If I asked prior,I apologize.
I can't find it.
We are seniors in our 70s,who walk with canes,and understand about the hills in Lisbon.
We intend to stay in the Rossio Square area,and are aware of using the elevators or funilcars to move up and down the hils,that watching videos, realize we could not navigate on our own.
But it seems that unless you get up really early,you will have to wait in a long line.
It makes me wonder if there are better methods of navigating the hills,such as taxi,accessible trams or bus,so that us old folks can enjoy what looks like a beautiful city.
Thank you
Posted by
Cascais, Portugal
1976 posts
There are some ‘hidden’ elevators both from Baixa to Chiado, and Baixa a good way up to Alfama. Unfortunately, trying to explain here would be quite difficult.
As I have aged and don’t want to do so many hills, I take Uber of Bolt around Lisbon more frequently. They are quite reasonable here and save my knees.
The other idea, if you want to walk around the city, would be to hire a private guide right after you arrive. You could likely do a half day tour that might not be cost prohibitive. You could let that guide know of your limitations and request they show you some of the shortcuts, as well as, some of the city.
And, remember, there are many, many cafes where you can stop for a coffee, water, etc. and rest when needed.
Posted by
San Franciso Bay Area, USA
1127 posts
I agree with Kathryn that the easiest way to avoid the hills is to take either Uber or Bolt, they are relatively cost effective. My favorite short-cut from Baixa to Chiado is to take the escalators up from Baixa to Chiado from the Baixa-Chiado Metro Station. You are not taking the metro, only going to that station in Baixa, not too far from the Justa elevator, walking through the metro to the escalators which will drop you near A Brasileira. One note, I was there more recently in September and the escalators worked fine going up to Chiado, but broken going down. There are a few steps at the top when you get to Chiado.
I have not found a short-cut to walk up and down in the Alfama, but someone else may know of one.