Portugal · RIVER CRUISES IN LISBON

The 15 Best River Cruises in Lisbon

31 tours  ·  from $17

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 river cruises in Lisbon worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Lisbon: Tagus River Cruise to the Ocean & Dolphin Watching - Finding Estação Fluvial Sul e Sueste
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Lisbon: Tagus River Cruise to the Ocean & Dolphin Watching

1.Tagus River Cruise to the Ocean & Dolphin Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,019 reviews · from $38Our pick

Cruise from Estação Fluvial Sul e Sueste along the Tagus and out to the Atlantic with a live guide in English, French, or Portuguese. You’ll pass Belém Tower, Christ the King, Bugio Fort, and beaches near Cascais while searching for wild dolphins. Drinks are included, but sightings are never guaranteed.

“everything went Well. Guide was very friendly and told us a lot about lisbon history also. we saw dolphins, which can't Be guaranteed in trips like These, but we were lucky. would reccommend!”

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Lisbon: Sailing Tour on the Tagus River - Meeting the crew at Doca do Bom Sucesso
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Lisbon: Sailing Tour on the Tagus River

2.Sailing Tour on the Tagus River

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,632 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $23

Join a small sailing boat or catamaran from Belém’s Doca do Bom Sucesso for a relaxed Tagus cruise. You can help steer with the crew, or stretch out on deck with a drink. Expect landmark views, a safety briefing, and a sunset option, but no official guide.

“A great, relaxing trip on a lovely boat with friendly crew. We were even asked if we wanted to have a go at steering the boat.”

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Lisbon: Tagus River Sunset Tour with Snacks and Drink - Under the 25th of April Bridge
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Lisbon: Tagus River Sunset Tour with Snacks and Drink

3.Tagus River Sunset Tour with Snacks and Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,543 reviews · 2 hours · from $32

Spend two hours on Blue Cruises’ spacious Tagus River boat, passing Commerce Square, Alfama, the 25th of April Bridge, Belém Tower, and Christ the King. Your ticket includes wine, beer, juice, water, and a small Portuguese-style snack plate. Download the optional audio guide with your phone.

“some amazing photo opportunities at sunset. some decent snacks to keep you going. attentive staff. cruise is about 2 hours and does get cold on the sun deck in December, which is obvious. so check the temperature before you go and dress accordingly”

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Lisbon: Tagus River Boat Tour with One Drink Included - Finding the boat at Estação Fluvial Sul e Sueste
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Lisbon: Tagus River Boat Tour with One Drink Included

4.Tagus River Boat Tour with One Drink Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,990 reviews · from $21

See Lisbon from the Tagus on a 1.5-hour Blue Cruises boat ride from Praça do Comércio to Belém and back. You’ll pass Alfama, the 25th of April Bridge, Christ the King, the Monument to the Discoveries, and Belém Tower. An audio guide and one drink are included, with wine offered on later departures.

“Just the right length for the tour. Staff was very kind. Scenery was excellent.”

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Lisbon: Tagus River Sailboat City Cruise - Starting at Doca do Bom Sucesso in Belém
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Lisbon: Tagus River Sailboat City Cruise

5.Tagus River Sailboat City Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,212 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Set sail from Belém with Magic Sail for a two-hour Tagus cruise past Lisbon’s major sights. Guides such as Tiago, Miguel, Paulo, and Isaac explain the monuments with humor, while you enjoy music, one drink, sunset views, and a relaxed ride in a shared or private group.

“Booked the sunset cruise on October. Tiago and Isaac were friendly, polite and humorous. The boat was very clean and in great condition. The snacks and drinks were great. I would highly recommend this”

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Lisbon: 1 or 2-Hour Cruise along the Tagus River - Leaving Doca do Bom Sucesso near Belém Tower
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Lisbon: 1 or 2-Hour Cruise along the Tagus River

6.1 or 2-Hour Cruise along the Tagus River

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,079 reviews · from $25

Set out from Doca do Bom Sucesso near Belém Tower for a 1-hour morning sail, 2-hour daytime cruise, or sunset trip. Your skipper handles the boat and shares stories of Lisbon, while you watch the Discoveries Monument, 25 de Abril Bridge, Christ the King, and waterfront districts from the Tagus.

“Thanks to Thiago and Bernardo! The night tour is definitely underrated, me and my cousin loved it. We will hopefully be back!”

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Lisbon: Tagus River Express Cruise in a Traditional Vessel - Finding the boat at Terreiro do Paço
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Lisbon: Tagus River Express Cruise in a Traditional Vessel

7.Tagus River Express Cruise in a Traditional Vessel

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 794 reviews · from $17Best value

Join Nosso Tejo for a 45-minute cruise from Commerce Square aboard a hand-painted 1947 cargo boat. Your skipper and guide explain Lisbon in English, Spanish, Portuguese, or French as you pass Alfama, São Jorge Castle, the National Pantheon, and the 25 de Abril Bridge.

“We were the only people on the ride, so it was like our own personal tour!”

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Lisbon: Private Sunset Cruise on the Tagus River with Drink - Finding Gate 1 at Doca de Belém
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Lisbon: Private Sunset Cruise on the Tagus River with Drink

8.Private Sunset Cruise on the Tagus River with Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 775 reviews · 2 hours

Sail privately from Belém beneath the 25 de Abril Bridge and past Praça do Comércio, São Jorge Castle, Cristo-Rei, and more. Your skipper and crew provide live commentary in English, Spanish, or Portuguese, along with one welcome drink. The yacht suits couples, families, and groups of up to 10.

