The Oceanarium of Lisbon (Oceanário de Lisboa) is a unique standout attraction in the historical capital city of Portugal.
At Lisbon Oceanarium, you can explore several ocean species on our planet.
But to dive into this aquatic adventure, you’ll need an entry ticket.
Pre-booking the tickets will make your visit not only educational but also hassle-free.
This article provides essential information about entry tickets for the Oceanarium of Lisbon.
Oceanarium Of Lisbon Entrance Ticket
The Lisbon Oceanarium entrance ticket offers an educational and mesmerizing journey into the world’s oceans.
As Europe’s largest indoor aquarium, it boasts over 8,000 sea creatures from 450 species.
With this ticket, you gain unrestricted access to all permanent and temporary exhibitions.
You can skip the ticket line and delve right into the wonders of marine life at your own pace.
Highlights of your visit include captivating encounters with sharks, vibrant coral reefs, and the unique opportunity to observe Europe’s only two sea otters.
Explore the four distinct ocean habitats – the North Atlantic, Antarctic, Temperate Pacific and Tropical Indian Ocean.
Each area offers a different facet of our planet’s mesmerizing underwater world.
You can also elevate the marine experience with a guided tour of the Oceanarium in Portuguese, Spanish, English, French, or German.
Ticket Prices
The Lisbon Oceanarium entry ticket cost for various age groups is as follows:
| Visitor Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult ticket (13 to 64 years) | €25 |
| Child ticket (3 to 12 years) | €15 |
| Senior ticket (65+ years) | €17 |
| Infant ticket (up to 2 years) | Free Entry |
This Ticket Includes
- Entrance ticket
- Access to all permanent exhibitions
- Access to all temporary exhibitions
Not included:
- Guided tour (additional cost)
- Food and drink (available for purchase)
- Souvenirs (available for sale)
Meeting Point
The Oceanario is in Lisbon’s Parque das Nacões waterfront area. Get directions.
Easily accessible from the historic center by bus, underground, train, boat, or car.
It is also a popular stop for hop-on-hop-off buses.
Nearby bus routes to ‘Oriente,’ the closest stop, include 5, 10, 19, 21, 28, 50, 68, 81, 82, and 85.
To reach it by subway, follow the red ‘M’ signs and take the red line to ‘Oriente,’ the last stop.
Things to know
- Entry ticket is valid for one day only.
- Guided tours available in multiple languages must be pre-booked.
- Educational activities for schools, families and groups must be pre-booked.
- The site is wheelchair-friendly, with ramps and elevators.
- Lisbon Oceanarium opens daily from 10 am to 7 pm.
- Ticket cancellable up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Lisbon Oceanarium Entrance Ticket and Hop-on-hop-off Bus Tour
This comprehensive ticket includes an entrance ticket to Lisbon Oceanarium with a 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour.
Move around the city comfortably aboard open-top buses with unparalleled views of Lisbon’s iconic landmarks.
The ticket includes stops at top attractions, including the Lisbon Oceanarium, Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery and Vasco da Gama Tower.
Discover Portuguese culture at the Fado and Azulejo museums.
Plus, the ticket grants you access to all exhibits at one of the world’s largest aquariums, the Lisbon Oceanarium.
With the freedom of hop-on-hop-off exploration, you can explore at your own pace.
Also included is an audio guide in multiple languages for enhanced knowledge of the sights you pass by.
This ticket is best for visiting the city for two or more days
Ticket Prices
The Lisbon Oceanarium entry ticket with a 48-hour Hop-on hop-off bus tour is as follows:
| Visitor Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult ticket (11+ years) | €48 |
| Child ticket (4 to 10 years) | €27 |
| Infant ticket (up to 3 years) | Free Entry |
This Ticket Includes
- Lisbon Oceanarium entrance ticket (both permanent and temporary exhibits)
- Audio guide onboard (Spanish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Korean, and Swedish)
- Access to double-decker Belém Bus Tour (Blue line)
- Access to double-decker Modern Bus Tour (Purple line)
- Carris public trams and funiculars (for the duration of the ticket’s validity)
- Santa Justa Lift National Monument access
- Exclusive discounts on tickets to monuments, museums, and leisure activities
Not included:
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Skip the line at Lisbon Oceanarium
Meeting Point
Start your bus tour at the Praça da Figueira bus terminal. Get directions.
Alternatively, hop on at any of the following stops of the two lines.
- Praça da Figueira (Figueira Square)
- Restauradores (Restauradores Square)
- Marquês de Pombal
- El Corte Inglés Shopping Center
- Parque Eduardo VII (Eduardo VII Park)
- Amoreiras Shopping
- Basílica da Estrela
- Pilar 7
- Belém/ Museu dos Coches (Coach Museum)
- Mosteiro dos Jerónimos (Jeronimos Monastery)
- Torre de Belém (Belém Tower)
- Padrão dos Descobrimentos (Monument of the Discoveries)
- MAAT (Museum of Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology)
- Docas Cruise Terminal
- Avenida da Liberdade (Liberdade Avenue)
- Praça da Figueira (Figueira Square)
Modern Lisbon Hop-on Hop-off Bus Stops:
- Praça da Figueira (Figueira Square)
- Restauradores (Restauradores Square)
- Avenida da Liberdade (Liberdade Avenue)
- Lisbon Cruise Terminal
- Museu do Azulejo (Tile Museum)
- Oceanário (Oceanarium, Lisbon Aquarium)
- Vasco da Gama Shopping
- FIL (Lisbon Exhibition and Congress Center)
- Torre Vasco da Gama (Vasco da Gama Tower)/Hotel Myriad
- Praça da Figueira (Figueira Square)
Things to know
- The Lisbon Oceanarium entry ticket is valid for one day only.
- All the buses are painted yellow.
Belém Lisbon has a blue sign. Modern Lisbon has a pink sign.
- Belém Lisbon bus tour departs daily from Praça da Figueira:
- 9.30 am to 4.50 pm (every 25 minutes)
- 4.50 pm to 7 pm (every 45 minutes)
- Modern Lisbon bus tour departs daily from Praça da Figueira:
- 9.30 am to 6.30 pm (every 45 minutes)
- For the most up-to-date bus timetable, check the link: Bus Timetable.
- Food and drinks, including alcohol, are not allowed on board.
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