived until the 16th when it was replaced by the Paço da Ribeira, because the castle had been damaged by earthquakes in 1531, 1551, 1597 and 1699. The Paço da Ribeira used to stand exactly arround the square this video was shot. Actually that square is officially called Praça do Comércio (square of commerce) but its previous name "terreiro do paço" (square of the palace) is still very widely used. That palace was completly destroyed in the big Lisbon earthquake of 1755 along with its library with extensive records of Portuguese history and the age of the discoveries :/
True, most of the Roman and Medieval palaces and castles are actually outside Lisbon, in other Portuguese cities or smaller villages around the country, that have much less tourism pressure.
People, this is pretty much spot on... I lived in Lisbon all my life (39 years). Everything you mentioned is spot on. Just a quick check on some of the things you just mentioned (what i don't mention is because you already've done so). 1. Downtown is easy to get around by just walking everywhere; 2. Avoid the tuk tuk's and tram's (way too expensive), and tram's have groups of pickpockets - usually 3 guys at a time; 3. Tascas' are the best places to eat definitely; 4. Avoid Avenida da Liberdade to shop - one of the most expensive avenues in Europe to shop and not worth it; 5. In Belém, pretty much spot on, if you want to try the custards just go inside, if you want to try the pasteis de cerveja in front, just go inside, it is always empty; 6. If you want to visit the amazing view of Castle St. Jorge and you live inside the city, just take a document proving you live here and don't pay for it; 7. If you are staying in a hotel, buy a good bottle of green or white wine for a 1/5 of the price you would pay by going to a fancy restaurant; 8. To hear good Fado just go to Alfama or visit the Agenda Cultural online or pick one up at a tourist station and ask for directions; 9. The visit to Torre de Belém is a no no, but visit the Padrão dos Descobrimentos instead, great view from up there; 10. Calouste Gulbenkian foundation in Avenidas Novas is a must go, but not now, many things are under construction; 11. Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga is definitely a must go; 12. Outside of Lisbon, if you can, visit Mafra, Sintra (absolutely magical) with great weather in Lisboa, Vila Viçosa (where our monarchy ended), and Évora for instance - you get a great value for money and a great insight of our most recent and interesting prespective in terms of history from the 19th century to knowadays; 13. If you like good beaches stop by in the SW of Portugal (The Algarve); 14. Great food and people to the north of Coimbra (Lousã - naturally wonderfulll), Porto (a gorgeous city with great people and history), Amarante (gorgeous), Gerês (naturally gorgeous to explore), Braga (great hostory too), Guimarães (where the country was born), etc... Great video from someone who knows what he is talking about. Congratulations for that. Love it, take care and you are very welcome to our gorgeous little country.
Lisbon is probably the cheapest place to live, vacation and shop in western and central Europe... how can the shops on Av. de Liberdade be more expensive than in, say, London or Paris? They surely must be cheaper.
I live near Lisbon and study there. Also I have some experience in taking some tourist to know this city and I can tell you that this list is perfect. I spent all 17 minutes nodding. I agree with everything you said. I would add that if someone wants to go to a big palace (thought that the castle was beautiful inside) but doesn't have time to go and explore all Pena's Palace in Sintra or can't afford it (it is one of the most expensive and crowded attractions in all Portugal) you can go to Queluz National Palace (which is halfway Lisbon to Sintra) or to Ajuda National Palace (which is in Lisbon, near Belém). These palaces are just as beautiful, way cheaper (nowadays, 5-8€), with less people and more intimately connected with Portuguese history. Thank you for your amazing work and watching someone talking such good things about my favorite city in the world makes me really proud of living here. I'm sure your video will be of great help when Covid is over. (Also, I would add that Portugal and Lisbon are very safe places to travel in Covid time, most of the infections are happening inside house between families).
Hello Gabriel. Can you recommend the best neighborhoods to live in and around Lisbon? It's me and my wife, no kids. We are not party animals. I hope that info helps 😜
@@archiehickox6518 Lisbon itself is very safe but very expensive to live in. Many people choose to live in cities around Lisbon such as Sintra, Amadora, Loures, Cascais. From far, Cascais has the best quality of life. Loures, Alverca and Vila Franca is also very good but lack good public transportation to Lisbon. Sintra and Amadora (depending on the neighborhood) are deemed at little bit more dangerous (for Portuguese standards). Inside Lisbon, there are some neighborhoods with a bad reputation (mostly because of the past) such as Chelas, Martim Moniz, Marvila, etc. I guess you really have to see for yourself. I live in Sintra and I feel pretty safe here (with caution ofc) and rent is not as expensive as in Lisbon.
@@gabrielbcosta1998 hey Gabriel. Thank you so so much for this information. Me and my wife will be moving out to Portugal in a few months and just started looking at places to live. This kind of information is priceless to us. Thanks so much man. I will check all the places you suggest!
@@archiehickox6518 Good neighborhoods in Lisbon include Campo de Ourique, Telheiras, Saldanha, these are the ones I remember now. I wish you very good luck am sure you will love here
I love to hear people, like you, from other parts of the planet sharing your stories and views of "my" country and, in your case, of "my" gorgeous city. Thank you for that 🙏
It is amazing to think Lisbon like this, when we could party and have fun. Now the situation is still better than most of other countries in Europe, but that party life you talk about, is now just a memory
We moved here from the USA 2 months ago and LOVE it. We plan to live here long term, and possibly permanently. Video seems very accurate. Only thing I would challenge is the claim that you are charged "extra" as a "tourist" on Tram 28. Tram rides are all priced the same. Discounts come via using the reloadable transport cards, not by being a "local" per se.
@@joaocosta3374 You're fighting an unwinnable fight. This isn't unique, everywhere on Earth desirable to live is expensive. Cost of living is double or triple in Los Angeles vs Lisbon, enjoy it while you can.
