Travel In Lisbon On A Low Budget - Things To Do For Less Than 6 EUR

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If you do not wish to travel during peak season when attractions are too crowded to enjoy, now is the perfect time to book your vacation. Come visit the capital of Portugal on a low budget! Lying in the heart of the country, Lisbon is known as ‘the city for everyone’. Lisbon has many things to offer to all kinds of travellers: from historic architecture, to diverse street art, excellent Portuguese cuisine, and busy shopping malls. Here are some ways to visit Lisbon on a 6 EUR (Roughly 7 USD) budget.

1. Enjoy the top viewpoints or Miradouro

cheap things to do in lisbon | enjoy the top viewpoints or miradouro

You probably have seen pictures of Lisbon with the ocean and small houses going up and down hills. Are you wondering where to find these ‘picture perfect’ views? Start writing down your to-do list in Portugal because there are several viewpoints worth seeing at least once during your stay in Lisbon. If you like exploring the city on foot, visiting all these spots within one day takes lots of effort. A solution is to hop on a tram, take a funicular ride or visit the Santa Justa Lift downtown.

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2. Experience an old tram ride

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Tourists to Lisbon must not miss the chance to take a ride on the famous old yellow tram. Tram number 28 is one of the oldest trams in Lisbon, going on the longest route passing through Baixa, Graça, Alfama and Estrela. These are some of the most popular districts in the city. The tram also goes through the Castelo De Sao Jorge and a couple of the viewpoints I mentioned above. A single ticket costs 3.00 EUR (roughly 3.28 USD) and can be purchased from any ticket machine or directly from the driver. I suggest buying an unlimited 24 hour pass for metro, tram and bus transportation, so you can hop on and off the public transportation.

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3. Take a funicular ride

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Another way to reach one of the viewpoints is by funicular. The Gloria Funicular will take you from the west side of the Avenida da Liberade to the Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara. This funicular connects Lisbon’s downtown with the Bairro Alto area. Walking instead of taking the funicular is also a good way to enjoy the view and street art on the way up.

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4. Enjoy street art all over the city

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One of the things I love the most about Lisbon (besides the Portuguese old colourful houses) is street art. There’s graffiti artwork in many corners surrounding the narrow hilly streets. When taking a funicular up or tram ride throughout the city, you will find some of the best areas for street art in Lisbon. An area you must know for Lisbon’s street art is near the Sao Jorge Castle along the Graça Literary Walk. Murals of many Portuguese writers can be found here on the route of Tram 28. Marquês de Pombal is also a beautiful area for street art lovers. While most street art tours are expensive compared to the fact that you can see the walls for free, I recommend walking through these areas by yourself.

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Lisbon Tour Guide

Ana-Cristina Paiva

Ana Cristina Paiva

I am an australian-born Portuguese living in Lisbon since I was 8 years old. I studied Tourism and became a Licensed Guide and I absolutely love my job! The Portuguese landscape, history, food, traditions have won me over and I hope to share all this with you! I live in an historical neighborhood and believe that the best way to get to know a city is by walking. During the tours I hope to answer your questions and curiosities, proving a memorable and fun learing experience.

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Francisco

Francisco

Hello!!! My name is Francisco, but my friends call me Chico, so, feel free to call me that! I was born, raised and live in Lisbon, but I am a well travelled person, as I work for almost 30 years in the Tourism Industry. I am a family man, father of 3 grown up boys, and my friends say I am a "Social Animal" as I easily make friends! I love sports ( especially soccer and rugby), walking the streets of Lisbon ( I always discover new things. . . ); talking to people; trying a new wine or a different type of food. With a degree in Social & Cultural Anthropology, and with the experience as a Tour Guide, I have learned to look and feel our City and its people with tourist's eyes and heart. I believe that Life is a wonderful gift and must be enjoyed every single day, and in every moment, so my Tours reflect this philosophy. You can expect I will inform you about facts, but I will tell you the stories that made these facts interesting. My favourite themes are History and Traditions, Art and Gastronomy, Sports and People. . . Lisbon People!!! My Tours are relaxed; they are made for people who seek to Know, but also, to Enjoy!!! Aahh. . . and I can customize any of my Tours according to your special interests. Just ask me. So, this is Me. . . I am waiting for your contact!

