Lisbon Traditional Boats - Express Cruise - 45min
Recommended by 95% of travelers
Lisbon, Portugal
- 45 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore Lisbon’s beautiful skyline on a 45-minute cruise along the Tagus River aboard a vintage 1947 sailing cargo boat. Listen to live commentary onboard as you pass by famous landmarks such as São Jorge Castle, Alfama, and the National Pantheon. Feel the wind in your hair and take in the beautiful views of the city before heading back to shore.
- Explore Lisbon’s skyline on an express cruise along the Tagus
- Pass famous landmarks such as São Jorge Castle and Alfama
- Listen to live commentary onboard the vintage cargo boat
- Take in the beautiful views of Lisbon’s skyline
What's Included
- 45-minute, sightseeing, river cruise in one of the few Lisbon Traditonal Boats
- Transportation to/from attraction.
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Estação Ferroviária do Sul e SuesteAv. Infante Dom Henrique 1B, 1100-016 Lisboa, Portugal
Find the boat station "Sul e Sueste" next to Commerce Square. Meeting point: inside the boat station, in front of our ticket office #8.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Praca do Comercio (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Show up 15 minutes in advance
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Ryan_Y
We had a great guide on the boat and it was a great tour of the river with views of the city and other landmarks. I would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Lisbon!! Took a one year old and a two year old and they had a blast!
Reviews
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James_S, Jun 2026
This was cancelled due to operational reasons but I was transferred to the later, 2 hour one. It was great. Good host, good wine.
Annie_R, May 2026
This was supposed to be a 45 minute boat cruise and it ended up being an hour and a half. We only passed briefly in front of the main part of Lisbon and spent some time looking at the coast on the other side, which was nice, but then spent probably 20 minutes watching cargo boats loading. We then had to spend 25 minutes to wait to dock, which was disappointing.
shaunquinn01, May 2026
Boathouse location given is not correct. Therefor paid for a tour for two, got nothing it wasted an afternoon!
I have used Viator for May years in many countries but I have to rethink that going forward.
Not happy!
Jill_J, Apr 2026
Why take a boring old boat cruise when you can take THIS traditional, old boat cruise. Amazing views and just long enough. Loved it!
Maria_M, Mar 2026
Great short boat ride to see Lisbon from the water! Totally recommend it! Te sailboat was beautiful and Elisa, Pedro and all the team super helpful and kind. We traveled with my father in law who needed assistance in and out the boat and everyone was there to give a hand!
Ryan_Y, Feb 2026
We had a great guide on the boat and it was a great tour of the river with views of the city and other landmarks. I would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Lisbon!! Took a one year old and a two year old and they had a blast!
S_A, Nov 2025
Nice quick boat ride from the city center to see Lisbon from water. Highly recommend on a sunny day.
Leaanne_G, Oct 2025
A wonderful cruise. Travelling on a traditional cargo boat. Very enjoyable and a perfect day on the water. Highly recommend this tour.
haya_a, Oct 2025
A beautiful cruise to explore the Lisbon coast and useful information about Lisbon
Thanks Elisa and all the crew
Della_S, Sep 2025
Great experience. Tour guide was very informative. I would certainly recommend this activity to others
Gearoid_O, Sep 2025
My boat got cancelled. No offer for a refund. Don’t go with these. Shocking stuff really. Shockingggggg
Michael_W, Sep 2025
This is a ride around the harbour in an open old style boat. You are open to the weather. The trip runs from the Cruise Port up to the big bridge and back. The city of Lisbon is visible but far away. The crew are friendly and helpful. Tricky to board boat for disabled people as you have to step off the wharf and onto narrow steps all while the boat is rocking. Make sure two crew are there to hold your elbows. Nice way to spend an hour and value for money!
Robyn_M, Sep 2025
Enjoyable way to see Lisbon from a different angle. Pleasant experience and staff very nice. Also had a glass of water onboard.
Paulina_P, Sep 2025
Very nice, short boat trip. It’s a nice way to see lisbon from the river side. No drinks provided but that ok considering the price.
Kate_S, Aug 2025
The guide was barely speaking English, then spend most of the time chatting with other passengers or on her phone.
Susana_S, Jul 2025
Very relaxing and peaceful. The crew was very friendly. And it was very informative. It was a great experience.
