Birdwatching Boat Tour so close to Lisbon
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Birdwatching Boat Tour so close to Lisbon
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Nature boat trips along the Tagus Estuary and its Nature Reserve. On board a comfortable boat you may be surprised by the cultural, scenic and especially bird watching tours we have developed for you. We will show you the secret places and so close to Lisbon, where tradition and culture are part of our heritage. Where the Tagus River meets the immense Atlantic Ocean.
Free cancellation • Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time).
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Ages 5-99, max of 12 per group
Duration: 2h 30m
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Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
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Highlights
- Life jackets
- Adventure
- Binoculars
- All Fees and Taxes
- Personal Accident and Liability Insurance
- Regional Muscat Race
- Entry/Admission - Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco)
- Entry/Admission - Lisbon
What's not included- Coats, hats, protective cream
- Start:
- Doca Alcântara, 1350 Lisboa, Portugal
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 116939P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Most travellers can participate
- SeaEO Tours has been certified by the Portuguese Tourism bureau with the Clean & Safe stamp. We are commited in preventing the Covid-19 outbreak, therefore we will disinfect the boats after each tour, wear face masks, desinfect all passenger's hands and avoid social contact. Safety First!
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 116939P1
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- Maps6981220 contributionsLoved it!This was a WONDERFUL experience. We got to see so many dolphins, and learned so much about the ecology of the area! Highly, highly recommend doing this on your next trip to Portugal. So amazing! However, the boat is a bit small and you really feel the waves, so if you have motion sickness, make sure to take some meds beforehand :)Written 17 March 2025
- 881lisir0 contributionsExtraordinaryIt was amazing! The Crew was really nice and told us so many interesting facts. I felt really Safe and had a Great time. To See the Dolphins in the Wild, swimming Frealy around was a really Special experience. If you are in Lissabon you have to do this.Written 17 March 2025
- Jo M0 contributionsHad a blastMy family had a fantastic time on the dolphin watching trip. Saw lots of dolphins, very respectful of the dolphins and informative. Such a fun ride. Felt like we were riding a water horse with the type of seats we were on. Would definitely recommend this as a fun family tripWritten 5 March 2025
- agacoulson0 contributionsWonderful experienceExceptional experience , exceptional crew , really knowledgeable and friendly. I would highly recommend to anyone , from children to adults.Written 25 February 2025
- Explorer5865900 contributionsGreat for familiesGuides were both fantastic. Our 6 year old absolutely loved the experience, as did we. It was the highlight of our trip to Lisbon and would definitely recommend. We were lucky enough to see many dolphins and even a whale!Written 19 February 2025
- Y943EPfrancism0 contributionsJust do it!Amazing! Great experience. It's quite a distance out but well worth to when you get there. Would thoroughly recommend the trip.Written 8 January 2025
- sleepyj00 contributionsLOVELY personel, great experiece.I booked this because of the glowing reviews, and it held up. We had a great day, very calm, we found porpoises and dolphins. We got the bus from Chiado, which was pretty easy in the end. The skipper and marine biologist were warm, welcoming, wonderful. A very personalised, friendly experience, they put everyone at their ease. Really impressive in terms of personalising the experience, letting people know what to expect, and general attitude, 10/10. The boat is safe and comfortable. It's really fun, too. We spent quite a long time going out to sea looking for dolphins, and trust them when they warn you it'll be cold - it is - our day was calm and sunny and it still got pretty chilly (we went in the afternoon, from 2-5. The seats are good, but after 3 hours, your bum gets numb, and legs tired from bracing - I definitely recommend (zooming over the water is great fun), but be prepared. I forgot suncream and got a little windburned, v much appreciated my scarf, but was very cold by the end. Wrap up! It's encouraging how in tune with the dolphins the business is - very careful of them, and respectful. A nice alternative to the zoo, which has captive dolphins in it - very glad to have done this instead! Good value, highly recommended.Written 5 January 2025
- P4933DKfrancism0 contributionsAMAZINGGreat trip .... the dolphins were amazing. The crew were really knowledgeable and helpful. We would thoroughly recommend this, especially when the sea is still :)Written 10 December 2024
- Oeba900 contributionsA must see!WOW! One of the best experiences that me and my husband have ever had… we were so lucky the day we went, we must have seen 100 dolphins, plus a rare sighting of a fin whale and harbour porpoise! As there were so many dolphins and the whale pushing the fish to the surface we also saw a show from the sea birds plunging into the water to eat the fish… not only were the guides were friendly and informative, there were so passionate and were as excited us as to witness this “national geographic moment”, the guide’s words. As were so seeing so much wildlife the guide checked with us whether we would be happy to stay out longer and got to witness a beautiful sun set, accompanied by a glass of alcohol. Magic. I would 100% recommend this company to others.Written 24 November 2024
