Experience that takes us further.

A Carristur is a certified company, wholly owned by Companhia Carris de Ferro de Lisboa and part of the State business sector.

Over the years, we have built a solid and diversified track record in the mobility sector. Through our Training Academy, we provide professional training in the areas of driving and behavioural development, helping to enhance the skills and qualifications of professionals in the sector. In the tourism sector, we organise sightseeing tours and offer a car hire service for vehicles with special features, providing unique experiences for those who choose us.

A story that began on the tram tracks.

Our story began in 1982, when CARRIS launched two sightseeing routes on its iconic red trams. Travelling through some of Lisbon’s best-known neighbourhoods, they quickly became popular with visitors and introduced a new way to explore the capital. In 1985, the merger between CARRIS and Rodoviária Nacional gave rise to ITUR. The aim was to meet the transport needs of both companies whilst also providing specialised services to other operators and local authorities, both in Portugal and abroad. The partnership enhanced the teams’ expertise and created new opportunities.

The Birth of Carristur.

The pivotal moment came in February 1998, when CARRIS and ITUR took on the responsibility of providing transportation services for Expo’98, one of the largest events ever held in Portugal. The challenge was successfully met, and the results achieved paved the way for a new project dedicated to tourist transportation. And so, on 23 September 1998, Carristur was born. Since then, we have continued to put our experience at the service of mobility, tourism and professional training, combining expertise, innovation and a very special connection to the city of Lisbon.