Lisbon, Portugal

 
 
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One Week in Lisbon

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“I’ve got two places I like to be. Portugal is one. ”
— Cliff Richard

Lisbon Travel Tips

Tips:

Reservations: Always make reservations to any restaurant you want to go to. At lunch you may be able to get away without one, but at dinner no way.

Tipping: You don’t really tip in Portugal. In general if the bill comes then you leave a few extra coins after you’ve paid. leave like 1-2 euros on the table.

Taxis: Leverage Ubers no problem

Dinner Time: Normal hours 8/8.30 reservations are typical.

Water: Safe to drink

Electrical Outlets: Regular European plugs (type C and H. The standard voltage is 230 V) .

Languages: Portuguese

Words to know:

  • Hello: Olá

  • Goodbye: Adeus (more commonly Chao)

  • Good morning / afternoon/night: Bom dia / tarde / noite

  • Please: Por Favor

  • Thank You: Obrigado(a)

  • You're welcome: De nada 

  • I'm sorry: Desculpe

  • Excuse me/pardon me: Com licença

  • Yes: Sim

  • No: Não

  • Do you speak English? : Fala inglês?

  • I can't speak Portuguese well: Não falo bem português

  • Where is? : Onde fica?

  • How much is it?: Quanto custa?

  • What time do you open/close? : A que horas abre/fecha?