Spending time in Lisbon, is a transit card worth it?
Depends on how long you are there
Dennis
Which transit card are you considering?
The answer depend on your transport needs while in, and around, Lisbon.
My daughter and I got a Viva viagem card , and we used it to travel to/from Sintra, to/from Cascais, and I believe we also used it on the tram to Belém.
While in Lisbon we mostly walked.
Enjoy your trip!
If just for the day, the 24 hour viva viagen card is nice. Otherwise get the viva viagem card (zapping) and load a specific amount on it. Then you can use it for the metro, trams, and some trains (Sintra/Cascais). If you run out of money, just load more onto the card. Very easy.
I've done both, and prefer the zapping. Just put a beginning balance on it, and add as needed. If I'm tired of walking, just hop on a bus and tap my card. If i want to ride the tram, tap the card and go.
https://www.lisbonguru.com/how-to-use-public-transport-in-lisbon/
Thank you! Will be there for about a week.