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Discover Lisbon: Sunset Tagus River Sailing Tour
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49 Ratings
Lisbon
Embark on a Lisbon sailing excursion and explore the Tagus River at sunset. Sail along the stunning coastline, admire famous landmarks, and enjoy breathtaking views of the city from a unique perspective.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Docas de Santo Amaro - Our meeting and starting dock.
From here we will board our 12-meter sailing yacht for an unforgettable trip. -
Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco) - Facing the Tagus (Tejo) to the South, the plaza is still commonly known in Portuguese as Terreiro do Paço as it hosted the Royal Palace of Ribeira until the latter was destroyed by the great 1755 Lisbon earthquake.
After the earthquake, the plaza was completely remodeled as part of the rebuilding of the Pombaline Downtown (Baixa), ordered by Marquis of Pombal, who was a Minister of Portugal from 1750 to 1777, during the reign of the Portuguese King D. José I. - Almada - We will enjoy the views of Almada on the South shore of the river with the Cacilhas LightHouse and the old docks and shipyards.
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Farol de Cacilhas - The lighthouse started operating on 31 December 1885 for the purpose of indicating the southern limit of the anchorage area on the River Tagus, an area where fog is common. It emitted an oil-fuelled, fixed white light over 342 degrees, with a fifth-order lens giving a nominal range of 11.5 nautical miles. In May 1886 a bell, controlled by clockwork, was added. In 1905 a device was installed to cover the light for five seconds every minute to distinguish it from the fixed lights of vessels on the river.
As with other lighthouses in Portugal, the Cacilhas Lighthouse was shut down from March 1916 to the end of 1918, during the First World War. In 1927 it started to use acetylene gas for lighting, a fourth-order lens was installed and blue panels were added to give it a green light, to comply with international regulations for port lights. - Santuario Nacional de Cristo Rei - The Sanctuary of Christ the King (Portuguese: Santuário de Cristo Rei) is a Catholic monument and shrine dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ overlooking the city of Lisbon situated in Almada, in Portugal. It was inspired by the Christ the Redeemer statue of Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil, after the Cardinal Patriarch of Lisbon visited that monument. The project was inaugurated on 17 May 1959. The giant statue was erected to express gratitude because the Portuguese were spared the direct destructive effects of World War II.
- 25 de Abril Bridge - From its inauguration on 6 August 1966 up to 1974, the bridge was named Salazar Bridge (Ponte Salazar), after Portuguese Prime Minister António de Oliveira Salazar, who ordered its construction. 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 (in Portuguese: Ponte sobre o Tejo = “bridge over the Tagus”)
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Belem Lighthouse - This tower is a false lighthouse that never worked. It was built for the Portuguese World Exhibition in 1940 as part of the stories of the discoveries, being only a tourist element located between the Tower of Belém and the Monument to the Discoveries.
In its structure, there is everything that is part of a lighthouse, tower, balcony, lantern, and dome, except for the lighting system. - 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 built during the height of the Portuguese Renaissance and is a prominent example of the Portuguese Manueline style, but it also incorporates hints of other architectural styles.
- Padrao dos Descobrimentos - Padrão dos Descobrimentos (Monument of the Discoveries) is a monument located along the river where ships departed to explore and trade with India and the Orient, the monument celebrates the Portuguese Age of Discovery (or “Age of Exploration”) during the 15th and 16th centuries.
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MAAT - Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology - Launched in October 2016 as part of EDP Foundation’s long-lasting commitment to cultural patronage, the Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology (maat) is an international institution dedicated to fostering critical discourse and creative practice that inspire new understandings of the historical present and an empowering engagement with the common future.
Located on the riverfront of the historic district of Belém, in Lisbon, the EDP Foundation campus covers an area of 38,000 square meters and comprises a repurposed power station — the Central Tejo, an iconic example of industrial architecture originally built in 1908 — and a newly built complex designed by the London-based architecture studio AL_A (Amanda Levete Architects). Both buildings house exhibitions and events programmed by the museum and are connected by a landscape project by Lebanese architect Vladimir Djurovic.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- 2 drinks: White wine or Beer
- Apple Juice
What's Not Included
- Food
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Welcome to Lisbon, where the ocean meets the city! If you’re looking for an unforgettable adventure, Sailing with Sal is the perfect way to explore the stunning coastline of Lisbon.