“Really fun thing to do if you like being in the water. Great local harborside restaurants after you are done. In nice touristy museum area of Belem.”

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Lisbon: Tagus River Cruise, Morning, Day, Sunset, or Night - The Belém monuments, seen from the river
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Lisbon: Tagus River Cruise, Morning, Day, Sunset, or Night

9.Tagus River Cruise, Morning, Day, Sunset, or Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 640 reviews · from $25

Cruise Lisbon’s Tagus River from Belém aboard a comfortable sailboat with a live guide in English, Portuguese, French, or Spanish. Choose a morning, daytime, sunset, or night departure. Pedro, Ricardo, João, Tomas, and other crew members are praised for friendly commentary, local stories, and safe sailing.

“Incredibly good experience. Very nice people and amazing views.”

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Lisbon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Tram Tour, River Cruise for 72/96Hour - Starting at Restauradores and Rossio
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Lisbon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Tram Tour, River Cruise for 72/96Hour

10.Lisbon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Tram Tour, River Cruise for 72/96Hour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 426 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $56

Use one ticket for Lisbon’s Belém and Modern Lisbon bus routes, a vintage tram tour through the old hills, and a Tagus River cruise. Audio commentary, public tram access, discounts, and a Carris Museum visit are included. Choose 72 or 96 hours, then explore at your own pace.

“The Yellow Bus hop off and on is a great way to see all around. Be careful to ask what line it is on. Reference blue is local and purple is for modern Lisbon. I would use this this service in any new place I was visiting.”

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Lisbon: Day and Sunset Tour on the Tagus River - Sailing toward Terreiro do Paço
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Lisbon: Day and Sunset Tour on the Tagus River

11.Day and Sunset Tour on the Tagus River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 402 reviews · 2 hours · from $35Top rated

Join River Sailing for a two-hour Tagus cruise from Alcântara. Guides such as Mary, Miguel, or André explain Lisbon in several languages while you pass Terreiro do Paço, Belém Tower, MAAT, and Christ the King. Your ticket includes a drink, salty snacks, blankets, Wi-Fi, and an onboard toilet.

“Fun and relaxing great way to view the city on water”

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Sunset Sailing Tour On The Tagus River - Belém Tower from the water
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Sunset Sailing Tour On The Tagus River

12.Sunset Sailing Tour On The Tagus River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 385 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54

Join Taguscruises in Belém for a roughly two-hour sunset sail on the Tagus. Your captain shares stories about Lisbon’s landmarks as you pass Belém Tower, the Discoveries Monument, Christ the King, and the 25th of April Bridge. One drink, light snacks, blankets, and coats are available.

“A great way to end our trip in Lisbon. Gorgeous views of the city during sunset. Very good price for what you get, would do it again!”

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Lisbon: Tagus River Sunset Cruise with Drinks - Meeting Miguel at Doca de Alcântara
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Lisbon: Tagus River Sunset Cruise with Drinks

13.Tagus River Sunset Cruise with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 330 reviews · 2 hours · from $42

Join Miguel and his family crew for a relaxed two-hour sunset sail from Doca de Alcântara. You’ll pass Praça do Comércio, Alfama, Christ the King, Belém Tower, MAAT, and the 25 de Abril Bridge, with two included drinks and commentary in English, French, Portuguese, or Spanish.

“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.”

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Lisbon: Enjoy a Sunset or Night Tagus River Sailboat Cruise - Boarding in Belém and choosing your departure
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Lisbon: Enjoy a Sunset or Night Tagus River Sailboat Cruise

14.Enjoy a Sunset or Night Tagus River Sailboat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 306 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Sail the Tagus for two hours with an English-speaking guide, welcome wine, beer, champagne, or juice, and views of Belém Tower, the 25 April Bridge, Christ the King, and Lisbon’s waterfront. Sunset trips are the popular choice, with blankets available when the river breeze cools.

“A wonderful river cruise! Isaac was an excellent host!”

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Lisbon: River Tagus Sightseeing Cruise in Traditional Vessel - Starting at Praça do Comércio
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Lisbon: River Tagus Sightseeing Cruise in Traditional Vessel

15.River Tagus Sightseeing Cruise in Traditional Vessel

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 268 reviews · from $28

Spend 105 minutes on the Tagus aboard a hand-painted 1947 cargo boat, one of only seven of its size recorded by Portugal’s Navy Museum. A multilingual guide points out Praça do Comércio, Ribeira das Naus, Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, and Christ the King.

“we really enjoyed the cruise! Beautiful way of sight seeing from the water point of view! Great crew!!!”

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New in River Cruises in Lisbon

★ 5.0Morning Sailing Tour in Tagus River from LisbonFrom $3068 reviews
★ 5.03-Hour: Segway Guided Tour along the Tagus River to BelémFrom $8597 reviews
★ 5.0Private Sailing Tour Along the Tagus RiverFrom $13140 reviews
★ 3.5Lisbon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour and River CruiseFrom $45111 reviews
★ 5.0Sunset Tagus River Sailing Tour with DrinksFrom $3995 reviews
★ 5.0Small-Group Sailing Tour on the Tagus River from LisbonFrom $4578 reviews
★ 3.2Tagus River Cruise With BrunchFrom $4173 reviews
★ 5.0Private Tagus River Sunset Cruise on a Luxury Boat61 reviews
★ 4.9Private Tagus River Yacht Tour43 reviews
★ 4.9Lisbon 2-Hour River CruiseFrom $4183 reviews

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