Sailing tour to the sunset in Lisbon

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Overview

Enjoying Lisbon from the view of the Tagus River and watching the magnificent sunset is a unique and memorable experience. This is without a doubt an experience in Lisbon that you will not forget!

2-hour tour, departing from Bom Sucesso Dock in Belém and covering both banks of the Tagus River, allowing you to see the main monuments of the city of Lisbon in a framed way: Belém Tower, Monument to the Discoveries, Electricity Museum, Maat, Monastery dos Jerónimos, Terreiro do Paço, Lisbon Cathedral, São Jorge Castle, Cristo Rei. You will never forget this tour!

What's Included

Crew speaks Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
All Fees and Taxes
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Light snacks (peanuts, cashews, fried corn)
Welcome drink
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Meeting Location

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Doca do Bom Sucesso Doca do Bom Sucesso
gate 3, 1400-038 Lisboa, Portugal

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What To Expect

Padrao dos Descobrimentos (Pass By)

National Monument. The architectural design is by Cottinelli Telmo and the sculptures are by Leopoldo de Almeida. In addition to the main statue of Infante Dom Henrique, the Navigator, holding a model of a caravel, on both sides of the monument's ramps there are a total of 32 figures from the history of the discoveries.

Torre de Belem (Pass By)

It was located on a rocky outcrop in the waters of the river, opposite the old beach of Belém, and was intended to replace the old artillery ship, anchored in that stretch, from where the fleets departed for the Indies. Its works were in charge of Diogo Boitaca, who, at the time, also directed the advanced works of the neighboring Jerónimos Monastery.

MAAT - Museu de Arte, Arquitetura e Tecnologia (Pass By)

Also called Central Tejo and built between 1908 and 1951, it represents an old thermoelectric power station that supplied electricity to Lisbon and its region. It is a unique building in the architectural panorama of Lisbon, and one of the most beautiful examples of industrial architecture from the first half of the 20th century in Portugal.

MAAT - Museu de Arte, Arquitetura e Tecnologia (Pass By)

MAAT is a contemporary art museum. Building classified as a Property of Public Interest, it is made up of two poles: the old Central Tagus and the New Building.

Mosteiro dos Jeronimos (Pass By)

Also known as Santa Maria de Belém Monastery, the Jerónimos Monastery, is a Portuguese monastery, built at the end of the 15th century by King Manuel I. The Jerónimos Monastery has been classified as a National Monument since 1907 and in 1983, was classified as World Heritage by UNESCO, together with the Tower of Belém. On the 7th of July 2007 it was elected as one of the seven wonders of Portugal.

Ponte 25 de Abril (Pass By)

The 25 de Abril Bridge is a road-rail suspension bridge over the Tagus River that connects the city of Lisbon (north bank) to the city of Almada (south bank). Until 1974, the Ponte 25 de Abril was called Ponte Salazar. The name 25 de Abril alludes to the revolution of 25 April 1974. The works began on 5 November 1962, having been inaugurated on 6 August 1966.

Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco) (Pass By)

Praça do Comércio, still commonly referred to by its former name of Terreiro do Paço, is a square in downtown Lisbon, where it was the palace of the kings of Portugal for about two centuries and which is now partially occupied by some government departments. It is one of the biggest squares in Europe. It was for a long time the noblest entrance to Lisbon and, on the marble steps of Cais das Colunas, coming from the river, heads of state and other prominent figures were disembarked and received.In the center of the square, you can see the equestrian statue D. José, erected in 1775 by Joaquim Machado de Castro, the main Portuguese sculptor of the 18th century.On the north side of the square, there is the Triumphal Arch of Rua Augusta, the entrance to Baixa.

Lisbon Cathedral (Pass By)

The Cathedral of Lisbon, or Church of Santa Maria Maior. It is the seat of the Patriarchate of Lisbon and the Parish of Sé. Its construction began in the second half of the 12th century, after the city's conquest from the Moors by D. Afonso Henriques, and today presents itself as a mixture of architectural styles. It has been classified as a National Monument since 1910.

Alfama (Pass By)

Alfama is the oldest and one of the most typical neighborhoods in the city of Lisbon. Its name derives from the Arabic al-hamma (الحمّة), which means 'fountain of warm waters, good waters'.The neighborhood is frequented daily by Portuguese and foreign tourists, being considered as the smallest in the entire city of Lisbon. It is known for its restaurants and fado houses, as well as the festivities of Santos Populares, especially on the night of Santo António, from the 12th to the 13th of June.

Santuario Nacional de Cristo Rei (Pass By)

It is a sanctuary and religious monument dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The National Sanctuary of Cristo Rei is located at an altitude of 133 meters above the level of the Tagus, consisting of a 75 meter high portico designed by the architect António Lino, topped by the statue of the Holy Redeemer with open arms facing the city of Lisbon, 28 meters high, designed by the Portuguese sculptor Francisco Franco de Sousa.

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Wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on Sailing tour to the sunset in Lisbon?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023