Lisbon Hop On Hop Off Bus – Guide and Tickets

Information and Guide to Hop On Hop Off Bus Lisbon

A great way to get around Lisbon and explore the many attractions is to use the Lisbon Hop on Hop off bus tours.

These tourist buses cover the majority of central Lisbon and allow you to jump on and off at your leisure, exploring the city at your own pace and providing you with an on-board commentary.

In a Hurry? Lisbon Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket Overview

24-Hour One Route (Belem or Modern City) Ticket 24 hour hop on hop off bus access. Tickets start from €22 (Check Availability and Book Online) – Includes a choice of either the ‘Belem’ route or the ‘Modern City’ route. – Includes access to Carris Lisbon public trams, Santa Just Lift, and Lisbon Funiculars. 48-Hour Two Route (Belem and Modern City) Ticket Offers 48 hours access to the bus, as well as additional extras. Tickets start from €28 (Check Availability and Book Online) – Includes access to both routes: ‘Belem’ route and ‘Modern City’ route. – Includes access to Carris Lisbon public trams, Santa Just Lift, and Lisbon Funiculars. 48-Hour Bus and Boat Ticket Includes 48 hours access to the Yellow bus, both routes, as well as access to the boat tour. Tickets start from €38 (Check Availability and Book Online) – Access to all 3 routes: ‘Belem’ route, ‘Modern City’ route, and the boat route tour. – Includes access to Carris Lisbon public trams, Santa Just Lift, and Lisbon Funiculars. Powered by GetYourGuide

Lisbon Hop on Hop Off Bus Overview

There are a variety of different hop on hop off buses in Lisbon, however in my opinion the best one is the the ‘Yellow Bus’ tours, which can be identified with the large, bright yellow, double decker buses dotted around Lisbon centre.

In Lisbon you also have the famous red ‘City Sightseeing’ hop on hop off tours as well, however I believe the frequency and routes offered with the Yellow Bus (which also includes a boat tour) offers better value.

The Yellow Bus operates every day, including holidays, starting at 9am and ending at 7pm.

In total, there are 30 stops, spread across 3 routes and two modes of transport. There is a ‘Belem‘ route that covers the western part of Lisbon and the attractions near Belem (Jeronimos Monastery, Belem Tower etc.). There is a ‘Modern City‘ route, which covers the attractions in the city centre, and there is also a small boat tour that covers 3 different stops so you can see Lisbon from the water.

The hop-on hop-off bus service in Lisbon covers pretty much every major attraction in the city, making it very convenient for tourists.

You’ll be given a small headset when you first get on that allows you to access the on-board audio guide and listen to some information and commentary about Lisbon.

Your ticket also comes with a map and guide of the city. This will help you understand where to get off to view certain attractions. They also have an app which can help you plan your bus trip.

Lisbon Hop on Hop off Stops

The Yellow Bus in Lisbon has a total of 3 stops spread across 3 routes (including 3 that form part of a boat tour). Here’s the list of all the routes and stops:

Belem Route	Modern Lisbon Route	Boat Tour
1 – Praça da Figueira	1 – Praça da Figueira	1 – Terreiro do Paço (Sul e Sueste Terminal)
2 – Restauradores	2 – Restauradores	2 – Belém MAAT
3 – Marquês de Pombal	3 – Avenida da Liberdade	3 – Terreiro do Paço (Sul e Sueste Terminal)
4 – El Corte Inglés	4 – Lisbon Cruise Terminal
5 – Parque Eduardo VII	5 – Museu do Azulejo
6 – Amoreiras Shopping	6 – Oceanarium
7 – Basílica da Estrela	7 – Vasco da Gama shopping
8 – Pilar 7	8 – FIL
9 – Belém & Museu dos Coches	9 – Vasco da Gama Tower/ Hotel Myriad
10 – Mosteiro dos Jerónimos	10 – Praça da Figueira
11 – Torre de Belém
12 – Padrão dos Descobrimentos
13 – MAAT
14 – Docas Cruise Terminal
15 – Jardim da Estrela
16 – Avenida da Liberdade
17 – Praça da Figueira

How does the Hop on Hop off Bus Work?

