Lisbon city tours
The best Lisbon tours
Walking tours through Alfama and Chiado, e-bike rides up to the viewpoints, hop-on hop-off buses and tram 28: here is how to see Lisbon with a guide, with honest advice on how much walking, how steep, and which way of seeing the city fits your time.
See our 8 picks
Short answer For most first visits, book a 3-hour guided walking tour (from €22 per person) on day one: you get the history and your bearings at once. If hills worry you, an e-bike tour covers more ground with little effort. Hop-on hop-off buses suit you if you want to see the wider city at your own pace, but they are rated lower than the walking and bike tours.
Our 8 picks for a Lisbon city tour
Two walking tours, two e-bike tours and four bus or bus-and-tram tickets, ordered by how well they show you the city and its stories. All start in central Lisbon.
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from €22 per person Our top pick 3 hours 4.9 (3,403) reviews on GetYourGuide
Best of Lisbon walking tour: Rossio, Chiado and Alfama
Three hours through the city's icons, from Rossio and the Carmo Church to Chiado, the Baixa and Alfama, with a Portuguese pastry on the way.
Best for First-timers who want the classic centre on day one
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from €25 per person 3 hours 4.8 (12,192) reviews on GetYourGuide
History, stories and lifestyle walking tour
A guided walk that explains how Lisbon became what it is, through Chiado and Bairro Alto to the Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara viewpoint.
Best for Travellers who come for the stories behind the streets
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from €29 per person 3 hours 4.9 (2,276) reviews on GetYourGuide
City highlights and viewpoints by e-bike
Ride through the oldest neighbourhoods and up to the best viewpoints on an electric bike, with a guide telling the history as you go.
Best for Active travellers who want the views without the climb
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from €21 per person 3 hours 4.8 (3,881) reviews on GetYourGuide
Alfama, Mouraria and Graça by e-bike
Three hours on an electric bike through three of Lisbon's seven hills, into lanes most visitors never reach.
Best for Curious travellers who want to get off the main tourist track
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from €38 per person 2 days 4.3 (1,568) reviews on GetYourGuide
Sightseeing buses and tram tour, 48 hours
A 48-hour ticket that combines panoramic bus routes with the city's historic tram, so you can see the old centre, Belém and the modern districts at your own pace.
Best for Visitors with two days who don't want to walk far
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from €22 per person 2 days 4.0 (6,420) reviews on GetYourGuide
Hop-on hop-off bus, 1 or 2 routes, 24 or 48 hours
Double-decker routes through the historic centre, Belém and modern Lisbon, with an audio guide; the ticket also gives access to Carris public trams while it is valid.
Best for Budget travellers who want transport and a tour in one ticket
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from €28 per person Valid 1 - 3 days 3.9 (4,373) reviews on GetYourGuide
Hop-on hop-off packs, 24 to 72 hours
Bus tickets for one to three days on several routes, with an audio guide and a digital walking tour of the old quarters.
Best for Longer stays that want unlimited rides for up to three days
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from €33 per person Valid 1 - 2 days 3.8 (1,644) reviews on GetYourGuide
Open-top bus tour with optional add-ons
An open-top double-decker with audio commentary on headphones, hopping on and off at the stops along its routes, with extras you can add when booking.