When you share a picture on "Some of those friendly locals", that guy is actually a teacher in my university. Awesome. I'm from Lisbon, and these are great tips all around. Cheers.
Don't miss the aquarium (called the Oceanarium) it's an amazing experience. The Mangrove forest is particularly unique, and it's so cool how the penguins have a tube system between exhibits so they just pop up in random places
I’m portuguese, I leave near by Lisbon, I studied for almost 8 years in Lisbon and all in this video is absolutely correct! Thank you for making this video. Just subscribed!
Hi Mark! The Tile Museum is incredibly underrated considering how much tourists get fascinated with tiles! This is due to being in the polar opposite of Belém, the museum Area. With this said, it's very easy and quick to access by suburban trains, subway, and buses. It's located in an old convent and it contains really antique and modern pieces, so if you really enjoy the art of tiles or Art in general, you're in for a treat! I cannot recommend it enough, it's just begging to be photographed ;)
Nooo don't tell the tourists about the real way to go inside Pastéis de Belém! 🤣🤣🤣 Great video, all of this is spot on!! I would also say that the tram route 28 is much more beautiful on foot.
my dream is to do a tour of portugal! my mom was born in padornelos (near montelegre) and i’m technically a citizen (birthright) but have never visited the country! can’t wait to visit once travel is safe again
I have visited Lisbon many times and agree with all these tips. I've eaten in some good places in Saldanha, less tourists, but still central. The market at Principle Real is a great place to visit and I love the independent shops in Lisbon and the people!
As an American with Portugese heritage in 2019 I visited my home land. My grandfather was born in Lisboa so this was our 1st part of the Portugal journey and oh what a glorious time we had. The people were so friendly and I gave it my best with trying to speak the language which they appreciate. My next trip will be the Azores for search regarding my great grandparents in Sao~ Miguel.
>the 28 tram YES! THANK YOU, THANK YOU FOR MENTIONING THIS. Im portuguese, and that tram is always fucking packed with tourists. Yes, i know you wanna see the City, but we wanna go to work, visit places, etc. We wanna live our life and the tram is tiny. Sometimes we wait for 1 hr or more bc we simply cant get inside due to it being overly crowded :(
Really good tips. I’m “alfacinha”, a person from Lisbon. I’d add Queluz Palace and the Pousada in Queluz. Very good and close by. BTW, near the palace in Queluz there’s a great traditional restaurant called Retiro da Mina, very local.
I am colombian and I lived in Lisbon for 6 months. It simply is the best city in the world haha. It cannot be explained. You will just feel great there. Please go, it could even change your life. Obrigadísimo para meus irmãos portugueses!! A melhor cidade do mundo!
My wife and I have visited Lisbon twice in the last 10 years and one place I will rave about and tell everyone to visit is the Gulbenkian Museum. Of course, the other thing to do is catch a train to Estoril and Cascais, it's easy and just a day trip (like Sintra).
I was there in October. Amazing place to visit. Had the best time of the year actually. Definitely a place to visit. Be sure to visit Cascais and Estoril as well. Really beautiful places as well! Greeting from Czech republic Jan
Oh really happy you enjoyed my country! As a Portuguese person who lives a good part of the year in Prague I have to say I really love your capital city. The vibes are very different between Lisbon and Prague but each have their own strong "personalities" and culture. And they are both a joy to visit and live in.
Hey Walters World. I just saw your video, and as a Portuguese i like it a lot..... congrats, you pick important stuff to show to the rest of your followers. Hope your stay in here last for more years and i wish you the best
Haha, oh yeah! I rented a car in Lisbon over 50 years ago. I needed to exit off the road that goes around the main bull arena but no one would let me into the exit lane. I wound up going around at least 4 times, haha and I'm a pretty aggressive driver myself. They used to call me "MARIA" Andretti! haha
"Ó mar salgado, quanto do teu sal São lágrimas de Portugal! Por te cruzares, quantas mães choraram, Quantos filhos em vão rezaram! Quantas noivas ficaram por casar Para que fosses nosso, ó mar! Valeu a pena? Tudo vale a pena Se a alma não é pequena. Quem quer passar além do Bojador, Tem que passar além da dor. Deus ao mar o perigo e o abismo deu. Mas nele é que espelhou o céu." De um grande admirador de São Paulo - Brazil, digo sempre que Portugal foi e sempre será um pequeno país que teve no seio de sua história as maiores façanhas dentre todos os outros. Apesar de pequeno, seu valor é inestimável! #GreetingsFromBrazilYourBrother
Hey brother, amazing video about my city, as Portuguese and a native from Lisbon this video made my day. Keep up the amazing work and God bless you and your family
Being a Lisboner (that never used the Santa Justa elevator), I can attest that this is very useful advice. And nice touch mentioning the rising prices of apartments because of BnBs.
We were so disappointed when we had to cancel our first trip to Portugal last spring. I'm planning now for 2022 as we're catching up with family in 2021. Your tips, and some of the tips below, are very helpful - thank you!
I use Wolters World for everyplace I go he is the fist video I go to and also use his videos for future ideas. I have been watching him since my first solo trip out of the US.
We just need some great places to eat for our two nights there before we venture off for 2 weeks! ALSO, we got the 48 hour pass so we can see whatever we want and yes NOT taking the elevator... just going up H&M....
Really cool stuff! We can tell that not only you lived here long enough to feel the place but also to love it! Awesome! Thanks for sharing my amazing city!
I'm from Lisboa, excellent description approved by a Portuguese citizen from Lisboa. Taxis do not rally the fact that the streets are very narrow and the sensation of speed is different 50 km an hour seems 120. Lol
I really enjoyed your video of what not to do in Lisbon! I'll be visiting Lisbon in about 4 months! First time in Portugal and really look forward to it!
