FAQs
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Are kids welcome? Crianças são bem-vindas?
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Yes! Bring a stroller that can handle cobblestones and a carseat you can clip in and out of taxis or rideshares. Claro! Leve um carrinho de bebé adequado à calçada portuguesa e uma cadeirinha que possa ser utilizada em táxis ou Ubers.
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Are you registered anywhere? Você está registrado?
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No! Your presence is the gift. Não! Sua presença é o presente.
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Where should I stay? Onde devo ficar?
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See the "Travel" page for hotel recommendations. Veja a página "Viagem" para recomendações de hotéis.
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When should I RSVP by? Quando devo confirmar minha presença?
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Please RSVP by January 1, 2026. Por favor, confirme sua presença até 1 de janeiro de 2026.
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Any US to PT travel tips?
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Our flights to Lisbon are consistently delayed or rescheduled. It may be wise to arrive a day or two (or more) before the wedding to give yourself a buffer. You will go through customs if your connecting flight is in Europe, so give yourself 3 or 4 hours for a layover there. Alternatively, you could connect in NYC or BOS and leave customs for when you land in Lisbon.
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How's the weather?
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Weather in Lisbon in September is typically sunny with highs around 80°F and lows around 60°F.
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How do I get around Lisbon?
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We recommend using rideshare apps like Uber or Bolt. Exploring the city on foot or via public transportation is lots of fun. If you'd like to rent a car, you can at the Lisbon airport. Most of the rental cars available are stick-shift, and Lisbon is famously a city with seven hills.
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Can I get around if I don't speak Portuguese?
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Absolutely. English is widely understood in restaurants, hotels, tourist areas, and public transport. Signs in the Lisbon airport have English translations. Spanish is quite different than Portuguese, so it may be most polite to stick to speaking English instead of slipping into Spanish. In my experience, Portuguese people appreciate any attempt at Portuguese and a simple Bom dia! (good morning) or Obrigado/obrigada (thank you) is well-received. Don't be surprised if you attempt Portuguese and locals continue the conversation in English.
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Any tips on etiquette?
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Using Portuguese greetings, even if that's the only word you know in Portuguese, is well-received (Bom dia - Good morning / Boa tarde - Good afternoon / Boa noite - Good evening / Ola - Hello). Handshakes are the usual greeting between men, while kisses on the cheeks are exchanged between women or between a man and a woman. In Portugal, hugs are not typically used as a polite greeting, they are reserved for very close friends and family. Meals are leisurely, so enjoy! Breakfast is typically light (espresso and/or pastry) never after 11am, lunch is usually between 1-2:30pm, and dinner is closer to 8 or 9pm. Small tips are acceptable (either your change or a couple of euros), but anything larger than that, like the American 20% tip, is frowned upon (waiters are paid a higher hourly wage and don't live on tips). As such, sometimes service takes a little longer than in the US. This is mainly because the waiters want you to have time to enjoy your meal and conversation, and not rush you. Children are welcome everywhere, including restaurants and bars. However, children must be over 3 years old to attend a soccer game. Portuguese people adore babies, so don’t be surprised if a grandmother stops to have some baby time and compliments your kids. When using public transport, allow locals to exit first. On escalators, stand on the right if you plan to remain stationary, and use the left side only if you intend to walk up. Keep your voice at a respectful volume in restaurants, while walking on the streets, and on trams, metro or buses. Cash is still widely used and very convenient, so it’s a good idea to pick up some Euros at the airport if you can.