Is the Lisboa Card Worth It? Yes—Use My Savings Calculator to See How Much

Is the Lisboa Card worth it, or are you better off buying individual tickets?

I asked myself the same thing before finally rebooking this solo trip after COVID pushed it back.

As someone who’s tested tourist cards across Europe for the last decade—from the Paris Museum Pass to the Salzburg Card to the Ljubljana Card—I know which ones actually save you time and money, versus those that just end up costing you more.

With 52 museums, monuments, and attractions included, unlimited public transport, free rides on Tram 28, and even free trains to Sintra and Cascais, the Lisboa Card promises a lot.

I used the 72-hour Lisboa Card during my three-day solo stay and tracked every euro saved, so I can give you a genuinely honest answer.

Whether you’re planning your first trip to Lisbon with a packed schedule or you’re a traveler aiming to get the most out of your visit on a budget, I’ll guide you through the pass’s features and share my actual itinerary with cost details (I saved €54.40) to help you decide if the Lisboa Card is right for you.

What is the Lisboa Card?

The Lisboa Card is Lisbon’s official city tourist pass that grants free entry to over 50 museums, attractions, and monuments in and around Lisbon.

It’s a 3-in-1 card that also offers transportation and discounts ranging from 5% to 50% at several other sites.

It comes in three durations:

• 24-hour card — €31 (adults), €21 (children ages 4–15)
• 48-hour card — €51 (adults), €28 (children)
• 72-hour card — €62 (adults), €35 (children)

Children under 4 get in free — no card needed.

The card activates on first use, so you can buy it before you leave home without worrying about the clock starting.

Depending on the duration you choose (1, 2, or 3 days), you’ll save more the more you visit, so it’s time to pack it all in, since your time is limited, not the number of places you visit!

With the Lisboa Card, it is a fraction of the cost to see all that Lisbon has to offer—if you’re speedy. So, if you’re looking for a budget-friendly way to see Lisbon, I highly recommend it.

However, if you’re slow and steady, it’s not AS much of a cost-savings.

An important tip for Lisbon: About 2/3 of the attractions covered close on Mondays or Tuesdays, so if you’re planning a quick trip, it’s best not to visit on those days, especially if you’re only in Lisbon for 48 hours.

Click here to see a list of all the places you can access with the pass.

I’d recommend going through it and adding up how much you’d spend on each ticket.

Use “Find” to easily search through it, as it is quite an extensive PDF.

For me, it was a no-brainer that I would save with the pass based on what I wanted to see, making it super worth it for my Lisbon trip.

However, this will depend on what kind of Lisbon itinerary you build.

What’s Included

Transport (unlimited):

• All city buses, metro, trams, and funiculars
• The iconic Tram 28 through Alfama
• Santa Justa Elevator
• Fertagus (bridge train to Setúbal)
• CP train to Sintra, Cascais, and Azambuja

Free entry to 52 attractions, including:

• Jerónimos Monastery (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
• Belém Tower (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
• National Coach Museum
• Monument to the Discoveries
• National Pantheon
• National Museum of Ancient Art
• Tile Museum (Museu do Azulejo)
• Palácio Nacional da Ajuda

Discounts:

• 10–25% off tours, river cruises, Fado experiences, and more
• 5–15% off at participating shops
• 10–15% off Pena Palace, National Palace of Sintra, and Lisbon Oceanarium

Also included: A free city guidebook with hours, transport info, and tips.

How to Use the Lisboa Card

To use the Lisboa Card, enter your name and the current date and time on the card.

The card will be active the first time you use it, so make sure the date and time are correct.

To visit the included sites, simply show your card at the entrance.

Or scan your card when boarding any bus, train, tram, or metro.

What I Did with the 72-Hour Card

I spent three days in Lisbon and used the 72-hour card for the full duration.

If you’re staying for a shorter time, go with the one- or two-day pass.

Here’s a breakdown of what I visited and what it would have cost without the card.

**Prices last verified April 2026

Savings: roughly €54.40, and that’s without visiting several other included museums I ran out of time for!

Reservations are not usually required in Lisbon, but at the Tower of Belém (one of the top things to do in Lisbon), you need to pick up a ticket from Ask Me Lisboa near the tower before visiting.

🍿 The Tower is featured in the film Night Train to Lisbon, check it out and 5 other filming locations in Portugal!

With the Lisboa Card, you can also skip the line at some attractions, such as the Panteão Nacional, the Tile Museum, Palácio Nacional da Ajuda, National Archaeology Museum, and some other museums.

Search “Fast Track” in the PDF to check which ones offer this time-saver.

Note: Attractions do sometimes close for restoration or maintenance. The Tower of Belém was closed when I visited Lisbon solo, so do check what’s open when doing these calculations.

However, even with some options closed, it’s still a hell of a deal!

My Savings Calculator

Where to Buy the Lisboa Card

The card is available:

• Online at lisboacard.org
• On sites like GetYourGuide (GYG is my preferred option, as their cancellation policy is often more flexible than the official site)
• In person at the Ask Me Lisboa and Ask Me Sintra tourist offices, e.g., at Lisbon Airport or Cais do Sodré

After purchase, exchange your voucher for a physical card at one of several pick-up locations:

• Ask Me Lisboa | Aeroporto de Lisboa (daily 07:00 – 22:00)
• Ask Me Lisboa | Terreiro do Paço (daily 10:00 – 19:00)
• Ask Me Lisboa | Lisboa Story Center (daily 10:00 – 19:00)
• Ask Me Lisboa | Cais do Sodré (daily 09:00 – 13:00 and 14:00 – 18:00)
• Ask Me Lisboa | Centro Tejo (daily 10:00 – 13:00 and 14:00 – 19:00)
• Ask Me Lisboa | Centro da História do Bacalhau (daily 10:00 – 19:00)
• Ask Me Lisboa | Pilar 7 Bridge Experience (daily 10:00 – 18:00)
• Ask Me Sintra | Mitos e Lendas (daily 10:00 – 18:30)

My tip: If you’re flying in, pick up your card at the airport arrivals hall before you even reach the metro. Your first ride into the city center is then free (a nice way to immediately offset the cost).

Is the Lisboa Card Worth It?

Yes, especially for a 2–3-day visit if you plan to hit multiple attractions.

It’s absolutely worth it if:

• You want to visit Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, Palácio Nacional da Ajuda, or the National Archaeology Museum, as those alone cover a big chunk of the card cost
• You’re quick and can do a lot in a little amount of time
• You’re planning to use public transport heavily (Tram 28 and the metro add up fast)
• You prefer the ease of showing one card rather than juggling individual tickets at every stop

A single ride on Tram 28 without a card costs €3.30. Ride it a few times across three days, add in metro trips, and the transport savings alone make a real dent.

A note on kids: Children 4–15 get their own card at around 2/3 of the adult price, and kids under 4 ride and enter free everywhere. For families, the value compounds quickly.

It’s less worth it if:

• You’re only spending one day in Lisbon and plan to go slowly
• Your itinerary is mostly free sights, such as wandering through Alfama or the Praça do Comércio on foot

In the end, I saved around €55 on attractions alone with the 72-hour Lisboa card.

I didn’t use the transport as I walked a lot and got a bit lazy with the hills, and would Uber up to the top, then walk down, so I could have saved even more during my Spain and Portugal itinerary!

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