Overall a great video! But the castle part makes me sad since the visitors are advised to visit Sintra instead of the S. Jorge Castle ruins, yet the museum of the castle provides an accurate interpretation about the history of the city and its remote fundation through its archeological findings. It's like going to Rome and avoiding the ruins of the Palatine.
I’m going to Lisbon in May 2022 and I’m so ready for this trip! A friend of mine who lives there convinced me to make Portugal my 1st overseas trip ☺️ I look forward to visiting this beautiful country
Great tip! Buy a metro ticket , they are universal for bus , tram or the metro and they coast 1'40euros ( the 28 tram if you buy the ticket inside Will coast you around 3 euros )
You have provided lots of useful information for my first trip to Portugal this summer. I want to go check the place out for our retirement years. Maybe you can do a video for people who are considering to spend their golden years in Portugal? Hawaii is getting so crowded and expensive 😅
Dear Wolter, parabéns! You really got to know the details of Lisbon. Excellent video, I’m using it for a tourist list of foreign friends and family coming over.
Going to Lisbon next week, it's going to be great! Btw Wolter, having followed your content for years it's such a joy seeing your kids growing up in these videos - you guys are making great memories for them! :)
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I'm italian and I have travelled and live in many different countries in the world, but once I got to Portugal, I immediately understood this is the place for me. The light, the colors and the people are just fantastic. Yes, the salaries are not high, but for me no more money could compensate the happiness that I feel living in Lisbon
I'm happy that Lisbon makes you happy, but the Happiness of living definitely has a high price and foreigns romanticizing the city has been making that price go higher and higher. I wish people were more mindful of that. xoxo
I'm glad you love it here, but "the salaries aren't high" is an understatement. My entire salary isn't enough for rent in most of the city, and i work in the city, so, i live almost 90min away from where i work. It's not fun.
@@wasd_totallyreal_dsaw9865 Of course but he probably means compared to other countries
@@wasd_totallyreal_dsaw9865 é por boas causas: acolher refugiados de guerra e aumentar o número de trabalhadores de "mão de obra barata" (imigração) e para promover uma maior igualdade entre diferentes classes sociais/profissionais (culminando em 2 classes: a pobre e a elite).
Quem diria que isto iria acontecer a Portugal quando há 20 anos que temos especialistas a avisarem do que se estava a passar mas eram ainda gozados...
Maravilhas do socialismo....
Mas o povo agradece... Tem tudo medo de perder o pouco que ainda tem....
Mas o politicamente correcto e o "parecer bem" enquanto se é um burro, sim, um BURRO, é mais importante que o futuro...
@@evol777 quanta elegância, vir teclar sobre política em português num vídeo sobre turismo em inglês... até perguntava se não há fundos para tradutores e terapeutas no CHEGA, mas vou dar-lhe o benefício da dúvida 👍 ah, e se é para resmungar falácias no TH-cam, podiam ao menos ser falácias com nexo se faz favor? Obrigada 😘
I´m portuguese and I can say that´s the best list of things not to do in Lisbon I ever saw in TH-cam. Great job really. Let me just add some more things:
1 - Lisbon airport is almost in downtown and connected by the subway, so before come to Lisbon check where your accomodaton is. Probably you can reach it in about 30 min. by subway. Unless your´re carrying a lot of luggage, you don´t need a taxi (more expensive and probably you´ll have the first bad experience in the city, lol).
2 - Bairro Alto and Cais do Sodré neighborhoods are the centre of nightlife in Lisbon (lots of restaurants, bars and small clubs), so don´t expect a quiet place to sleep if your accomodation is there. The same applies for Alfama, Castle, Mouraria and Bica neighborhoods if you come in June. This is a great time to come to Lisbon but unless you want to be in the heart of a pemanent street festival, avoid to stay in these neighborhoods in June.
3 - There is a high probability that you don´t speak portuguese. No problem with that. Surely we´ll try to understand and help you with the language. But please, please, please (especially for tourists from the U.S.A) DON´T try to use spanish words, unless you want to be considered rude and/or ignorant.We love our spanish neighbors but we are really proud of our culture and language. Portugal and Spain ARE NOT the same country, culture or language, even if they look similar to you.So if you don´t know how to thank in portuguese, don´t say "Gracias", use your own language or the most common english "Thanks".
I am Catalan and when I go to Portugal I try to speak my very bad Portuguese but I mainly communicate in English. Portuguese people are so kind that when they know that I come from Barcelona they do communicate in Spanish. It's actually needless. English is ok. And very often when I speak Catalan to them they understand me pretty well! And I like it when they speak Portuguese to me. Let's use our own languages when possible!
I was just thinking that! Great work rly!
@@robertbadia Totally agree with you.
The first time I went to Catalunya and Barcelona ( one of my favorite country and city in the world, and pretty sure for the most portuguese) I had the strange feeling that I was listening people speaking portuguese, lol). Both pronunciations are very similar. Sure the most similar to the portuguese than any other latin languages. Even more than the galician
Yeah I am Brazilian but I also get irritated if people say Spanish and Portuguese are the same thing haha
I’m sure not all taxi drivers want to rip you off. There are good taxi drivers out there..
Portuguese people will be watching to find any error
Plot twist: I'm portuguese
That's the thing! None!!
"Public transportation is great"
eeeeeeeeh
That's not a plot twist tho.
I'm portuguese
@@joeltheowl3299 para mim nem é o transporte em si, são as escadas rolantes da saída do metro na paragem baixa-chiado da linha azul. Há sempre alguma coisa lá que não funicona, para não falar dos malucos do metro, esses são a sua própria espécie
When you’re from lisbon and you don’t follow this guy’s advice so you’re sliding down the calçada everyday with your bad choice of shoes
I broke my arm on calcada (it had a hole) while coming back from work... 5 months on sick leave ;/. Calcadas are beautiful, but don't underestimate the danger :P
@@lucjanszulik7354 omg! so sorry to hear that. I twisted my ankle 3x when i was younger and had to walk with crunches at school but it was kinda fun. Now I still fall but I "learnt" how to fall in a way that I don't hurt myself as much lol
@@mariacanasmendes9861 happens, ppl fall from time to time. Luckly it was nothing that comolicated, didn't need surgery ;) just ppl should know to be extra careful in LX ;)
ugh sim odeio aquelas pedras ugggggggh
torci tantas vezes o pé com as botas gastas.