A hop on hop off bus basically loops around Lisbon, depending on which route it is assigned, and does this on repeat multiple times in a day.

They have multiple buses doing this, so you’ll never need to wait more than 20/25 minutes for a bus to come along. The have a list of timings and schedules so it’s very simple to plan your day

When you come to a stop you want to get off and explore, you just jump off and spend as much time as you want, before retuning to the stop to get the bus to the next location. You can get off as many times as your want.

When you first get on the bus, you’ll be given a small headset. Admittedly the quality of the headset is quite poor, but it does the job, and I’ve never had any issues. You keep this headset for the entirety of the day, and use it to access on-board commentary.

To enter the bus at each stop, you simply scan your ticket with the driver – a really simple process.

Benefits of the Lisbon Hop On Hop Off Bus

The hop on hop off bus is a great way to explore Lisbon, getting an overview of the city, checking out the main attractions, and saving on transport costs. If you’re short on time, there is no better way than sight-seeing bus to make sure you catch everything.

The Lisbon Hop on Hop off bus covers all of the major attractions, and the bus stops are stationed conveniently to walk literally a few minutes from sights such as Sao Jorge Castle, Belem Tower, and the Jeronimos Monastery. You’ll also go through some of Lisbon’s most famous neighbourhoods such as Belem.

It’s a great way to save money on public transport, meaning you don’t have to splash out on taxis, the metro, or the tram, to get around. You also get to avoid the faff of picking up a transport card to enter the metro and pay for tickets.

As some of the main attractions in Lisbon are fairly spaced apart, it’s not really possible to walk to all of them from the centre.

For example, walking to Belem from the city centre is a long way, meaning transport is essential. The Hop on Hop off bus solves this problem is the most stress-free way.

A lot of hotels are also stationed very close to the bus tops, meaning you can easily jump straight into sightseeing in the morning, and get dropped off in the evening after a busy day exploring!

Purchasing Tickets to the Lisbon Hop on Hop off Bus

The Lisbon Hop on Hop off bus has a few different options when it comes to purchasing tickets.

As long as there is availability (it rarely sells out, but be careful with weekends and bank holidays) tickets can be purchased from staff stationed at each of the bus stops.

You may also see stands and kiosks selling tickets outside some of Lisbon’s main attractions and in the city centre. Just make sure you double check prices, and make sure you don’t pay a premium purchasing from elsewhere.

A great option is to purchase tickets through GetYourGuide and book online in advance. Here are the available options as of 2024:

Lisbon Hop-on Hop-off Bus Buying Tickets

24-Hour One Route (Belem or Modern City) Ticket 24 hour hop on hop off bus access. Tickets start from €22 (Check Availability and Book Online) – Includes a choice of either the ‘Belem’ route or the ‘Modern City’ route. – Includes access to Carris Lisbon public trams, Santa Just Lift, and Lisbon Funiculars. 48-Hour Two Route (Belem and Modern City) Ticket Offers 48 hours access to the bus, as well as additional extras. Tickets start from €28 (Check Availability and Book Online) – Includes access to both routes: ‘Belem’ route and ‘Modern City’ route. – Includes access to Carris Lisbon public trams, Santa Just Lift, and Lisbon Funiculars. 48-Hour Bus and Boat Ticket Includes 48 hours access to the Yellow bus, both routes, as well as access to the boat tour. Tickets start from €38 (Check Availability and Book Online) – Access to all 3 routes: ‘Belem’ route, ‘Modern City’ route, and the boat route tour. – Includes access to Carris Lisbon public trams, Santa Just Lift, and Lisbon Funiculars. Powered by GetYourGuide

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