Is the Lisbon City Card worth buying?

It’s worth buying if you’ll use public transport often and visit at least two or three paid attractions daily. If you only plan one or two paid sights, you probably will not save much with separate tickets.

Does the Lisboa Card include Jerónimos Monastery?

Yes, Jerónimos Monastery is included, but you should not assume immediate walk up entry. You may still face capacity controls, and busy dates can require advance booking or timed access, especially during peak season.

Does the Lisboa Card cover trains to Sintra and Cascais?

Usually yes, the Lisboa Card covers the CP suburban train lines to Sintra and Cascais, which is why you can use it for easy day trips. Still, you should check current coverage before booking, because transport inclusions can change.

How do I activate the Lisboa Card?

First exchange your voucher for the physical card, then write your name, date, and activation time on it. Your validity starts when you first use it on transport or at a participating attraction, and runs continuously.

Can I get a refund if I don’t use my Lisbon Card?

You should assume the card becomes non-refundable once activated. If you have not activated it, refunds can be obtained for up to a year from the date of purchase. Check the cancellation policy before booking.

Can I use the Lisboa Card on my phone?

Not usually. You can book online and use digital guides or app information on your phone, but the official Lisboa Card must normally be exchanged for a physical card that you validate on transport and at attractions.

Do children need a Lisbon City Card?

Not always. You may only need cards for adults because younger children often get free or reduced entry at attractions and lower transport fares. You should compare child prices carefully before buying the same pass for your family.

Do I need reservations for Jerónimos or Belém Tower?

Yes, you should plan for reservations at major monuments, even with the card. Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower can have capacity limits or timed entry rules, so booking ahead helps you avoid wasted time and disappointment.

Does the Lisboa Card skip all lines?

No, you may skip some ticket purchase lines, but you will not skip security checks or every capacity queue. At the busiest sights, your main time saver is arriving early and having any required reservations ready.

Lisbon City Pass | 50+ Attractions & Unlimited Transport

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City Cards

Lisboa Card: Access to 50+ Attractions & Unlimited Public Transportation

Enjoy unlimited travel and free access to Lisbon’s top sights for 24, 48, or 72 hours.

Everything you get: Unlock free entry to 50+ Lisbon gems like Jerónimos Monastery & Belém Tower, unlimited bus, tram & metro rides, free Santa Justa Elevator views, train day trips to Sintra & Cascais, cool discounts & a digital guidebook for a smooth, fun and unforgettable journey.
Why choose this: This pass is a smart pick for 1 to 3-day stays, giving you hassle-free transport and savings up to 50% at top sights.

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Combo: Lisbon Card + Pena Palace & Park Tickets

What to bring

Pena Palace

Please wear comfortable walking shoes as you'll have to do a considerable amount of walking.
Make sure to bring refillable water bottles to refuel.
Remember to bring a valid ID for ticket verification.

What’s not allowed

Lisbon Card

Some attractions included with the Lisbon Card may have their own restrictions (e.g., no food, no large bags, or photography limits).

Pena Palace

Pets are not allowed, except for guide dogs.
Large bags or suitcases are not permitted inside the palace.
Eating and drinking are not allowed inside exhibition areas.
Flash photography is prohibited in certain interior sections.

Accessibility

Lisbon Card

Accessibility varies by location. Some museums and monuments are fully wheelchair accessible, while others may have stairs or uneven surfaces.

Pena Palace

The palace and park have limited wheelchair accessibility due to hilly terrain and cobblestone paths.

Additional information

Lisbon Card

You can visit each attraction only once.
Once redeemed, it is valid for 24h, 48h, or 72h depending on the ticket option chosen.
Fast-track entry is not possible at all attractions.
Click here to know how to use this card.

Pena Palace

Private vehicles are not permitted, so visitors should use pedestrian trails or public transport.
About 30 km from Lisbon, Pena Palace sits in Sintra, where parking is available in the historic center or outer lots, though spaces can be limited.

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City Cards

Lisbon Card: Access to São Jorge Castle & 50+ Attractions

Additional information

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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Combo (Save 10%): St. George's Castle Tickets + Lisbon Card

St. George’s Castle

Tip: Don't miss out on the Black Chamber, which contains a camera obscura offering 360º detailed views of Lisbon in real-time.
Note that the following is not allowed in this experience: Pets (with the exception of guide dogs).
Please factor in a waiting time of up to approx 2 hours.

Lisbon Card

Tip: Keep an eye out for the iconic yellow trams, and be sure to climb on board (free of cost) with your Lisbon Card for a relaxing transfer.
Please click here to know how to use this card.
You can visit each attraction only once.
Once redeemed, it is valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours depending on the ticket option chosen.
Fast-track entry is not possible at all attractions.
All cards must be exchanged at the same redemption point.

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Tickets

Skip-the-Line Tickets to the Royal Treasure Museum

Tip: The Royal Treasure Museum has 40 rooms so plan your visit accordingly to not miss a thing.
Facilities at the Royal Treasure Museum: Wheelchair Accessibility, Free Wi-Fi
There can be only one visit to each location listed on the Lisbon card.
Once redeemed, it is valid for 24h, 48h, or 72h depending on the ticket option chosen.
Some sites do not offer skip-the-line entry.
The Lisbon Card can only be redeemed at the redemption points listed in the ticket voucher.
Click here for the list of attractions and public transport.
Click here to learn how to use the Lisbon Card.

