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Route name: River Cruise
Attraction timings: 9:30am to 5:30pm
Hop On Hop Off Lisbon Boat Tours
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Belém MATT (Belém Ferry Boat)
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3 attractions
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Belém MATT (Belém Ferry Boat)
Belém Tower
10 min walk
Padrão dos Descobrimentos
7 min walk
- Ready for a twist on your usual sightseeing? Hop on a boat tour, valid for 24 hours, and see Lisbon’s top sights from the Tagus River.
- Sail between historic Terreiro do Paço and trendy Belem MAAT with boats arriving at these two stops three times daily on a single scenic route.
- Why settle for less when you can enjoy some awesome perks like free rides on the Santa Justa Lift, funiculars, and Carris trams!
- Lisbon is known as the “City of Seven Hills.” Curious for more trivia? The onboard audio guide in 4 languages spills fun facts.
- Iconic sights along your route like the 25th Abril Bridge, Monument to the Discoveries, and São Jorge Castle will have you reaching for your camera at every turn.
- Ready for a twist on your usual sightseeing? Hop on a boat tour, valid for 24 hours, and see Lisbon’s top sights from the Tagus River.
- Sail between historic Terreiro do Paço and trendy Belem MAAT with boats arriving at these two stops three times daily on a single scenic route.
- Why settle for less when you can enjoy some awesome perks like free rides on the Santa Justa Lift, funiculars, and Carris trams!
- Lisbon is known as the “City of Seven Hills.” Curious for more trivia? The onboard audio guide in 4 languages spills fun facts.
- Iconic sights along your route like the 25th Abril Bridge, Monument to the Discoveries, and São Jorge Castle will have you reaching for your camera at every turn.
Inclusions
- 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off boat tour
- Access to boat tour route
- Free access to Santa Justa Lift and viewpoint
- Free access to Bica, Gloria, Lavra funiculars & Carris public trams
- Audio guide in Portuguese, English, Spanish & French
- Discounts on attraction tickets and leisure activities (get the list here)
Please click here for detailed route maps and boarding points.
You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
Boat tour
- Departure: 11am, 2pm & 4pm from Terreiro do Paço
- Departure: 12pm, 3pm & 5pm from Belém MAAT
- Require special accommodations for your disability? Rest assured as you can contact the service provider and they'll try to assist you.
- Your guide dogs and small pets in carriers are welcome on the boats.
- Present your mobile or printed voucher to the activity provider staff at the tour terminal to validate and exchange it for a ticket to be kept until the expiry date (please check your ticket to know when it expires).
- Once the voucher is exchanged for a ticket, the voucher is no longer valid, only the ticket is active.
- To access special offers included, please validate the voucher first.
- The activity provider is not responsible for the theft, loss, or damage of tickets, so please keep your ticket safe.
- Specific details related to the add-ons in your tickets like special offers and tours will be shared in the ticket post-booking.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Routes
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Marquês de Pombal
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2 attractions
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Marquês de Pombal
Parque Eduardo VII
7 min walk
5
Miradouro da Graça
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2 attractions
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Miradouro da Graça
Vila Berta
3 min walk
6
Panteão Nacional
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2 attractions
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Panteão Nacional
Igreja de São Vicente de Fora
4 min walk
7
Feira da Ladra
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2 attractions
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Feira da Ladra
Lisbon Cathedral
8 min walk
9
Restauradores 2
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2 attractions
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Restauradores 2
Igreja de São Roque
10 min walk
3
Campo Pequeno
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2 attractions
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Campo Pequeno
Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
6 min walk
4
LCT - Only for cruise ships
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2 attractions
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LCT - Only for cruise ships
5
Santa Apolónia
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2 attractions
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Santa Apolónia
Lisbon Military Museum
5 min walk
16
José Malhoa | Novotel
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2 attractions
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Centro de Arte Moderna Gulbenkian (CAM)
7 min walk
18
Parque Eduardo VII
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2 attractions
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Parque Eduardo VII
Estufa Fria
1 min walk
8
Mosteiro Dos Jerónimos
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2 attractions
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Mosteiro Dos Jerónimos
CCB
3 min walk
10
Padrão dos Descobrimentos
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2 attractions
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Padrão dos Descobrimentos
Farol de Belém
15 min walk
15
Restauradores 2
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2 attractions
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Restauradores 2
Santa Justa Lift
4 min walk
See Lisbon by day & night - hop to landmarks, cruise the Tagus & savor history and flavors!
