Nations Park Cable Car Round-Trip Tickets Lisbon

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Duration12 minutes
Open onDaily, about 10:30 am to 8 pm
Meeting pointThe South Station on Passeio de Neptuno beside the Oceanarium, or the North Station on Passeio das Tágides

Nations Park Cable Car Round-Trip Tickets Lisbon

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Overview

The Nations Park cable car in Lisbon takes you on a short, scenic gondola ride high above the Tagus riverfront in Parque das Nações. Your round-trip ticket includes the trip out and the return, with panoramic views of the Oceanarium, the Portugal Pavilion, the Vasco da Gama Tower and the Vasco da Gama Bridge. The ride is easy, quick and photogenic, and it suits families, couples and anyone exploring the modern side of Lisbon. This is a fixed-venue ticket with no hotel pickup.

Highlights

Round-trip ticket on the Nations Park gondola lift
About 12 minutes each way, hovering 30 metres above the Tagus
Views of the Oceanarium, Portugal Pavilion and Vasco da Gama Bridge
A landmark from Expo 98, still a favourite attraction
Closed cabins with automatic doors
Easy to combine with the Oceanarium and a riverside walk

Full Description

The Nations Park cable car and its riverside route

The Nations Park gondola lift, known in Portuguese as the Telecabine, opened in March 1998 for Expo 98 and quickly became one of the district's best-loved sights. The route runs for 1,230 metres along the Tagus estuary, a short distance from the riverfront, and gives you a bird's-eye view of a modern Lisbon neighbourhood.

If you are searching for Lisbon cable car tickets or things to do in Parque das Nações, this is a simple and memorable way to see it all. Each ride takes about 8 to 12 minutes and cabins seat up to eight passengers.

What you will see from the gondola

From about 30 metres above the water, you can see the Oceanarium, the Portugal Pavilion, the towers of St Gabriel and St Raphael, the Altice Arena, the Vasco da Gama Tower and the sweeping Vasco da Gama Bridge crossing the Tagus. The views are especially beautiful on clear days and at sunset.

Closed cabins with automatic doors keep the ride comfortable, and the movement is smooth, so it suits most visitors, including families with young children. Photography through the windows works best with a clean lens and a steady hand.

Getting to Parque das Nações and planning your ride

Parque das Nações is easy to reach from central Lisbon by metro or train to Oriente station, followed by a short walk. Many visitors ask how to get to the Nations Park cable car, and the riverside promenade makes the final stretch pleasant.

The operator's hours generally run from mid-morning to early evening, but they can change by season, so check your date in the booking panel. Combine the ride with a visit to the Oceanarium or a stroll along the water, and allow about an hour in total.

Itinerary

Arrive at the cable car stationShow your ticket at the boarding point in Parque das Nações.
Ride out over the TagusEnjoy about 8 to 12 minutes of views from 30 metres above the river.
See the Expo 98 landmarksLook out for the Oceanarium, Portugal Pavilion and Vasco da Gama Bridge.
Return tripRide back to the starting point and continue exploring the district.

What's included

Nations Park gondola lift round-trip ticket

Not included

Food and drinks
Tips

Is this right for you?

Great for

Families with children — a child price for ages 3–12
Travellers who want the view from the air
A short visit — about 1 hour

Think twice if

You are afraid of heights

Not suitable for

Visitors with a strong fear of heights
Guests who want a guided tour, as this is a self-guided ride

Meeting point

This is a fixed-venue ticket, so hotel pickup is not included. The cable car is in Parque das Nações in eastern Lisbon, a short walk from Oriente station. Select your date in the booking panel and show your confirmation at the boarding point.