Lisbon: Private Sailing Tour Along the Tagus River
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Lisbon, Portugal
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
There’s no better way to discover Lisbon, a city that owes its wealth to sailing, than from the water. This private sailing tour passes essential sights, from the historic Belém Tower to the towering Monument to the Discoveries and the vast 25 April Bridge. Book a daytime cruise or treat yourself to a sunset trip.
- Enjoy a private sailing tour to see Lisbon from the water
- Choose between a daytime cruise or capture the light at sunset
- Wide choice of departure slots to book online so you can plan your day
- Generous package includes water and a glass of something stronger
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Alcoholic BeveragesWhite wine or beer at your choice
- Bottled water
- Safety gear
- Food
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Sailing with SalR. da Cintura do Porto de Lisboa, 1350-355 Lisboa, Portugal
Doca de Santo Amaro, 1350 Lisboa We meet at Gate 1 (porta 1) on the west side of the Marina. Reference points are: Under the 25 April Bridge and near the Paddle Courts.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Ponte 25 de Abril (Pass By)
Praca do Comercio (Pass By)
Alfama (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Travelers with any kind of health limitations should contact us to make sure we can customize the tour to suit your needs.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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
The experience was really nice and we definitely enjoyed the sailing trip. The crew is very nice and accommodating. I would definitely recommend this to anyone! Super relaxing and the views are beautiful
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Miguel and Lorenzo were wonderful hosts and gave us a great tour filled with local knowledge. Highly recommend
This is a lovely way to see Lisbon’s seafaring history. Our captain and crew were very friendly and informative. The wine was crisp and refreshing. We did two hours on the wide saltwater river. It was perfect.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much, Jane! We’re delighted you enjoyed discovering Lisbon’s seafaring history from the Tagus, along with the sailing, the company, and a glass of refreshing wine. It was a pleasure having you aboard, and we hope to sail with you again someday!
Incredible experience. Miguel was awesome and very professional. He made sure we were comfortable and pointed out interesting parts of the city.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much, Ryan!
It was a real pleasure having you on board. I’m very happy you enjoyed the tour and the sights along the river — hope to sail with you again next time you’re in Lisbon!
We had a fabulous evening sail with Miguel and his son! The views are spectacular and Miguel was very knowledgeable on any questions we had and history of the area. The wine was excellent too!! Would recommend this sail 100%!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much, Donna! It was a real pleasure having you on board for the sunset sail. I’m delighted you enjoyed the views, the history, and the wine 🍷 Sharing the experience with my son makes these sails even more special for us. Your 100% recommendation means a lot — we’d love to welcome you back on board someday! ⛵✨
We had a private sailing with Miguel and Claudia. Great experience they took great care of us. Views were beyond and great wine was served , will definitely be back!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much, Loretta! It was a real pleasure having you and your group on board. Claudia and I are glad to hear you enjoyed the sailing, the views, and the wine. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back anytime!
Miguel and his son made our honeymoon sailboat tour AMAZING! Not only were they extremely friendly, we had full glasses of wine and snacks in hand the entire time. We also enjoyed the history of the city and knowledge they gave us. I would book this tour over and over again!!! We could not have asked for a better tour of Lisbon with lots of thought and love into making our trip special. Thank you!!!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you Kaylee for the really awesome review.
You both were the kindest guests ever, and made our job really easy.
Wishing you a happy and great life together and hope to see you sometime in the future back on the boat! 😀
THIS was exactly what I never knew I needed. If you are looking for amazing water views, an impeccable experience and superb sailing, look Miguel was sublime and so knowledgeable. The perfect ending to a wonderful evening!
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thank you so much for the kind words! I’m thrilled to hear that the experience was exactly what you needed and that you enjoyed the stunning water views and sailing. It was truly my pleasure to share the beauty of the evening with you, and I’m so happy that I could make your time memorable. I hope to have the opportunity to welcome you aboard again for another amazing adventure soon!
Miguel and Pilar took us sailing on the Tejo river. We felt safe even with small kids at all times. Miguel seems very skilled and knowledgeable and he made sure we were comfortable at all times. They even had snacks and drinks available for us (although we also brought some for our children). We originally booked a sunset sail but the weather was very bad when our trip was supposed to happen. Miguel reached out to us via WhatsApp and offered to reschedule the next day. Our family highly recommends sailing with Sal! Thank you again Miguel and Pilar. Until next time!
Very pleasant and enriching experience- Sal is very knowledgeable and great guide.
We had fantastic evening- strongly recommend!
The experience was really nice and we definitely enjoyed the sailing trip. The crew is very nice and accommodating. I would definitely recommend this to anyone! Super relaxing and the views are beautiful
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you Karoline for your kind review.
It was a pleasure to have you aboard Sailing with Sal and I hope to see you again!
We had an amazing experience on the Private Sailing Tour along the Tagus River! The scenery was breathtaking, with stunning views of Lisbon’s skyline and iconic landmarks like the Belém Tower and the 25 de Abril Bridge. The crew was friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure we were comfortable throughout the trip. It was a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure, with plenty of opportunities to take photos and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere on the water. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to see Lisbon from a unique perspective!