- Hop on and off across the city with 24 or 48-hour unlimited access to Lisbon’s top attractions.
- With buses every 30 to 40 minutes, ride in open-top double-decker buses along the Green (9 stops), Blue (18 stops), and Red (15 stops) lines.
- Learn about Lisbon’s rich history with multiple audio guides, as you pass by iconic sights like the Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, and Castelo de Sao Jorge.
- Enhance your experience with optional guided walking tours, a scenic boat cruise along the Tagus River, and a magical night bus tour.
See Lisbon by day & night - hop to landmarks, cruise the Tagus & savor history and flavors!
- Hop on and off across the city with 24 or 48-hour unlimited access to Lisbon’s top attractions.
- With buses every 30 to 40 minutes, ride in open-top double-decker buses along the Green (9 stops), Blue (18 stops), and Red (15 stops) lines.
- Learn about Lisbon’s rich history with multiple audio guides, as you pass by iconic sights like the Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, and Castelo de Sao Jorge.
- Enhance your experience with optional guided walking tours, a scenic boat cruise along the Tagus River, and a magical night bus tour.
Inclusions
- 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
- Access to Green, Blue & Red lines
- 120-min River Tagus Cruise (based on option selected)
- 2 guided walking tours (based on option selected)
- 60-min night tour (based on option selected)
- Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Ukrainian
- Mobile app with detailed map and live bus tracking
Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding points.
You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
Green Line
First bus: 10am from Marques De Pombal (Stop #1)
Last bus: 5pm from Marques De Pombal (Stop #1)
Frequency: Every 30 minutes
Popular stops: Castelo S. Jorge, Carcavelos, Cascais Bay
Blue Line
First bus: 10am from Marques De Pombal (Stop #1)
Last bus: 5pm from Marques De Pombal (Stop #1)
Frequency: Every 40 minutes
Popular stops: Museu Do Azulejo, Oceanario De Lisboa, Torre Vasco Da Gama
Red Line
First bus: 9:30am from Marques De Pombal (Stop #1)
Last bus: 5pm from Marques De Pombal (Stop #1)
Frequency: Every 30 minutes
Popular stops: Belem Tower, the Jeronimos Monastery, Cais do Sodre
Cruise
First boat: 10:45am from Cais da Ribeira das Naus (Stop #1)
Last boat: 5:45pm from Cais da Ribeira das Naus (Stop #1)
[2:45pm in January, 3:45pm from Feb 1 to March 31, Oct 27 to Dec 30]
Frequency: Every 1 to 2 hours
Duration: 2 hours
- This experience is wheelchair accessible.
- The hop-on hop-off tour remains closed on Dec 25.
- The cruise remains closed on Dec 25, with limited services on Dec 24 and Dec 31.
- Specific details related to the add-ons in your tickets, like walking tours, will be shared post-booking.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- These tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
Combo (Save 10%): Lisbon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Pena Park & Palace Tickets
from €39
€35.10
10% off
Your gateway to Lisbon’s iconic castles and the mystical Pena Park
- Two royal experiences, one unbeatable price: Hop on and off for 24 hours across Lisbon’s popular landmarks and explore the regal Pena Park.
- Cruise through 8 stops on Lisbon’s charming Castle Line like the colorful Alfama district and Sao Jorge Castle.
- Get access to multilingual audio guides and live bus tracking aboard open-top double-decker buses.
- Immerse yourself in Portugal’s vibrant architecture, romantic gardens, and panoramic views at Pena Park in Sintra.
- Bypass long queues and upgrade your experience with skip-the-line tickets and escorted entry into the fairytale-like Pena Palace and Chalet of the Countess of Edla.