Best for Families who want to sit down between sights
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Lisbon walking, bike and bus tours compared
| Tour | From | Duration | Group size | Pickup | Free cancellation | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
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| Best of Lisbon walking tour: Rossio, Chiado and Alfama | €22 per person | 3 hours | Not stated | Meet on site | Yes, up to 24 hours in advance | First-timers who want the classic centre on day one | The highest-rated city tour in this list (4.9 from over 3,400 reviews) at one of the lowest prices. |
| History, stories and lifestyle walking tour | €25 per person | 3 hours | Private or small groups available | Meet on site | Yes, up to 24 hours in advance | Travellers who come for the stories behind the streets | Rated 4.8 by over 12,000 people, with a private option if you want the guide to yourselves. |
| City highlights and viewpoints by e-bike | €29 per person | 3 hours | Not stated | Meet on site | Yes, up to 24 hours in advance | Active travellers who want the views without the climb | Rated 4.9 and the easiest way to reach several hilltop viewpoints in one morning. |
| Alfama, Mouraria and Graça by e-bike | €21 per person | 3 hours | Private group available | Meet on site | Yes, up to 24 hours in advance | Curious travellers who want to get off the main tourist track | The lowest price of all eight, rated 4.8 by nearly 3,900 people, and it goes where buses can't. |
| Sightseeing buses and tram tour, 48 hours | €38 per person | 2 days | Not stated | Meet on site | Yes, up to 24 hours in advance | Visitors with two days who don't want to walk far | The best-rated of the bus tickets (4.3) and the only one built around the tram. |
| Hop-on hop-off bus, 1 or 2 routes, 24 or 48 hours | €22 per person | 2 days | Not stated | Meet on site | Yes, up to 24 hours in advance | Budget travellers who want transport and a tour in one ticket | From €22 and the only bus ticket here that includes rides on the city's public trams. |
| Hop-on hop-off packs, 24 to 72 hours | €28 per person | Valid 1 - 3 days | Not stated | Meet on site | Yes, up to 24 hours in advance | Longer stays that want unlimited rides for up to three days | The longest validity of the bus tickets, so the price spreads over more days. |
| Open-top bus tour with optional add-ons | €33 per person | Valid 1 - 2 days | Not stated | Meet on site | Yes, up to 24 hours in advance | Families who want to sit down between sights | A familiar format with free cancellation, though the lowest-rated pick here (3.8), so compare it with the others first. |
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.
Lisbon walking tour: which one to book
A Lisbon walking tour is the best first thing to do in the city. In three hours a guide takes you through the Baixa, Chiado and Alfama and explains what you are looking at: the earthquake of 1755 that flattened the centre, the grid rebuilt after it, and the older lanes of Alfama that survived.
Both walking tours above cost from €22–25 per person and last about three hours. The Rossio, Chiado and Alfama walk stays in the historic core; the history and stories tour heads uphill to Bairro Alto and its viewpoint.
How much walking, and how steep?
Expect two to three hours on your feet with several climbs. The Baixa is flat, but Chiado, Bairro Alto and Alfama sit on hills with steep streets and stairs, and the polished stone pavements get slippery when wet. Wear shoes with grip. If climbing is hard for you, choose an e-bike or a tuk tuk tour instead.
Why a local tour guide in Lisbon is worth it
Much of Lisbon's past is not written on the buildings. A good tour guide in Lisbon tells you why the Baixa is a grid, what the tiles on a facade mean and where locals actually eat. On GetYourGuide, the guided walks here are rated 4.8 to 4.9, the self-guided bus tickets 3.8 to 4.3.
Lisbon bike tours: cycle the hills on an e-bike
Ordinary cycle tours in Lisbon are hard work because of the hills, which is why both bike tours here use electric bikes. They cover much more ground than a walking tour in the same three hours and reach viewpoints like Graça and Santa Luzia without the climb.
You should be comfortable on a bike in traffic and on cobbles. The viewpoints e-bike tour focuses on the classic panoramas; the Alfama, Mouraria and Graça ride goes deeper into the old neighbourhoods.
Hop-on hop-off in Lisbon: how to judge a bus ticket
A hop-on hop-off ticket makes sense if you want to sit down and see the wider city, including Belém and the modern districts, over one or two days. The trade-off is time: when you get off at a stop, you depend on the next bus coming soon.
Before you book, check three things on the booking page or the operator's timetable: how often buses run on each route (the interval between buses), the last departure of the day, and how many routes the ticket covers. A ticket with a short interval and an early-evening last bus is far more useful than one with more routes and long gaps.
All four bus tickets above allow free cancellation up to 24 hours before. They are rated 3.8 to 4.3, lower than the walking and bike tours at 4.8 to 4.9.
Tram 28 in Lisbon: route, tickets and tips
Tram 28 (28E) is a historic yellow tram line that runs between Martim Moniz and Campo de Ourique (Prazeres). On the way it climbs through Graça, passes the Miradouro de Santa Luzia viewpoint and Lisbon Cathedral (the Sé), then goes down through the Baixa and up through Chiado and Estrela. Carris lists 34 stops in each direction.
