Lisbon Sunset Sailing: 2h Tagus River Tour with Portuguese Wine

Watch Lisbon's landmarks slide past while the sun drops behind Almada

A 2-hour small group sailing tour on the Tagus River in Lisbon, departing from Campo de Ourique Market, with live guide commentary and a welcome drink of Portuguese wine, beer, soft drink or water included. The boat carries a restroom and a crew; groups stay small and the route passes the 25th of April Bridge, Belém Tower, Monument to the Discoveries, and the Christ the King statue across the water in Almada. Live guides speak English, Spanish or Portuguese.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset sailing with live commentary

• Meet at Palmayachts Gate 1
• Sail on the Tagus River
• View Monument to the Discoveries
• Pass by Belém Tower
• See Electricity Factory and MAAT Museum
• Pass Cordoaria Nacional building
• View 25th of April Bridge
• See Bairro Alto, Chiado, and Baixa neighborhoods
• Pass Commerce Square
• View São Jorge Castle
• Pass Alfama neighborhood
• See Almada and Christ the King statue
• Enjoy Portuguese wine at sunset

The Experience

The boat leaves from Palmayachts at Gate 1, near Campo de Ourique Market, and heads downriver toward the Tagus estuary. As you sail, the guide points out the landmarks that frame Lisbon's waterfront: the 25th of April Bridge (built by the same American company that designed the Golden Gate Bridge), the Belém Tower, a UNESCO-listed fortress built between 1514 and 1519, and the Monument to the Discoveries, reconstructed in 1960 from concrete and rose-tinted Leiria stone. The route takes you past the Electricity Factory, now part of the MAAT museum complex, and the Cordoaria Nacional, a former naval rope-making facility from the 1770s that now hosts art exhibitions.

The timing is built around the sunset: you're on the water when the light turns, and the Christ the King statue on the south bank in Almada becomes the focal point as the day ends. A welcome drink—Portuguese wine, beer, soft drink or water—arrives as you settle in. The crew manages the boat and the restroom is available throughout the sail. The guide delivers live commentary on the discoveries, the history of the city and the landmarks passing by, and you can ask questions as the tour unfolds.

The boat is suitable for all fitness levels, and infants or small children can travel in a pram or stroller. If you have mobility concerns, contact Palmayachts before booking to confirm the boat works for your needs. Public transport stops are nearby if you need to reach the meeting point.

What’s included

• One welcome drink (Portuguese wine, beer, soft drink or water).
• live guide commentary in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• onboard crew.
• restroom facilities.
• all fees and taxes.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by PALMAYACHTS

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the landmarks and the sunset without arranging a boat, a guide or a drink separately — the crew, the commentary and the timing all hold together for two hours on the water.

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Top questions

What is the 25th of April Bridge and why does the guide mention it?

The 25th of April Bridge is an iconic suspension bridge spanning the Tagus, connecting Lisbon to Almada on the south bank. It was built by the same American company that designed the Golden Gate Bridge and shares a similar design and International Orange color. Construction began in 1962 and it opened in 1966, originally named the Salazar Bridge.

Can I bring children or a baby on the sunset sailing?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. The boat has a restroom on board and is suitable for all fitness levels, though if you have mobility concerns you should contact Palmayachts before booking to confirm the boat works for your needs.

What drink options are included with the tour?

One welcome drink is included and you can choose from Portuguese wine, beer, soft drink or water. The drink arrives once you're on board and settled in.

Which landmarks will I see from the boat?

The route passes the 25th of April Bridge, Belém Tower (a UNESCO-listed fortress from 1514–1519), the Monument to the Discoveries, the Electricity Factory (now part of the MAAT museum), and the Cordoaria Nacional. The Christ the King statue in Almada on the south bank is the focal point as the sun sets.

What language is the guide commentary in?

The live guide commentary is available in English, Spanish or Portuguese, depending on the departure you book.

Where do I meet the boat and how do I get there?

The meeting point is Palmayachts at Gate 1, near Campo de Ourique Market in Lisbon. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need to reach the departure point.