Getting Around Lisbon for Team Events — Transport Guide
Moving groups of 10–50 around Lisbon requires planning. Private shuttles start at €100/trip, the metro costs €1.50/ride, and tuk tuks double as transport and team building activity (€40–65/person). Lisbon airport is just 20 minutes from the city centre by metro or taxi (€15–20). The biggest challenge is the city's hills — some districts like Alfama have no car access. This guide covers every option.
Transport Options
| Mode | Price | Capacity | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private shuttle | From €100/trip | 8–15 pax | Airport transfers, venue-to-venue |
| Coach | From €300/half-day | 50+ pax | Day trips to Sintra/Cascais |
| Tuk tuk | €40–65/pp (rally) | 3 per tuk tuk | City tours as an activity |
| Metro | €1.50/ride | Unlimited | Small groups, district hopping |
| Tram 28 | €3/ride | Not for groups | Individual sightseeing |
| Uber | €5–15/ride | 1–4 per car | Ad-hoc small group transport |
| Ferry (Cacilhas) | €1.30/ride | Large capacity | Costa da Caparica day trips |
District-Specific Tips
Alfama: Drop off at top (Miradouro da Graça), walk downhill. No car access in narrow streets.
Belém: Flat and walkable. Tram 15E from Praça do Comércio (20 min).
Parque das Nacões: Metro Oriente station. Flat, modern, easy for large groups.
For shuttle bookings, GalaCube matches you with vetted transport providers. For district-specific venue guides, see our district pages.
One practical advantage Lisbon has over larger European cities is its compactness. The historic centre — Baixa, Chiado, Bairro Alto, Alfama, Belém — fits within a radius that most other capitals would consider a single neighbourhood. Teams moving between venues often discover that the walk takes as long as the shuttle and adds more to the day. For evening events especially, walking from a Chiado dinner to a Bairro Alto bar means passing some of the most atmospheric streets in Europe, lit by vintage lampposts and lined with tiled facades. Factor walking into your logistics plan before defaulting to transport for every transfer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Airport to city?
Metro €1.50 (20 min), taxi €15–20 (15 min), shuttle from €100/van.
Best for groups of 20–50?
Private shuttle vans or coaches. Tuk tuks for 12–60 as transport + activity.
Public transport for groups?
Metro works for groups under 15. Tram 28 too crowded. Ferry great for Costa da Caparica trips.
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