Born and raised in Lisbon here, hope everyone that comes here enjoys their stay.
Loved my five years in Lisbon. Miss it all the time.
I wanna go too, looks so nice over there, I live in Prague, which is nice too
Thanks a lot :) can you maybe recommend me places where local people eat in the downtown area?
As a portuguese I really appreciate your comment about the tuk-tuk, I personally think they are horrible and do not match our beautiful city at all. I love tuk tuks, but in Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, countries where they belong to.
Acho que esta a associar os tuk tuks a paises de terceiro mundo.
@@afonsodias871 Não de todo.... Nada a ver com isso. Os tuk tuk foram criados no sul da asia, são naturais desses países e culturas. Não fazem parte da nossa cultura, tradicao, nunca tivemos tuk tuk no passado.
Passamos a ter que te fodes
@@ifcarvalho168 Nada nunca fez parte de cultura nenhuma por definição... tudo teve que a certa altura ser introduzido em todas as culturas. Os riquexós (que deram eventualmente lugar aos Tuk Tuks) não foram criados no sul da Ásia e são, de facto, provenientes da cultura Europeia e só depois é que se espalharam para a Ásia e inicialmente só proliferaram no Japão (que é muito diferente culturalmente dos países que mencionaste) e só vieram a espalhar-se para o resto do Sudeste Asiático mais tarde. Por outras palavras, até recentemente (na grande escala do tempo 200 anos não são absolutamente nada) não faziam parte dessas culturas e não eram, de todo, naturais. Em pouco tempo passaram a ser assimilados na cultura e tradição desses sítios.
As coisas mudam, habitua-te que faz parte de ser humano. Porque é que achas que o apelo à tradição é uma falácia argumentativa? Raramente passam de baboseiras conservadoras sem substância ou nexo. Se a coisa proliferar por cá passará eventualmente a fazer parte da nossa cultura, é essa a natureza das coisas. Para ti não encaixa porque contradiz a tua imagem mental e pessoal da Lisboa idealizada, para as gerações vindouras pode vir a ser só mais um marco da cultura Lisboeta. Só o tempo o dirá.
@@DiarrheaIsFun you are absolutely right! Enjoy!
I am living in Scotland for over 13 years , cold ,rainy miserable weather and depress and unfriendly people and now I’ve decided to move to Portugal, I know I won’t make even half of my income here but I like the people , very friendly
I'm considering that to from Canada. I visited Portugal in February and it was very quiet and peaceful. I know tourist season changes all that. The city that I have my eye on is Silves. It's 20 minutes to a beach and people are warm and friendly. Lots of retirees discovering it.
As a Portuguese person living in Lisbon, i think this video is accurate and respectful to Lisbon. Well done!
Is it a good time to go to lisbon in november/december? And can a solo traveller do?
@@rolling_colours rossio
@@rolling_colours Saldanha is also good
@@vladimirputin3118 oriente
@@vladimirputin3118 So, in Portugal rains a lot, but it's fine tho, but as a Portuguese i would advise you coming in Spring/Summer, it's way better
Came to see what the video would get wrong, ended up emotional. Sir, as a Portuguese, this was so heartwarming in so many ways: to see someone from a different country so skilfully presenting Lisbon, and also the fact that one of your kids was born here, that makes it really special. Thank you for this.
I AM PORTUGUESE, born in Lisbon and living in Lisbon. Congratulations for tour video!! Everything you told is absolutely TRUE and CORRECT!! I was so emotional watching someone loving so much our fantastic country! We need more and more people like you to live, enjoy, and help develop it even better!! A big THANK YOU!
Hello Jorge, I am an American woman trying to visit Lisbon this summer. Is it a safe place for a woman to visit alone? Thank you 😊
I would say YES, generically speaking. Just have the same attention to pickpockets in touristic spots or scams. Lisbon is safe (Portugal is safe) but as in any other country there are specific places that aren’t.. but they are outside the main city. Have a nice trip and enjoy!
born and raised in lisbon and i must agree 120%
"DONT FORGET TO BRING NON-SLIP SHOES"
True indeed, from a fellow Lisboeta:
Love calçada portuguesa
Also hate calçada portuguesa
XD
*”Look up and look down”* - I read this before my visit. Down for the Portuguese calçada (cobblestones) and up for the Azulejos (tiles). So true. The beautiful patterns and designs of Lisbon’s squares and sidewalks were impressive as were all the tiles that adorned so many buildings. Such a visually appealing city indeed.
*365 days of cod* - Most people know that bacalhau is super popular in Lisbon and many claim there’s a different recipe for every day of the year. Definitely don’t skip the cod.
*friendly locals* - Mark always says locals are friendly but this is especially the case in Lisbon. Everyone was quick to start a conversation or offer advice.
*Lisbon is my favorite city in Europe.* 👍
I miss living there! It was fun and life was leisurely.
Hoping you get back soon!
Actually, the claim is that there are a 1000 codfish recipes. I believe there's even a book containing the 1000 recipes
Thanks men. Those are kind words and we do appreciat it. Hugs from one Portuguese random dude
Driving in Lisbon is crazy? lol I'm Egyptian, moved to Lisbon a few months ago, I think people here drive quite safely and always let you cross the road at crosswalks and follow traffic rules perfectly.
I was thinking the same.
Did you ever went to Asia... like Sri Lanka, Vietnam etc?
@@lxportugal9343 Hmm, other than Arab countries, the only Asian country I've been to is Malaysia.
