Lisbon · LISBON HOP-ON HOP-OFF BUS TOURS
Two operators, several loops, and a river boat bolted onto some of the passes. These 13 tickets are compared on how many lines they cover, how long they last and whether the tram is included.
Use Yellow Bus Tours to see Lisbon at your own pace on the Belém and Modern Lisbon routes. Expect open-top views, multilingual audio, access to public trams and funiculars, and stops near Belém Tower, the Oceanarium, tile museums, and more.
“Very relaxing ride and easy activity. It takes you all around the best sites of the city”
Use a 24, 48, or 72-hour bus pass to reach Belém, Alfama, Parque das Nações, Cascais, Estoril, Colombo, and Lisbon Zoo. You get recorded commentary in 16 languages, Wi-Fi, a digital walking tour, and attraction discounts. Check the route schedule before trying to cover all five lines.
“Always a great idea to do the hop on hop off no matter what city you go to. This line had three different routes and we ended up doing all of them, the green, blue and red. They’re really great, leave at convenient times and it’s a really good way to see the city. Highly recommend.”
Use one ticket for two sightseeing bus routes, a Hills Tramcar Tour, a Yellow Boat cruise, and Carris public trams. See Belém’s monuments, Alfama’s steep lanes, and modern Oriente with multilingual audio commentary. The 72 or 96-hour format suits a first Lisbon visit.
“We were staying 2 minutes from bus stop No.1 and each time we went to get a bus there was always one about to set off. Tickets were bought online and quickly validated by the representative. We had a 72 hour pass and used it every day to visit the old and new areas of Lisbon. The audio guide was very informative and clear. The drivers were very skilled in navigating the narrow, hilly, winding streets of Lisbon.”
Use one 48-hour ticket for two double-decker bus routes and a historic Hills tram ride. Explore Belém, Baixa, Alfama, Mouraria, the Oceanarium, and Lisbon’s modern waterfront with multilingual audio, free Carris Museum entry, and public Yellow Carris tram access.
“really interesting trips .especially the historical bus tour in Lisbon. funicular was wonderful and hill tram so unusual .”
Use a 48-hour Yellow Bus pass to explore Belém and modern Lisbon, then cruise the Tagus past the 25th April Bridge and Belém Tower. Audio guides cover 10 languages, and Carris tram rides plus Carris Museum entry are included. Expect great views, but allow extra time for traffic and limited boat departures.
“Both tours were very good and informative. Only thing I didn't like was the music playing between the commentary. It was so unnecessary. Also, the bus was so busy that people had to stand so we didn't dare get off anywhere as we're unable to stand for any length of time.”
Use a 24 or 48-hour ticket to explore Lisbon on three open-top bus routes with more than 40 stops. See Belém, Alfama, Parque das Nações, and major squares at your own pace. The 48-hour option adds two walking tours and a night bus ride, while selected tickets include a boat trip.
“It was raining hard and we took the green line and no cover. We are soaking wet with umbrella in the mini bus. The driver is oblivious to our wet condition and listening to his loud music all along. You’ll hate it.”
See Lisbon from an open-top bus on two routes covering Belém, Alfama, the Tile Museum, Oceanário, Vasco da Gama Tower, and the Tagus waterfront. Your 48-hour ticket includes an audio guide, public trams, selected buses, funiculars, discounts, and a free ride on the Santa Justa Lift.
“Went to get on the bus and there were 200 people standing in line. Once that one filled, they told us the next bus would not be for another hour, even though their advertisement says every 30 minutes. Complete scam.”
Ride an open-top Yellow Bus from central Lisbon to Belém, using a 24-hour ticket to visit Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, the Coach Museum, and riverside sights. You get multilingual audio, public tram access, a city map, discounts, and free Carris Museum entry, but this ticket covers only the Belém route.
“This Hop-on Hop-off experience provided a great overview of part of Lisbon. Because of the width of the streets, the bus is not able to navigate the very narrow streets of old Lisbon. This is best done on foot or by Tuk Tuk. The commentary on the bus was informative and provided interesting information. It was a bit challenging for our taxi driver to find the initial/central starting point as the address/point has changed. There are also more than one route for this company so it's important to find the correct spot for the route purchased. Overall, a good experience!”
Use one pass to explore Belém, Alfama, Parque das Nações, and the Tagus by open-top bus, vintage tram, and river boat. Recorded commentary, public tram access, city maps, and a Carris Museum visit are included. Check boat days and route updates before you go.
“My husband and I find hop on hop off tours very helpful and have done a number of them. This was our worse experience and wouldn’t suggest it to anyone. The bus driver would give very little time for the passengers to get on or off. The passengers wouldn’t be seated or up the stairs and it would take off. Wanting to get out was a joke if you were on the top level because you couldn’t get down the stairs fast enough. Our driver was talking loudly on the phone the entire time we were on the bus.”
Use one 48-hour mobile ticket to see Lisbon by open-top bus, minibus, and vintage tram. Visit Belem, Rossio, Alfama, the Oceanarium, Azulejo Museum, and major squares, with public tram access and a Carris Museum bonus included.
“Really good HOHO bus! The ear phones were surprisingly comfortable and you could actually hear the narration really well. You can choose your language easily. The bus was clean and comfortable and the representative was helpful as you board. We did both the pink line and the blue line and much preferred the blue line. Only negative was there wasn’t enough narration and too much music. It was a great way to see the city.”
See Lisbon by sightseeing bus across historic, castle, Belém, modern, and coastal routes, with an optional boat ride on the Tagus. Audio commentary, WiFi, a digital walking tour, museum discounts, and several ticket lengths help you shape the day, though route changes and ticket redemption can slow you down.
“We usually do a hop on hop off in every city we visit but we regret it in Lisbon. The streets are small in Lisbon and you really don’t get to see all that much on the bus. We struggled to find seats where the audio worked. I wish I had just spent the extra money and taken a tuk tuk tour instead.”
Meet your host at Lisbon’s Rossio Square, collect your train and Sintra bus tickets, then travel independently to Sintra. Use the English audio guide as you visit Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, and other sights. Monument admission is not included.
“Our guide was super helpful in explaining how everything worked and getting us started sending us to the train station. He gave clear instructions with maps and pictures and was just lovely in general. Definitely made the day a lot smoother”
Use a 24, 48, or 72-hour bus and boat pass to reach Lisbon’s Belém, Castle, Chiado, Cascais, and Oriente areas. Your package also includes one-day, skip-the-line admission to the Oceanarium, where more than 8,000 sea creatures await.
“Not clear about where the buses could be accessed from”
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