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Marta Côrte-Real

Marta Côrte Real

I was born in Lisbon and I'm forever in love with it! After my family, guiding is my greatest passion: I love what I do! I have a 5 year degree called Touristic Information, specifically to work as a Tourist Guide, as well as the Certificate of Competence acquired through a qualifying examination, in order to be able to exercise this regulated profession. I own and manage a tour company licensed by the Turismo de Portugal IP, Portugal's National Tourism Authority. Tour guiding has been my full time job since 2003 and it has always been incredibly rewarding. In 2021, I was recognized by the Wanderlust Awards as one of the world's "Best Specialist Guides", which I think is a result of doing what I love every day. Waking up knowing I'll meet enthusiastic people who are excited to discover my city makes me a very grateful and happy person. For almost two decades (how am I that old already?!) I travelled around the world as a tour guide and tour manager in Portugal, Europe, South and Central America. I stopped being so nomadic when my first child was born and in 2016, I became part of ToursByLocals' amazing team and since then I've been 100% dedicated to my lovely Lisbon and its surroundings. I am a mother of 3. I love planning family trips. I know how important it is to create special family memories. Travelling means getting to know new places and cultures, experiencing nature more closely, walking and playing more, discovering history through cities, monuments and palaces! Our childhood travel memories are often the sweetest and along with other remarkable moments, we build who we are and how we live in the world. So if you're in need of someone to guide you and your kids and have them thrilled about travelling, I'm your guide! I'm also very fond of small groups of friends, extended family trips and solo travellers. It's a much more personal approach and very interesting and grateful, too. It's so lovely to get to know you! My wish is to make you feel all the unique details of this fairytale country the way I proudly do, welcoming you as a friend, however always assuring professional, original and interesting tours. I offer walking tours or if you prefer to just sit and relax, I also provide tours with transportation included (private minivan, minibus, bus). You can choose from my many tours the one you're most interested in, or we can build together a tailored experience, everything at your pace. Once you send me a message, I'll try to answer right away, but if I'm delivering a tour or busy with my family, I'll let you know that I'll get back to you soon. I'll be happy to create a customized tour just for you and if you have a special request, if it's a family with different age ranges. . . let me know so we can build the best option for your group. Some of my tours can perfectly be combined. I can also help you plan the best timings to avoid the crowds and even buy your tickets, if needed. There are lots of magic places in Portugal: let me know about you, your interests and ideas and according to that I will work on your time here! The most recent experience has been incredible: the virtual tours. The idea came up with the 2020 pandemic scenery and I decided to keep them going in the future as they're such a pleasant way of travelling differently and sustainably. These tours are perfect to gather families and friends who live away from each other and for schools to complement their teaching, as well as to help those who cannot travel for many reasons, to be able to see the world. I believe we always need to make the best out of the worst. Portugal is a country to visit all year round: weather is wonderful and even during the winter you can enjoy the simple pleasures of life like sitting on an esplanade, absorbing each sunbeam! Plus, I love cooking and baking and I'm happy to share my recipes. Portuguese food is simply delicious and the wine is just perfect for a toast to celebrate life! Get ready to deeply fall in love with Portugal! Can't wait to meet you!

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Beatrice Sacco

Beatrice Sacco

Hello! My name is Beatrice, I'm originally from Milan and I'm currently living in Lisbon. Travel, nature, music and art are among my passions. I'm curious and determined and I love meeting people from different countries. I moved to Portugal after finishing my studies in Art History. Now I'm putting into practice what I have learned by working as a tour guide. I love to share with people all the history, culture and local insights about the beautiful city of Lisbon and its surroundings! Come with me, if you want to go deep into the richness of this place!

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Rita Jardim

Rita Jardim

Rita has been a tour guide in Portugal since 2015. She is a passionate storyteller and a history buff whose goal is to immerse curious travelers in the beautiful Portuguese tale. Rita creates customized tours, cultural experiences, and food adventures in Lisbon, Belém, Sintra, Évora, and lesser-explored corners of Portugal. If you're looking for a genuine and immersive experience beyond the typical tourist route, Rita is your guide.

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5. See candy-colored houses in the Belem Historic Centre

see candy-colored houses in the belem historic centre

If you want to stay out of the busy central areas, another destination to visit is Belem - the southwestern civil parish of the municipality of Lisbon. This historic area is famous for many attractions surrounding the Jardim de Belem Park including the Belem tower, the Jeronimos Monastery, the Belem Palace and several museums. You can get here by train or tram with the normal transportation ticket.

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Get out of Lisbon

It’s also easy to go by train to Sintra - a closeby city known for its mysterious atmosphere and the Castle of the Moors. A single train ride to Sintra costs around 2.50 EUR in total (2.74 USD).

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