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Route name: Red line
Attraction timings: October to April: 10am - 5:30pm
May to September: 10am - 6:30pm
Lisbon City Sightseeing Hop On Hop Off 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.
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.
Why choose City Sightseeing bus tours
Quick comfort
Visit all the spots on your Lisbon bucket list with a hop-on hop-off pass. You don’t have to waste sightseeing time purchasing individual public transport tickets.
Ideal for kids & seniors
Hop-on hop-off passes are great for people traveling with young kids and seniors. You don’t have to deal with public transport crowds and can also explore attractions at a pace comfortable for everyone in your family.
Budget-friendly
Hop-on hop-off tours are light on your pocket. So, if you’re planning a budget trip to Lisbon, consider getting a hop-on hop-off pass for the duration of your stay.
Panoramic views
Climb onboard these open-top double-decker buses and experience Lisbon from a unique mobile perspective. Don’t forget to take pictures and videos of popular sights like Castelo S. Jorge, Pilar 7, Padrão Dos Descobrimentos, and more!
Multilingual audio guides
With a City Sightseeing Lisbon hop-on hop-off pass, you also get access to audio guides in multiple languages, including Portuguese, English, French, Dutch, and more.
City Sightseeing Lisbon: Routes, stop & maps
Red line
If you’d like to spend your day taking in Lisbon’s costal sites, hop on the red line. Keep an eye out for Torre De Belém, Jerónimos Monastery, Padrão Dos Descobrimentos, Pilar 7, Basílica Da Estrela, and many more.
Overview:
First stop: Marquês De Pombal
Timings: 9:30am - 6pm
Frequency: Every 30 minutes
No. of stops: 16
Blue line
Want to experience a day of fun and adventure with your kids? Then take the blue line to some iconic attractions in Lisbon, including Oceanarium, Museu Do Azulejo, Torre Vasco Da Gama, Jardim Zoológico, and Museu Da Água.
Overview:
First stop: Marquês De Pombal
Timings: 10am - 6pm
Frequency: Every 40 minutes
No. of stops: 18
Green line
See iconic castles and forts of Lisbon on the green line. Some sights you cannot miss are: Castelo S. Jorge, São Bento Palace, and National Pantheon.
Overview:
First stop: Marquês De Pombal
Timings: 10am - 6pm
Frequency: Every 30 minutes
No. of stops: 13
Highlights of your City Sightseeing Lisbon bus tour
Torre De Belém
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City Sightseeing Lisbon: Recommended itineraries
Lisbon in 1 day/24 hours
Lisbon in 2 days/48 hours
If you only have one day to spend in Lisbon, take the Blue Line and see some of the most popular spots in Lisbon.
- Begin your day with a visit to Lisbon’s Oceanarium. This immersive nature experience is a must-see for anyone interested in marine life and its conservation.
- After lunch, visit the Jardim Zoológico. You’ll see giraffes, elephants, Sumatran tigers, dolphins, and so many more animals in their natural habitats.
- In the late afternoon, hop back on the bus, and head to Museu Da Água, and experience a unique journey through the waterways of Lisbon.
- Head next to Museu Do Azulejo, Lisbon’s National Tile Museum, and learn more about a form of artistic expression unique to Portuguese culture.
- The final stop of your day must be a 360° view of Lisbon from atop the Torre Vasco Da Gama. After your visit, grab dinner in the neighborhood and end your day in high spirits.
Two days in Lisbon means you get to spend more time at attractions, while also adding more attractions to your list.
Day 1 - Red line: Begin your day with the Pilar 7 virtual reality experience. Get back on the bus and ride one stop to Museu Dos Coches, to see a collection of 17th to19th-century vintage coaches. After lunch, explore Mosteiro Dos Jerónimos. You can spend your late afternoon exploring Padrão Dos Descobrimentos and the surrounding neighborhood. Wrap up your day with a visit to the Basílica Da Estrela.
Day 2 - Blue line: To start your day, explore the diverse marine life at Lisbon’s Oceanarium. After a quick bite to eat, visit Jardim Zoológico, and see animals from all over the world conserved in their natural habitats. In the late afternoon, discover more about Lisbon’s rich history by visiting Museu Da Água and Museu Do Azulejo. Finally, take in the 360° view of Lisbon from the top of Torre Vasco Da Gama.
Frequently asked questions about Lisbon City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tours
Do my kids need separate tickets for the City Sightseeing Lisbon hop-on hop-off tour?
Yes, they do. However, kids between 4 to 12 get a discounted ticket while children up to the age of 4 can travel for free, with only their ID.
Are the Lisbon City Sightseeing buses wheelchair accessible?
Yes, they are. However, before booking your pass, check to see if the operator has mentioned any specifications for wheelchair dimensions.
How frequent are the City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off buses in Lisbon?
Depending on the route you selected, you can expect a bus every 30 to 40 minutes.
Do City Sightseeing Lisbon buses offer hotel pick-ups?
No, these tours do not offer hotel pick-ups. The stops on the routes are easy to access from most parts of the city.
Are restrooms available on the City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off buses?
No, restrooms aren’t available on hop-on hop-off buses. However, you can use the public restrooms available near hop-on hop-off stops or at major attractions.