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Lisbon City Pass in a nutshell

Pick the format that fits

Most options here are day-based, not attraction-based passes. You can choose 24, 48, or 72 hours of sightseeing and transport, or book combo versions that add places like São Jorge Castle or Pena Palace.

One card, many ways to explore

Coverage goes well beyond one monument. Depending on the option you choose, you can visit Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, São Jorge Castle, the Santa Justa Elevator, and the Pilar 7 Bridge Experience, then keep moving on the metro, trams, buses, lifts, and funiculars.

See when the maths works

You will save big when you plan a full sightseeing day. A 24-hour pass costs €31, while Jerónimos Monastery (€18) and Belém Tower (€15) already come to €33 at standard gate prices. Add even a few metro or tram rides, and you spend more than with the pass. If you only visit one paid site, though, buying individual tickets is usually the cheaper choice.

Simple to buy and use

Buy online, then exchange your voucher for a physical card at an official redemption point. The card stays valid for up to a year before first use, and the clock starts only when you first tap into transport or enter an attraction. After that, just scan or show it at metro gates, on buses and trams, or at participating sights.

Card details	Lisbon Card: Access to São Jorge Castle & 50+ Attractions
Type of card	All-inclusive hour-based (24/48/72 hours)
No. of attractions	50+
Price range	€31–€62
Validity	24/48/72 hours from first use; 1 year from purchase if unused

Which Lisbon City Pass is best for you

If you want to save on Lisbon's classics

If you're planning to visit more than two big-ticket sights, pick the Lisboa Card 48-Hour Pass. At €51, it can save you up to 50% while covering 50+ attractions and unlimited Carris trams, buses, metro, funiculars, and the Santa Justa Elevator. It works best for a classic first trip: ride out to Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower, then head back for Pilar 7 Bridge Experience or a tram up through the center. You also get 48 rolling hours, so you don’t need to activate it until you’re ready.

If your trip includes Sintra and Lisbon

If your trip includes a Sintra day and you still want Lisbon’s headline sights, book the Combo: Lisbon Card + Pena Palace & Park Tickets. It’s the most practical option because it bundles 48 or 72 hours of city-card access with preplanned entry to Pena Palace, plus unlimited transport and 50+ attractions in Lisbon. You can spend one day on Pena Palace and Park Tickets, then use the same pass for Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, and the Santa Justa Elevator without rebuilding your budget from scratch.

Top attractions included in your Lisbon City Pass

Attraction	Lisboa Card
Oceanário de Lisboa	✅
Jerónimos Monastery	✅
Belém Tower	✅
São Jorge Castle	✅
Santa Justa Lift	✅
Jardim Zoológico de Lisboa	✅
National Pantheon	✅
Pilar 7 Bridge Experience	✅
Royal Treasure Museum	✅
Museu do Chiado	✅
Aquário Vasco da Gama	✅
Museu da Música	✅

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City Cards

Lisboa Card: Access to 50+ Attractions & Unlimited Public Transportation

Enjoy unlimited travel and free access to Lisbon’s top sights for 24, 48, or 72 hours.

Everything you get: Unlock free entry to 50+ Lisbon gems like Jerónimos Monastery & Belém Tower, unlimited bus, tram & metro rides, free Santa Justa Elevator views, train day trips to Sintra & Cascais, cool discounts & a digital guidebook for a smooth, fun and unforgettable journey.
Why choose this: This pass is a smart pick for 1 to 3-day stays, giving you hassle-free transport and savings up to 50% at top sights.

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Check availability

Free cancellation

Book now, pay later

Extended validity

Explore at your pace

Guided tour

Enjoy unlimited travel and free access to Lisbon’s top sights for 24, 48, or 72 hours.

Everything you get: Unlock free entry to 50+ Lisbon gems like Jerónimos Monastery & Belém Tower, unlimited bus, tram & metro rides, free Santa Justa Elevator views, train day trips to Sintra & Cascais, cool discounts & a digital guidebook for a smooth, fun and unforgettable journey.
Why choose this: This pass is a smart pick for 1 to 3-day stays, giving you hassle-free transport and savings up to 50% at top sights.

Inclusions #

Validity: Pass valid for 24/48/72 hours
Unlimited access to public transport like buses, metros, trams, elevators, and funiculars
Access to 50+ attractions:
- Landmarks: Sao Jorge castle, Jerónimos Monastery, Pilar7 Bridge Experience & more
- Discounts at Quinta da Regaleira, Vasco da Gama Aquarium & more
- Handy digital guidebook
Get complete details here

Additional information

You can visit each attraction only once.
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 digital 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.

Exchange your digital voucher for a physical Lisboa card from any of the redemption points mentioned in your voucher.
To activate it, you need to write your name, the date, and the exact time of activation on the card.
Use the card for the first time either on public transport or at a participating museum or attraction.

Validity:

Before activation: Valid for 1 year from the date of purchase.
After activation: Your pass is activated as soon as you use it for the first time and is valid for the number of 24-hour periods chosen. For example, if you select a 48-hour pass and take any public transport at 3pm on a Monday afternoon, your pass is valid till Wednesday 3pm.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
These tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

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