Lisbon Traditional Boats: Explore Historical Landmarks during a Picturesque Sunset Cruise
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1,424 Ratings
Lisboa
Embark on a 2-hour sunset cruise in Lisbon, exploring historical landmarks and enjoying picturesque views. Sip on wines from Setúbal and listen to Fado music while sailing on traditional boats.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Castelo de S. Jorge - São Jorge Castle (Portuguese: Castelo de São Jorge; Portuguese pronunciation: [kɑʃˈtɛlu dɨ sɓ̃w̃ ˈʒɔʁʘ(ɨ)]; English: Saint George Castle) is a historic castle in the Portuguese capital of Lisbon, located in the freguesia of Santa Maria Maior. Human occupation of the castle hill dates to at least the 8th century BC[1][2] while the first fortifications built date from the 1st century BC.[3] The hill on which São Jorge Castle stands has played an important part in the history of Lisbon, having served as the location of fortifications occupied successively by Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, and Moors, before its conquest by the Portuguese in the 1147 Siege 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.
What's Included
- Complimentary white wine served throughout the tour
- 2-hour scenic river cruise on a vibrantly decorated 1947 traditional boat
- Exclusive experience with a maximum of 50 people on board
What's Not Included
- Transportation to/from attraction
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information
The two-hour sunset sail kicks off at the refurbished ‘Sul e Sueste’ boat station adjacent to Commerce Square. This communal voyage offers a chance to marvel at the splendid vistas of the historic downtown, cruising past landmarks including the Commerce Square, São Jorge Castle, Alfama, National Pantheon, Santa Apolónia Station, Cacilhas, Christ the King statue, the 25th of April bridge, Belem Tower, Discoveries Monument, MATT and Ajuda Palace. Post-sunset, the sky’s hue transitions, setting the stage for a spectacular experience, complemented by freely served wines from the southern Setúbal region during the journey. Fado music plays throughout the trip, setting the mood for an enjoyable experience that includes relishing in the cruise, the wine, the breathtaking views, and the enthralling tales of the sailors about traditional Lisbon boats.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Show up 15 minutes in advance
Location
Estação Ferroviária do Sul e Sueste
Avenida Infante Dom Henrique
Find the boat station "Sul e Sueste" next to Commerce Square.
Meeting point: inside the boat station, in front of ticket office #8.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Joan_r
Apr 27, 2024
Coastal views of Lisbon - Fun trip around the coast of Lisbon. Up close view of various landmarks including Belem Tower. Would definitely recommend!
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Deborah_d
Apr 26, 2024
Fun & informative cruise with wine! - We enjoyed a lovely late afternoon cruise with Marta, a charming and impressively multi-lingual young woman who introduced us to Lisbon from the comfort of a boat on the Tagus River. The wine flowed freely and we made friends and easy conversation!
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Diana_d
Apr 26, 2024
Beautiful way to end the day - Loved Marta, our trio narrator. She speaks beautiful Enflish, French and Spanish, along with Portuguese, and is enthusiastic and gracious with guests. Views are spectacular!
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Shruti_k
Apr 25, 2024
For a fun ride on a traditional boat - Fun times on a traditional boat with plenty of wine pours. It’s a warm, helpful crew and the views are great closer to sunset.
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Dylan_m
Apr 24, 2024
A fantastic boat tour of all the options - Given plenty of options, we were very happy we chose this tour for the authenticity and character of the boat, to the polite and friendly staff that made sure our cups were full the entire cruise. Very glad we went with this tour option and very happy to see that you could book same/day before as we were keeping an eye on the weather and other tours did not allow same day or day before booking.
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228dawned
Apr 22, 2024
Great introduction to Lisboa! - Perfect way to spend a solo evening in Lisboa
The crew are very accommodating and you get a river view of the whole city while relaxing on a traditional transport boat with wine!
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Kharte1995
Apr 21, 2024
Really Nice Experience - The boat trip was a lovely experience, very easy going and free flowing wine and as a bonus! Would highly recommend.
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Netherworld2017
Apr 20, 2024
Amazing time. - An amazing excursion. Great staff. The bottomless wine definitely was a hit with my young adult kids. Would highly recommend.
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David_f
Apr 24, 2024
Lots to see - It was a lovely evening. There is so much to see along the river. The boat was comfortable and the crew was friendly. We had a great night. I highly recommend it.
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Sonel_m
Apr 21, 2024
Great evening - The guide was brilliant but the wine very poor taste. Shame about the weather but we had a fab time.
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