Haha same. Drivers in Turkey and Brazil are absolutely mad.
In Lisbon from 4 months and agree. I'm from Rome Italy and Lisbon is paradise! Lol
I live in Lisbon in my country Nepal people get killed in crosswalks and pavements
As a Brazilian I fairly enjoyed my time in Lisbon, even had the chance to appear on TV during a Flamengo game.
Abraços irmãos Portugueses!
I studied for one year in Lisbon back in 2015 and my heart aches every time I think of my life there - going back this Christmas and I cannot wait ☺️
How was your trip?
@@F_92_m amazing thank you - I got engaged 😂💍
@@lisasmyth5555 thats amazing, congratulations to this new chapter in your life!!
Let me add a couple of things:
In a restaurant you pay for the "free" bread and cheese they put on your table. If you eat anything, you have to pay for it. If you don't want it you have to ask for it to be removed. And check the receipt at the end, some restaurants are used to charging it and "forget" to remove the item.
Also, do go into the supermarkets, especially if they're part of a chain, even the small ones around the center of the city are relatively affordable.
Yes, not just bread, but the little cheeses, butter, olives, etc. I'm Portuguese and that got me when I was young (I was born outside Portugal) the first time my parents weren't paying lol. Went apesh*t, ate everything up (except for the butter) and got charged for all! Good times.
I've been living/studying in Portugal over the past 3 years and I wish I knew all of this the first time I went to Lisbon.
This video is FLAWLESS. And he even featured one Tuna Académica in it and I'm SO happy.
For all of you who don't know what a Tuna Académica is, it's what's happening during that "this is NOT fado" part. A Tuna is essentially a band, which relies mostly on vocal harmonies and several string instruments and tambourines (though other instruments such as accordions and flutes can be often present), and "Académica" means that's a student's group, usually linked to one of the universities. Their concerts are great, usually free/very affordable, VERY authentically portuguese and so much worth your time.
I visited Lisbon for the first time a few years ago. I loved every second of it. Really nice and relaxed people. When Covid is over, I will be back.
we will welcome you here man!
visit Porto someday tho, it's way better😌
I just wanna add something that i have felt a lot when talking with international friends. You do not have to eat and leave at the restaurants, it is not disrespectful as in other cultures, eat, stay, talk and take as long as you want. Its common for lunches/dinners to take quite some time 😅
I came with my parents when I was 10 back in 1988. I am from Belgrade, Serbia, back then Yugoslavia, and we had moved back to Europe from Mexico City after the deadly 8 scale earthquake in 1985. When we arrived we were immedatelly told as foreigners to go to live to Cascais/Estoril area. I have stayed ever since, and I can confirm all you said you said it so well! Abraco!
I’m Portuguese and have lived right in the center of Lisbon for a while and all of this is true, amazing video
Obrigado :)
Hi :) can you maybe recommend me places where local people eat in the downtown area?
"they eat late, they party late and they stay out late" yup thats pretty much it xD
and we will arrive late to appointments unless it's work, where it depends...
Pra mim portugueses comem cedo 🇨🇻😂😂
I'd say to anyone going to Lisbon. It is beautiful, but don't try to do too much. Take your time, and try to relax at the small cafes and bars just away from the main places, look at the architecture, talk to the locals, ask for meal recommendations etc. (Also - the metro is great for getting across town and up hills).
I am a tuk tuk driver, very proud of the immense kindness received in form of feedback from my previous guests, but of course I am biased about the issue
You do help a lot of us "less than fit" travelers enjoy the city and its hills 😀
I lived in Lisboa for 10 years before I moved to west London where I've been living for 3 years and one thing I can safely say after travelling quite a bit is that the monuments, museums and collections in Lisbon are extraordinary. I've visited many museums in London like Victoria and Albert or the British museum and I still feel like lisbon museums have so much to offer, the list in the video is quite good and complete. Don't miss out
You went to Berlin?
I would love to visit Portugal
I have nothing but GREAT memories from my time in Lisbon a year ago.
Very calm, beautiful, nice people and great shopping!
Probably one of my favorite European locations.
Thank you for pointing out the affect that (overkill)tourism has on locals, so many people were put out in dire situations, thousands of people were affected by this, and what is a city without their locals? They make up the matrix of any city ... great video!
We lost 7% of permanent population in Lisbon because of tourism...
@@VascoCC95 the Lisbon municipality has been losing population for decades, even before the tourism boom.
@@qualeomal i mean the whole country is losing population i think people forget that
@@VascoCC95 isnt it because of migration as well?
As a Portuguese living in France (and that dislikes it, A LOT) this does make miss my home country. Thank you for the praise and also thank you all guys for the positive comments, it does mean a lot. It leaves me with tears in my eyes.. Thank you so much :)
What's wrong with France?? If I may ask 🤔
As a portuguese, once again, i'll have to say you did an amazing job covering our beautiful country mark! You're always welcome to come back as is everyone who's down to have a great time 😁
Grande abraço
As someone who lives in Lisbon, this is, surprinsingly, a very accurate list.
Great work!
Walter, I've seen most of your videos and what striked me positively in all of them is how open minded you are. You show respect to every country you visit and even if you have to point out something negative you make it in polite and not offensive way. Cudos for that! 👌
P. S Have you been in Bulgaria?
As a portuguese guy who lived in Lisbon, couldnt do it better! Very accurate video and information. Happy to see that you and your family like this tiny country. Lisbon is becoming very populated nowadays, chaotic, and more expensive to leave in, but still has its magic. All the best!
Palácio da Pena is really awesome for the views, its really unique architecture and it does show a lot of the royal life.
The thing is, it was the summer palace of the royal family. If you really want to dive into that "versailles" feel, visiting the queluz palace (on the way to Sintra) or even the Ajuda palace (near Belém) are really the things to go to because those were the actual more permanent residencies of the royal families year long.
