Segway tour Lisbon riverside: Glide past the 25th of April Bridge

Glide the Tagus shore instead of walking it

A guided Segway tour in Lisbon that follows the riverside and docks for either one or two hours, passing the 25th of April Bridge, Commerce Square, and Santo Amaro Docks with a live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese. You get a supervised safety briefing and test drive before departure, helmet and raincoat included, and the tour suits all fitness levels. Children join from age 12 onward.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Arco da Rua Augusta5m
2. Commerce Square10m
3. Santo Amaro Dockspassing by
4. National Museum of Ancient Artpassing by
5. 25th of April Bridge10m

Segway tour along Lisbon riverside

• Practice Segway riding
• Visit Chafariz de El-Rei
• See Arco da Rua Augusta
• Explore Praça do Comércio
• Pass by pier with sunset views
• Visit Cais do Sodré guardhouse
• Pass Lisbon Navy Arsenal
• Glide through Santo Amaro Docks
• Pass National Museum of Ancient Art
• View 25th of April Bridge
• See Lisbon City Hall square
• Rest at luxury marina under Red Bridge

The experience

After a quick practice session on flat ground, you'll ride a Segway along Lisbon's waterfront, moving between the city's squares and monuments without the fatigue of walking. The route takes you past Commerce Square (one of Europe's largest, built on the site of the former royal palace), and through the Arco da Rua Augusta, a triumphal arch finished in 1875. From there the tour glides into the modern docks at Santo Amaro, where restaurants and bars line the water, then follows new bike paths along the coast toward the 25th of April Bridge, the suspension bridge that connects Lisbon to the south bank of the Tagus River.

You'll stop under the red span of the bridge to rest and take pictures with your group, and the guide shares the history and culture of the city as you move. The tour passes the Lisbon Navy Arsenal, dating to the Middle Ages, and points out details like the Chafariz de El-Rei, the city's first public tap from the 13th century, and the guardhouse at Cais do Sodré built in 1914 to issue legal time for the city and ships anchored in the river. A two-hour option covers more ground. A one-hour version hits the main stops.

Helmets are mandatory and provided, along with a raincoat if the weather turns. The guide leads in English, Spanish or Portuguese depending on the group. You choose between a mini-group tour or a private departure at checkout.

What’s included

• Helmet and raincoat.
• supervised safety training and test drive before departure.
• live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• two-hour or one-hour route options with mini-group or private booking.

Options for this experience

3 options

Mini-group tour lasting 1 hourGuide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · 10:00, 12:30, 14:00 and 17:00Lasts 1 hour: open group tour, where other people may join the same group.

Mini-group tour lasting 2 hoursGuide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · 10:00, 14:00 and 17:00Open group tour, where other people may join the same group. Lasts 2 hours

Private tour of 2 hoursGuide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · 10:00, 14:00 and 17:00Lasts 2 hours: private tour with maximum comfort and a flexible route

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 12:30, 14:00 and 17:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 75 years) · Child (12 to 17 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Spanish 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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Euro Segway Lisbon

Is this one for you?Book the two-hour tour if you want to reach the 25th of April Bridge and rest under it with views. The one-hour version works if you have less time and want to see the main squares and docks without the full riverside stretch. A private tour keeps the pace and stops to your group's rhythm instead of a shared schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (12 to 17 years). Children under 12 can't be included in the booking.

How does the Segway tour handle the hills and streets of Lisbon?

The tour stays on flat terrain along the riverside and docks, avoiding steep climbs. After your supervised safety training, you'll ride through the city's squares and along new bike paths designed for smooth travel.

What's the difference between the one-hour and two-hour Segway tours?

The two-hour tour covers the full route from Commerce Square through Santo Amaro Docks and out to the 25th of April Bridge with time to rest and photograph. The one-hour version hits the main stops in a shorter span.

What happens if it rains during the tour?

A raincoat is provided as part of the tour. The guide will decide whether conditions are safe to continue. If not, you can reschedule.

Is the Segway tour private or shared with other travelers?

You can choose a mini-group departure or book a private two-hour tour at checkout. Mini-group tours run with other travelers. Private tours are for your party alone.

What is the National Museum of Ancient Art, and does the tour stop there?

The National Museum of Ancient Art holds over 40,000 items including paintings, sculptures, gold and silverware, and ceramics: one of Portugal's most visited museums. The tour passes the museum as part of the route along the waterfront.