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The Lisboa Card and the best Lisbon tickets

The Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, São Jorge Castle and the Oceanário: here is what to book ahead in Lisbon, with honest advice on when the Lisboa Card pays off, queues with timed tickets and where to buy.

By the Things to Do in Lisbon editorial team 8 tours compared Prices checked 19 October 2026

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Belém Tower in Lisbon, white limestone against a clear blue sky beside the Tagus

Short answer The Lisboa Card costs €31 for 24 hours, €51 for 48 hours and €62 for 72 hours (adults, 2026 prices). It pays off if you ride public transport and visit at least two of the big included sights, such as the Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower and São Jorge Castle, on the same day. If you only want one monument, buy that ticket on its own.

Our 8 picks for Lisbon tickets

The city card first, then the single tickets for the sights with the longest lines. Prices are the GetYourGuide from-prices on 19 October 2026; the official ticket offices may charge less.

Lisbon tickets and the Lisboa Card compared

Lisbon tickets and the Lisboa Card compared
Tour From Duration Group size Pickup Free cancellation Who it suits Why we picked it
Lisboa Card for 24, 48 or 72 hours 4.4 (18,520) €31
per person		 Valid 1 year Not stated Meet on site No Visitors planning two or more monuments and lots of tram and metro rides One card replaces several tickets and transport fares, and it is the most-reviewed ticket on this page (over 18,000 reviews).
Jerónimos Monastery entry ticket 4.2 (16,302) €18
per person		 Valid 1 day Not stated Meet on site No History lovers who want Belém's headline monument Jerónimos has some of the longest lines in Lisbon, and this ticket is the one most visitors book first (over 16,000 reviews).
Belém Tower entry ticket 4.1 (9,043) €15
per person		 Valid 1 day Not stated Meet on site No Anyone visiting Belém who wants to go inside, not just photograph it The tower uses timed entry with limited places, so a booked ticket is the safest way in.
São Jorge Castle with a 15-minute guided introduction 4.6 (1,398) €33
per person		 Valid 1 day Not stated Meet on site Yes, up to 24 hours in advance First-timers who want the castle's story without a long tour Rated 4.6 from over 1,300 reviews, with skip-the-line entry and free cancellation.
São Jorge Castle e-ticket with audio guide 4.4 (2,692) €27
per person		 1 - 4 hours Not stated Meet on site No Independent visitors who like to explore at their own pace The cheaper of the two castle options here, with the stories in your ear instead of a group.
Oceanário de Lisboa entry ticket 4.6 (11,669) €26
per person		 Valid 1 day Not stated Meet on site No Families with children and rainy days Rated 4.6 from over 11,000 reviews, and it skips the ticket line.
Lisbon Cathedral entry ticket 4.4 (1,316) €7
per person		 Valid 1 day Not stated Meet on site No Visitors walking tram 28's route through Alfama The cheapest ticket on this page, and the cathedral sits on the way up to the castle.
Luz Stadium tour and Benfica museum 4.7 (4,785) €27
per person		 2.5 hours Not stated Meet on site Yes, up to 24 hours in advance Football fans The best-rated ticket on this page (4.7 from over 4,700 reviews), with free cancellation.

Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 19 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.

What is the Lisboa Card and what it includes

The Lisboa Card is Lisbon's city pass. It runs for 24, 48 or 72 hours from the moment you first use it and combines free public transport with free or discounted entry to the city's sights.

  • Transport: unlimited metro, buses, trams (tram 28 included) and trains, says the official card page; card sellers list the CP lines to Sintra and Cascais, each about 40 minutes from the centre, as included. Confirm in the card's guide when you collect it. Lisbon's funiculars and the Santa Justa lift have been out of service since September 2025.
  • Free entry: among others the Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower (both need a booked time slot) and São Jorge Castle (free except for children aged 13–15).
  • Discounts: for example 15% off the Oceanário and 20% off Lisbon Cathedral, plus 5–50% off tours, cruises, fado shows and shops.

Lisboa Card price in 2026

Prices valid from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027:

  • 24 hours: €31 adult, €21 child (4–15)
  • 48 hours: €51 adult, €28 child
  • 72 hours: €62 adult, €35 child

Is the Lisboa Card worth it?

It depends on how much you pack into each day. A worked example for one adult on a 24-hour card (€31): a 24-hour transport ticket alone costs €7.25, and the GetYourGuide prices for the Jerónimos Monastery (from €18) and Belém Tower (from €15) add up to €33 more. Visit both on the same day and ride the tram there and back, and the card has paid for itself; add São Jorge Castle and you are well ahead.

