Sunset sailboat tour Lisbon: Tejo River with green wine

Watch Lisbon's landmarks slip past from the water as the sun drops

A sunset sailboat tour on the Tejo River in Lisbon where you glide past the city's major landmarks (the 25th of April Bridge, Cristo Rei, Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries), while sipping green wine. The two-hour sail passes through Caís do Sodré and Commerce Square, with a live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese narrating the route.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset sailboat tour in Lisbon

• See Caís do Sodré from the river
• See Terreiro do Paço from the river
• See Cristo Rei from the river
• Pass under the 25th of April Bridge
• See MAAT from the river
• See Padrão dos Descobrimentos from the river
• See Torre de Belém from the river
• See Lisbon from a different viewpoint

The experience

You board a sailboat in central Lisbon and spend two hours on the Tejo River as the sun moves toward the horizon. The route takes you under the 25th of April Bridge, close enough to see the pillars, then past Cristo Rei on the south bank and along the waterfront where Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries come into view. The Electricity Factory (MAAT) and the market district of Campo de Ourique appear from the water too: angles of the city most visitors never see.

A welcome drink of green wine arrives as you settle in, and the crew handles the sailing so you can watch the light change on the water and the skyline. The guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese depending on the group, pointing out what's passing and answering questions. Whether you've sailed before or never set foot on a boat, the pace is built for sitting still and looking.

The tour works best if you have a free evening and want to be back on land by dark. Two hours is long enough to feel the rhythm of the river but short enough to fit between other plans: dinner afterward, a walk through the old city, whatever comes next.

What’s included

• Welcome drink of green wine.
• live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• all fees and taxes.

Information

Lasts 2h, from € 40 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese, in groups of up to 2 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 10 Jan 2027

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AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (under 12)

GroupUp to 2

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and PortugueseOther languages ›

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.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Two hours is the right length if you have a free evening and want to see Lisbon's waterfront landmarks without committing the whole day. The fixed departure time means you can plan dinner or another activity afterward.

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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 (under 12).

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.

What landmarks do you actually see from the sailboat on the Tejo?

You pass under the 25th of April Bridge with views of its pillars, see Cristo Rei across the water on the south bank, and sail past Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries as they appear along the riverfront. The Electricity Factory and Commerce Square are also visible from the water.

How long is the sunset sailboat tour and when does it run?

The tour lasts two hours. It departs in the evening timed to catch the sunset, though exact departure times vary by season.

Do you need sailing experience to join this tour?

No experience is required. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and the crew manages the boat while you relax and watch the city pass by.