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Route name: Belém route
Attraction timings: 10am - 6pm
Yellow Bus Lisbon Hop On Hop Off Tour
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Combo: Lisbon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + São Jorge Castle Tickets
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€73
Visit São Jorge and take a city tour—an affordable, must-do tourist experience!
- Sightseeing just got easier! Grab entry tickets to São Jorge Castle and 24-hour unlimited access to the iconic double-decker hop-on hop-off bus.
- Make commute a breeze with buses plying every 30 minutes between 22 strategic stops. Access to the yellow boat and tramcar included.
- Tune into an insightful multilingual audio guide onboard the open-air bus as you pass by Basílica da Estrela, Belém Tower, and Oceanarium.
- Hop off at São Jorge Castle! The entry tickets allow you to explore this 11th-century goth castle, its imposing towers, and stone-clad walls.
- From the sculpture of Portugal's first king to panaromic city views, there's much to see. If you're lucky, you may even spot a royal peacock!
Visit São Jorge and take a city tour—an affordable, must-do tourist experience!
- Sightseeing just got easier! Grab entry tickets to São Jorge Castle and 24-hour unlimited access to the iconic double-decker hop-on hop-off bus.
- Make commute a breeze with buses plying every 30 minutes between 22 strategic stops. Access to the yellow boat and tramcar included.
- Tune into an insightful multilingual audio guide onboard the open-air bus as you pass by Basílica da Estrela, Belém Tower, and Oceanarium.
- Hop off at São Jorge Castle! The entry tickets allow you to explore this 11th-century goth castle, its imposing towers, and stone-clad walls.
- From the sculpture of Portugal's first king to panaromic city views, there's much to see. If you're lucky, you may even spot a royal peacock!
Inclusions
Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Lisbon
- 24-hour hop-on hop-off pass of Lisbon
- Audio guide in English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Russian, Swedish, Brazilian Portuguese & Mandarin
- Free access to Santa Justa Lift, Bica, Gloria, Lavra funiculars, and Carris public trams
São Jorge Castle
- Entry to São Jorge Castle
Belem Lisbon
- First bus: 9:30am from Praça da Figueira
- Last bus: 7pm from Praça da Figueira
- Frequency: Every 20 minutes until 5pm, every 60 minutes between 5-7pm
- Popular Stops: Basílica da Estrela, Torre de Belém, MAAT
Modern Lisbon
- First bus: 9:30am from Praça da Figueira
- Last bus: 7pm from Praça da Figueira
- Frequency: Every 30 minutes until 5pm, every 60 minutes between 5-7pm
- Popular Stops: Lisbon Cruise Terminal, Oceanario, Torre Vasco da Gama
Hills Tramcar
- First tram: 10:00am from Praça Martim Moniz
- Last tram: 6:15pm from Praça Martim Moniz
- Frequency: Every 30 minutes
- Popular Spots: Chiado, Camões, Portas do Sol
Yellow Boat
- First cruise: 11:00am from Terreiro do Paço
- Last cruise: 7pm from Belem MAAT
- Frequency: Every 60 minutes
- Popular Stops: Terreiro do Paço & Belem MAAT
Please click here for the detailed route and boarding points.
Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Lisbon
- Tip: Hop off to wander through Lisbon's oldest neighborhood, Alfama, with its narrow streets, colorful houses, and the impressive São Jorge Castle.
- Guide dogs are allowed in this experience.
São Jorge Castle
- Tip: Don't miss out on walking along the fortification walls, where each turn and corner will give you magnificent views of the city.
- Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Routes
TimelineMap
1. Restauradores
Restauradores
Santa Justa Lift
4 minutes walk2. Marquês de Pombal
Marquês de Pombal
Medeiros & Almeida Museum
3 minutes walk4. Parque Eduardo VII
Parque Eduardo VII
Estufa Fria
1 minute walk7. Pilar 7
Pilar 7
Museum of the Orient
7 minutes walk8. Belém| Museu dos Coches
Belém| Museu dos Coches
LU.CA - Teatro Luís de Camões
1 minute walk9. Mosteiro dos Jerónimos
Mosteiro dos Jerónimos
CCB
3 minutes walk10. Torre de Belém
Torre de Belém
Jardim da Torre de Belém
11. Padrão dos Descobrimentos
Padrão dos Descobrimentos
Farol de Belém
15 minutes walk12. MAAT
MAAT
Pastéis de Belém
12 minutes walk13. Docas (Terminal Cruzeiros / Cruise Terminal)
Docas (Terminal Cruzeiros / Cruise Terminal)
Hippotrip
4 minutes walk14. Jardim da Estrela
Jardim da Estrela
Prazeres Cemetery Lisbon
5 minutes walkTimelineMap
1. Rossio Square
Praça da Figueira
10 minutes walkSanta Justa Lift
2 minutes walk2. Restauradores
Restauradores
Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara
11 minutes walk3. Avenida da Liberdade
Avenida da Liberdade
Parque Eduardo VII
5 minutes walk6. Lisbon Cruise Terminal
Lisbon Cruise Terminal
Panteão Nacional
10 minutes walk7. Museu do Azulejo
Museu do Azulejo
Igreja Madre de Deus
10. Oceanário
Oceanário
Water Gardens
12 minutes walk12. FIL
FIL
Telecabine Lisboa
11 minutes walkYour pocket-friendly Lisbon adventure: Iconic views from an open-deck bus & great extras!
- Everything you get: Pick from a 24, 48, 72 or 96-hour pass and see 25+ Lisbon highlights across the Belém & Modern routes. Along with audio guides in 12 languages, enjoy free access to public trams. Get discounts on tickets to monuments & leisure activities.
- Why choose this: See Lisbon not just from land, but from its iconic river & historic rails, with access to the city's unique lifts for a multi-dimensional exploration.
- Sights covered: You'll see the Jeronimos Monastery, Oceanarium, Vasco da Gama Tower, Parque Eduardo VII, Museu dos Coches, Praça do Comércio, & D.Maria II National Theatre on your tour.
- Upgrades: Tram tales or Tagus trails – pick your extended adventure! Choose a 48, 72 or 96-hour pass to gain access to a historic Hills Tramcar tour along the famous Tram 28 route and scenic hop-on hop-off Boat tour.
Your pocket-friendly Lisbon adventure: Iconic views from an open-deck bus & great extras!
- Everything you get: Pick from a 24, 48, 72 or 96-hour pass and see 25+ Lisbon highlights across the Belém & Modern routes. Along with audio guides in 12 languages, enjoy free access to public trams. Get discounts on tickets to monuments & leisure activities.
- Why choose this: See Lisbon not just from land, but from its iconic river & historic rails, with access to the city's unique lifts for a multi-dimensional exploration.
- Sights covered: You'll see the Jeronimos Monastery, Oceanarium, Vasco da Gama Tower, Parque Eduardo VII, Museu dos Coches, Praça do Comércio, & D.Maria II National Theatre on your tour.
- Upgrades: Tram tales or Tagus trails – pick your extended adventure! Choose a 48, 72 or 96-hour pass to gain access to a historic Hills Tramcar tour along the famous Tram 28 route and scenic hop-on hop-off Boat tour.
Inclusions
- 24/48/72/96-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
- Access to Belém & Modern bus routes (based on option selected)
- 24-hour hop-on hop-off boat tour in Portuguese, English, Spanish & French (based on option selected)
- 60-min historic tramcar tour along Route 28 (based on option selected)
- Free Entry to the Carris Museum
- Free access to Carris public trams
- Audio guide in Portuguese, English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese from Brasil, Swedish, Mandarin & Korean (on the bus)
- 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 (See list here)
Hop-on Hop-off Route - Belém Line
Discover iconic monuments of Portugal's Golden Age.
Popular stops: Belém Tower, Jeronimo’s Monastery, Monument to the Discoveries
Hop-on Hop-off Route - Modern Line
Journey to Lisbon's contemporary side, from the city center to the vibrant Expo '98 area and its waterfront.
Popular stops: Parque das Nações, Oceanarium, Vasco da Gama Shopping Centre
Hills Tramcar Tour
Journey through Lisbon's most picturesque districts in a red Hills Tramcar.
