5 Lisbon bus tours

Best for first-timers in Lisbon for a good time, not a long time...

Get the perfect introduction to Lisbon aboard this 'city sightseeing' hop-on-hop-off bus tour. Experience the historic and the cosmopolitan parts of the Portuguese capital on a choice of two bus routes, taking in places including the cultural quarter of Belem, Marques do Pombal Square, Tower Vasco da Gama and the Lisbon Ocenarium. Tickets are valid for 24 hours from your first trip and buses run every half hour so you can fit in as much or as little as you like.

Price: from €27

Best for all-inclusive sightseeing 

Discover Lisbon on four hop-on-hop-off bus and tram routes for a comprehensive sightseeing experience. The open-top buses on the Tagus and Olisipo lines allow you to get off at places such as Rossio Square and the Oceanarium. In Belem, the minibus stops at Belem Tower and Jeronimos. And the vintage Hills Tramcar includes the historic quarter of Alfama, as well as the popular district of Bairro Alto and Estrela Park.

Price: from €47

Best for waterfront views

Take the stress out of sightseeing by swapping Lisbon’s backstreets for the open waters of the Tagus River on a hop-on-hop-off cruise. An easy and convenient way to experience the Portuguese capital, this cruise takes you to some of Lisbon’s most popular attractions, including the Christ the King monument and the UNESCO-listed Belém Tower, while soaking up postcard-perfect views and fascinating commentary. Your ticket is valid for 24 hours, allowing you to enjoy the wonders of Lisbon at your own pace.

Price: €24

Best for flexibility

Explore Lisbon at your own pace with this 72-hour ticket for six different hop-on-hop-off bus, tram and boat tours. See sights from all periods of Lisbon’s history, from the 'Age of Discoveries' to the contemporary architecture of the Parque das Nações. Your ticket also includes recorded commentary over headphones, as well as discounts at selected restaurants, shops and attractions.

Price: €47.97

Best for a wholesome family day out. 

This hop-on-hop-off combo bus and Oceanarium entry ticket allows you to see the best of Lisbon from two distinct perspectives. Board an open-top double-decker bus to enjoy two scenic and beautiful routes, the historic Belém to the west or the trendy Oriente in the north. 

Price: €48