Bica Funicular — Attraction in Lisbon

Conveniently located about a 7 minute walk from Time Out Market, Elevador Da Bica is a good spot to walk off all the food you ate. If you do plan to go to the market, I'd recommend combining the two in one trip since the elevador is not that close to the city centre. The yellow funicular is the most popular one in Lisbon because of the steep hills. Unfortunately, it wasn't running when we came by on a Saturday at around 2:30. Maybe it only runs on weekdays? Regardless of that fact, it's a cool place for some photo ops. This is where you see all of those Lisbon shots on Instagram. We didn't walk up the entire hill but it was a sight to see. We didn't have time to come back another day to see if the tram was running since our time in Lisbon was limited, but if this is a must-see for you, just be sure to budget enough time on your trip. You never know when it may be...

This is not the oldest but, in my opinion, the best funicular in Lisbon. If you can catch it at the top of the hill, you have a WONDERFUL photo opportunity before it goes down. Of course you will have to accept that 50 other people around you also have the same idea, so don't get any ideas of getting a solo picture with the funicular car.

Yes, it's free if you have the Lisboa card.

The journey downhill takes only a few minutes (it's difficult to see while onboard, but it's a REALLY steep hill), during which time you'll likely see a few people walking up to catch the next downhill run or perhaps pass a few food delivery guys. Again, photo opportunities. Once at the bottom, you can either get the queue to ride back up again or go elsewhere. It's not a far walk to Pink...

Transport for taking passengers up and down steep hills in Bairro da Bica neighbourhood. The third funicular to be installed in Lisbon on June 28th, 1892 Originally funicular was water powered tram designed by Portuguese engineer and architect Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard (same who build elevator of Santa Justa). It worked by filling and emptying reservoirs on the roof of the carriages, with gravity then causing them to travel along the tracks. After it was converted to be steam powered in 1896 and electrified in 1924. Avarage gradient of 11 percent, being the least steep, Ii.e. Lavra has 23 percent. Part of public transportation, but used only as a tourist...