Lisboa Card – official sightseeing pass of Lisbon (Portugal)
Information, test, alternatives and our experiences – updated 2024
What exactly is the Lisbon Card? Does the purchase make sense for you or is the City Card a tourist trap?
We also asked ourselves this question when we traveled to Lisbon for the first time. That’s why we have compiled current information, tests, price comparisons (2024) and our experiences here on this website.
Lisboa Card: What is included? How does the card work?
The Lisboa Card (Lisbon Card) is the official City Card of the Portuguese capital Lisbon.
It is issued by the city’s tourism organisation. The main aim of the Lisboa Card is to help tourists and visitors to discover the sights of the city without having to plan too much.
The Lisboa Card offers:
1 Free and unlimited use of public transport in Lisbon.
This includes the metro (including airport transfers), Carris buses and trams, including the E28 line with its historic trains.
Also included are the Elevadores (funiculars), the historic Elevador de Santa Justa lift and the train connections to the coastal towns of Cascais and Estoril as well as to Sintra or Setúbal.
This means you can reach most of the sights and make day trips to the Atlantic coast without having to buy another ticket.
2 Free admission
to 51 sights, attractions and museums.
Reduced admission to many other sightseeing highlights.
3Discounts
for e.g. Fado concerts, bike hire, participating restaurants and shops. This includes excursions and boat trips on the Tagus or tuk-tuk tours.
4Fast Track
No queue
You can skip the queue at the ticket office at 12 attractions with the Lisboa Card. In Lisbon, this VIP access is called ‘Fast Track’.
In addition to modern public transport, you can also use the historic 28E streetcar free of charge with the Lisboa Card.
Lisboa Card: Prices 2024
How much does the Lisbon Card cost?
Adults:
Valid for 24 hours: €27
Valid for 48 hours: €44 (€22 per day)
Valid for 72 hours: €54 (€18 per day)
Children (4- 15 years):
Valid for 24 hours: €18
Valid for 48 hours: € 24.50 (€ 12.25 per day)
Valid for 72 hours: € 30.50 (€ 10.17 per day)
Lisboa Card: ticket for local transport + free admission to sights
With a longer period of validity, the Lisboa Card becomes significantly cheaper per day.
The period of use is not tied to calendar days. You can use the Lisboa Card for 24h, 48h or 72h from the start date and time.
Compared to sightseeing passes in other European capitals, the Lisboa Card is inexpensive.
This is also due to the fact that it is not organised by a private company, but by the city’s tourism authority. The main aim of the Lisboa Card is not to make as much profit as possible, but to help tourists and visitors discover the sights of the city.
Our tip: Buy the Lisboa Card online – save time and stress
You can buy the Lisbon Card online at no extra charge – click here to go to the booking portal
This saves time and stress in Lisbon. You no longer have to deal with the ticket machines. There are better things to do after the flight …
Convenient: metro transfer airport ↔ city centre included
With the Lisbon Card, you can take the metro into the city centre free of charge after arriving at the airport. The metro station is right in front of the terminal building. You don’t need to buy another ticket!
Lisboa Card – at a glance
✅ Local transport: bus, metro, tram free of charge
✅ Metro: airport ↔ city centre free
✅ Free admission to 51 museums, attractions, landmarks
✅ Discounts, reductions (e.g. fado concert, city tour…)
✅ Free train journey to the Atlantic coast & beach (Cascais, Estoril) and Sintra
✅ Valid for 24, 48 or 72 hours
✅ Buy online at no extra charge – click here
Local transport, airport transfer by metro, admission to top sights, day trip to the beach – all free with the Lisboa Card
What is the Lisboa Card?
The Lisboa Card (Lisbon Card) is the official sightseeing pass for the Portuguese capital Lisbon.
More information about the Lisbon Card and current prices (2024) can be found on our website.
Where can I buy the Lisboa Card?
You can buy the Lisboa Card in Lisbon at the tourist information office.
Online purchase is more convenient. This saves time and vacation stress. The purchase is made via a German website. In our experience, there are fewer misunderstandings when booking. The service, whether by email or telephone, is also in English.
More information about the Lisbon Card and current prices (2024) can be found on our website.
How much does the Lisboa Card 2024 cost?
Adults:
Valid for 24 hours: €27
Valid for 48 hours: €44 (€22 per day)
Valid for 72 hours: €54 (€18 per day)
Children (4–15 years):
Valid for 24 hours: €18
Valid for 48 hours: €24.50 (€12.25 per day)
Valid for 72 hours: €30.50 (€10.17 per day)
Our Tip:
Online purchase is more convenient. This saves time and vacation stress. The purchase is made via a German website. In our experience, there are fewer misunderstandings when booking. The service, whether by email or telephone, is also in English.
Further information about the Lisbon Card and the current prices (2024) can be found on our website.