Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour Lisbon
Explore Lisbon at your own pace with 360-degree panoramic views
Opening Hours
09:30 - 17:00
Admission Price
€39 per adult
Visit Duration
Full day (3-8 hours depending on how many stops you visit)
About This Attraction
The Lisbon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour is operated by City Sightseeing, the world's leading hop-on hop-off bus company, serving 13 million happy customers every year across 100+ cities worldwide. This comprehensive sightseeing tour offers cruise passengers the perfect introduction to Lisbon's diverse neighborhoods, historic landmarks, and stunning viewpoints. The tour features three distinct routes - Blue, Red, and Green - each offering unique perspectives of Portugal's captivating capital. The Blue Route showcases modern Lisbon and its world-class museums, including the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum with its extensive art collection, Eduardo VII Park (one of Lisbon's finest), the National Car Museum with one of the world's best vintage car collections, the Water Museum (awarded the Council of Europe Museum Prize), and the National Azulejo Museum featuring decorative ceramic tiles dating back to the 15th century. The Red Route takes you through Lisbon's historic heart and its UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Príncipe Real district with its elegant old-style buildings, the lively Bairro Alto neighborhood with its charming cafés, the iconic Belém Tower (UNESCO-listed since 1515), and the magnificent Jerónimos Monastery from 1498. The Green Route saves you time and energy by taking you up Lisbon's famous hills to São Jorge Castle, an 11th-century fortress offering spectacular city views. All buses feature recorded audio commentary in 13 languages, providing fascinating insights into Lisbon's history, culture, and architecture. The open-top design offers unobstructed 360-degree panoramic photography opportunities. With departures every 20-30 minutes from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, you have complete freedom to hop on and off as many times as you want, spending as much or as little time at each attraction as you choose.
Photo Gallery

360-degree panoramic views from the open-top upper deck

Convenient stops at all major Lisbon attractions including Praça do Comércio
Tips for Cruise PassengersEssential Info
Excellent - multiple stops near cruise terminals. Red and Blue routes wheelchair accessible. Praça do Comércio stop is 5-minute walk from main cruise terminal
Time from port: Full day recommended (6-8 hours), but flexible - can do express 2-hour loop without stops
Perfect for cruise passengers - maximum flexibility with time constraints
Stop at Praça do Comércio is 5-minute walk from cruise terminal
24-hour ticket allows multiple loops and unlimited stops
Audio guide available in 13 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese
Great for first-time visitors - provides overview of entire city
Red Route covers both UNESCO World Heritage sites (Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery)
Green Route saves walking up steep hills to São Jorge Castle
Buses run every 20-30 minutes - easy to catch next bus if you miss one
Can complete full circuit without stops in 90 minutes per route
Combine with Lisbon Card for discounts at museums and attractions
Sun protection essential on upper deck in summer
Free Wi-Fi on board most buses
Family-friendly - kids love the open-top experience
Book online for mobile tickets - no need to print
Service runs in all weather - covered lower deck available if raining
What Makes This Special
- star3 comprehensive routes covering 38+ stops at all major Lisbon attractions
- starOpen-top double-decker buses with 360-degree panoramic views
- starAudio commentary in 13 languages
- starUnlimited hop-on hop-off for 24 hours
- starStops at both UNESCO World Heritage sites: Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery
- starBlue Route: Museums and modern Lisbon (Gulbenkian, National Tile Museum, Water Museum)
- starRed Route: Historic Lisbon, Belém, Príncipe Real, Bairro Alto
- starGreen Route: São Jorge Castle and hilltop viewpoints
- starDepartures every 20-30 minutes throughout the day
- starMobile tickets accepted - no printing required
- starFree cancellation up to 24 hours before travel
- star10% discount at City Lockers locations (code on ticket)
- starValid for 12 months from purchase - use on any date
- starOperated by world's #1 hop-on hop-off company (13 million annual customers)
Getting There
Address
Multiple boarding points across Lisbon, Lisbon
From Cruise Port
Multiple pickup points near cruise terminals. Closest stop: Praça do Comércio (5-minute walk from cruise terminal). Bus routes pass near Santa Apolónia cruise terminal
