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Lisbon City Sightseeing Hop On Hop Off Tour
3.8/5
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Marta
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5
A fantastic way to see Lisbon's most important sites, hear their stories, and not die of exhaustion from constantly walking uphill. :) Lisbon is definitely the capital situated on seven hills. :) Everything was well organized and punctual, and the team was helpful. A visit to the zoo, included in the ticket price, was a very pleasant break, and the boat ride was refreshing after a hot day.
Henry
Aug 2025Verified booking
4/5
We have used this service in many cities prior to Lisbon. This one was a bit disappointing. The audio tour guide missed many features that we would have like to know about as first time visitors.
Christopher
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5
This experience as a first timer visitor was amazing! It is exactly a must thing to do. It is definitely worth the money that is paid and doing the cruise is amazing must do.
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Marquês de Pombal
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Restauradores 1
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Martim Moniz
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Castelo S. Jorge
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Miradouro da Graça
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Panteão Nacional
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Feira da Ladra
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Praça da Figueira
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Restauradores 2
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Marquês de Pombal
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Av. Duque de Loulé
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Campo Pequeno
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Santa Apolónia
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Museu Da Água
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Museu do Azulejo
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Poço Do Bispo
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Oceanário De Lisboa
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C. Comercial Vasco da Gama
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Torre Vasco da Gama
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Gare do Oriente
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Entrecampos
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Jardim Zoológico
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José Malhoa | Hotel Mercure
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José Malhoa | Novotel
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El Corte Inglés
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Parque Eduardo VII
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Marquês de Pombal
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Príncipe Real
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Bairro Alto
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Cais do Sodré
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A Mercado Da Ribeira
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Pilar 7
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Museu dos Coches
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Mosteiro Dos Jerónimos
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Torre de Belém
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Padrão dos Descobrimentos
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MAAT / M. Eletricidade
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Docas
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Basílica da Estrela
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Restauradores 1
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Experience Lisbon's best with a world-famous hop-on hop-off tour & supreme city coverage.
- Everything you get: Experience Lisbon with ease! Unlimited 24/48hr access to 3 hop-on hop-off bus lines, every 30 to 40 minutes. Enjoy audio guides to key landmarks like Belém & Jerónimos in 13 languages and exclusive discounts on City Lockers!
- Why choose this: Explore Lisbon freely! With unlimited hop-on hop-off flexibility & access to 40+ stops across the Red, Blue, and Green lines.
- Sights covered: You'll see the Jeronimos Monastery, Oceanarium, Vasco da Gama Tower, Marquês de Pombal, National Tile Museum, and Castelo São Jorge on your tour.
- Upgrades: Upgrade for a magical 1-hour night tour, insightful guided walking tours, and a scenic Tagus boat cruise. See more, experience more!
Experience Lisbon's best with a world-famous hop-on hop-off tour & supreme city coverage.
- Everything you get: Experience Lisbon with ease! Unlimited 24/48hr access to 3 hop-on hop-off bus lines, every 30 to 40 minutes. Enjoy audio guides to key landmarks like Belém & Jerónimos in 13 languages and exclusive discounts on City Lockers!
- Why choose this: Explore Lisbon freely! With unlimited hop-on hop-off flexibility & access to 40+ stops across the Red, Blue, and Green lines.
- Sights covered: You'll see the Jeronimos Monastery, Oceanarium, Vasco da Gama Tower, Marquês de Pombal, National Tile Museum, and Castelo São Jorge on your tour.
- Upgrades: Upgrade for a magical 1-hour night tour, insightful guided walking tours, and a scenic Tagus boat cruise. See more, experience more!
Inclusions
- 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
- Access to Green, Blue & Red lines
- 2-hour boat tour (based on option selected)
- 2 guided walking tours of Miradouro de São Pedro and Alfama (Castelo) (based on option selected)
- 1-hour night tour (based on option selected)
- Entry to Estadio da Luz, the Benfica Museum & Jardim Zoologico de Lisboa (based on option selected)
- 15% discount at Gulbenkian Modern Art Centre (based on option selected)
- 15% discount at Fado & Food (based on option selected)
- 10% discount on City Lockers
- 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
Green Line
Your easy ride to Lisbon's iconic São Jorge Castle and panoramic cityscapes.
Popular stops: Castelo S. Jorge, Carcavelos, Cascais Bay
Blue Line
From world-class art to serene parks and unique museums, the Blue Route has it all.
Popular stops: Museu Do Azulejo, Oceanario De Lisboa, Torre Vasco Da Gama
Red Line
Discover Lisbon's historic heart and bohemian charm, from Príncipe Real's elegance to Belém's grandeur.
Popular stops: Belem Tower, the Jeronimos Monastery, Cais do Sodre
Walking Tours
Experience the charm of Alfama and the grandeur of São Jorge Castle with expert-led walking tours that start from the Restauradores 1 stop.
Night Tour
Enjoy a complimentary night ride through Lisbon's illuminated old town.
Boat tour
Your relaxing front-row seat to Lisbon's beauty: Iconic sights from the tranquil Tagus River.
Popular stops: April 25 Bridge, Cristo Rei
- The hop-on hop-off bus tours do not operate on December 25.
- The cruise remains closed on December 25, with limited services on December 24 & 31.
- The buses on the Green route are not wheelchair accessible.
- Get a 10% discount on City Lockers in: Rossio Metro Station, Praça da Figueira Car Park, Martim Moniz Car Park, City Lockers Chiado Store, and City Lockers Camões Store. The code is provided on your ticket.
- Passes are valid for 24 or 48 consecutive hours respectively, and activated when your journey begins.
- Specific details related to the add-ons in your tickets like walking and night 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.
