6 Morning Tours in Lisbon Worth Booking

1.Sailboat Tour in Lisbon with drinks included | Morning and Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 867 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36Our pick

Sail for about two hours from Doca de Alcântara Norte, passing the 25th of April Bridge, MAAT, Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries. A welcome drink is included, and the crew points out sights from the water. The advertised group size is up to 12, though an 18-person boat may sometimes be used.

“Felipe and Ricardo were very courteous and friendly, and spoke fluent English and Spanish. The views were amazing of some landmarks on the itinerary that lasted 2 hours. We also saw the sunset and it was a great experience overall. If you can choose , go for the catamaran where you can be more comfortable.”

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2.Tagus River Cruise, Morning, Day, Sunset, or Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 640 reviews · from $25Top rated

Sail from Belém along the Tagus on a luxury yacht, passing Lisbon’s riverside monuments and neighborhoods, then crossing beneath the 25 de Abril Bridge. The crew provides a welcome drink, light snacks and commentary in several languages. Captains and guides such as Pedro, Ricardo, Tomas and Joao have earned warm praise, though the crew on your sailing may differ.

“Really lovely boat, very clean and very nice people running it! Great value for money.”

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3.Morning of Equestrian Art with Lusitano Horses

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 87 reviews · 1 day · from $17Best value

Spend a morning at Lisbon’s Portuguese School of Equestrian Art, watching Pure Blood Lusitano horses from the Alter Real Stud Farm warm up and rehearse exercises in period costume. You’ll see the Nora Patio and Henrique Calado Riding Ring, with an audio guide in English, French or Portuguese. The session runs from 11 am to 1 pm, though 11 am to 12:30 pm is the recommended window.

“Wonderful way to spend 2hrs staff are all very pleasant and helpful really enjoyable for those with a love of horses”

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4.Early Morning TukTuk Tour – hotel/cruise ship pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 45 reviews · 2 hours · from $76

Start early with a local guide and a private electric tuk-tuk, touring Alfama, Mouraria, Graça, Baixa and more before Lisbon fills with visitors. Stop for sunrise views at Santa Luzia, Portas do Sol and Senhora do Monte, and see landmarks such as São Jorge Castle and the Santa Justa Lift. Hotel pickup is free within 3 km of Baixa.

“Jose Pedroso was an incredible guide! From history to Fado to literature, we covered a lot during our two hour tour. This tour guide and jazz musician has extensive knowledge about Lisbon and brings heart and levity to his story-telling. The in-depth tour was time well spent and included stunning panoramic views of the city. One of our most moving experiences was learning about the 1974 Carnation Revolution in the very park in which military forces were confronted during the revolution, leading to the regime’s collapse. Thanks, Jose, for a truly memorable, well-paced, and moving experience!”

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5.Original Morning Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 26 reviews · 3 hours · from $76

Spend three hours exploring Lisbon through breakfast, market stops, artisan sweets and petiscos at local tasca bars. A foodie guide leads you to five or six stops, with about 10 to 12 food servings and drink pairings, plus context on Portuguese food, architecture and daily life. Tours run in English. Henrique and Philippe are among the guides who have led them.

“Great Tour with Henrique as our guide. Super tasty food and good further recommendations. Would totally recommend.”

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6.3 Elevators in the Morning or at Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $37

Follow a guide through Lisbon’s hills on a 2.5-hour morning or sunset tour, riding the Lavra, Gloria and Bica elevators and stopping at three viewpoints. You’ll walk through Bairro Alto toward Pink Street and Ribeira Market. Tickets for all three elevators are included, but drinks and food are extra.

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