The christ statue is well worth a visit, veiws looking back over to Lisbon and the bridge are wonderful on a sunny day and it's a fun day out, getting the boat across the river is cheap and more fun then a taxi, then get a uba up the hill to the statue, cheaper then a taxi. A bit windy ontop of statue but great 360 degree veiws, very nice staff and a nice little gift shop inside statue. Useful cafe with water and loos at the base.

This is an easy visit by public transport especially if you want to go away from Lisbon. Although the statue can be observed from Lisbon, we took a trip to Cacilhas not only for a closer view of the statue but to view the city from the other side of the suspension bridge and the Tagus River. We walked to Cais do Sodré from our hotel, took a ferry ride (less than 10 min - return ticket for Euro2) then took the bus 3001 (euro1.25). Cristo Rei, a huge cross, a souvenir shop, a cafeteria with washrooms, a park and beautiful views of the suspension bridge and Lisbon city awaits you. You can go up closer to the statue for Euro6 but there was a queue and we weren’t too keen. We took the bus back as the road to walk down doesn’t look too pleasant to walk as some parts of it is in construction.

We came here in early March, its super easy to get to, we jumped on the number 753 bus just up the hill from Marquês de Pombal metro station. If you have a day pass for your metro ticket the bus is included. Get off the bus at the stop just after the bridge and then walk up to Cristo Rei (it's about a 10/15 min walk from the bus stop) The views are stunning from the viewing platform and the architecture of Cristo Rei is impressive! Top tip: bring cash with you to pay for entry into Cristo Rei, they didn't have a card machine and no ATM so no cash, no entry. It's €6 per person.

I spent half day for this visit from Lisbon including taking a ferry, enjoyed a lunch one the island then took the public bus next to the pier (15 mins ride up). The area is very beautiful tranquil and cozy, with excellent views over the city opposite to the water. Selfie stick is very important and helpful here (even if you are not solo visitor as me). The Jesus Christ statue is tall with open arms. The selfie stick helps me to take pics from ground angle and cover all the statue. Don't forget to take the elevator up to the feet of the statue where the views are even more fantastic.

We weren’t expecting to come here at all, but when we got off the ferry at Cacihas there was a lady offering tuk tuk rides, so we decided to go! The statue itself is huge and free to walk around outside; the area is well maintained and there are stations of the cross and some other statues to see as well as an avenue of palm trees. What we weren’t aware of at all was the superb viewpoint across to Lisbon!

This was a fantastic stop on our recent Portugal trip! Make sure you get in line by 5:20 if you want to go up. There is a sign that says last trip up at 5:40 but the man was cutting the line off at 5:30. We had to beg for a trip up. The views are incredible!

Visit of this place was one of the highlights during our stay in Lisbon, it's definitely MUST visit. Before we travel anywhere we usually research and learn about places we would like to see. So we learned the history why it was built and being there and standing in front of the statue you can feel like being in Brazil as it is very similar to Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro. This religious monument is over 100 metre tall and the height of the statue of the Christ is 28 metres. Because it's so popular we expected it will be overcrowded but probably we chose a good time for travel - April. There were plenty people but definitely it was not overcrowded as the area is huge, tranquil with lots of olive trees and palms. You can take bus from the bus station near the ferry terminal, the ticket costs Eur 1.25 and it will bring you directly to the Sanctuary. Going towards the monument you will hear music from the flower towers and see kids running through fountain. You can go to the top of the Christ statue with the elevator but you need also to manage about 75 stairs - which I was unable because of my bad knee. At the feet of the Christ is viewing platform - we spoke later with a couple who was there and they said the better view is from the platform view in front of the monument. And you really have great view on Lisbon from there. In the area is also cafe and Sanctuary Welcome House where are meeting rooms, chapel, exhibitions and is used for various functions.

Easy access to monument. Greatest view of Lisbon all around. Nice quiet places for meditation and prayer. Beautiful chapel. Didn't go up because for me 72 steps after elevator was too much. Loved it and would return next time for Eucharist celebration.

From the city centre of Lisbon, I took the metro, boat and then walked up to the statue. It was an enjoyable morning journey up to find that you can go to the top of the statue! The view was stunning and could see what felt like the entire city of Lisbon! Incredible views and a nice little cafe at the bottom. NOTE: You have to pay in cash to get in the elevator so please carry some before you go!

Wow is all I have to say. The thing is huge and the view from the top is amazing. It costs 8 Euros to go up and is well worth it. I think out of all the viewpoints we saw in Lisbon, this is the best. This isn't in Lisbon but you get a great view. After this we walked the town and took the boat back to Lisbon. This is a must