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São Jorge Castle in Lisbon with stone walls, towers, and Portuguese flag.
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Highlights

  • Breeze into the São Jorge Castle and 50 other key attractions of the city with just one card, the Lisbon Card.
  • Make exploring Lisbon easy on your pockets with unlimited free access to Lisbon Metro subway, buses, trams, lifts, trains, and more.
  • Go all out with sweet discount vouchers. Get up to 50% off on entry tickets to museums, city sightseeing, hop-on hop-off boats, boutiques, and more.
  • You get the whole package! This card comes with a handy app, your one-stop solution for landmark details, chat services, and interactive maps.
  • Once redeemed, the city card will be active for 24/48/72 hours. Choose an option that suits your Lisbon itinerary the best.

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Lisbon skyline with São Jorge Castle and Lisboa Card in foreground.
São Jorge Castle in Lisbon with stone walls, towers, and Portuguese flag.
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Explore more with one pass

One card, many attractions

Your journey begins the moment you swipe your Lisbon Card. With instant access to São Jorge Castle, you'll explore a medieval fortress perched high above the city. Wander through ancient battlements and climb the tallest Observatory Tower for panoramic views that stretch across Lisbon. Did you know these very castle walls once protected the royal family?

Your adventure continues with free entry to 51 of the city’s most iconic landmarks and museums. Skip the line at Jerónimos Monastery, where Vasco da Gama prayed before he voyaged to India, and explore the National Museum of the Azulejo, home to Portugal’s famed ceramic tiles. Fancy a break? Enjoy discounts at charming cafés, boutiques, and scenic cruises along the Tagus River.

Exploring made easier with public transport

Whizz around Lisbon with unlimited access to free public transport—hop on the Metro, buses, and iconic trams to explore the city like a local. You can also ride the enchanting lift of Carris lines or take a CP Train to the picturesque town of Sintra.

Seamless activation

  • Exchange your digital voucher for a magnetic Lisboa card. It is valid from the date you choose at checkout. You also need to collect it on the same day.

  • Scan the QR code e-mailed to you and download the handy app.

  • Find all the information about the venues and tours. Get access to pre-recorded commentary, city guidebook, suggested itineraries, an interactive map, and more, available at your fingertips!

  • Your pass will automatically get activated when you use your pass to enter the first attraction or use any public transportation on the list.

Validity

Before activation: Valid for 1 year from the date of purchase.

  • After activation: Your pass is activated as soon as you visit your 1st attraction/public transport and is valid for the duration you choose (24/48/72 hours).

Inclusions

  • Validity: Pass valid for 24/48/72 hours
  • Access to:
  • Museums: Panteão Nacional, Museu do Chiado, Museu da Música & more
  • Zoos: Jardim Zoológico de Lisboa, Aquário Vasco da Gama, Oceanário de Lisboa & more
  • Landmarks: São Jorge Castle, Museu do Tesouro Real, Torre de Belém, Bridge Experience, & more
  • Bus tours and cruises: City Sightseeing Portugal, PalmaYachts & more
  • Transportation: Metro, CARRIS – Trams, buses & lifts/ tranvia, buses & more
  • Discounts at Viniportugal, El Corte Inglés & more
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Ticket Delivery

  • Exchange your voucher for the magnetic Lisbon Card on the date selected during checkout, after which you will have one year to activate the card.

Redemption Point

  • Lisbon Airport, at the tourist information office "Ask Me Lisboa" in the arrival's hall, open (07:15 AM to 21:30 PM)

  • Terreiro do Paço Tourism Office (09:00 AM to 18:30 PM)

  • Cod History Interpretive Center, Commerce Square (10:00 AM to18:30 PM)

  • Centro Tejo to South and Southeast River Station, Commerce Square (10:00 AM to 12:00 PM | 15:00 PM to 17:30 PM)

  • Cais do Sodré Tourism Office (09:00 AM to 13:00 PM | 14:00 PM to 17:30 PM)

  • After you activate the card, it will remain valid for 24h, 48h or 72h, depending on the option chosen at the time of purchase.

  • Carry your Lisbon Card and display it at each attraction with a valid photo ID.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

Early morning between 6-8 AM offers fewer crowds and beautiful golden light for photos. Avoid Fridays when it's closed for prayers. October to March provides cooler weather, making for a more comfortable experience. Sunrise visits offer the most magical atmosphere with stunning views.

Visiting all attractions can take up to half a day or longer depending on your pace and interests. Plan at least 2-3 hours for the castle alone, including time for guided tours in multiple languages lasting about 2 hours.

Bring comfortable walking shoes as there's a lot of ground to cover. Sunscreen and a hat are essential during summer months. Don't forget your camera for the stunning views from the castle walls. A refillable water bottle is also recommended.

Yes, it's suitable for families but might be challenging for very young children due to long walks and stairs at the castle. There are plenty of attractions that cater to all ages like museums and parks where kids can enjoy interactive exhibits.

The castle is easily accessible by public transport or taxi. The nearest metro station is Martim Moniz, a short bus ride away from the castle. You can also walk up from Baixa district which takes about 20 minutes and offers scenic views along the way.

The card includes access to over 50 attractions across Lisbon, including a visit to Sao Jorge Castle. You'll also get discounts on guided tours, public transport, and many restaurants and shops around the city.

While not mandatory, booking your card online before arrival can save time as you skip queue lines. This is especially useful during peak tourist seasons when waiting times at attractions can be long and unpredictable.

Photography is allowed in most areas of the castle, but avoid using tripods or professional equipment without permission. There are designated spots for taking panoramic shots of the city skyline from the castle walls.

Once redeemed, the card remains active for either 24, 48, or 72 hours depending on the ticket option you choose.

The card provides access to São Jorge Castle, Panteão Nacional, Museu do Chiado, Museu da Música, Jardim Zoológico de Lisboa, Aquário Vasco da Gama, Oceanário de Lisboa, Torre de Belém, and many more landmarks and museums.

Yes, you get unlimited free access to Lisbon Metro subway, buses, trams, lifts, trains, and other forms of local transportation.

Yes, a handy app is included which provides landmark details, chat services, interactive maps, and more to help you navigate Lisbon easily.

You can get up to 50% off on entry tickets to museums, city sightseeing tours, hop-on hop-off boats, boutiques, and other attractions in Lisbon.

You’ll have one year from your booking date to collect and activate the card.

National monuments and museums are closed on January 1, Easter Sunday, May 1, December 24 and 25, as well as municipal holidays like June 13 in Lisbon and June 29 in Sintra.

No, you can only visit each attraction included on the card once during its validity period.

If lost, there is no replacement available as the card cannot be reissued once activated and used.

Yes, it includes access to City Sightseeing Portugal and PalmaYachts for bus tours and cruises in Lisbon.

You can visit each attraction only once. Collect the Lisbon Card on the day you choose when booking. You will have 1 year to activate the card. Once redeemed, it is valid for 24/48/72 hours depending on the ticket option chosen. Bear in mind that national monuments and museums are closed on the following dates: January 1, Easter Sunday, May 1, December 24 and 25, and on municipal holidays (June 13 in Lisbon and June 29 in Sintra). All cards must be exchanged at the same redemption point. Museums and national monuments are closed on Mondays. Museums and monuments undergoing temporary renovation are clearly marked within the guidebook. The Lisboa Card digital guide is an essential component of the product and must be downloaded by the cardholder to access all relevant information. Entry to Jerónimos Monastery is subject to capacity limits and managed according to the monument’s operational guidelines.

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