5 Sightseeing Cruises in Lisbon to Build a Day Around

1.Tejo River Sightseeing Cruise

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

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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2.72/96-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Tram & Boat Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,170 reviews · 3 - 4 days · from $55

Use one ticket for Lisbon’s Belém and Modern bus routes, Hills Tramcar tour, Yellow Boat cruise, and public Carris trams during its 72 or 96-hour validity. Audio commentary comes in 11 languages. You’ll reach Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, Alfama, Oriente, and the Tagus, but check schedules and route coverage before booking.

“Hop on hop off are always great! This one in particular included a ferry which was really cool to get out on the water.”

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3.Boat Tour Ticket and Hop-on Hop-off 48-Hour Bus.

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,252 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $28

Use the Yellow Bus 48-hour combo to explore historic Belém, modern Parque das Nações, and Lisbon’s hills, then cruise the Tagus past the 25th April Bridge, Cathedral, and Saint George’s Castle. Audio guides are available in 11 languages, and your ticket also covers Carris trams and the Carris Museum.

“a nice gentle 2hr round trip to belem and back. Very enjoyable and a good opportunity to get some nice photos of the city”

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4.Tagus River Sailboat City Cruise

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

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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5.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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