Seeing Lisbon from the water gave the city an exciting new view. We had an incredible time aboard Sailing with Sal. We appreciated the wonderful hospitality. Highly recommend this experience to others.
Our private sailing tour was the perfect end to the day! Miguel and his son were so nice and attentive! The sunset was immaculate and they made sure our wine glasses were never empty. They were willing to answer all of our questions and even changed course so we could see some dolphins! We loved every second! Highly recommend!!!!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you Alessadra for the kind review.
It was a pleasure to have you all aboard Sailing with Sal.
Indeed we had a fantastic evening with a great sunset and a pose of dolphins showing up!
We are really happy that you enjoyed it so much!
Come back anytime!
It is a very very nice experience. The captain is super knowledgeable and he and the screw is very kind and nice to every one of us and tell us a lot of stories for each places. And they even gave my son a lot of cookies! I would highly highly recommend the private trip, with a little more than the public trip, you can enjoy a customized trip and you will have the chance to talk with captain and get severed all the time. Trust me, it will be very very nice experience you will never forget and regret
We had a great sailboat ride on the river. The crew was incredible. I loved seeing the city from the water.
Miguel and his team were ultimate professionals. Very easy to book with and accommodated our change in schedule after flight delays. Perfect balance of local knowledge and friendly service. Would absolutely recommend!
Perfect way to see Lisbon and a magical sunset. Miguel and the team were amazing tour guides while still leaving my wife and I to have a romantic river cruise. A true highlight of our stay in Lisbon!
It was more than amazing. I saw the reviews online so i had high expectations and Miguel and his wonderful son still managed to exceed my expectations. The view was just breathtaking and we had the most fun history lessons ever. Both Miguel and his son were so sweet and delightful and they did it so passionately. I booked this for my girlfriend and our first valentines day together. Money well spent to say the least. This one was for the books. Thanks again guys! We ended our trip with a tradition but thats a surprise you will have to find out yourself.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you so much, Shawn, for the rave review! It was a pleasure to have you both aboard Sal. You made our job really easy and enjoyable! Come back any time!
We had a beautiful sunset sail with Sal, his son and their 2 Portuguese Water dogs. It was a perfect way to end the day in Lisbon, with the peaceful sound of the water, the sails, and the spectacular views. I'm so glad we went on this private tour. Thank you so much!
Fantastic private sunset cruise! Miguel was a wonderful captain - friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. Would absolutely recommend!
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Thank you Benjamin for the rave review!
It was an absolute pleasure to host the tour with such great guests as you both!
Come back any time!
I chartered a private experience with my just my friend. Miquel and his crew member (I can’t remember his name) was amazing!!! They were so accommodating, friendly and hospitable. Miguel was great at pointing out some of the sites and telling us the history of each one. They provided us with wine and light snacks and blankets when the winds got a little chilly. At the end of the tour we all took a shot of Portuguese wine. What a way to end a great experience!!! We sailed at 7 which was perfect timing for the sunset and to see the early evening lights on shore. I definitely recommend taking this tour especially with Miguel.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thank you Adyna, for the great review!
Great guests like you both make our job so much easier. It was such a pleasure to have you both onboard S/Y Sal.
Come back any time.
The crew was great and we loved seeing Lisbon from the river! They had beer, wine, & snacks for us plus a special surprise at the end. Very knowledgeable about the sites along the river and took photos for us!
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thank you Holly for the kind review!
It was great to have you aboard S/Y Sal and will be happy to see you again back in Lisbon, in the future.
This was a great experience. The father son team were good guides to tell us the sites as we sailed. He truly used only wind power for most of our travels which was cool. He explained how his boat worked to our family and even let us take the helm for a bit. This was unique as the host was a father and son rather than a big company experience and the difference showed. The captain was clearly talented managing traffic and gusts well.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thank you George for the rave review.
It was great to have you all aboard and will be happy to see you again some time in the future.
Miguel and his son were fantastic Sailors and hosts. The whole experience was so relaxing and informative. We HIGHLY recommend this tour...and we've been on a lot of tours.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thank you Joseph for the rave review!
It was indeed a very easy and relaxing morning tour.
Great guests tend to make our job easier!
Come back any time!
My wife and I booked this private boat tour and absolutely loved the trip and and down the Tagus River. Our guide and his crew mate were fantastic, accommodating, and knowledgeable. The winds were fairly stiff that evening and their ability to correctly set the sails and tack accordingly made the trip smooth and safe. We would strongly recommend this private tour to anyone!
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thank you Ron for the fantastic review!
It was an absolute pleasure to have sailed with you both in Lisbon!
Come back any time!
Super expérience ! Rien à dire, cela a été la cerise sur le gâteau de notre séjour. Miguel et son collaborateur ont été flexibles, attentifs et nous ont donné de belles explications sur la ville. Merci !
Foi maravilhoso. Uma experiência incrível com os melhores guias do mundo! Obrigada pela simpatia e amabilidade!
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Obrigado Margarida pela muito simpática review.
Foi um prazer ter-vos a bordo e velejar convosco no Rio Tejo.
Até uma próxima vez.
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