Lisbon · HOP-ON HOP-OFF BUS TRIPS
The 15 best hop-on hop-off bus trips you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Two Lisbon hop-on hop-off routes with Belém and Modern sights plus Carris trams and Carris Museum access.
“Great bus tour! Loved the audio guide, and enjoyed hopping off to explore local areas.”
Hop-on hop-off buses across Lisbon with 5 routes, 16-language audio, and a free digital walking tour, from $33 per person.
“Amazing views of the city, clean bus, good driver.”
Hop-on hop-off buses to Belém and modern Lisbon, plus a Hills Tramcar ride and a Tagus boat cruise, all with audio and tram access.
“We appreciated that staff members were at the meeting points to provide helpful information.”
Ride 2 Lisbon bus loops plus a historic tram in 48 hours, with audio in 13 languages, public tram access, and museum discounts.
“We had a brilliant overview of Lisbon seeing some fantastic places that we had not seen on previous visits.”
48-hour yellow bus routes plus a Tagus Yellow Boat cruise in Lisbon, with free trams and museum perks for about $28.
“It was excellent to see the city. The boat trip could do with better customer service and better facilities. It rained when we were on board and the covers above our heads had holes and were not water proof, so everyone got soaked.”
Hop-on hop-off buses from Marquês de Pombal, UNESCO Belém, Alfama viewpoints, gardens, and cathedrals, with optional night tour and boat ride.
“The time between buses was rare considering the amount of people that booked the ride. We were wayying almost an hour in the station and the bus was full, we had to wait for another bus to pick us.”
Lisbon hop-on hop-off in 48 hours, linking Belém and Modern Lisbon, with tram access and Sant Justa Lift. A practical value play.
“The bus stops were not easy to find even when you had a map showing where they were meant to be ! Bus doesn't automatically stop at the stops you have wave the bus down or if on board press the bell”
Lisbon Belém hop-on hop-off bus with 24-hour freedom, open-top views, 12-language audio, plus tram access and Belém monument stops.
“It was ok. We booked from our cruise. 25 minute walk to first stop from cruise terminal. Went on a Sat so sights were crowded and backed up. Good way to see sights and locations so you can visit when you have more time.”
Lisbon hop-on hop-off bus with audio commentary, a vintage tram ride, and a Tagus River cruise. Flexible 72 or 96 hours.
“Good variety of activities and locations visited. Three days was perfect for us. We used the two buses, boat and tram tour. Good value.”
Lisbon hop-on hop-off with 3 routes, including a seasonal Hills Tramcar. Hit Belém and the center, plus onboard audio and tram access.
“Buses were few and far between. Spent more money on Ubers than the tickets due to bus stop cancelations and waits of up to an hour.”
Hop-on hop-off buses plus an optional Tagus boat. Audio guide, big Belém stops, and useful discounts for a $33 day in Lisbon.
“I do these types of so called exploratory adventures all over the world. Unfortunately the misinformation and disorganization of this particular organization in Lisbon was unsettling. I purchased via app to use when I disembarked my cruise at the port. After waiting 30 minutes or so for the bus, I attempted to board by using my ticket app. Whereas I was scolded by the driver and told I was on the wrong company’s bus. Even after showing bus driver the name and exact same bus was on my ticket, he continued to scold me. I asked if he could scan the ticket, he rudely said no. I then asked if…”
Yellow Boat hop-on hop-off links Lisbon’s Praça do Comércio and Belém Tower, with a 24-hour ticket, English commentary, and discounts.
“A beautiful way to see the city scape while relaxing onboard. Then to take the tram back to the city was fantastic.”
Lisbon-Sintra day trip: train tickets, hop-on hop-off buses, and an English audio guide for Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira.
“So much history and splendor, old ruins, palaces and the beautiful city of Sintra, one trip is not enough. I will return”
Two days of hop-on hop-off buses plus a Tagus river cruise for an easy, flexible orientation of Lisbon’s top sights.
“We sat at each stop for 45 min at least watching 3 or 4 red buses go by but and not one yellow bus come. We ended up hiring a taxi yo get around . Horrible experience with the yellow bus. I urge people to use the red bus line.”
Lisbon hop-on hop-off buses with 48 or 72 hours of easy sightseeing, plus night and walking tours on the 72-hour option.
“We arrived at the location to discover there are two bus lines operating, both with red buses, which was a bit confusing. The Grey line has a building, and when we went there, that told us our tickets were for the other bus line and we'd have to check in with them. We finally found a supervision, Deborah, who was very friendly and pointed us to the tour we wanted to start with, the green line. This tour is of the oldest part of the city, and the buses are smaller because of the narrow streets. We got on first, but no one pointed out that we would need earbuds…”
Every kind of Lisbon day, and the best of each.
