The 15 Best Lisbon Bus Tours

1.1-or 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 4,774 reviews · 2 days · from $25Our pick

See Lisbon from an open-top Yellow Bus on the Belém and Modern Lisbon routes. Your 24 or 48-hour ticket covers selected bus lines, public trams, and Carris Museum entry. Use the blue route for Belém and historic sights, or the pink route for Parque das Nações, the Oceanarium area, and modern Lisbon.

“Good value tour but the automated recording needs improvement on timing the approach of attractions. At some point felt like an uninteresting Disneyland ride.”

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2.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 4,043 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $33

See Lisbon at your own pace on 24, 48, or 72-hour hop-on hop-off buses covering Belém, Alfama, Parque das Nações, Cascais, and modern districts. You get recorded commentary in 16 languages, onboard Wi-Fi, a digital walking tour, and attraction discounts. Choose your ticket carefully, since some routes need more than one day.

“Definitely worth the money but don't purchase 5 routes for the 24hr ticket as they only go between 9.30am and between 4-5pm so you won't have time for all routes (one of which is a day trip). The audio on the green route kept repeating which was a little annoying. The "guide" was a recording. No live guide there.”

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3.72/96-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Tram & Boat Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,170 reviews · 3 - 4 days · from $55

Explore Lisbon over 72 or 96 hours with two open-top bus routes, a vintage Hills Tramcar tour, a Yellow Boat cruise, and access to Carris public trams. Hear commentary in 12 languages while visiting Belém, Alfama, Baixa, the Tagus waterfront, and modern Oriente. Plan around the limited boat schedule and changing road conditions.

“i love all of my experienced while in Lisbon, I will recommend this combo rides.”

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4.3-in-1 Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Tram Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,537 reviews · 2 days · from $44

Use one 48-hour ticket on two Yellow Bus routes and a historic Hills Tramcar Tour. Ride past Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, Alfama, Graça, the Oceanarium, and Lisbon’s modern riverfront. Audio commentary comes in 13 languages, and the ticket also covers Yellow Carris trams and entry to the Carris Museum.

“Good value for money and a great way to see any city.”

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5.Boat Tour Ticket and Hop-on Hop-off 48-Hour Bus.

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,252 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $28

Use a 48-hour Yellow Bus pass to explore historic Belém and modern Parque das Nações, then cruise the Tagus past the 25th April Bridge and Lisbon’s hilltop sights. You get audio guides, Carris tram access, and free entry to the Carris Museum. Choose the boat alone or the bus-and-boat option.

“I loved this cruise, it was so relaxing and very good value for money. It was long and very scenic, with excellent explanations of each area. The music was also divine.”

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6.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 1,220 reviews · 2 - 3 days · from $38

Use a 48 or 72-hour City Sightseeing pass to explore Lisbon from Marques de Pombal, with three routes and more than 40 stops. Ride to Belém, Alfama, the Oceanarium, and Parque Eduardo VII, then add walking tours, a night bus, or a boat trip if your ticket includes them. Audio is available in 13 languages.

“We got the 48hrs ticket. Great value for money would highly recommend. We used each line except the light blue one ax didn’t have enough time. This is an easy and convenient way to see a lot of Lisbon (as it is huge.) Would highly recommend and do again.”

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7.Lisbon Hop-On Hop-Off Tour: 48-Hour in Belém & Modern Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 477 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $33

Use one 48-hour ticket on Lisbon’s Belém and Modern Lisbon routes, with an audio guide in 13 languages. Hop off for Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, MAAT, the Tile Museum, Alfama, and the Oceanário. Your pass also includes public trams, selected buses, funiculars, and the Santa Justa Lift.

“The Yellow bus both Blue and Purple line was a little uncomfortable because of poor air circulation, no aircon . Also when we were on the purple line going to Modern Lisbon- the audio was defective. However, this is a good way to tour around city especially when you have small kids.”

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8.Belém Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour 24-Hour Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 437 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $26

Ride Yellow Bus’s open-top double-decker from central Lisbon to Belém with a 24-hour ticket, multilingual audio, tram access, a city map, and discounts. Hop off for Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, the Coach Museum, MAAT, and riverside sights. This ticket covers the Belém route, not every Yellow Bus line.