More ancient palaces/castles aren't really out there because Lisbon has suffered some earthquakes throughout the years. The saint Jorge castle (the one in the video) was where the royal family lived until the 16th when it was replaced by the Paço da Ribeira, because the castle had been damaged by earthquakes in 1531, 1551, 1597 and 1699. The Paço da Ribeira used to stand exactly arround the square this video was shot. Actually that square is officially called Praça do Comércio (square of commerce) but its previous name "terreiro do paço" (square of the palace) is still very widely used. That palace was completly destroyed in the big Lisbon earthquake of 1755 along with its library with extensive records of Portuguese history and the age of the discoveries :/
True, most of the Roman and Medieval palaces and castles are actually outside Lisbon, in other Portuguese cities or smaller villages around the country, that have much less tourism pressure.
One thing I must say, that earthquack typo is hilarious!🦆😂
Awww encontrei te aqui também!! ❤️
Lisbon is the most affordable place that I've visited in Europe. I fell in love and I can't wait to go back.
It’s getting completely unaffordable for locals... :(
People, this is pretty much spot on... I lived in Lisbon all my life (39 years). Everything you mentioned is spot on.
Just a quick check on some of the things you just mentioned (what i don't mention is because you already've done so).
1. Downtown is easy to get around by just walking everywhere;
2. Avoid the tuk tuk's and tram's (way too expensive), and tram's have groups of pickpockets - usually 3 guys at a time;
3. Tascas' are the best places to eat definitely;
4. Avoid Avenida da Liberdade to shop - one of the most expensive avenues in Europe to shop and not worth it;
5. In Belém, pretty much spot on, if you want to try the custards just go inside, if you want to try the pasteis de cerveja in front, just go inside, it is always empty;
6. If you want to visit the amazing view of Castle St. Jorge and you live inside the city, just take a document proving you live here and don't pay for it;
7. If you are staying in a hotel, buy a good bottle of green or white wine for a 1/5 of the price you would pay by going to a fancy restaurant;
8. To hear good Fado just go to Alfama or visit the Agenda Cultural online or pick one up at a tourist station and ask for directions;
9. The visit to Torre de Belém is a no no, but visit the Padrão dos Descobrimentos instead, great view from up there;
10. Calouste Gulbenkian foundation in Avenidas Novas is a must go, but not now, many things are under construction;
11. Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga is definitely a must go;
12. Outside of Lisbon, if you can, visit Mafra, Sintra (absolutely magical) with great weather in Lisboa, Vila Viçosa (where our monarchy ended), and Évora for instance - you get a great value for money and a great insight of our most recent and interesting prespective in terms of history from the 19th century to knowadays;
13. If you like good beaches stop by in the SW of Portugal (The Algarve);
14. Great food and people to the north of Coimbra (Lousã - naturally wonderfulll), Porto (a gorgeous city with great people and history), Amarante (gorgeous), Gerês (naturally gorgeous to explore), Braga (great hostory too), Guimarães (where the country was born), etc...
Great video from someone who knows what he is talking about. Congratulations for that. Love it, take care and you are very welcome to our gorgeous little country.
Thanks for all the tips. Think I am coming next week.
Lisbon is probably the cheapest place to live, vacation and shop in western and central Europe... how can the shops on Av. de Liberdade be more expensive than in, say, London or Paris? They surely must be cheaper.
@@TheUrbanEpicure Easy answer to this one. Just look at the brands
@@alexandreandrade3728 My point is: a Gucci belt or Boss shirt should be much cheaper in Lisbon than in other European capitals.
@@TheUrbanEpicure I don't believe that is true. It should be the same, but truly i don't know
You, sir, just made my day. This is one of the best videos about Lisbon I have ever watched. Yes, I am from Lisbon and this is just perfect!
I live near Lisbon and study there. Also I have some experience in taking some tourist to know this city and I can tell you that this list is perfect. I spent all 17 minutes nodding. I agree with everything you said.
I would add that if someone wants to go to a big palace (thought that the castle was beautiful inside) but doesn't have time to go and explore all Pena's Palace in Sintra or can't afford it (it is one of the most expensive and crowded attractions in all Portugal) you can go to Queluz National Palace (which is halfway Lisbon to Sintra) or to Ajuda National Palace (which is in Lisbon, near Belém). These palaces are just as beautiful, way cheaper (nowadays, 5-8€), with less people and more intimately connected with Portuguese history.
Thank you for your amazing work and watching someone talking such good things about my favorite city in the world makes me really proud of living here. I'm sure your video will be of great help when Covid is over. (Also, I would add that Portugal and Lisbon are very safe places to travel in Covid time, most of the infections are happening inside house between families).
Thank you so much
Hello Gabriel. Can you recommend the best neighborhoods to live in and around Lisbon? It's me and my wife, no kids. We are not party animals. I hope that info helps 😜
@@archiehickox6518 Lisbon itself is very safe but very expensive to live in. Many people choose to live in cities around Lisbon such as Sintra, Amadora, Loures, Cascais. From far, Cascais has the best quality of life. Loures, Alverca and Vila Franca is also very good but lack good public transportation to Lisbon. Sintra and Amadora (depending on the neighborhood) are deemed at little bit more dangerous (for Portuguese standards). Inside Lisbon, there are some neighborhoods with a bad reputation (mostly because of the past) such as Chelas, Martim Moniz, Marvila, etc. I guess you really have to see for yourself. I live in Sintra and I feel pretty safe here (with caution ofc) and rent is not as expensive as in Lisbon.
@@gabrielbcosta1998 hey Gabriel. Thank you so so much for this information. Me and my wife will be moving out to Portugal in a few months and just started looking at places to live. This kind of information is priceless to us. Thanks so much man. I will check all the places you suggest!
