Tagus River Boat Tour: Explore Lisbon from Alfama to Belém Tower for a Unique Sightseeing Experience
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Embark on a Tagus River Boat Tour and discover the stunning sights of Lisbon from Alfama to Belém Tower. Cruise in comfort and enjoy the best views of the city. Book now!
Duration:
1 hour, 40 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco) - The Praça do Comércio is a large, harbor-facing plaza. Facing the Tagus (Tejo) to the South, the plaza is still commonly known in Portuguese as Terreiro do Paço.
After the 1755 earthquake, the plaza was completely remodeled as part of the rebuilding of the Pombaline Downtown.
From the 19th century onwards, Praça do Comércio became the seat of some of the most important Portuguese state departments. -
Ponte 25 de Abril - From its inauguration on 6 August 1966 up to 1974, the bridge was named Salazar Bridge. After the Carnation Revolution, which overthrew the remnants of Salazar’s regime, the bridge was renamed for April 25, the date of the revolution. It is also commonly called the Tagus River Bridge.
The 25 de Abril Bridge is based in part on two San Francisco Bay Area bridges. Its paint is the same International Orange color as the famous Golden Gate Bridge, and its design is similar to that of the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge. Both the Bay Bridge and the 25 de Abril Bridge were built by the same company. - MAAT - Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology - MAAT is a cultural project for the city of Lisbon that is focused on three areas - Art, Architecture, and Technology. The €20m museum sits on the River Tagus to the west of the city center, and is “one of Europe’s most lyrical new museums”. It establishes a connection between the new building and the Tejo Power Station. The museum is designed by Amanda Levete Architects.
- Museu da Eletricidade - Tejo Power Station is one of Portugal’s most prominent examples of industrial architecture from the first half of the 20th century, and one of the most visited museums in the country.
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Padrao dos Descobrimentos - The monument was conceived in 1939 by Portuguese architect José Ângelo Cottinelli Telmo, and sculptor Leopoldo de Almeida, as a temporary beacon during the Portuguese World Exhibition opening in June 1940.
The permanent Monument was built to celebrate the fifth centennial of the death of Infante Henry the Navigator, in 1960. - Mosteiro dos Jeronimos - The monastery is one of the most prominent examples of the Portuguese Late Gothic Manueline style of architecture in Lisbon. It was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with the nearby Tower of Belém, in 1983.
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Torre de Belem - Belém Tower, officially the Tower of Saint Vincent, is a 16th-century fortification located in Lisbon that served as a point of embarkation and disembarkation for Portuguese explorers and as a ceremonial gateway to Lisbon.
It was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. - Farol do Bugio - The Bugio Lighthouse is situated on an island in the estuary of the River Tagus on the Fort of São Lourenço do Bugio.
- Santuario Nacional de Cristo Rei - The Sanctuary of Christ the King is a Catholic monument and shrine dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ overlooking the city of Lisbon situated in Almada. The figure of Christ, comparable to the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, forms a cross, with its arms extended out facing the city of Lisbon as if to embrace the city.
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Castelo, Alfama & Mouraria - São Jorge Castle is a historic castle that stands on a hill that has played an important part in the history of Lisbon. Since the 12th century, the castle has variously served as a royal palace, a military barracks, home of the Torre do Tombo National Archive, and now as a national monument and museum.
Alfama, the oldest district of Lisbon, spreads down the southern slope from the Castle of São Jorge to the River Tagus. Its name, derived from the Arabic Al-hamma, means fountains or baths. While the 1755 Lisbon earthquake caused considerable damage throughout the capital, Alfama survived with little damage.
The Mouraria, or Moorish quarter, is one of the most traditional neighborhoods of Lisbon, although most of its old buildings were demolished by the Estado Novo between the 1930s and the 1970s. It takes its name from the fact that after the reconquest of Lisbon, the Muslims who remained were confined to this part of the city.