“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!”

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9.Lisbon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Tram Tour, River Cruise for 72/96Hour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 426 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $56

See Lisbon’s historic center, Belém, and Parque das Nações by open-top bus, then add a vintage tram ride and Tagus River cruise. Recorded audio commentary explains the sights, while the 72 and 96-hour passes give you time to explore at your own pace. Check boat days before booking a short stay.

“I usually take hop on hop off bus in every city. Great way to get around as a first time in the city. Here it also included very nice Tram experience and nice boat ride.”

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10.Hop-On Hop-Off Tour Bus with Three Routes Including Tram

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 393 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $45

Use one mobile ticket for Lisbon’s Belém, Modern Lisbon, and Hills Tram routes. Ride past Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, the Oceanarium, Alfama, Chiado, and Bairro Alto, then hop off where you like. The ticket lasts 48 hours after validation and includes headsets, discounts, public tram access, and Carris Museum entry.

“All went smoothly - hopped on at the beginning and did both new and old city circuits. Would highly recommend.”

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11.Lisbon Hop On Hop Off Bus and Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 145 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $33

Explore Lisbon by sightseeing bus across routes covering Belém, the castle, modern Parque das Nações, Estrela, and more. Add a Tagus boat ride, audio commentary, WiFi, discounts, and a digital walking tour. Choose a validity period and build your own schedule, but allow extra time for ticket exchange and possible waits.

“Did have difficulty hearing the commentary on the earbuds. May have been just mine. Also hard to differentiate between buses as they look exactly the same but run by different companies. Otherwise, it was a good way to tour Lisbon.”

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12.From/To Lisbon: Sintra Hop-on Hop-off Tickets + Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 119 reviews · 8 hours · from $34

Meet your host at Rossio Square, collect your actual tickets, and take the train to Sintra. Use the hop-on hop-off bus to reach Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, and other sights at your own pace. An English audio guide adds context, while your host helps you get started with maps and clear directions.

“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”

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13.Lisbon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour and River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 111 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $45

Use a 48-hour Yellow Bus pass to explore Lisbon at your own pace. Ride the historic and modern bus loops, visit Belém and Parque das Nações, take the Yellow Boat along the Tagus, and use Carris trams during the ticket period. Audio commentary, maps, discounts, and Carris Museum entry are included.

“River ride nice option. Had trouble figuring how to tie into trolley. Tile museum outstanding! One day was sufficient.”

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14.City Sightseeing Lisbon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Bookable Extras

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 87 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $39

See Lisbon by open-top sightseeing bus on Red, Blue, and Green routes, with stops at Belém, Alfama, the Oceanário, Parque Eduardo VII, and more. The 48-hour ticket covers the buses; the 72-hour option adds a night tour and two guided walks. Use the mobile voucher and plan around limited departures.

“It was a great tour with 3 bus lines. I really enjoyed the small green line through the skinny hilly streets of Lisbon, a part if the city I had never seen. Each of the 3 tours is about 1.5 hours. There is a restroom available behind the main stop to use for no charge.”

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15.Lisbon Oceanarium and Belém and Modern Lisbon bus Hop On Hop Off Tours 48h

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 38 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Pair Lisbon Oceanarium admission with 48 hours on Yellow Bus routes covering Belém and modern Lisbon. Validate your mobile or printed voucher on a bus first, then keep the issued ticket. Carris tram access, discounts, and Carris Museum entry are included, but Oceanarium entry may require a paper ticket exchange before you visit.

“A fantastic trip. First day on the Blue line for a great sightseeing trip. Second day on the Pink line as that stops at the Oceanarium. But, be aware, the queues are HUGE. This ticket is supposed to let you skip the queue. We'll, it doesn't. Although it was accepted at the gate for those who had tickets, was told I had to join the huge queue and get a proper one. Stand your ground and insist that you have already paid and were assured you would not have to queue. Eventually I was shown into an office and given the proper ticket and so did skip the queue but…”

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