@@archiehickox6518 Good neighborhoods in Lisbon include Campo de Ourique, Telheiras, Saldanha, these are the ones I remember now. I wish you very good luck am sure you will love here
I love to hear people, like you, from other parts of the planet sharing your stories and views of "my" country and, in your case, of "my" gorgeous city. Thank you for that 🙏
It is amazing to think Lisbon like this, when we could party and have fun. Now the situation is still better than most of other countries in Europe, but that party life you talk about, is now just a memory
Not a memory Its back. Was there last month and people there are party ANIMALS!
We moved here from the USA 2 months ago and LOVE it. We plan to live here long term, and possibly permanently. Video seems very accurate. Only thing I would challenge is the claim that you are charged "extra" as a "tourist" on Tram 28. Tram rides are all priced the same. Discounts come via using the reloadable transport cards, not by being a "local" per se.
They are the same, but if you use it often you better have the pass card which is much cheaper on the long term
@@joaocosta3374 Mudámo-nos aqui permanentemente, por isso SOMOS locais. Obrigado.
@@joaocosta3374 You're fighting an unwinnable fight. This isn't unique, everywhere on Earth desirable to live is expensive. Cost of living is double or triple in Los Angeles vs Lisbon, enjoy it while you can.
I'm half Bristolian and half Gelese....I love Portugal 🇵🇹 😍 ❤ ♥ the best country in Europe great food wine and people 😋
When you share a picture on "Some of those friendly locals", that guy is actually a teacher in my university. Awesome. I'm from Lisbon, and these are great tips all around. Cheers.
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Don't miss the aquarium (called the Oceanarium) it's an amazing experience. The Mangrove forest is particularly unique, and it's so cool how the penguins have a tube system between exhibits so they just pop up in random places
So in-depth, so instructive and so well-presented. Funny and very respectful. Thank you in the name of all portuguese people!
Obrigado
I’m portuguese, I leave near by Lisbon, I studied for almost 8 years in Lisbon and all in this video is absolutely correct! Thank you for making this video. Just subscribed!
Seeing a loving dad is the best sight!
Thanks for the great "off the beaten path" travel tips.
Hi Mark! The Tile Museum is incredibly underrated considering how much tourists get fascinated with tiles! This is due to being in the polar opposite of Belém, the museum Area. With this said, it's very easy and quick to access by suburban trains, subway, and buses. It's located in an old convent and it contains really antique and modern pieces, so if you really enjoy the art of tiles or Art in general, you're in for a treat!
I cannot recommend it enough, it's just begging to be photographed ;)
I love tile work. Great recommendation. Thanks
Nooo don't tell the tourists about the real way to go inside Pastéis de Belém! 🤣🤣🤣
Great video, all of this is spot on!! I would also say that the tram route 28 is much more beautiful on foot.
my dream is to do a tour of portugal! my mom was born in padornelos (near montelegre) and i’m technically a citizen (birthright) but have never visited the country! can’t wait to visit once travel is safe again
As a portuguese i've to say muito obrigado for such a nice description of Lisbon
I have visited Lisbon many times and agree with all these tips. I've eaten in some good places in Saldanha, less tourists, but still central. The market at Principle Real is a great place to visit and I love the independent shops in Lisbon and the people!
As an American with Portugese heritage in 2019 I visited my home land. My grandfather was born in Lisboa so this was our 1st part of the Portugal journey and oh what a glorious time we had. The people were so friendly and I gave it my best with trying to speak the language which they appreciate. My next trip will be the Azores for search regarding my great grandparents in Sao~ Miguel.
It is amazing your wife always looks this same - never aged a day 👍
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I'm not sure that is true but, Miriam,
you may just be my new best friend 😉
@@WoltersWorldEats It is true !😊
I agree, beautiful.
From someone that works in the tourism industry, this is a really good basic guide for the city. Good job!
>the 28 tram
YES! THANK YOU, THANK YOU FOR MENTIONING THIS.
Im portuguese, and that tram is always fucking packed with tourists. Yes, i know you wanna see the City, but we wanna go to work, visit places, etc. We wanna live our life and the tram is tiny. Sometimes we wait for 1 hr or more bc we simply cant get inside due to it being overly crowded :(
Using this video to prep for my trip so I dont annoy anyone local being, will warn my family to keep their spanish pocketed and avoid the 28🫡
Really good tips. I’m “alfacinha”, a person from Lisbon. I’d add Queluz Palace and the Pousada in Queluz. Very good and close by. BTW, near the palace in Queluz there’s a great traditional restaurant called Retiro da Mina, very local.
I am colombian and I lived in Lisbon for 6 months. It simply is the best city in the world haha. It cannot be explained. You will just feel great there. Please go, it could even change your life. Obrigadísimo para meus irmãos portugueses!! A melhor cidade do mundo!
My wife and I have visited Lisbon twice in the last 10 years and one place I will rave about and tell everyone to visit is the Gulbenkian Museum. Of course, the other thing to do is catch a train to Estoril and Cascais, it's easy and just a day trip (like Sintra).
I was there in October.
Amazing place to visit. Had the best time of the year actually. Definitely a place to visit.
Be sure to visit Cascais and Estoril as well. Really beautiful places as well!
Greeting from Czech republic
Jan
Mark lists both Cascais and Estoril at 10:10 when discussing day trips from Lisbon.
Which places did you go to visit?
Oh really happy you enjoyed my country! As a Portuguese person who lives a good part of the year in Prague I have to say I really love your capital city. The vibes are very different between Lisbon and Prague but each have their own strong "personalities" and culture. And they are both a joy to visit and live in.
DON'T FORGET to get a boat at Cais do Sodré and visit Cacilhas on the other side of River Tejo! Lots of bars, restaurants, and live music
the north, more notably Porto and Braga have a lot of beautifuls places you can sightsee aswell, Portugal is truly amazing
I'm from Lisbon and I'm impressed with how well he knows the city and how good this tour guide is!
I spent a week there with my wife and Kids and I absolutely loved Lisbon. This is a great video and I must agree with all the points made in it.
