Top 11 River Cruises in Lisbon

1.Tagus River Cruise with Welcome Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 3,717 reviews · 1h 30m · from $16Our pick

Board at Estação Fluvial Sul e Sueste for a 90-minute Tagus cruise with a complimentary drink, onboard bar, and Blue Cruises audio app. You’ll pass Alfama, Commerce Square, the 25th of April Bridge, Belém Tower, the Discoveries monument, and Christ the King. Bring headphones and arrive early for one of the 52 sundeck seats.

“The boat was lovely - well set up with chairs, couches and views of the water. The staff were prompt with handing out the free beverages and polite and helpful. The route was great - close up views of the sights such as the Belem Tower and the Monument of Discoveries - spectacular from the water. Going under the 25 April bridge was also a highlight.”

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2.Tagus River Cruise to the Ocean & Dolphin Watching

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

Cruise from Lisbon’s Sul e Sueste terminal along the Tagus and out to the Atlantic, with guides speaking English, French, or Portuguese. Look for dolphins near Bugio and the coast, hear stories about Lisbon landmarks, and enjoy wine, beer, sangria, and soft drinks. Guides such as Anna and Barbara have earned warm praise for their friendly commentary.

“everything was well organised. the meeting point and the whole experience in general. the beer and sangria was EXCELLENT!! The staff were friendly and professional (max 2 people outside at the front of the boat for example) would have been great to see dolphins but again we know they are wild animals so there is no guarantee. we appreciate the effort that the crew made to try and find them for us. overall, it's an activity that we would do again.”

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3.Tejo River Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,799 reviews · 1h 30m · from $21

Cruise the Tagus from Praça do Comércio to Belém and back aboard a modern FRS Portugal boat. Choose indoor or open-air seating, use the included audio guide, and buy drinks, ice cream, and local snacks at the onboard café. The 90-minute ride gives you clear views of the 25 de Abril Bridge, MAAT, the Discoveries Monument, Belém Tower, and Christ the King.

“really pleased experience, nice way to arive to the west side of the city”

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4.Sailing Tour on the Tagus River

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

Join a small sailboat or catamaran at Belém’s Doca do Bom Sucesso for a relaxed Tagus cruise. You can help steer with the crew or stretch out on deck. Expect a safety briefing, city views, one drink, water, a light snack, and about 105 minutes on the river. Sunset departures add Lisbon’s skyline in warm evening light.

“I really enjoyed the sailboat tour—the guides were very friendly, and it was a great value for the money.”

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5.Tagus River Sailboat City Cruise

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

Sail from Belém past Lisbon’s great riverfront sights, including Belém Tower, the Discoveries Monument, Praça do Comércio, the 25 de Abril Bridge, and Christ the King. Your crew provides live commentary in English, Portuguese, or Spanish, plus music and one drink. Choose a shared or private cruise, with sunset departures especially appealing.

“We took the sailboat cruise on the last day of our trip to Lisbon and it was the perfect end to our vacation. Our tour guides were Mr Miguel and Mr Tiago, both of them were extremely jovial, humorous and kept us all engaged during the cruise. It was a great experience all thanks to our guides. We loved every bit of it and would absolutely recommend everyone to take the cruise- it is one of a kind experience.”

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6.1 or 2-Hour Cruise along the Tagus River

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,123 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $26

Set sail from Belém on a 1 or 2-hour Tagus River cruise aboard a small yacht or catamaran. You’ll see Belém Tower, the Discoveries Monument, the 25th of April Bridge, and Christ the King from the water. Choose a morning, daytime, or sunset departure, with a skipper, drinks, insurance, and a small-group setting included.

“We were thrilled to unfurl sails and not just be under power for our excursion. The boat was beautiful and the staff was charming. We highly recommend this activity!”

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7.Tagus River Express Cruise in a Traditional Vessel

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

Sail from Terreiro do Paço on a restored 1947 cargo boat with room for up to 50 people. Your skipper and guide explain Lisbon’s waterfront in English, Spanish, Portuguese, or French as you pass Commerce Square, Alfama, São Jorge Castle, and the National Pantheon. Some departures include wine, water, blankets, or a chance to help with the sail.

“Lovely calm tour. Good price online and a great tour guide”

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

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

Sail from Belém aboard a comfortable yacht with a welcome drink, light snacks, and guides such as Pedro, Ricardo, João, and Tomas. Choose a morning, daytime, sunset, or night departure. You’ll pass Lisbon’s key monuments, cross beneath the 25 de Abril Bridge, and see the city from both sides of the Tagus.

“We had 6 people, so basically a private river tour. Ricardo and Manuel were excellent guides, spoke perfect English, and very knowledgeable about the history of the sites we visited and of Lisbon in general. There was beer and wine available, all very reasonable. Great afternoon!”

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9.Tagus River Sunset Cruise with Drinks

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

Join Miguel and his family crew for a two-hour sunset sail on the Tagus. With space for up to 10 people, you will pass Alfama, Christ the King, Belém Tower, the Discoveries Monument, MAAT, and the 25 de Abril Bridge while hearing local stories. Two drinks are included, and blankets are available when the river breeze picks up.

“Everything was perfect with this trip, the perfect timing, the professional way in which we were treated, the wonderful relaxed homely atmosphere with all the other guests, the historical information provided. It was absolutely money well spent.”

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10.Enjoy a Sunset or Night Tagus River Sailboat Cruise

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

Spend two hours sailing Lisbon’s Tagus River in a small boat of up to 16 people. Choose sunset or night, sip a welcome drink, and hear English commentary as you pass Belém Tower, the Discoveries Monument, Terreiro do Paço, and the 25 April Bridge. Blankets may be available when the river breeze turns cool.

“Paulo and Daniela were fantastic! There were few of us enough that they fully opened up the sails on the way back and let the boat lean which was really cool to experience. The drinks and blankets were a nice extra touch!”

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11.River Tagus Sightseeing Cruise in Traditional Vessel

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

Join a 105-minute cruise from Terreiro do Paço to Belém and back aboard a hand-painted 1947 cargo boat. A multilingual guide points out Lisbon Cathedral, São Jorge Castle, Christ the King, Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, and the Discoveries Monument. Bring a jacket for the wind.

“You could see all of Lisbon from the comfort of a boat!”

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