[Lisbon] Save money on sightseeing with the Lisboa Card! Here are some useful plans!

This is about how to use the Lisboa card, which is very useful for enjoying Lisbon, Portugal. I have summarized the plans and recommendations that I actually used, so I hope you will use it as a reference when you go to Lisbon! 🔸Places to buy Purchase the Lisboa card at the tourist counter after arriving in Lisbon. Even if you purchase it online, you must exchange it, so I recommend purchasing it locally from the beginning. Please note that the opening hours vary depending on the location. Since the opening hours are long, it is better to purchase it as soon as you arrive if you are using the airport. The time is not counted until you start using it, so I thought it was a good idea to purchase it early. Since I did not use the airport, I purchased it at Commerce Square, but I went there just to purchase it when it opened.... 🔸My 24-hour plan From here, I will tell you the places I actually visited using the Lisboa card. All the facilities listed here are free with the Lisboa card (as of January 2025). 🚩Start from 8:20 I started using the Lisboa card on the metro. The 24-hour start time is 9:30am. We head to our destination from the hostel where we are staying. 🚩9:30am ~ Mosteiro dos Jerónimos First, we headed to the Jerónimos Monastery, which is said to be crowded, at opening time. This is a World Heritage Site. It opens at 9:30am and we arrived at exactly 9:30am. We waited in line for about 30 minutes before we could enter. The waiting line is divided into "Lisboa Card and Admission Ticket" and "Tour". The left side was for the Lisboa Card (the long and slow line is more likely to be for the Lisboa Card). There should be a sign at the front of the line, so be sure to check it before lining up. The inside was larger than I expected. It took about 45 minutes to walk around leisurely. I think you'll be satisfied with 30 minutes. The sculptures on the pillars were magnificent and beautiful. 【📢Information】Juronimos Monastery　 Ticket exchange: Not required Time required: 30 minutes Waiting time: 30 minutes (Apparently up to 1 hour) Recommended time: First thing in the morning Admission fee (without Lisboa Card): 18€ 🚩12:00~ Torre de Belém Next, we head to the Belém Tower. The Belém Tower is also registered as a World Heritage Site. We waited much longer for the Belém Tower than for the Juronimos Monastery. I waited 1 hour before entering. The building is compact, so it seemed like there was a strict limit on the number of people allowed in. 【📢Information】Tower of Belém Ticket exchange: Required Time required: 30 minutes Waiting time: 1-1.5 hours Recommended time: First thing in the morning if you want to go inside. If not, go at sunset in the evening. Admission fee (without Lisboa Card): 15€ ⚠️Belem Tower requires exchange for an admission ticket. Before lining up, be sure to present your Lisboa Card at the nearby tourist counter and get your admission ticket. Actually, I didn't know that I needed to exchange for an admission ticket, so I waited for an hour and was refused just before entering. I hurried to the tourist counter to exchange my ticket and when I came back, I was just behind the person in line, and when I explained the situation, they let me in. I was lucky to be able to enter, but I regret not having gotten the information in advance... Please be careful. 🚩13:00- Royal Treasury Museum Museu do Tesouro Real The third place is the Royal Treasury Museum. I stopped by on my way to visit the neighboring Ajuda Palace. The Treasury Museum has strict baggage inspection. You cannot bring in umbrellas or food. Many people were caught by the baggage inspection (including me, who forgot that I had a folding umbrella). Actually, I didn't have a single euro, but they lent me coins to rent a locker. After putting all my unnecessary belongings in the locker, I was finally able to enter. When I entered, I was greeted by a variety of luxuries that made my eyes sting. By scanning the QR code at the reception, you can listen to a free explanation on your smartphone (available in English). I imagined life in a palace and wondered many things, such as how cramped it must have been and whether such large earrings would take your ears off. The thing that made the biggest impression on me was the display of the tableware and cutlery used during meals. The table settings for the First, Second, and Third Tables were on display. While I was fascinated by the beautiful tableware, I also thought that the tableware with intricate decorations would get clogged and be difficult to wash... (what a thought). 【📢Information】Royal Treasury Ticket exchange: Not required Time required: 30 minutes Waiting time: 0 minutes Recommended time: None Admission fee (without Lisboa Card): 10€ 🚩13:30~　Ajuda Palace Next, we went to Ajuda Palace, which is next to the Treasury. You can see many luxurious palace rooms. There were few people, so it was nice to be able to look around slowly. Personally, this was my favorite place I visited this time. 【📢Information】Ajuda Palace Ticket exchange: Not required Time required: 40 minutes Waiting time: 0 minutes Recommended time: None Admission fee (without Lisboa Card): 8€ 🚩15:00~　Castelo de S. Jorge Next, we went to Castelo de S. Jorge. After climbing the hill with all our might, a great view awaits. It's not a castle, but the castle walls remain, and you can go up (it's high, so if you're scared of heights, be careful; my legs were shaking). You can see the beautiful cityscape of Lisbon. If you go at sunset, you'll be able to see the cityscape and the sea dyed in the sunset. Please be aware of the closing time. You need to exchange your ticket before entering. The ticket office is divided into Lisboa Card holders and ticket buyers. When I visited, there was no wait time for the Lisboa Card, but there was a long line for purchasing tickets. Be sure to check the line and wait in the appropriate place. 【📢Information】Castle of São Jorge Ticket exchange: Required Time required: 40-60 minutes Waiting time: 10 minutes Recommended time: Sunset in the evening Admission fee (without Lisboa Card): 8€ 🚩16:00~ Santa Engracia Church Panteão Nacional The church where Vasco da Gama's tomb is located. You will be amazed by the height of the ceiling when you enter. When you go up to the 4th floor, there is an observation deck. You can see a very beautiful view, but be careful as it is windy. I went there just before sunset, so it was very pleasant to watch the sky and the city gradually turn orange. Nearby, the flea market Feira da Ladra (Campo de Santa Clara) is held on Tuesdays and Saturdays, and it was very lively. There are many shops selling things individually, so it seems like there are a lot of bargains. If you are interested, please visit with cash. [📢Information] Church of Santa Engracia Ticket exchange: Not required Time required: 30 minutes Waiting time: 10 minutes Recommended time: Sunset in the evening Admission fee (without Lisboa Card): 8€ 🔸Summary This card is a great way to get around Lisbon at a good price. I spent the whole day sightseeing with the Lisboa Card, so I had both breakfast and lunch standing up eating bread from a bakery (lol). My schedule is a bit tight, but I think it's good value even if you take your time to explore. However, there are some facilities that are not included, so I recommend checking whether the facilities you're interested in are free or discounted with the Lisboa Card before using it. #Lisboa #LisboaCard #LisbonSightseeing #OverseasTravelTactics