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What our guests say
Marta
Aug 2025Verified booking
A fantastic way to see Lisbon's most important sites, hear their stories, and not die of exhaustion from constantly walking uphill. :) Lisbon is definitely the capital situated on seven hills. :) Everything was well organized and punctual, and the team was helpful. A visit to the zoo, included in the ticket price, was a very pleasant break, and the boat ride was refreshing after a hot day.
Henry
Aug 2025Verified booking
We have used this service in many cities prior to Lisbon. This one was a bit disappointing. The audio tour guide missed many features that we would have like to know about as first time visitors.
Luis
Aug 2025Verified booking
We had a great experience with City Sightseeing Lisbon’s hop-on hop-off service. The buses ran exactly on time as advertised, which made planning our day so much easier. They use a mix of large buses for the main routes and smaller, van-sized vehicles that can navigate the narrow, winding streets in historic Lisbon—very practical and a nice touch. We were traveling with a baby, and the drivers were exceptional—friendly, professional, and genuinely helpful. They offered us priority boarding each time, which made a big difference in comfort and convenience. The only minor downside was that a few of the headphone outlets for the audio guide weren’t working, but this didn’t take away from the overall positive experience. Highly recommend, especially for families looking for a convenient way to see the city.
Christopher
Aug 2025Verified booking
This experience as a first timer visitor was amazing! It is exactly a must thing to do. It is definitely worth the money that is paid and doing the cruise is amazing must do.
Monica
Jul 2025Verified booking
Simple purchase, everything very well organized
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Sunah
Jun 2025Verified booking
Being able to go throughout the city without driving
Olga
Jun 2025Verified booking
Highly recommended to have a different view of the city.
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Anna
Jul 2025Verified booking
Dariusz
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Michela
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amapola
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Luis
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Burlet
Aug 2025Verified booking
Commentary is non-existent for a city with so much history. Melancholy music instead...
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Monica
Jun 2025Verified booking
Dirty bus, but friendly staff
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Haisch
May 2025Verified booking
Unfortunately, the ticket did not match the lines I had called and to which then came their offer. waiting 90 minutes at the blue line station 10 or 12 and there was no bus (from 9.30-11 clock) my vacation day half wasted. Never again online.
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EURI
May 2025Verified booking
Get an overview of the city without rushing!
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Kirsty
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Emiliya
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Werner
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Carla
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Alfonso
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William
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Brigitte
May 2025Verified booking
The tours through the city are very good. However, we had to wait about 1.5 hours in the morning for the next bus. That was very annoying. We didn't get on at the main point, but at boarding point 6 on the red line. The audio guide did not work on the blue line. The music in the background was so loud that you couldn't understand the speaker. In general, I found the background music very loud. If you turned it down, you always missed the guide's announcements and then had to frantically turn it up again. I found this annoying. On the red and green lines, the music was off when the guide was speaking. That was better. We were also annoyed by the long wait at the stop where the cruise ship guests boarded. The time here could also be used to provide the seated and waiting guests with information about the city and the country. This would make the waiting time worthwhile. Best regards Brigitte
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George
Mar 2025Verified booking
The information from the audio guide was very little, no indication where the building is located which is then described. The times on the tour schedule do not match the actual times, there was no bus at 19:30 even though it was in the app.
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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
Route name: Red line
Attraction timings: October to April: 10am - 5:30pm
May to September: 10am - 6:30pm
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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.
From happy customers
Marta
Polandago, 2025
A fantastic way to see Lisbon's most important sites, hear their stories, and not die of exhaustion from constantly walking uphill. :) Lisbon is definitely the capital situated on seven hills. :) Everything was well organized and punctual, and the team was helpful. A visit to the zoo, included in the ticket price, was a very pleasant break, and the boat ride was refreshing after a hot day.
City Sightseeing: Lisbon Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Optional Boat Tour
Christopher
United Statesago, 2025
This experience as a first timer visitor was amazing! It is exactly a must thing to do. It is definitely worth the money that is paid and doing the cruise is amazing must do.
City Sightseeing: Lisbon Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Optional Boat Tour
Elias
feb, 2024
Good option for seeing a lot in a short time. Used it for two days and managed to cover almost everything. Sometimes the buses are late, but not a big deal. Bring sunscreen if you sit up top!
City Sightseeing: Lisbon Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Optional Boat Tour
Freya
mar, 2024
Did this on a whim cause my feet hurt after two days of walking. LIFESAVER. You can just chill, listen to facts, and watch the city roll by. Loved the flexibility, and the river views are amazing. Met some cool tourists upstairs too.
City Sightseeing: Lisbon Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Optional Boat Tour
Felix
feb, 2024
Good way to see Lisbon if you’re short on time. Some of the stops are a little tricky to spot, but the buses are frequent and comfy. Bring a jacket in winter—the top deck gets cold!
City Sightseeing: Lisbon Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Optional Boat Tour
Gustav
feb, 2024
Good option for seeing the city without much walking. Audio is basic but does the trick. Bring snacks, as some stops don’t have food nearby.
City Sightseeing: Lisbon Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Optional Boat Tour
Chloe
apr, 2024
Honestly sooo glad we booked this for our first Lisbon day. Was with my dad (he gets tired walking) and the bus helped us cover so much ground. Loved being able to just hop off for photos and hop back on when he needed a break. Also, found the little map they give you super helpful. Not super cheap but worth it for us!
City Sightseeing: Lisbon Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Optional Boat Tour
Brianna
apr, 2024
My partner and I LOVED this. We sat up top the whole time and just took it all in. The sun was shining, and Lisbon looked BEAUTIFUL. Easy to use, and we didn’t feel rushed at any stop. Would do again.
City Sightseeing: Lisbon Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Optional Boat Tour