As you set sail on our comfortable 12-meter sailboat, you’ll be greeted by the welcoming crew and after making sure you feel at home, we will take you on a trip with breathtaking views of the city’s famous landmarks, such as the Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries, or Comércio Square. Feel the salty breeze in your hair as you cruise along the Tagus River and enjoy the stunning scenery of Lisbon from a unique perspective.
- Smoking is not allowed onboard.
Location
Doca de Santo Amaro
Please, meet us at Gate 1 (closest to the 25 April Bridge) on the West side of the marina.
Google Sailing with Sal for the correct placement of our boat and Gate 1 location.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Connector48612946160
Jul 19, 2024
Great sailing yacht trip with dolphins - Magnificent, relaxed, chilled sailing trip for 2.5 hours. The skipper and his daughter were very nice and there were drinks. We were lucky and were able to watch 3msl dolphins
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Lawrence_o
Jul 15, 2024
All the history of... - All the history of Portugal / Lisbon that the captain shared during the sail. I found the entire crew to be very professional and I was more than happy with the value spent for this trip.
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Grace_k
Jul 13, 2024
Sunset, Sailing, and Drinks: What More Could You Want - Amazing evening! Such a fun little sailing tour of Lisbon! Miguel and Bea were amazing hosts providing drinks and snacks for the evening as well as giving insight into important historical landmarks that were visible from the boat. Beautiful sunset and traditional Fado music! Loved it!
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Z2284ebsandros
Jul 8, 2024
Sunset cruise on Tagus River - Captain Sal and daughter were amazing. I highly recommend booking through them and they are very on time and helpful throughout the process
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T2609sxdavidec
Jun 29, 2024
Unforgettable experience - It was the perfect finale for our Lisbon trip: after a 4 days wok trip full of lectures, meetings, talks, etc., I can't think of a better way of concluding it. The timing and duration were perfect, the crew (2) was friendly and helpful, the atmosphere and on board music were great. The whole experience was amazing, unforgettable...
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C8325kiyannickb
Jun 27, 2024
Une très belle expérience ! A must when in Lisbon - The boat was plenty big enough to accommodate our group of 4 and another gathering of 6. The views from the river are great. Miguel parle très bien le français ce qui a rendu l’expérience plus intéressante pour ma famille francophone. Both Miguel’s and Martha’s English is brilliant; but their efforts to make the experience a good one is what really makes the trip worth it!
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Juanma780
Jun 27, 2024
Viaje inolvidable - Perfect trip. Our captain Miguel was very friendly, explaining everything about Lisbon as we passed through the most important sites as well as historical anecdotes.
Really not to miss it.
Greetings also to the shipmate Marta, very friendly all the time, pending what we would like
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Bbrookes97
Jun 24, 2024
Must see views with an amazing host! - I had an incredible experience with Miguel's tour. As a solo traveller, he made an effort to speak to me and welcome me, and gave me first pick of a seat. The boat itself was clean, comfortable and modern, and our group was about 9 people (Saturday night).
Miguel was a great host, with wonderful knowledge of the city, without it feeling like a 'tour', just someone proud of his city and likes to share the infomation. He hosted us like old friends, and provided drinks and little snacks. He offered a blanket when it got a bit cooler too.
The views were incredible, and we got to see a few key monuments and a beautiful sunset! Thank you Miguel!
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Antnio_c
Jun 23, 2024
Great experience and... - Great experience and Miguel is a natural born entertainer. 10 out of 10. I would recommend if you are thinking in a sailing tour in Lisbon
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Rosiem7rt
Jun 18, 2024
Great experience - Sal was great and his assistant on the boat trip was also lovely and very helpful! Even though the weather wasn’t great that day, it was still great fun and a good laugh! Would recommend!
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