Portugal · RIVER CRUISES IN LISBON
The 15 river cruises in Lisbon below are the ones worth the money, each with its price, its length and the one thing to know before you commit. Start at the top.
Review of Lisbon’s 2.5-hour Tagus-to-Atlantic dolphin cruise, with landmarks, live guides, open bar, practical tips, and honest limits.
“Excellent trip and extremely helpful and knowledgeable crew,and added bonus we saw the dolphins which isn't always guaranteed. Highly recommend to anyone😀”
Cruise Lisbon's Tagus River past Belém landmarks, the 25 de Abril Bridge, and Christ the King, with a drink and sunset option.
“A perfect night on the river. The crew was kind and attentive and we had a great time.”
Watch Lisbon’s sunset from the Tagus River with wine, Portuguese snacks, Belém Tower, Alfama, and the 25th of April Bridge.
“There was no guide… Service was a bit disorganized, but the snacks were better than I expected I was alone and felt like I was ignored by the drink server, as a result”
Review of Lisbon’s Tagus River cruise, with Belém Tower, Alfama, the 25th of April Bridge, one drink, tips, value, and practical details.
“I enjoyed the boat tour. + interesting information in multiple languages to read and listen to over the app + one drink (with/without alcohol) included + other beverages available at the bar + you can sit inside or outside with good view + blankets providee - you have to download an app to be able to get the information on what you're seeing - music on board was way too loud”
Sail Lisbon’s Tagus River for two hours, with Belém monuments, city views, a drink, music, and a sunset from the water.
“Both the skipper and Isaac were very informative, cordial and knowledgeable. Thought it was going to rain but got pictures of us with the sun setting. Highly recommend!”
Review of Lisbon’s Tagus River cruise, with Belém views, sunset sailing, boat details, family tips, pricing, and practical advice.
“Thanks to Thiago and Bernardo! The night tour is definitely underrated, me and my cousin loved it. We will hopefully be back!”
Cruise Lisbon’s Tagus River in a hand-painted 1947 cargo boat, with city views, live commentary, and excellent value for $17.
“Centrally located (just down from the main square) this was an excellent way to wind down a day sightseeing. Easy to book, easy to check in and lovely traditional craft to transport you round the inner bay of the Tagus to see all the views of old town Lisbon (with a cool glass of very quaffable Portuguese wine). The crew and commentary was excellent (multilingual) - they look after you. Highly recommended”
See Lisbon at sunset from a private Tagus River yacht, with Belém, the 25 de Abril Bridge, city landmarks, and a welcome drink.
“Beautiful scenery throughout, we had amazing weather . The guides were so helpful and told us lots of information about our surroundings. It was an amazing way to end our time in Lisbon.”
Sail Lisbon’s Tagus River aboard a luxury yacht, passing Belém, Alfama, Cristo Rei, and the 25 de Abril Bridge by day or sunset.
“This activity was absolutely amazing and great value for money. Our guides were super helpful and showed us all of the coastal sites and provided knowledge. The guides were also super friendly and very welcoming. I would definitely reccomend this tour to anyone wanting to see Lisbon from a different angle and see some key sites which cannot be seen on land. We had a welcome drink (included) and then paid 10 euro for a bottle of amazing green wine, which is great value. Overall the experience was 10/10 and this is a must do when visiting Lisbon!Read more”
Review of Lisbon’s 72 or 96-hour Yellow Bus pass, with hop-on hop-off buses, vintage tram, Tagus cruise, stops, value, and tips.
“Great way to get an overview of Lisbon. Good value, especially if you buy the multi-day ticket. Commentary with the headphones was informative.”
Sail Lisbon’s Tagus River for two hours past Belém Tower, Christ the King, and riverside sights, with a drink, snacks, guides, and sunset views.
“boat was beautiful! service was the best! MARY was super attentive, she speaks several languages, great energy and gives you facts from the places we visit! captain came and took pictures for us! great service and great people!!!!”
Review of Lisbon’s 2-hour sunset sail on the Tagus, with Belém Tower, bridge views, drinks, snacks, captain commentary, and booking tips.
“Bernardo took just the two of us out on the sailboat, so it was like having our own private charter. He put the masts up, poured us some wine, sailed around the Tagus, pointed out points of interests, told us stories and then he actually let me take the wheel. Such a great way to tour the river and see Lisbon from a different perspective.”
Lisbon sunset sailing review with Tagus landmarks, local stories, two drinks, a 10-person group, meeting tips, and honest value advice.
“This tour was brilliant in every way. Miguel and has son were polite, informative and happy to share information about Lisbon with us. They were fantastic hosts and made the trip an absolute pleasure. Without a doubt this has been the highlight of our trip! We will definitely be recommending to our friends and family.”
Review of Lisbon’s two-hour Tagus sailboat cruise, with sunset views, welcome drinks, Belém landmarks, group size, value, and practical tips.
“Enjoyed everything about our sunset cruise. Pedro and crew were very friendly and informative.”
Review of Lisbon’s 105-minute Tagus cruise on a hand-painted 1947 cargo boat, with city views, live commentary, tips, and practical details.
“It was a very nice cruise, wort every cent! Beautiful sigjts, very friendly crew. We would have liked the guide to talk a little bit more about the history of Lisbon.”
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