During your stay in Lisbon, do not miss a cruise on the Tage. You will discover another facet of the Portuguese capital...
The Tage is undoubtedly the emblem of Lisbon. Long more than a thousand kilometers, it crosses Spain and Portugal; in the bay of Lisbon, it becomes “the sea of Paille”. It is said that it is called this because of the golden colors it takes at sunset...
To make a cruise on the Tage, it is therefore the opportunity to see Lisbon from another angle: from the waves, you can admire the different districts, better understand the geography of the city to the seven hills, and initiate you to Portuguese history with a guided tour...
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The journey of a boat ride on the Tage
Photo credit: Flickr – Maria Eklind
The boat ride on the Tage often leaves the port of Bélem, where the Tour de Bélem The city's guardian. Next, you will see the monument to the Discoveries, built in honor of the Portuguese explorers.
You will then explore the north shore – the heart of Lisbon. There, by the Tage, you will admire the Baixa district and the immense Praça do Comércio (trade place). At the end is the Quai des Colonnes, a marble staircase that sinks into the Tage. Higher, you will pass in front of the historic Alfama district, which houses many iconic monuments of the city. This is where, in particular, the Château Saint-Georges , which proudly dominates the city from the top of the hill.
On the south shore you can admire the statue of the Cristo Rei (Christ King), which embraces the Portuguese sky from the top of its 110 meters. In front of him is the bridge of April 25: a suspended bridge built with American steel.
How to choose his cruise on the Tage?
According to the cruises, prices range from 20 € to 45 € (approximately). The price to make a Tage cruise varies according to several parameters:
- The type of boat: sailboat or motor boat
- The size of the boat, for more or less intimate cruises (and therefore more or less expensive)
- The length of the course: companies often leave the choice between a small one-hour loop and a two-hour course. We advise you to opt for the two-hour route, which will allow you to explore the north shore over its entire length.
- The moment of the day: cruises are often more expensive at sunset... But sincerely, putting a little more expensive is worth it: the sunset on the Tage will leave you incredible memories.
- Extras: some offer a small aperitif
At the time of booking your boat ride on the Tage, make sure that the visit can be made in French.
One of the most popular cruises of travelers is the one taking place at sunset, you can enjoy a beautiful evening to admire the sun fallen on Lisbon from the Tage.
Photo credit: WikiMedia – Pedro Simões
How to get to the starting point of the Tage cruise?
Once your cruise is reserved, you will have to go to the starting point. To help you on your moves, you can read our article on transport in Lisbon .
- If the starting point is the port of Belem, you can access it with bus lines 727, 28, 729, 714 and 751, or by tram (the port is not served by the metro).
- If the starting point is the terminal Cais do Sodré, you can access it by the green metro line.
Did you ever make a cruise on the Tage?
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