What's Included
- Bistro Bar onboard
- Convenient onboard restroom facilities
- Morning refreshment with Coffee or Tea at 10:40am
- Afternoon treat with traditional Moscatel Wine or Orange Juice at 12:40pm and 14:40pm
Additional Information
Embark on a journey between Alfama and Belém Tower via the Tagus River, enjoying the most privileged view of Lisbon. Experience the journey in a spacious and cozy vessel. Picture yourself soaking in the Lisbon sun against the backdrop of Tagus. Could there be a more perfect setting?
Additional Details:
Timings - EVERY DAY
- 10:40 / 12:40 / 14:40
The Sundeck occupancy is restricted to the initial 52 persons, equating to the seating capacity, as per the Ship Safety Guidelines. All regulations are enforced by an accredited organization.
The supply of blankets on board is limited, therefore it’s advisable for travelers to carry warm attire for the trip during cooler days.
This excursion is non-refundable 24 hours before commencement.
Location
Estação Fluvial Sul e Sueste
Avenida Infante Dom Henrique
Go to Booth 3 - BLUE CRUISES at Estação Fluvial Sul e Sueste.
Access to the Sundeck is limited to the first 52 people.
Please request the products we include or that you purchased on the tour to our team operating inside the boat.
This tour is non-refundable.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Taelor_b
Apr 11, 2024
A wonderful afternoon cruise - We enjoyed an excellent river cruise with kids. Would recommend to anyone seeking a budget-friendly experience.
Once at waterfront of Terreiro do Paço follow the signage to "Barcos" you will see the different operators and their kiosks - be sure to check in with Blue River Cruises before departure.
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Stephen_k
Apr 2, 2024
Great value - Great trip this and a relaxing way to see some of the main Lisbon attractions that are a little further away.
Unbelievable price as well for such amazing views.
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Camper35828321472
Mar 16, 2024
Incredible - The views and atmosphere were incredible! The organization and crew were equally impeccable, always with a smile on their faces.
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Colleenripp
Mar 5, 2024
Lisbon city views from the river - A nice inexpensive 90 minute break from so much walking. Loved to see the beautiful city of Lisbon from the water. Would highly recommend.
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Torstenhy5279pz
Feb 22, 2024
Wonderful boat tour - This was our first boat tour in Lisbon. You even went to everything we wanted to see 🙂 great service, super attentive and even a German tour guide on board 😅☺️🙂 what more could you want.
Keep it up and all the best to you, best wishes Kathrin & Torsten from Franconia 🙂
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Rob_t
Apr 16, 2024
Relaxing with tremendous city views - This was a relaxing trip seeing all the riverside sites from Praça do Comércio to Belem. We went on a beautiful, hot and sunny day. The boat was near empty (because of time of year) so we had freedom to move and sit at different points on the boat throughout the trip.
It was disappointing that there was no commentary. Whilst I had done plenty of research prior and knew many of the landmarks, prominent features remain unidentified to me!
The upper seating deck was surrounded by plastic sheeting, presumably to protect from wind & rain on not so nice days. It was ok to see the sights but unhelpful for photography!
I have painted a not so great picture but in practice we managed to get plenty of photos and really enjoyed the trip.
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Wayneml4099qe
Apr 16, 2024
Great trip on the not so high seas - Couldn’t have picked a better venue. Wonderful crew, exceptional service and a great experience. Get there early for a topside view.
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Laurie_f
Mar 24, 2024
Boat Ride - Said that there would be a narrated tour on the river explaining all the sights, but there was not, just a boat ride.
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Sallyann_w
Feb 25, 2024
Disappointed - Very disappointed - this was just a boat trip up and down the river - saw the main sights but no commentary or interaction from the crew - and only tea and coffee served - there was no bar service - You could use a qR code to get information but we thought this would come from the crew on board
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Judyphin
Feb 10, 2024
Not as advertised, what a disappointment - Don't be fooled by their pictures... We were shown photos and told which boat we were going to get, the picture had couches and looked quite nice... Expectation vs reality was a joke...
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