- Timings: 09:30am to 5:05pm
- Frequency: Every 35 minutes
- Popular stops: Praça do Comércio, Alfama, Graça.
Hop-on Hop-off boat tour
Unlock breathtaking waterfront views of Lisbon's iconic landmarks.
- Operates on Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat
- Terreiro do Paço departures: 11:30am, 2:30pm, 4:30pm
- Belém departures: 12:30pm, 3:30pm, 5:30pm
- Popular stops: Terminal Sul Sueste, Belém MAAT
- The bus experience is wheelchair accessible.
- Passes are valid for 24, 48, 72 or 96 consecutive hours respectively, and activated when your journey begins.
- Your guide dogs and small pets in carriers are welcome on-board.
- Departure times of the Boat tour are subject to change due to local traffic or weather conditions.
- The hop-on hop-off bus tours do not operate on December 25.
- To access special offers, please validate the voucher first.
- Specific details related to the add-ons in your tickets like tramcar and boat tours will be shared post-booking.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Routes
TimelineMap
1. Terreiro do Paço - Estação Fluvial Sul e Sueste
Terreiro do Paço - Estação Fluvial Sul e Sueste
Cristo Rei
26 minutes walk2. Belém MATT (Belém Ferry Boat)
Belém MATT (Belém Ferry Boat)
25 de Abril Bridge
8 minutes walkLet the iconic Tram 28 guide you to the soul of Lisbon, winding through historic hills.
- Everything you get: Step aboard the historical red tramcar on the iconic Tram 28 route. Tour through the city's oldest and most picturesque neighborhoods, like Alfama, & Estrela. Avail audio guides in 12 languages, top discounts, and free access to the Carris public trams.
- Why choose this: Embark on a nostalgic journey offering a unique lens and fantastic photo opportunities, to soak in the true soul of Lisbon in a way no bus can.
- Sights covered: You'll see the Praça do Comércio, Alfama district, Portas do Sol Viewpoint, Sé Cathedral, Arco da Rua Augusta, and Basílica da Estrela on your tour.
Let the iconic Tram 28 guide you to the soul of Lisbon, winding through historic hills.
- Everything you get: Step aboard the historical red tramcar on the iconic Tram 28 route. Tour through the city's oldest and most picturesque neighborhoods, like Alfama, & Estrela. Avail audio guides in 12 languages, top discounts, and free access to the Carris public trams.
- Why choose this: Embark on a nostalgic journey offering a unique lens and fantastic photo opportunities, to soak in the true soul of Lisbon in a way no bus can.
- Sights covered: You'll see the Praça do Comércio, Alfama district, Portas do Sol Viewpoint, Sé Cathedral, Arco da Rua Augusta, and Basílica da Estrela on your tour.
Inclusions
- 60-min tramcar tour
- Valid for 24 hours
- Access to Tram 28 route
- Free access to Carris public trams
- Audio guide in Portuguese, English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese from Brasil, Swedish & Mandarin
- Discounts on attraction tickets and leisure activities (See list here)
- Passes are valid for 24 consecutive hours, and activated when your journey begins.
- Your guide dogs and small pets in carriers are welcome on-board.
- The tour does not operate on December 25.
- The duration of the tour is 60 minutes, with departures every 20 to 30 minutes.
- To access special offers, please validate the voucher first.
- Specific details related to the tramcar tour will be shared post-booking.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Why choose Yellow Bus Lisbon bus tours
Ease of use
Getting around Lisbon and visiting top attractions is simplified with a Hop-on Hop-off pass. You do not have to deal with the hassle of public transport and can simply board a Yellow Bus from the closest Hop-on Hop-off stop to your next destination.
Access to trams
A Yellow Bus Lisbon Hop-on Hop-off pass also gives you free access to Bica, Lavra, and Gloria funiculars and Carris public trams. So, explore Lisbon more for less cost!
Ideal for families
A Hop-on Hop-off pass is a godsend if you’re traveling with seniors and kids. You have more flexibility to explore sights at your own pace and also avoid the crowds and ticket booking hassle of public transportation.
