Lisbon: 72-Hour Card & Free Entry to 50+ Attractions

Three Days in Lisbon Without Buying a Single Ticket

You get unlimited metro, bus, tram, and train travel across Lisbon for three days, plus free entry to São Jorge Castle, Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, Lisbon Cathedral, the National Tile Museum, Ajuda National Palace, and 44 other museums and monuments. The card covers trains to Sintra and Cascais, includes a complimentary gift, and works for all ages and fitness levels. Activate it when you arrive, not when you buy it.

Step-by-step itinerary

• Visit São Jorge Castle
• Walk castle walls and towers
• See archaeological museum exhibits
• Admire panoramic city views
• Visit Lisbon Cathedral
• Explore Jerónimos Monastery
• Tour Belém Tower
• Visit Ajuda National Palace
• Explore National Tile Museum
• Experience Quake Earthquake Museum

The Experience

You've just landed, and the question hits: how do you see São Jorge Castle, Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, and fifty other places without spending your entire budget on entry fees and transit cards? The Lisboa Card answers that. It's a 72-hour pass that covers unlimited travel on the metro, buses, trams, funiculars, and the historic Tram 28, plus free entry to more than fifty museums and monuments across the city. You activate it when you first use it, not when you buy it, so there's no pressure to start the clock before you're ready.

The card opens doors to places most visitors plan around. São Jorge Castle sits on Lisbon's highest hill with 360-degree views over red rooftiles, the Tagus River, and the 25 de Abril Bridge — and yes, peacocks roam the gardens. Jerónimos Monastery, a UNESCO site built in the early 16th century, shows off Manueline architecture so intricate it looks carved by hand for weeks. Belém Tower, another UNESCO landmark on the riverbank, gives you views back across the water toward the monastery and the Monument to the Discoveries. The Lisbon Cathedral dates to the 12th century and sits in the old Alfama district with views down to the river. The National Tile Museum, housed in a former convent from 1509, holds a 23-meter panoramic tile panel of Lisbon before the 1755 earthquake — a single artwork that tells you what the city looked like before it burned. Ajuda National Palace, the only royal residence open to the public, has throne rooms, ballrooms, and chandeliers that show how Portugal's monarchy lived.

The card also covers train travel to Sintra and Cascais, towns just outside the city where you can spend a half-day without arranging separate tickets. Tram 28, the tourist route that winds through the old quarters, is included. You move through Lisbon on your own schedule, not a guide's. The card comes with a small gift, and everything is wheelchair accessible — ramps, elevators, accessible transport options throughout.

The math works if you plan to visit more than three or four paid attractions in three days, which most people do. If you're moving slowly or prefer to sit in cafés and watch the city, the card still saves money on transport alone. Activate it the morning you're ready to start, and you have exactly 72 consecutive hours to use it. After that, it expires.

What’s included

• Unlimited travel on Lisbon's metro, buses, trams, funiculars, and elevators for 72 hours.
• free entry to more than 50 museums and monuments including São Jorge Castle, Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, Lisbon Cathedral, National Tile Museum, and Ajuda National Palace.
• train travel between Lisbon and Sintra.
• train travel between Lisbon and Cascais.
• access to the historic Tram 28.
• a complimentary gift for every traveller.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by LIGHT TOURS

Is this one for you?Choose this card if you plan to visit four or more paid attractions in three days and want to move through Lisbon on your own schedule without buying separate tickets or transport passes — the single card removes that friction entirely.

Top questions

How long is the Lisboa Card valid for?

The card is valid for 72 consecutive hours from the moment you first use it. You choose when to activate it.

Does the card cover travel to Sintra and Cascais?

Yes. Train travel between Lisbon and Sintra, and between Lisbon and Cascais, is included in the card.

How many attractions have free entry with the card?

More than 50 museums and monuments offer free entry, including São Jorge Castle, Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, Lisbon Cathedral, the National Tile Museum, and Ajuda National Palace.

Is the card accessible for people using wheelchairs?

Yes. All public transport options, attractions, and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. Specialized infant seats are also available on transport.

What types of public transport does the card cover?

The card covers unlimited travel on the metro, buses, trams, funiculars, elevators, and the historic Tram 28.

Can I use the card on the same day I buy it?

No. The 72-hour period begins when you first use the card, not when you purchase it. You control when to activate it.

Is there a gift included with the card?

Yes. Every traveller receives a complimentary gift with their Lisboa Card.

Can children use the card?

The card is suitable for all ages. Infants and small children can travel in prams or strollers on public transport.