Explore Lisbon’s top sights at your own pace.
Save with the Bus + Lisboa Card Combo
The hop-on hop-off bus ticket only covers the ride, but doesn’t include admission to the attractions. With this combo, you’ll get:
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Benefits
Tickets & Prices
Yellow Bus offers several type of passes: 24 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours or 96 hours. All let you hop on and hop off as often as you like during operating hours.
Which option you choose depends on how much of the city you want to see by bus:
- With a 24-hour ticket, you can join at any stop on the Belém Lisbon route.
- With a 48-hour ticket, you can join at any stop on either the Belém Lisbon or the Modern Lisbon Tour routes.
- With a 72-hour or 96-hour (All in One) ticket, you can get to everything: two bus tours, the Hills Tramcar, Yellow Boat river cruise.
Pricing table
| 24 Hours | 48 Hours | 72 Hours | 96 Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults | €22.00 | €28.00 (€14.00 per day) | €47 (€15.67 per day) | €57 (€14.25 per day) |
| Youth (11–16y) | €16.50 | €21.00 | €35.00 | €42.50 |
| Children (4–10y) | €11.00 | €14.00 | €23.50 | €28.50 |
*All tickets include free access to Santa Justa Lift, the 3 funiculars (Bica, Gloria, and Lavra), and Carris Public Trams during your ticket validity period.
Routes
The tours start at different points, but both are in the heart of downtown. The starting points reflect the themes of their respective tours.
The Belem Tour
Belém Route starts at Restauradores/Praça da Figueira and covers 15 stops, including:
- Restauradores 1 – Terminal
- Restauradores 2
- Marques de Pombal Square
- El Corte Ingles Department Store
- Edward VII Park
- Amoreiras Shopping Center
- Estrela Basilica
- Pillar 7 / LX Factory / Tram Museum
- Belem / National Coach Museum
- Jerónimos Monastery
- Belem Tower
- Monument to the Discoveries
- MAAT Museum
- Docas Docklands / Cruise Terminal
- Estrela Garden
The Modern Lisbon Tour
Modern Lisbon Route begins at Rossio Square and visits 13 stops, including:
- Rossio Square
- Restauradores 2
- Avenida da Liberdade
- Graca District
- National Pantheon / Flea Market
- Lisbon Cruise Terminal
- Tile Museum
- Beato Creative Hub
- Marvila / Amalia District
- Lisbon Oceanarium
- Vasco da Gama Shopping Center
- FIL Exhibition Center
- Vasco da Gama Tower / Myriad Hotel
Hills Tramcar Tour (Only with the All in One ticket)
This tour begins at Praça do Comércio and takes you through Lisbon’s most picturesque neighborhoods including Alfama, Graça, and the winding hillside streets that regular buses can’t navigate. Runs without stops for the full scenic experience.
Yellow Boat Tour (Only with the All in One ticket)
A relaxing 1.5-hour river cruise along the Tagus with 2 stops:
- Terreiro do Paço (Sul e Sueste Terminal)
- Belém MAAT
Operating Hours
| Tour Name | Operating Hours | Frequency | Full Loop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belém Tour | 09:00 – 19:00 | Every 30 min | 1h 50m |
| Modern Lisbon Tour | 09:15 – 18:45 | Every 30 min | 1h 50m |
| Yellow Boat Tour | Terreiro do Paço: 11:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 Belém MAAT: 12:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 | 1h 30m | |
| Hills Tramcar tour | 09:30 – 18:45 | Every 25 min | 1h |
Accessibility
The tours are great for those with mobility issues. Most of the buses are fitted with wheelchair ramps. Some are not, but you can speak to the ticketing office in advance to let them know if you need one.
- On the Belem Tour: Almost all stops are wheelchair-accessible, with the exceptions of the entrance to Jerónimos Monastery and the interior of Belem Tower.
- On the Modern Lisbon Tour: Every stop is completely wheelchair-accessible.
The ticket office can provide digital audio guides in 13 languages for the landmarks on the tour.
Service dogs are allowed on the tours, though other pets are not allowed unless they’re in a carrier.
Important to Know
The tours include transportation and guidance on the bus, but some of the attractions require an additional entrance fee.
