Lisbon Yellowbus Sightseeing Tour

The Yellow Bus in Lisbon serves as an excellent option for navigating the city's highlights. Featuring two levels, an open top, and audio guides available in various languages, this bus operates on several routes with numerous stops, enabling you to hop on and off at your convenience.

Routes and Stops

If you're keen on experiencing Lisbon with comfort, this bus tour for sightseeing is a superb choice. In less than two hours, you will encounter some of the city's most scenic locations along the river, including Eduardo VII Park, the Discoveries Monument, the renowned Belém Tower, and the 18th-century Basilica da Estrela.

Below is a reference map depicting the route and its stops:

• Route Through Historic Lisbon
• Route Through Modern Lisbon

Ticket Options

Here is a breakdown of what each ticket includes:

24-Hour Ticket

• Access to the historic Lisbon sightseeing bus for 24 hours
• Audio guide available in English and several other languages aboard the bus
• Complimentary access to all public trams (yellow trams)
• Entry to the Carris Museum

• Guided tour of the Belém area

48-Hour Ticket

• Access to both historic and modern Lisbon sightseeing buses for 48 hours
• Audio guide in English and multiple languages on the bus
• Tram tour throughout Lisbon
• Complimentary access to all public trams (yellow trams)
• Entry to the Carris Museum

• Guided tour of Belém

72-Hour Ticket

• Access to both historic and modern Lisbon sightseeing buses for 72 hours
• Audio guide available in English and several other languages aboard the bus
• Tram tour throughout Lisbon
• Boat trip on the Lisbon sightseeing boat along the Tagus River
• Complimentary access to all public trams (yellow trams)
• Entry to the Carris Museum

• Guided tour of Belém

96-Hour Ticket

• Access to the historic Lisbon sightseeing bus for 96 hours
• Audio guide available in English and several other languages on the sightseeing bus
• Tram tour throughout Lisbon
• Boat trip on the Lisbon sightseeing boat along the Tagus River
• Complimentary access to all public trams (yellow trams)
• Entry to the Carris Museum

• Guided tour of Belém.

Sightseeing Bus Schedule

• Historic Lisbon Route: buses depart every 30 minutes from 9 am to 7 pm
• Modern Lisbon Route: buses depart every 30 minutes from 9:15 am to 6:45 pm.

Guided Tour of Belém

• Available days: services run from Tuesday to Saturday
• Departure time: 11:30 am
• Meeting point: stop 10 on the bus route (located in front of the Jerónimos Monastery)
• Duration: approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Guided Architecture Tour

Your ticket also grants access to a guided walking tour that highlights Lisbon's most innovative contemporary architecture and culture, featuring a route filled with hidden treasures and artistic vibrancy along the waterfront.

• Available days: available from Tuesday to Saturday
• Departure time: 3:45 pm
• Meeting point: stop 4 of the sightseeing bus (Graça)
• Duration: roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes

The Lisbon Tram

Experience a ride on one of Lisbon's classic modes of transport. The sightseeing tram departs from Praça do Comércio and takes passengers through the city's most iconic and culturally significant neighborhoods such as Alfama and Chiado.

Please be informed that this tram ride is not part of the 24-hour ticket.

Schedule

This tram line operates daily from 9:30 am to 6 pm and departs every 30 minutes.

The Sightseeing Boat

Would you like a unique perspective of Lisbon's landscape? Enjoy a 90-minute cruise on the sightseeing boat along the Tagus River. From the boat, you'll soak in breathtaking views of iconic sites such as the 25th of April Bridge, the Jerónimos Monastery, and São Jorge Castle.

Refer to the map below for the route:

• Lisbon Sightseeing Boat Route.

Note that this boat activity is not included in the 24- and 48-hour tickets.

Schedules

The Lisbon sightseeing boat operates daily, featuring two departure points with the following times:

• From the Terreiro do Paço ferry terminal: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday at 11 am, 2 pm, and 4 pm; Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday at 11:30 am, 2:30 pm, and 4:30 pm.
• From the Belém terminal: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday at 12 pm, 3 pm, and 5 pm.

How Does It Work?

Your selected ticket is valid for 24, 48, 72, or 96 hours, based on the choice made at the time of booking. Your ticket activates upon your first use on any mode of transportation.

During the validity period, feel free to hop on and off as much as you wish. For instance, disembark in Belém to explore the Jerónimos Monastery, then catch the next bus arriving at the stop.

Although you’ll need to specify a start date during the booking process, your tourist bus ticket will remain valid for up to three months from that date.

Following your booking, you will receive a confirmation email that must be shown when boarding your first bus.