How to Travel with Kids During Hot Summer Days in Lisbon with cool transportation

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How to Travel with Kids During Hot Summer Days in Lisbon

Safety Tips, Cool Breaks, and Stress-Free Transport for Families

Lisbon in the summer is pure magic — bright yellow trams, breezy tiles, and endless blue skies. But if you’re visiting with young children, especially in July or August, you’ll discover something else pretty quickly: it gets really, really hot.

I’m talking 34 to 38°C (93–100°F) hot by midday, with narrow streets that reflect the heat and sidewalks that offer little shade. Beautiful? Yes. Easy with a toddler in a stroller and a bag full of sunscreen, snacks, and spare onesies? Not always.

We had to completely rethink our plans after our first full day ended in a sun-fueled toddler meltdown and two very sweaty parents. But once we made a few smart adjustments — like when to go out, where to cool off, and how to move around safely — Lisbon started to feel a lot more doable (and enjoyable).

Yes, Lisbon Gets That Hot — Plan Accordingly

The heat in Lisbon doesn’t always come with humidity, but it’s still intense, especially on the city's many hills. By late morning, the sun is high and strong, and by 2:00 PM, it can feel like everything is just radiating warmth — pavements, buildings, even the playground slides.

Our new golden rule became: keep outings short, early, or shaded — and avoid unnecessary walking during peak heat.

Getting Around Without the Heat Stress

One of our best decisions was switching from walking and trams to booking taxis with child seats via TaxiBambino.com. It meant we could move quickly between shaded stops or air-conditioned indoor spots without exhausting ourselves — or our baby — in between.

We weren’t sweating over metro stairs or tight tram corners. And we weren’t waking up our toddler to wrestle him into a bus seat. We were just… getting where we needed to go. Quietly. Comfortably.

We used TaxiBambino rides to:

• Get from our Airbnb in Alfama to the Oceanarium

• Travel up to Parque Eduardo VII without dragging the stroller uphill

• Head home after lunch at Time Out Market when everyone needed naps and ACEach trip took 10–20 minutes, and we could relax knowing there was a proper car seat already installed and ready for us.

Safe, Cool Places for Families During Hot Days

When we knew it was going to be 36°C by noon, we focused on places that gave us either shade, AC, or water — ideally all three.

Our favorite was the Lisbon Oceanarium. It was fully air-conditioned, stroller-friendly, and incredibly calming — our toddler was captivated by the jellyfish tunnel and penguins, and we all cooled down for nearly two hours.

The Gulbenkian Museum Garden became our go-to afternoon stop. It’s shady, quiet, and there’s even a duck pond. We’d often grab a sandwich and just sit under the trees while our baby napped in the stroller.

Centro Colombo (Lisbon’s biggest mall) turned out to be another lifesaver. Not only did it have AC and wide corridors for easy stroller use, but the baby changing rooms were clean, and there was even a play area near Zippy Baby where our toddler could stretch his legs.

Adjusting Your Schedule (and Expectations)

We learned pretty quickly that Lisbon doesn’t have to be done at a rush. Early mornings were golden — breakfast around 8, out the door by 9, and back for lunch and rest by 12:30. Evenings, when the breeze picks up and the sidewalks come alive again, were perfect for a slow gelato walk or a mellow lookout at Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara.

We didn’t hit every museum or squeeze in a dozen stops a day. But what we did do, we enjoyed — because we weren’t overheated, overwhelmed, or overtired.

What Helped Us the Most

There were small wins, like packing a muslin cloth to clip to the stroller for shade, or carrying a portable fan and extra water bottles. But the real game-changer was choosing comfort over convenience — especially when it came to transport.

Getting into a cool taxi with a sleeping baby, avoiding stairs and heatwaves, and showing up to our next spot with energy to enjoy it? That made Lisbon feel possible again.

Final Thoughts: You Don’t Have to Power Through

It’s easy to underestimate summer heat when planning a family trip — especially to a city as stunning as Lisbon. But once you shift your mindset from “see it all” to “stay cool and enjoy what we can,” the whole trip changes. You don’t have to pack your day full. You don’t have to carry your stroller uphill. You just need a few smart choices.

🚖 Need a safe, cool, family-friendly ride during Lisbon’s summer heat?Book a taxi with a child seat at TaxiBambino.com and turn travel days into calm, comfortable adventures — not survival missions.