Lisbon: 90-Minute Amphibious Tour & Tagus River Splash

You'll Actually Go in the Water, Not Just Look at It

You board an amphibious vehicle in central Lisbon and spend 90 minutes traveling by land through Avenida da Liberdade and past Praça do Marquês de Pombal, then by water along the Tagus River past Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries. A Portuguese and English-speaking guide provides live commentary throughout. The tour includes no walking between stops and no separate transport to arrange. You stay seated the entire time, with about 25 minutes spent on the water.

Step-by-step itinerary

Lisbon amphibious sightseeing tour

• Board amphibious vehicle
• Pass Avenida da Liberdade
• Pass Praça do Marquês de Pombal
• Pass Padrão dos Descobrimentos
• Pass Torre de Belém
• Pass Fundação Champalimaud
• Enjoy guided tour by land and water
• Complete 90-minute tour

The experience

Most Lisbon tours keep you on the street. This one doesn't. The amphibious vehicle leaves from central Lisbon and spends the first part rolling through Avenida da Liberdade (the expensive shopping boulevard that cuts through the city's heart), then past Praça do Marquês de Pombal before heading toward the river. The guide talks the whole time, pointing things out, and yeah, there's actual energy to it instead of the usual flat recitation. Then the vehicle just drives into the Tagus, and suddenly you're floating past Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries from the water side, which is the angle most people never see.

The whole thing is 90 minutes, so it's not a half-day commitment. You're in your seat the entire time: no walking between stops, no climbing stairs, no waiting around while someone explains something you could read on a plaque. The vehicle holds groups small enough that you're not packed in, and the guide does commentary in Portuguese and English, so language isn't a barrier. About 25 minutes of the tour happens on the water, which means you'll want a light jacket or something you don't mind getting a bit of spray on, but it's not rough or scary. Kids under 2 aren't allowed, and you do have to be able to board the vehicle yourself, but otherwise it works for most fitness levels.

The real thing here is that it's genuinely different from walking the same landmarks on foot. You see Campo de Ourique, the Belém waterfront, and the central avenues all in sequence without the mental load of figuring out where to go next or how to get there. The amphibious vehicle does that part for you, and the live commentary keeps it from feeling like you're just being driven around.

What’s included

Live commentary on board in Portuguese and English, all land and water sightseeing, and the amphibious vehicle itself. You don't arrange separate transport or pay entry fees to the landmarks, as the tour passes them by land and water from the vehicle.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day31 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 16:40Last departure this season: 31 Dec

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AgesAdult (17 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Child (2 to 16 years)

GroupUp to 37

Live guideEnglish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Hippotrip

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to see Lisbon's main riverside landmarks without planning a route, finding transport between stops, or spending hours on your feet: the 90-minute format and the water portion make it feel different from a standard walking tour, and the guide handles all the navigation.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 16 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the amphibious tour in Lisbon?

90 minutes total, with approximately 25 minutes on the water and the rest on land.

What landmarks does the tour include?

Avenida da Liberdade, Praça do Marquês de Pombal, Monument to the Discoveries, Belém Tower, and views of the Champalimaud Foundation area.

Do I need to walk or climb stairs?

No. You remain seated in the vehicle throughout the tour. You do need to be able to board the vehicle by your own means.

What should I wear?

Dress for the season and bring something you don't mind getting light spray on, since about 25 minutes of the tour is on the water.

Is there parking or public transport nearby?

Public transportation options are available near the tour departure point.

What happens if I'm late?

Refunds will not be issued if the tour is missed due to late or non-arrival.