Lisbon Yellowbus Sightseeing Tour
Description
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:
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
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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
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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
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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
What's included
- Unlimited use of the Lisbon sightseeing bus for 24, 48, 72, or 96 hours (depending on selection)
- Unlimited use of the sightseeing tram and sightseeing boat (depending on selection)
- Audio guide in English
- Use of the trams of the Lisbon public transport
- Admission to the Carris Museum
- Guided tour of Belém
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible.
Important information
The ticket is valid for 24, 48, 72, or 96 hours, depending on the option you have chosen when booking, and starts counting from the moment you validate it with the driver on the tourist bus.
Please note that you can redeem the ticket on any of the buses.
If you have booked the combo ticket, you'll also have to exchange the ticket on the tourist buses.
Sightseeing Bus Schedule
- Historic Lisbon Route: departures every 30 minutes from 9 am to 7 pm
- Modern Lisbon Route: departures every 30 minutes from 9:15 am to 6:45 pm.
Sightseeing Tram Schedule
The Lisbon sightseeing tram (not available with the 24-hour ticket) runs a single route that operates daily from 9:30 am to 6 pm every 30 minutes. The route starts from stop 1 of the bus (Praça do Comércio).
Sightseeing Boat Schedule
The Lisbon sightseeing boat runs every day and has 2 departure points with the following schedules:
- Departing from 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
- Departing from Belém terminal: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday at 12 pm, 3 pm, and 5 pm.
However, please note that these schedules are flexible and subject to change.
Guided Tour of Belém
Whichever ticket you choose includes a guided walking tour of the historic Belém neighborhood. It’s the perfect opportunity to get off the bus and immerse yourself in the era of Portuguese exploration.
- Available days: operates Tuesday through Saturday
- Departure time: 11:30 am
- Meeting point: stop 10 on the sightseeing bus route (in front of the Jerónimos Monastery)
- Duration: approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Guided Architecture Tour
Your ticket includes a guided walking tour exploring Lisbon's most creative and contemporary architecture and culture, a route full of hidden gems and artistic energy along the riverfront.
- Available days: operates Tuesday to Saturday
- Departure time: 3:45 pm
- Meeting point: stop 4 of the sightseeing bus (Graça)
- Duration: approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes
Carris Museum
Your ticket includes admission to the Carris Museum. You can visit during opening hours by showing your sightseeing bus ticket.
The Carris Museum is open Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm and from 2 pm to 6 pm.
Important Info
Until further notice, Lisbon's funicular railways and the Santa Justa Elevator will remain closed for safety reasons. If your tour of Lisbon included any of these modes of transport, please note that the itinerary will be adjusted so you can continue to enjoy the city. The guide will inform you of any changes to the route at the start of the activity. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Help Our Planet!
During this tour, single-use headphones are provided to listen to the audioguides. To avoid waste and help protect the environment, we recommend bringing your own earphones to use.
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