Your gateway to Lisbon’s iconic castles and the mystical Pena Park
- Two royal experiences, one unbeatable price: Hop on and off for 24 hours across Lisbon’s popular landmarks and explore the regal Pena Park.
- Cruise through 8 stops on Lisbon’s charming Castle Line like the colorful Alfama district and Sao Jorge Castle.
- Get access to multilingual audio guides and live bus tracking aboard open-top double-decker buses.
- Immerse yourself in Portugal’s vibrant architecture, romantic gardens, and panoramic views at Pena Park in Sintra.
- Bypass long queues and upgrade your experience with skip-the-line tickets and escorted entry into the fairytale-like Pena Palace and Chalet of the Countess of Edla.
Inclusions
Lisbon HOHO
- 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour by Lisbon Sightseeing
- Access to the Castle Line (Green)
- 2-self guided walking tours via app
- Audio guide in Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), German, Spanish, French, Italian, Chinese, English, Dutch, Arabic, Polish, Greek, Japanese & Russian
- Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking
Pena Park & Palace
- Entry to Pena Park
- Entry to Pena Palace (based on option selected)
- Entry to the Chalet of the Countess of Edla (based on option selected)
- Skip-the-line escorted access to the palace (based on option selected)
Exclusions
Pena Park & Palace
- Transfers to Sintra
Lisbon HOHO: Castle Line (Green)
Please click here for detailed route maps and boarding points.
You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
- First bus: 9:30am from Marquês de Pombal
- Last bus: 7:20pm from Marquês de Pombal
- Frequency: Every 15 mins
- Popular stops: Castelo S. Jorge, Duque de Loulé, Martim Moniz
Lisbon HOHO
- Have your mobile or printed voucher ready for validation and exchange for a ticket.
- The operator is not responsible if you lose or damage your tickets.
- Specific details related to the ticket add-ons like walking tours will be shared post-booking.
Pena Park & Palace
- Pena Park is in Sintra, about 30 kilometers from Lisbon.
- Access to parks and monuments managed by Parques de Sintra is free on Sundays and public holidays for all residents in Portugal.
- Note that you must enter Pena Palace (not the gate, but the Palace) at the time slot assigned to you, or you may not be able to access the venue.
- Please note that you will have to enter from the house tour entrance and not the main gate.
- Reduced price tickets for children aged 6-18 and seniors aged 65+ are available onsite.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
- A unique, historic tram ride – explore the hills of Lisbon for 60 mins and marvel at the contrasting neighborhoods.
- Ride non-stop with trams scheduled every 20 mins, conquering 8 wild hills, historic spots, and everything in between.
- Your adventure is accentuated with access to Santa Justa lift and Lisbon's public funicular, along with other popular tram lines!
- This classic red tram, equipped with an audio guide in 12 languages, enriches your experience of the city.
- Savor stunning views of the Tagus River at each hill, and see popular spots like the sophisticated Lapa district, or the buzzing nightlife at Bairro Alto.
- A unique, historic tram ride – explore the hills of Lisbon for 60 mins and marvel at the contrasting neighborhoods.
- Ride non-stop with trams scheduled every 20 mins, conquering 8 wild hills, historic spots, and everything in between.
- Your adventure is accentuated with access to Santa Justa lift and Lisbon's public funicular, along with other popular tram lines!
- This classic red tram, equipped with an audio guide in 12 languages, enriches your experience of the city.
- Savor stunning views of the Tagus River at each hill, and see popular spots like the sophisticated Lapa district, or the buzzing nightlife at Bairro Alto.
Inclusions
- 60-min tramcar tour
- Valid for 24 hours
- Access to Tram 28 route
- Free access to Santa Justa Lift and viewpoint
- Free access to Bica, Gloria, Lavra funiculars & Carris public trams
- Audio guide in Portuguese, English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese from Brasil, Swedish & Mandarin (on the tramcar)
- Discounts on attraction tickets and leisure activities (get the list here)
Please click here for detailed route maps and boarding points.
