Santa Justa Elevator Tours

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Ride the elevator designed in the 19th century to connect the districts of hilltop Bairro Alto and downtown Baixa. Enjoy views from the café atop the gothic lift.

The Santa Justa Elevator connects the hilltop neighborhood Bairro Alto with downtown Baixa. The gothic, iron structure rises up from the neoclassical architecture of downtown. The elevator has been in operation since 1905 and was originally operated by a steam engine. Today it’s powered by an electric engine and is a great way to enjoy views over the city. Visit the elevator’s rooftop café.

This famous elevator is also known as the Carmo Lift, as it connects with Carmo Square and the ruins of Carmo Church at the top. The elegant structure was designed by the apprentice of Gustave Eiffel, the architect of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The Santa Justa Elevator bears some similarity to the French icon in its appearance. It is particularly beautiful when lit up at night.

As you travel the 147 feet (45 meters) to the top, there’s plenty of time to admire the views of the city. Examine the historic wood paneling and mirrors of the two counterbalancing lift cages.

Once you reach the station at the top, take the ornate spiral staircase up to the rooftop for views over the River Tagus. Admire the fountains and neoclassical buildings of Pedro IV Square from above.

The elevator’s restaurant is located at the Bairro Alto entrance to the lift and serves food, coffee and cake from lunchtime every day. Between midnight and 2 a.m. the restaurant becomes a bar, where you can enjoy live music and cocktails with picturesque views of the city and the Carmo Monastery lit up.

The Santa Justa Elevator is open from early morning until evening. Use a valid metro ticket to ride or purchase an admission ticket from either station at the elevator. There can be lines for the lift in summer. If you don’t want to wait, take the staircase that leads up the hill.

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Verified traveler
Mar 25, 2020

There is a free elevator with no waiting in the shop near here.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Mar 10, 2020

Go early to avoid queus. Ride is less than a minute, but it is worth to be in so symbolic transportation. Use the metro 24 hours pass.

4/5 - Good

P
Nov 29, 2019

pick a good time to go! we went at 4pm and had to wait in line for almost 40 minutes.

5/5 - Excellent

LES
Nov 22, 2019

Go to the church ruins and use the walkway to get to the elevator.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Nov 18, 2019

Don’t take the elevator. Just get to the top via the train station. You get all the views and no waiting.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler
Oct 14, 2019

Tourist trap. Grab photo and read history. From the top u can walk around the elevator for the views (free).

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