Lisbon: What NOT to Do in Lisbon, Portugal

Tourist information on visiting Lisbon, Portugal. From what to do like visit Mosteiro do Jeronimos, having pasteis de Belem and eating like a king, but also what you should not do when you visit Lisbon. From scary taxi rides, seven hills you will walk up, and wondering why people are trying to sell you random stuff on the street, this is one of my favorite and most thorough city travel videos.
Filmed in Lisbon, Portugal
Copyright Mark Wolters 2020

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[stezinho_]

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

[nelsonjsr]

I´m portuguese and I can say that´s the best list of things not to do in Lisbon I ever saw in Youtube. 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".

[mariacanasmendes]

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

[ifcarvalho]

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.

[vintemm]

Portuguese people will be watching to find any error

Plot twist: I'm portuguese

[canaldomira]

Born and raised in Lisbon here, hope everyone that comes here enjoys their stay.

[tiagomomlopes]

As a Portuguese person living in Lisbon, i think this video is accurate and respectful to Lisbon. Well done!

[tosht]

*”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.* 👍

[Amghannam]

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.

[JoaoSilva-onod]

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.

[jorgegarrido]

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!

[paulosales]

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!

[tonybelu]

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.

[lisasmyth]

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 ☺️

[Cyruskabir]

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

[svenolofandersson]

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.

[DiogoSantosROLF]

born and raised in lisbon and i must agree 120%
"DONT FORGET TO BRING NON-SLIP SHOES"

[bernardomacara]

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 😅

[nicolecpaganini]

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.

[FilK]

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!