Tram 28 Route
- First tram: 9:30am from Praça do Comércio
- Last tram: 6:30pm from Praça do Comércio
- Frequency: Every 20 mins
- Require special accommodations for your disability? Rest assured as you can contact the service provider and they'll try to assist you.
- Your guide dogs and small pets in carriers are welcome on the buses.
- Present your mobile or printed voucher to the activity provider staff at the tour terminal to validate and exchange it for a ticket to be kept until the expiry date (please check your ticket to know when it expires).
- Once the voucher is exchanged for a ticket, the voucher is no longer valid, only the ticket is active.
- To access special offers included, please validate the voucher first.
- The activity provider is not responsible for the theft, loss, or damage of tickets, so please keep your ticket safe.
- Specific details related to the add-ons in your tickets like special offers and tours will be shared in the ticket post-booking.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Why choose the Lisbon Boat tours?
Different perspective
The boat tours offer a distinctive vantage point to admire Lisbon's iconic landmarks and stunning waterfront scenery from the Tagus River.
Comprehensive route
The route connects key landmarks along the riverfront, including the Museum of Electricity, MAAT, Terreiro do Paço, and the 25 April Bridge, making it easy to access popular tourist spots.
Informative commentary
Learn about Lisbon's rich history and culture with engaging audio commentary available in multiple languages, providing insightful details about the sights you pass.
Convenient ticket options
Tickets are available for 24 or 48 hours, allowing you to maximize your sightseeing time in Lisbon. Some packages also include discounts on monuments, museums, and other activities.
Comfortable and accessible experience
The boats are equipped with amenities like free WiFi and are accessible to passengers with reduced mobility, making the tours comfortable and inclusive.
Lisbon Boat Tours routes, stops, and maps
River Cruise
Take a scenic journey along the Tagus River, stopping at key attractions like Belém Tower, Commerce Square, and the MAAT. Enjoy picturesque views of Lisbon’s waterfront and landmarks along the route.
Overview:
- First stop: Terreiro do Paço
- Timings: 11:30am to 5:30pm
- Frequency: Every 2-3 hours
- Number of stops: 2
- Full loop duration: 2 hours
Highlights of your Lisbon Boat Tours
Belem Tower
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Suggested Lisbon Boat Tour Itineraries
Lisbon in 1 day/24 hours
River Cruise
If you have just one day in Lisbon, choose the Hop-On-Hop-Off Boat Tour to explore top attractions along the Tagus River.
- Start at Commerce Square, enjoying the grand architecture and riverside views.
- Hop off at the MAAT, exploring its contemporary art exhibitions and striking modern design.
- Reboard and head to Belém Tower, delving into Portugal's maritime history.
- Visit the Monument to the Discoveries, paying homage to Portugal's Age of Exploration.
- Stop at the Jerónimos Monastery, admiring its stunning Manueline architecture.
- End your day at the LX Factory, a vibrant hub for dining, shopping, and arts.
Lisbon Boat Tour: FAQ's
How do Lisbon Boat Tours work?
Lisbon Boat Tours operate on a hop-on hop-off basis, allowing passengers to board and disembark at designated stops along the Tagus River, exploring attractions at their own pace.
What is included in a Lisbon Boat Tours ticket?
Tickets include access to the boat route with pre-recorded commentary, access to public trams, and discounts on other attractions.
How often are the Lisbon Boat Tours?
Boats run every 2-3 hours on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.
How many Lisbon Boat Tours routes are there?
There is one main route for the Lisbon Boat Tours along the Tagus River, covering key attractions and landmarks on both sides of the river.
Are there audio guides on the Lisbon Boat Tours?
Yes, audio guides are available, providing informative commentary about the city's history, culture, and landmarks in multiple languages.
Are the Lisbon Boat Tours accessibility-friendly?
Yes, they are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible and also have provisions for service animals.
How long is my ticket valid for?
Tickets are typically valid for 24 hours from the time of first use, allowing you a full day to explore the city's attractions along the river.