It is a regular public tram, not a tour, so there is no commentary and you ride with commuters. Allow roughly 40 to 50 minutes for the whole route, more in traffic.
Tickets and fares
You can pay the driver on board: Carris lists the on-board tram ticket at €3.30, valid only on that tram. It is cheaper to load a single journey ("zapping", €1.72) or a 24-hour Carris and Metro pass (€7.25) onto a navegante card from a metro station machine. The tram is also free with the Lisboa Card (see our Lisboa Card guide), and the 2-route hop-on hop-off ticket above includes Carris trams while it is valid.
Where to catch it and how to avoid the crowds
Board at one of the two ends, Martim Moniz or Campo de Ourique (Prazeres), where you have the best chance of a seat. Ride early in the morning or in the evening: in the middle of the day the queue at Martim Moniz can mean waiting for several trams. Keep your bag in front of you on a crowded tram.
Parts of the route have been cut back during roadworks in 2025 and 2026, so check the Carris service changes before you go.
Tourist things to do in Lisbon on your first day
Start with a walking tour in the morning to get your bearings, ride tram 28 or take an e-bike up to a viewpoint in the afternoon, and end with dinner and fado in Alfama. Our Lisbon itinerary shows how to fit in Belém and Sintra on the following days.
Walking, steep streets and your time: how to choose
Short on time? Walk with a guide
A 3-hour walking tour on your first morning shows you the centre and its history faster than any bus, and you keep the afternoon free.
Hills are hard? Take an e-bike
The e-bike tours cover the steepest neighbourhoods with almost no effort. A tuk tuk tour is the no-effort alternative.
Check the bus interval
Before booking a hop-on hop-off ticket, look up how often the buses run and when the last one leaves. Long gaps cost you more time than you save.
Wear shoes with grip
Lisbon's polished limestone pavements are slippery when wet, and Alfama is mostly stairs and slopes.
Ride tram 28 at the ends of the day
Board at Martim Moniz or Prazeres early or late. In the middle of the day the queue can mean waiting for several trams.
Book a morning start
Morning tours are cooler in summer and less crowded at the viewpoints, and most offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Questions people ask
Where to buy tickets for tram 28 lisbon?
You can pay the driver on board (€3.30, valid for that tram only), or buy cheaper fares in advance: a single journey or a 24-hour Carris and Metro pass (€7.25) loaded onto a navegante card at any metro station machine. The Lisboa Card also covers the tram.
What is tram 28 in lisbon?
A historic public tram line, the 28E, that runs between Martim Moniz and Campo de Ourique (Prazeres) through Graça, past the Santa Luzia viewpoint and the cathedral, and on through the Baixa, Chiado and Estrela. It is regular public transport, not a guided tour.
Where to catch tram 28 lisbon?
At either end of the line, Martim Moniz square or Campo de Ourique (Prazeres), where you are most likely to get a seat. You can also board at any of its stops, such as Graça, Sé or Chiado, but the tram is often full by then.
Where is tram 28 lisbon?
Its eastern end is at Martim Moniz square, near the Baixa; its western end is at Prazeres in Campo de Ourique. In between, it crosses Graça, Alfama, the Baixa, Chiado and Estrela.
How long is tram 28 lisbon?
Carris lists 34 stops from Martim Moniz to Campo de Ourique (Prazeres). Allow roughly 40 to 50 minutes for the full ride, longer in heavy traffic or when the tram is crowded.
Where to get tram 28 lisbon?
Get on at Martim Moniz for the eastern end or at Prazeres for the western end. If you get on in the middle, the stops at Graça, the Sé (cathedral) and Chiado are the most useful for sightseeing.
How to catch tram 28 lisbon?
Have a ticket ready (a navegante card with a single journey or 24-hour pass, or cash for the on-board fare), go to the stop at Martim Moniz or Prazeres early in the morning or in the evening, and validate your card when you board.
Where does tram 28 go in lisbon?
From Martim Moniz up to Graça, past the Miradouro de Santa Luzia and Lisbon Cathedral, down through the Baixa, up through Chiado and Estrela, and on to Campo de Ourique (Prazeres).
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