On this guided cruise you will have the opportunity to see from the river the wonderful landscape of the historical city center as you pass by Commerce Square, São Jorge Castle, Alfama, National Pantheon, Santa Apolónia Station, Cacilhas, Christ the King, 25th of April Bridge, Tower of Belem, Discoveries Monument, MAAT, and Palace of Ajuda. The boat is a traditional 1947 sailing boat with a maximum capacity of 50 people. The boat's decoration is characterized by warm tones and numerous hand-painted flowers. The tour takes 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Live commentary on board
✔ Driver/Guide
✔ 105 minutes sightseeing river cruise in a 1947 traditional boat full of colors and hand-painted flowers
✖ Transportation to/from attraction
✖ Gratuities
✖ Food and drinks
✖ Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Find the boat station "Sul e Sueste" next to Commerce Square.
Meeting point: inside the boat station, in front of our ticket office # 8 "Nosso Tejo"
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco)
The Praça do Comércio (English: Commerce Square) is a large, harbour-facing square in Portugal's capital, Lisbon.
Facing, south, the Tagus (Tejo), the city square is still commonly known as Terreiro do Paço (Palace Yard), as hosted the Paços da Ribeira (Royal Ribeira Palace) until it was destroyed by the great 1755 Lisbon earthquake. After the earthquake, the square was completely remodeled as part of the rebuilding of the Pombaline Downtown, ordered by Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo, 1st Marquis of Pombal, who was (chief) Minister of Portugal from 1750 to 1777, during the reign of Dom José I, King of Portugal.
2
Torre de Belem
Belém Tower, officially the Tower of Saint Vincent (Portuguese: Torre de São Vicente) 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.[4] The structure was built from lioz limestone and is composed of a bastion and a 30-metre (98.4 ft), four-storey tower.
Additional info
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Dress code: Comfortable clothes
• Show up 15 minutes in advance