It is not worth it if you are mostly walking, eating and joining guided tours, or if you only want one monument. The 72-hour card works out cheapest per day (about €21) for a three-day stay that includes the train to Sintra.

Tickets for Belém Tower and the Jerónimos Monastery

Belém's two UNESCO monuments sit a short walk apart along the river. Both use timed entry, which is why visitors with a ticket can still queue: you join the line for your slot, and slots fill up in high season. Book a specific time online, arrive at the start of it, and do the monastery first in the morning, before the tour coaches.

Both are closed on Mondays, so plan Belém for another day. Lisboa Card holders have free entry but must book a time slot after exchanging their voucher for the card.

Oceanarium, castle and other Lisbon tickets

Oceanarium Lisbon tickets: the Oceanário is in Parque das Nações in the east of the city, a short metro ride from the centre. A pre-booked ticket skips the ticket line, and Lisboa Card holders get 15% off.

São Jorge Castle: the castle crowns the hill above Alfama. Buy ahead in summer; the castle is free with the Lisboa Card.

Lisbon tram tickets

A single ticket bought on board a tram costs €3.30 in 2026. If you will ride more than twice, the 24-hour Carris and Metro ticket (€7.25) or the Lisboa Card is better value. Tram 28 runs from Martim Moniz through Graça, Alfama and Chiado to Campo de Ourique.

Santa Justa Elevator tickets

The Santa Justa Elevator has been closed since September 2025, and as of September 2026 no reopening date had been confirmed. Check carris.pt before you plan around it.

How to skip the queues with timed tickets

  1. Book a time slot, then arrive at its start

    Jerónimos and Belém Tower let in each slot in turn. Arriving at the start of your slot means the shortest wait, even with a ticket.

  2. Do Belém on a weekday morning, not Monday

    Both monuments close on Mondays and the coach groups arrive from late morning.

  3. Exchange the card voucher early

    An online Lisboa Card is a voucher. Swap it for the card at an Ask Me Lisboa desk (airport arrivals, Praça do Comércio or Cais do Sodré) before you try to book Belém slots.

  4. Count your sights before buying the card

    Two big included sights plus transport on the same day usually cover the 24-hour price. One monument and a walking day do not.

  5. Mind the refund rules

    Several tickets here, including Jerónimos, Belém Tower and the Lisboa Card, are not free to cancel. Only the castle tour with guide and the stadium tour are.

  6. Check before planning Santa Justa

    The Santa Justa lift has been closed since September 2025. Check carris.pt for news before you build a day around it.

Questions people ask

Is lisboa card worth it?

Yes, if you visit two or more included sights and use public transport on the same day: the 24-hour card costs €31, and the Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower alone come to €33 on GetYourGuide before any transport. No, if you only want one monument or spend the day walking.

Where to buy lisboa card?

Online, from the official Lisboa Card sellers or as the GetYourGuide Lisboa Card above, or in person at Ask Me Lisboa tourist offices. An online purchase gives you a voucher that must be used within 28 days.

What is a lisboa card?

Lisbon's official city pass: 24, 48 or 72 hours of free public transport (sellers list the trains to Sintra and Cascais as included), with free or discounted entry to museums and monuments.

How much is lisboa card?

From 1 April 2026: €31 (24 h), €51 (48 h) or €62 (72 h) for adults, and €21, €28 or €35 for children aged 4–15.

Where to pick up lisboa card?

Exchange your voucher at an Ask Me Lisboa desk: at the airport arrivals hall (daily 7:00–22:00), at Terreiro do Paço on Praça do Comércio, or at Cais do Sodré. The card starts running when you first use it, not when you pick it up.

What is the lisboa card?

A pass that combines unlimited metro, bus, tram and suburban train travel with free entry to sights such as the Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower and São Jorge Castle, and discounts on many others.

How much is a lisboa card?

An adult card costs €31 for 24 hours, which drops to about €21 a day on the 72-hour card (€62). Child cards (4–15) cost €21, €28 and €35.

Where to buy belem tower tickets?

Online, before you go: from the official ticket office of Portugal's museums and monuments or as the GetYourGuide Belém Tower ticket above (from €15). Entry is timed, so choose a slot. With a Lisboa Card entry is free, but you still have to book a time.

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Facts checked on 19 October 2026 against: Lisboa Card: official shop (Turismo de Lisboa) · Lisboa Card prices 2026–27 (reseller) · Lisboa Card inclusions and pickup points · Lisboa Card discounts · Metropolitano de Lisboa fares 2026 · Echoboomer: Carris fares from 1 January 2026 · RFM: Lisbon's historic lifts one year on (2 Sept 2026) · UNESCO: Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belém.

Written by the Things to Do in Lisbon editorial team. How we pick tours.