Been here in 2012. Love it. I was at a hill, and get to talk, with a stranger. Much sharing. Friendly people!
Hey Walters World. I just saw your video, and as a Portuguese i like it a lot..... congrats, you pick important stuff to show to the rest of your followers. Hope your stay in here last for more years and i wish you the best
Haha, oh yeah! I rented a car in Lisbon over 50 years ago. I needed to exit off the road that goes around the main bull arena but no one would let me into the exit lane. I wound up going around at least 4 times, haha and I'm a pretty aggressive driver myself. They used to call me "MARIA" Andretti! haha
"Ó mar salgado, quanto do teu sal
São lágrimas de Portugal!
Por te cruzares, quantas mães choraram,
Quantos filhos em vão rezaram!
Quantas noivas ficaram por casar
Para que fosses nosso, ó mar!
Valeu a pena? Tudo vale a pena
Se a alma não é pequena.
Quem quer passar além do Bojador,
Tem que passar além da dor.
Deus ao mar o perigo e o abismo deu.
Mas nele é que espelhou o céu."
De um grande admirador de São Paulo - Brazil, digo sempre que Portugal foi e sempre será um pequeno país que teve no seio de sua história as maiores façanhas dentre todos os outros. Apesar de pequeno, seu valor é inestimável!
#GreetingsFromBrazilYourBrother
Hey brother, amazing video about my city, as Portuguese and a native from Lisbon this video made my day. Keep up the amazing work and God bless you and your family
This guy is incredible. He describes Lisbon perfectly. Incredible man!! Eu sou de Lisboa.
I'm Portuguese always living in Lisbon. For sure the best Lisbon do's and don'ts on TH-cam. Congrats.
Being a Lisboner (that never used the Santa Justa elevator), I can attest that this is very useful advice. And nice touch mentioning the rising prices of apartments because of BnBs.
As a guy living in Lisbon I approve this video. All the donts and dos are true facts!
We were so disappointed when we had to cancel our first trip to Portugal last spring. I'm planning now for 2022 as we're catching up with family in 2021. Your tips, and some of the tips below, are very helpful - thank you!
I am going to Portugal for the first time this October. Learning what not to do is just as important as things to do. Thank you
Have a fun trip Mary!
I'm Portuguese and I can safely say that you nailed it! 😀 Parabéns pelo vídeo!
Obrigado!!
I use Wolters World for everyplace I go he is the fist video I go to and also use his videos for future ideas. I have been watching him since my first solo trip out of the US.
I am Portuguese and thank you for such a nice video about our capital. Amazing video and agree with everything you mentioned!! Hope you loved it here!
Mark knows a lot of useful stuff. He talks fast because he has a lot to say. Much better than most travel videos I see!
I can’t wait to go back and see more of Portugal. It’s such a beautiful place!
I Love the pace of your video. most ive seen are very very slow. lots of info, love it, appreciate the lil tips.
As a guy from Oporto, this was very helpful
Thank you
We just need some great places to eat for our two nights there before we venture off for 2 weeks! ALSO, we got the 48 hour pass so we can see whatever we want and yes NOT taking the elevator... just going up H&M....
Really cool stuff! We can tell that not only you lived here long enough to feel the place but also to love it! Awesome! Thanks for sharing my amazing city!
I'm from Lisboa, excellent description approved by a Portuguese citizen from Lisboa. Taxis do not rally the fact that the streets are very narrow and the sensation of speed is different 50 km an hour seems 120. Lol
Well, I'm Brazilian and never been in Portugal yet but I love this country and the culture. I wish I might visit it soon.
This is special because you lived here. The family photos and video are lovely.
Great video! It's like you're reading all my thoughts about Lisbon 😀. Love the city!
Obrigado Renata!
I want to travel to Lisbon one day.
Love from Goa
I'm Portuguese and I live in Lisbon and I can tell you that he's totally right! Good job!!!!
After a completely miserable work day you kid randomly giggling cheered me way up
I really enjoyed your video of what not to do in Lisbon! I'll be visiting Lisbon in about 4 months! First time in Portugal and really look forward to it!
Overall a great video! But the castle part makes me sad since the visitors are advised to visit Sintra instead of the S. Jorge Castle ruins, yet the museum of the castle provides an accurate interpretation about the history of the city and its remote fundation through its archeological findings. It's like going to Rome and avoiding the ruins of the Palatine.
Great video. As a Portuguese living and working in Lisbon, I confirm everything.
I’m going to Lisbon in May 2022 and I’m so ready for this trip! A friend of mine who lives there convinced me to make Portugal my 1st overseas trip ☺️
I look forward to visiting this beautiful country
Best trip you'll ever have
Will not go worong !
@@luismarques9280 thank you! Another 55 days left until I’m there
Thank you for this video, I will use the tips for my trip next week. I'll be going for half a week to Lisbon with my mom.
This guy is giving great tips! Had to check this video out to see if he's insightful and yes he's very credible. Love lisbon love portugal!
Thank you
Great tip! Buy a metro ticket , they
are universal for bus , tram or the metro and they coast 1'40euros ( the 28 tram if you buy the ticket inside Will coast you around 3 euros )
You have provided lots of useful information for my first trip to Portugal this summer. I want to go check the place out for our retirement years. Maybe you can do a video for people who are considering to spend their golden years in Portugal? Hawaii is getting so crowded and expensive 😅
Dear Wolter, parabéns! You really got to know the details of Lisbon. Excellent video, I’m using it for a tourist list of foreign friends and family coming over.
Going to Lisbon next week, it's going to be great! Btw Wolter, having followed your content for years it's such a joy seeing your kids growing up in these videos - you guys are making great memories for them! :)
Thank you
I am from Lisbon. Everything he says is correct. Museums in Lisbon are free on Sunday. Enjoy and go outside Lisbon to have great meals.
Only one sunday per month