What is the Lisboa Card?
The Lisboa Card is the official city tourism card offering unlimited public transport and free or discounted entry to museums and attractions.
Prices (2024)
| Duration | Adult | Child (4-15) | |----------|-------|--------------| | 24 hours | €21 | €13.50 | | 48 hours | €35 | €19.50 | | 72 hours | €44 | €23 |
What's Included
Free Transport
- Metro: All lines
- Buses: Carris network
- Trams: Including famous Tram 28
- Elevators: Santa Justa, Glória, Bica, Lavra
- Trains: Sintra, Cascais lines (CP urban trains)
Free Entry (39 attractions)
- Jerónimos Monastery
- Belém Tower
- National Tile Museum
- National Ancient Art Museum
- MAAT
- Santa Justa Elevator
- And 33 more...
Discounts (10-50% off)
- Oceanarium: 15% off
- Sintra Palaces: 10% off
- Fado shows: 10-20% off
- River cruises: 20% off
- Shopping: Various discounts
Is It Worth It?
You Should Buy If:
✅ Staying 2-3 days and want to see major attractions ✅ Planning to use public transport extensively ✅ Visiting 3+ paid attractions per day ✅ Going to Sintra or Cascais
Skip It If:
❌ Only in Lisbon for 1 day ❌ Prefer walking to public transport ❌ Only interested in free attractions ❌ Staying in central area only
Money-Saving Example
Day 1 Without Card:
- Metro day pass: €6.45
- Jerónimos Monastery: €10
- Belém Tower: €6
- MAAT Museum: €9 Total: €31.45
Day 1 With 24h Card: €21 Savings: €10.45
Pro Tips
- Start Early: Activate in the morning to maximize the 24/48/72 hours
- Plan Routes: Group attractions by area to save time
- Free Sundays: Some museums free on 1st Sunday - don't use card
- Skip Lines: Card holders often have separate, shorter queues
- Keep Receipt: Needed for discounts at participating venues
Where to Buy
- Online: Official website (collect at airport)
- Airport: Arrivals hall tourist desk
- Tourist Offices: Multiple locations
- Selected Hotels: Ask at reception
Alternative Options
Just Transport?
- 24h transport ticket: €6.45
- Zapping card: Pay-as-you-go
Just Culture?
- Museum combo tickets
- Free first Sundays
- Happy hours at attractions