Audio guides
In addition to their Hop-on Hop-off services, Yellow Bus Lisbon also offers you pre-recorded audio commentary in multiple languages, including Portuguese, English, Spanish, Japanese, and more.
Pocket-friendly
A Hop-on Hop-off pass can be lighter on your pocket than paying for individual public transportation tickets. Consider getting one if you’re on a tight budget when visiting Lisbon.
Yellow Bus Lisbon: Routes, stop & maps
Belém route
If you want to visit the most popular cultural landmarks across Lisbon, hop on the Belém route. You can explore attractions like Torre de Belém, Jerónimos Monastery, Pilar 7, Museu dos Coches, Padrão Dos Descobrimentos, and more.
Overview:
First stop: Praça da Figueira
Timings: 9am - 7pm
Frequency: Every 20-30 minutes
No. of stops: 17
Modern route
Want to see the best of contemporary Lisbon, including attractions like Museu do Azulejo, Torre Vasco da Gama, and the Oceanarium? Then hop on the Modern route for a day of adventuring and shopping!
Overview:
First stop: Praça da Figueira
Timings: 9:15am - 8:45pm
Frequency: Every 30 minutes
No. of stops: 10
Top sights to see on the Yellow Bus Lisbon bus tour
Museu dos Coches
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Yellow Bus Lisbon: Recommended itineraries
Lisbon in 1 day/24 hours
Lisbon in 2 days/48 hours
Spend your 1-day in Lisbon by taking the Belém route and exploring the most popular attractions in the city.
- Start your day with the Pilar 7 Bridge Experience, where you learn more about the bridge’s history and architecture through a virtual reality simulation.
- Get back on the bus at the Pilar 7 and ride one stop to Belém/Museu dos Coches. Here, you can walk through a diverse collection of vintage carriages and coaches from the 17th-19th centuries.
- After a brief stop for lunch, head to Jerónimos and spend your afternoon exploring the monastery.
- Dedicate your late afternoon and early evening to exploring the Padrão dos Descobrimentos and the surrounding neighborhood.
- Ride two stops to the Jardim da Estrela and spend your evening strolling through its well-paved gardens or enjoying a picnic on the green lawns. You can conclude your day with dinner from a local restaurant near the park.
Two days is plenty more time to soak up the sights of Lisbon. Here’s how you can see the best of the city in the time you have.
Day 1 - Modern route: Begin your day with a visit to the Museu do Azulejo, and immerse yourself in Lisbon’s unique cultural history. After an early lunch, head to the Oceanarium, a must-see for anyone interested in marine life and its conservation. Conclude your day with a 360° view of Lisbon from atop the Torre Vasco Da Gama. Grab dinner in the locality and call it an early night.
Day 2 - Belém route: On your second day in Lisbon, immerse yourself in the Pilar 7 virtual reality experience. Afterward, head to the Museu dos Coches and marvel at incredible inventions from the 17th to the 19th century. Visit Jerónimos Monastery and the Padrão dos Descobrimentos in the afternoon and conclude your day with a stroll through Jardim da Estrela.
Frequently asked questions about Lisbon Yellow Bus Hop-on Hop-off bus tours
Do I need to purchase separate kid tickets for the Yellow Bus Lisbon tour?
Yes, you do. However, children aged three and under can travel for free, provided you show their IDs upon boarding. Children between the ages of 4 to 17 get discounted tickets. Please read the instructions on the check-out page carefully before purchasing your tickets.
Are Yellow Bus Lisbon Hop-on Hop-off buses wheelchair accessible?
Yes, they are wheelchair accessible. Please get in touch with the operator in advance so they will be able to assist you better.
Can I bring my pets or guide dogs on the Yellow Bus Lisbon Hop-on Hop-off tour?
Guide dogs and small pets in carriers are welcome on this bus tour. If your pets are too large for carriers, please get in touch with the operator before your tour.
How frequent are the Yellow Bus Lisbon Hop-on Hop-off buses?
Depending on your selected route and traffic conditions, Yellow Bus Lisbon Hop-on Hop-off buses are available every 20 to 30 minutes.
Do Yellow Bus Lisbon bus tours offer hotel pick-ups?
No, Yellow Bus Lisbon does not offer hotel pick-ups.