LISBON · PORTUGAL
Lisbon’s best days out.
The 15 best tickets tours in Lisbon, side by side. What each one is really like, how long it takes, what it costs and who runs it.
Timed Pena Palace and Park ticket with skip-the-line entry and audio guide, plus forest walks and fairytale views over Sintra.
Most Popular“It was an amazing experience, our guide Norjow was incredible and brought the history and mysticism of the palace to life.”
Timed ticket to Jerónimos Monastery in Belém. Marvel at Manueline Gothic, then see Vasco da Gama and Luís de Camões with less hassle.
“It would have been nice to see more than just the cloisters.”
Lisbon’s Oceanário is Europe’s largest indoor aquarium with 4 ocean habitats, skip-the-line entry, sharks, reefs, and sea otters.
“Nice and relaxing to just sit down and enjoy the aquarium!”
Skip-the-ticket-line entry to Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra, plus a multilingual smartphone audio guide for an easy, spellbinding visit.
“it was enchanting. lots to see like walking though a fairytale. a lot up hill but advise taking longer routes around rather than shortcuts. they are very steep. qell worth it though.”
Walk the Estádio da Luz, visit the Benfica Cosme Damião Museum, and get the Benfica scarf souvenir. Great views, media areas, and pitch access.
“It was absolutely terrific and most enjoyable. I was able to learn alot about the club, its history and the stadium. We were made incredibly welcome too. Our guide was terrific.”
Small-group van tour from Lisbon covering Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca, Devil’s Mouth, and Cascais with included Pena tickets and great guides.
“Small group, comfortable transport. Maeva was very friendly and had a huge amount of local knowledge and is a very confident and safe driver. Highly recommend this tour.”
Skip the line at São Jorge Castle with an e-ticket and self-guided audio on your phone, plus optional Belem add-ons and Lisbon walk route.
“We didn’t have our ear buds for the audio. But this was of our favorite stops in Lisbon. Would do it again and come prepared.”
A 3–4 day Lisbon pass that links Blue and Purple hop-on buses, the Hills tramcar, and a Yellow Boat ride on the Tagus River.
“The combo package for Bus, Boat and Tram at any time was great for the 3 days, with bonus of the lift/ elevator. All was on timely schedules.”
Skip the ticket line with an English host to Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra. Explore UNESCO gardens, gothic details, and hidden caves in 2 hours.
“We loved to visit Quinta da Regaleira and the tickets were easy to claim”
Timed e-ticket and smartphone audio guide help you skip lines at Quinta da Regaleira, with optional Moorish Castle add-on in Sintra.
“Great audio allows you to go at your own pace and easy to download”
Prebook a mobile ticket to Lisbon Oceanarium: 8,000 animals in a 5-million-liter tank plus Amano Forests and Submerged Universe.
“A must visit place when in Lisbon: fascinating, educational, and inspiring. The place and experience will not leave anyone indifferent to sea world .”
See historic Belém, modern Parque das Nações, and Lisbon’s Tagus River on a 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus plus Yellow Boat cruise.
“Barbra was an amazing guide, we had an all girls group! YAAAS! We clicked the first time we saw her, she was very detailed about everything, very reassuring. We made sure to be on time and not in heels! ( private joke) Honestly, we could not thank her enough for an amazing memorable day. The…”
Timed entry to Lisbon Cathedral for $8. See the Upper Choir, balcony views, and the Treasury of the Patriarchal Sé.
“The cathedral is beautiful with so much history. Just be aware that most, if not all, the information signs are in Portuguese only and the audio guide is extremely limited.”
Skip the line at São Jorge Castle with an English guide, learn Moorish-era Lisbon, and enjoy 360° views over the Tagus and rooftops.
“Joao was a fantastic guide, so knowledgeable about the history and lore of the castle and its place in Lisbon and early Portugal, and very personable, too. He was recommended to us by friends who had also been on a tour with him. They loved Joao, too! We would look for him again for another…”
Skip the line at Monserrate Palace in Sintra. Admire Moorish-Gothic-Indian architecture and world-famous gardens with a free audio guide.
“Free parking and room to park - very unusual for Sintra! (There is also a bus stop right outside.) We didn’t have a guided tour but just explored the gardens and palace ourselves. The palace is beautiful and has informative signs and a really good film in one of the bedrooms. It is much quieter…”
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