Ana_C, Jul 2025
The tour was wonderful! Set on a super cute, colourful, picturesque boat, and the staff is very well prepared - the tour guide is fluent in 4 languages, and even though it was windy, we barely felt it. Definitely worth the cost!
Sharyn_T, Jun 2025
Excellent guided river tour. A drink of water and a small bookmark momento provided.
We all enjoyed the tour.
Deepak_G, Jun 2025
Wonderful experience in a small boat with a friendly crew. Different vibe from a large river cruise. Definitely recommend for a family.
Rajvinder_A, Jun 2025
The boat ride itself was great but no guide was present so we got treated to music and wine on board. Also there was no one at the meeting point so we almost missed getting to the cruise. Need better organization
Kate_D, May 2025
Beautiful ride to see a few sites - the tour guide was knowledgeable and the captain was great! Love the music
Theresa_R, May 2025
It was the right amount of time on the water and price was great! Mariana shared lots of info with us.
Beverley_K, Apr 2025
A relaxing boat ride on a beautifully renovated traditional Portuguese vessel. Excellent for taking photos of the famous suspension bridge and statue!
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review!
We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the relaxing boat ride and appreciated the charm of our traditional Portuguese vessel. The views of the suspension bridge and the Cristo Rei statue truly are picture-perfect — we’re glad you had the chance to capture them!
We hope to welcome you back on board for another memorable experience.
Warm regards,
Nosso Tejo
Richa_G, Jan 2025
Perfect 45 min boat ride with great tour guide! The guide took extra time to get to know the clients and take extra pictures. The view was amazing!
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the perfect 45-minute boat ride and that the guide made the experience extra special by connecting with the guests and taking additional photos.
We're glad you loved the amazing views, and we hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
Best regards,
Nosso Tejo
Christon_W, Nov 2024
Our guide was amazing and the boat ride was a great way to see Lisbon from the water and learn about Targus river and Portugal history
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the boat ride and found it a great way to explore Lisbon while learning about the Tagus River and Portugal's history.
Our guides love sharing their knowledge, and it’s wonderful to hear you had an amazing experience.
We hope to see you on board again soon!
Best regards,
Nosso Tejo
Emily_U, Nov 2024
It was only fiance and I that showed up for the tour. The company still gave us an amazing “private” tour even when we paid for the group tour! It was great. I will do a cruise with them again.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled that you and your fiancé had a wonderful time and enjoyed the “private” tour experience.
We always aim to make each tour special, no matter the group size.
We’d love to welcome you both on board again in the future for another memorable cruise!
Best regards,
Nosso Tejo
Aspi_E, Nov 2024
This was a nice boat trip along the river in Lisbon. Everything was as expected. The guide on the boat fluently spoke multiple languages and she was quite amazing.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the boat trip and that our guide impressed you with her language skills.
It was a pleasure having you on board, and we hope to see you again for more wonderful moments along the river in Lisbon!
Best regards,
Nosso Tejo
Kathleen_C, Oct 2024
Short but great trip on a boat in the river. You do get to see the Christ statue and the suspension bridge. A great way to get some photos that you couldn’t get otherwise.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed the trip and the unique photo opportunities of the Christ statue and suspension bridge from the river.
It’s great to hear the experience added something special to your visit. We’d love to welcome you back on board for more views next time!
Best regards,
Nosso Tejo
Kim_S, Oct 2024
Friendly crew and guide. Excellent views of lisbon from.the water. Calm seas and sunny skies made the experience memorable.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the excellent views of Lisbon and had calm seas and sunny skies for a memorable experience.
We hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
Best regards,
Nosso Tejo
Meghan_B, Aug 2024
The ride was very relaxing, and the crew was informative, helpful, super nice and professional. The scenery was beautiful and I think we were able to get a lot of great pictures in a short amount of time. The trip was the perfect length of time for us although a little longer would have been fine also.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had a relaxing experience and enjoyed the beautiful scenery during the trip.
It's fantastic to know that our crew provided informative and professional service, helping you capture great photos along the way.
We appreciate your feedback regarding the trip length and will certainly consider it for future tours.
We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for an even longer and equally enjoyable experience!
Best regards,
Nosso Tejo
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