Private Boat Tour Lisbon: Sail Past Belém Tower With Wine

See Lisbon's monuments from the water instead of the street

A private 2-hour sailing tour of Lisbon's harbor where you pass major landmarks including Belém Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries, and the National Museum of Ancient Art while sipping Portuguese wine. The boat holds up to 12 people, with a skipper and guide aboard, and operates in all weather. A welcome drink is included, and you can add tapas service by request.

Step-by-step itinerary

Scenic 2-hour Lisbon boat tour

• Sail along Lisbon harbor
• See Belém Tower
• View Jerónimos Monastery
• Pass Belém Palace Gardens
• Spot National Museum of Ancient Art
• See Belem Cultural Center
• View Discovery Monument
• Pass Ajuda National Palace
• See MAAT Museum exterior
• Pass Cordoaria Nacional
• View 25th of April Bridge
• See Time Out Market Lisbon
• Pass Ribeira das Naus
• View Praça do Comércio
• See Lisbon Cathedral
• Pass Alfama neighborhood
• View National Pantheon
• See Pontal de Cacilhas
• Pass Ponto Final Restaurant
• View Christ the King monument
• Enjoy Portuguese wine onboard

The experience

The boat leaves from Lisbon's waterfront and sails along the Tagus estuary, giving you a completely different angle on the city's most recognizable sites. You'll pass the Jerónimos Monastery, the Belém Palace, and the 25th of April Bridge from the water: perspectives you don't get from land. The National Museum of Ancient Art sits on the riverbank, and the Commerce Square opens directly onto the water, so you see it in full panorama from the boat. A skipper handles the sailing while a guide points out what you're looking at. The tour runs in English or Portuguese depending on the group.

Portuguese wine flows throughout the two hours, starting with a welcome drink. The boat itself is the experience here. You're on the water rather than watching it from a terrace. Weather doesn't stop the tour. You just dress for it. The maximum of 12 people keeps it from feeling crowded, and children must have an adult with them. If you want to add tapas service, you arrange that before you book by emailing or messaging the operator.

What’s included

• A welcome drink.
• the sailing boat and skipper.
• a guide in English or Portuguese.
• all taxes and fees.

Information

Lasts 2h, runs every day at 10:30 and 13:00, from € 225 per person, with a live guide in English and Portuguese, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:30 and 13:00Another time? ›

GroupPrivate3 group tours ›

Live guideEnglish and PortugueseOther languages ›

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

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Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by RENT A BOAT

Is this one for you?Book this if your group is 12 or fewer and you want to see Lisbon's waterfront monuments from the water rather than walking between them on land. The private boat keeps the experience intimate, and the wine makes the two hours feel unhurried.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Portuguese.

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.

Can I bring my own food and drinks on the boat?

No. The operator provides all drinks for safety reasons. It's a boat, and they want to manage what's aboard. You can add a tapas service by prior arrangement if you want food beyond the welcome drink.

What is the Belém Tower and why is it worth seeing from the water?

Belém Tower is a UNESCO-listed fortress built in the 16th century and is one of Lisbon's most recognizable symbols. From the boat, you see it in context with the river and the surrounding monuments, rather than as an isolated structure on the shore.

How many people can go on one boat?

The boat holds a maximum of 12 people per booking, including any pets or service animals. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The tour operates in all weather conditions. You'll need to dress appropriately for rain or wind, but the sailing goes ahead as scheduled.

What is included in the price?

The price includes the welcome drink, use of the sailing boat, the skipper, the guide, and all taxes and fees. Tapas service and hotel pickup are available but cost extra and must be arranged in advance.