On the Belem Tour:
- National Coach Museum
- Jerónimos Monastery (church free, cloister ticketed)
- Belem Tower
- Monument to the Discoveries (exterior free, inside ticketed)
- MAAT Museum
On the Modern Lisbon Tour:
- National Pantheon (interior ticketed, terrace visit extra)
- Tile Museum
- Lisbon Oceanarium
- FIL
- Vasco da Gama Tower
More Tour Options
Looking for more variety? Here are the options that pair especially well with the hop-on hop-off buses and are bundled at great prices:
- The Hills Tramcar Tour – Hop on one of Lisbon’s iconic red vintage trams for a one-hour ride without stops through Alfama, Graca, and lots of historic viewpoints along the way.
- Yellow Boat Tour – Glide along the Tagus on a 1.5-hour hop-on/hop-off river cruise, enjoying views of Belem’s monuments, Cristo Rei, and the famous 25 de Abril Bridge.
- Oceanarium Tickets – Package the bus tour with a ticket to Lisbon’s Oceanarium, one of the best aquariums in the world with more than 15,000 animals.
- Combo tickets with the Lisboa Card, which include the bus tours plus the official city card, giving you free entry to top attractions across Lisbon.
To see all tour options and the latest prices, check out this link.
What You’ll Experience
The Freedom of Hop-on Hop-off
No other type of city tour allows more freedom than hop-on hop-off bus tours. Being able to get off for however long you want at each attraction and spend as much – or as little – time as you want at each one is a fantastic feature.
You’re free to pick and choose what attractions to explore more closely, and you can also grab lunch at a nearby cafe or check out nearby areas that pique your interest. You never need to feel rushed, though, because you can just hop on any of the buses running along the route every 30 minutes.
Since your ticket is valid for 24, 48, 72, or 96 hours from the time you board, you can even call it a day when your feet get tired and wait to hop on the bus again the next morning.
The Historic Belém District
Step into Portugal’s golden age of exploration in Belém, where maritime heroes like Vasco da Gama once set sail. Your bus glides past the magnificent Jerónimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage masterpiece of Manueline architecture that took a century to build. The intricate stone carvings tell the story of Portugal’s Age of Discovery.
The imposing Belém Tower rises from the Tagus riverbank like a fairy-tale fortress. This 16th-century defensive tower welcomed explorers home and now welcomes you to climb its narrow spiral staircases for river views. Don’t miss the Monument to the Discoveries, where 33 carved figures of explorers, navigators, and scholars stand ready to sail into history.
Tip: Get off at the Coach Museum stop to see the world’s largest collection of royal carriages, including the extravagant 18th-century coaches that carried Portuguese royalty.
Modern Parque das Nações
Experience Lisbon’s contemporary face at Parque das Nações, the former site of Expo ’98. The sleek Gare do Oriente train station, designed by Santiago Calatrava, looks like a giant white bird taking flight. This ultra-modern district showcases Portugal’s architectural ambition with the Vasco da Gama Tower and the massive Vasco da Gama Shopping Centre.
The Oceanarium is Europe’s second-largest aquarium, where you’ll walk through underwater tunnels surrounded by sharks, rays, and thousands of colorful fish. The central tank holds 5 million liters of water and recreates the open ocean environment.
Take the cable car along the waterfront for elevated views of the Tagus River and the iconic 25th of April Bridge, Lisbon’s version of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge.
Fun fact: The Parque das Nações area was completely transformed from industrial wasteland to this modern marvel in just four years for the 1998 World Exposition.
Did You Know? Facts
- Lisbon has one of the world’s longest bridges. From the bus you’ll spot the Vasco da Gama Bridge, stretching over 10 miles across the Tagus River.
- Lisbon’s Belem Tower once sat in the middle of the river. Over centuries, the river shifted, leaving this 16th-century fortress on the bank instead of on water.
- Avenida da Liberdade was inspired by Paris. The grand boulevard, now lined with luxury shops and theaters, was modeled after the Champs-Elysees.
FAQs
How does the hop-on hop-off bus work?
You can get on and off at any stop along the route as often as you like during your ticket’s validity.
Is the ticket valid for all routes?
Yes, most tickets cover multiple routes; check your option when booking.
Is it worth it if I’m only in Lisbon for 1 day?
Definitely—a hop-on hop-off bus is one of the fastest ways to see the city’s highlights in a short time.
Is it included in the Lisboa Card?
No, it’s sold separately.
Do I need to print my ticket?
No, mobile e-tickets are accepted.