Lisbon Sightseeing Bus

Routes and Stops

If you’re looking to explore Lisbon in comfort and style, this sightseeing bus tour is a great option. In just under two hours, you’ll get to see some of the city’s most picturesque spots along the river, including Eduardo VII Park, the Monument to the Discoveries, the iconic Belém Tower, and the 18th-century Basilica da Estrela. 

Below, you can check out a map with the routes and stops:

• Route Through Historical Lisbon

Ticket Options

You can see what each option includes below:

24-Hour Ticket

• 24-hour ticket for the sightseeing bus on the Historical Lisbon Route
• Audio guide in English and other languages on board the tourist bus
• Free access to all public trams (yellow trams), funiculars and the Santa Justa Elevator

48-Hour Ticket

• 48-hour ticket for the sightseeing bus on the Historical Lisbon Route
• Audio guide in English and other languages on board the sightseeing bus
• Tour of Lisbon by tourist tram
• Free access to all public trams (yellow trams), funiculars and the Santa Justa Elevator

72-Hour Ticket

• 72-hour ticket for the sightseeing bus on the Historical Lisbon Route 
• Audio guide in English and other languages on board the sightseeing bus
• Tour of Lisbon by tourist tram
• Boat trip on the Lisbon sightseeing boat along the Tagus River
• Free access to all public trams (yellow trams), funiculars and the Santa Justa Elevator

96-Hour Ticket

• 96-hour ticket for the sightseeing bus on the Historical Lisbon Route 
• Audio guide in English and other languages on board the sightseeing bus
• Tour of Lisbon by tourist tram
• Boat trip on the Lisbon sightseeing boat along the Tagus River
• Free access to all public trams (yellow trams), funiculars and the Santa Justa Elevator

Lisbon Sightseeing Bus

You'll be able to enjoy two different routes around Lisbon aboard the open-top bus, so you can really get to know the city.

Route Through Historical Lisbon

This will be a super entertaining route lasting nearly 2 hours in total, taking us through the main sites of the Portuguese capital. On this tour, you'll pass by the Avenida da Liberdade, the Eduardo VII Park, and even see the imposing Belém Tower.

• Up to October 26, this bus runs daily from 9 am to 7 pm (last departure). Buses run every 20 minutes until 5 pm, and every 30 minutes after that.
• Starting October 27, the buses will run daily from 9 am to 5 pm every 30 minutes.

The Lisbon Tram

Enjoy a ride on one of the most traditional means of transport in Lisbon. The sightseeing tram departs from Praça do Comercio and takes visitors to the most iconic and culturally rich neighborhoods such as Alfama and Chiado. 

Please note that this activity is not included in the 24-hour ticket.

• The streetcar operates daily from 9:30 am to 6 pm every 30 minutes.

The Sightseeing Boat

Would you like to take in the Lisbon landscape from a unique vantage point? Enjoy a 90-minute cruise on a sightseeing boat along the Tagus River. From the comfort of the boat, you'll be treated to stunning panoramic views of iconic landmarks like the 25th of April Bridge, Jeronimos Monastery, and São Jorge Castle.

Please note that this activity is not included in the 24 and 48-hour tickets.

Schedules

The Lisbon sightseeing boat has two departure points with the following schedules:

• Departing from Terreiro do Paço ferry terminal: daily at 11 am, 2 pm, 4 pm, and 6 pm
• Departing from Belém terminal: daily at 12 noon, 3 pm, 5 pm, and 7 pm. The 7 pm departure is only operational in the summer (until September 23, 2024).

However, please note that these schedules are flexible and subject to change.

How Does it Work?

Your ticket is valid for 24, 48, 72, or 96 hours, depending on the option you select when booking. Your ticket gets activated when you first use it on any mode of transport.

During this period, you can hop on and off as many times as you like. For instance, you can get off in Belém to visit the Jerónimos Monastery, and then catch the next bus that arrives at the stop.

While you’ll need to select a start date when booking, your tourist bus ticket is actually valid for up to three months from that chosen date.

After booking, we’ll email you a voucher that you’ll need to present on the first bus you board.