- bear123450 contributionsWhat an amazing experienceThis was a fantastic trip, we’ve done whale and dolphin watching trips before but this was on another level. Our guide was an expert and with the small group explained the rationale behind conservation and the company ethic. Aside also a great inside into what we saw - on this occasion a mega pod - we saw and interacted with literally hundreds of dolphins, the experience was amazing. The small boat and thus closeness to the animals was surprising not like any other trip. Highly recommended and would do again.Written 7 November 2024
- Trip3975150 contributionsFantasticAmazing experience. Well organised and run. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Fantastic dolphin watching, really special experienceWritten 5 November 2024
- A3452XCdh0 contributionsIncredible experienceIncredible experience. Would definitely recommend. The speed boat alone is a great experience, but seeing the dolphins is an amazing bonus. Holiday highlight.Written 5 November 2024
- 201manond0 contributionsHighly recommendedWe saw a pod of 70/80 commun dolphins! Amazing and polite crew, knowledged about the history of Lisbon and the marine life! Best experience! Highly recommended!Written 31 October 2024
- anishm2170 contributionsIt does not get better than this!What a great team and what an incredible experience! Right from the logistics, communication to the Dolphin sight seeing, it was an incredible experience that I'll never forget. The team is very knowledgeable and extremely passionate about what they do, which makes all the difference! I was lucky enough to see a pod of around 20 dolphins and spent some time admiring these really sociable mammals. Viewing the tower of belem as well as the discoveries monument from the boat was a great sight as well. Overall, I would highly recommend thia experience! Probably not for the elderly as the sea can get quite choppy and the boat moves quite fast.Written 30 October 2024
- dimh3600 contributionsGreat experienceGreat experience! Very professional staff and with respect to the dolphins they informed us for the piece of the dolphins that we met the life of the dolphins in general!Written 28 October 2024
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James R
Philadelphia, PA2 contributions
Apr 2023
We joined Sid and his mate for a birdwatching tour of the Tagus Estuary. Saw hundreds of Flamingos, along with other shore birds (avocet, whimbrel, osprey, little egret, shelduck, marsh harrier, Kentish plover, ruddy turnstone, terns and gulls galore, etc.). Boat is fast and gets you to birding grounds (across a very wide section or the Tagus) in no time. Was a windy day, but not cold, so the boat kicked up some spray, which added to the excitement. Sid is knowledgeable and very amiable, so couldn’t ask for a better guide. Also, the views of Lisbon from the water are stunning.
Written 17 April 2023
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Thank you so much for your review and for sharing your experience with us.
Kind regards
Sid
Written 17 April 2023
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Rona H
Glenrothes, UK17 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
When the birdwatching tour I had hoped to do was cancelled due to lack of numbers, Sid kept me well informed and kindly offered to transfer my booking to the dolphin spotting tour. I certainly wasn’t disappointed and had a wonderful trip with this very experienced and knowledgeable crew. I would highly recommend this trip and hope to do the birdwatching trip another time. Thank you for such a great experience.
Written 27 November 2023
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linda60954
Salem, MA29 contributions
Mar 2022
Took this birdwatching tour on March 31 with Sid. Had a great time and so many birds including flamingos, egrets, osprey, ect. Sid was a great guide and it was a quick trip from Lisbon to the estuary.
Would recommend this tour for anyone interested in nature; I really wanted to see flamingos and this tour did not disappoint! Would highly recommend this tour to see another part of Portugal.
Would recommend this tour for anyone interested in nature; I really wanted to see flamingos and this tour did not disappoint! Would highly recommend this tour to see another part of Portugal.
Written 6 April 2022
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Hi linda. We are so happy you enjoyed the experience.
Kind regards
Sid
Written 6 April 2022
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Andrew S
2 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
We had a blast on out sea birds boat tour.
It was my first ever time watching birds in the open waters and it was amazing!
I haven't even dreamed to see this wonderful creatures so close! The main highlight for us was a small puffin and a dozen of razorbills.
If you are a fan of birds I sincerely recommend you this tour. And one important tip for you - get dressed well! The wind is very strong and in winter is very cold, so be prepared!
It was my first ever time watching birds in the open waters and it was amazing!
I haven't even dreamed to see this wonderful creatures so close! The main highlight for us was a small puffin and a dozen of razorbills.
If you are a fan of birds I sincerely recommend you this tour. And one important tip for you - get dressed well! The wind is very strong and in winter is very cold, so be prepared!
Written 4 February 2023
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Thabk you so much for sharing the experience you had with us. Your opinion means a lot and we hope to see you soon
Kind regards
Sid
Written 5 February 2023
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Iryna T
Berlin, Germany7 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Having such a possibility to observe seabirds from this close is amazing!
Sid and the team did a great job on keeping us engaged all the time. We saw many interesting species in their natural habitat, drifting or hunting in the water.
If you go in winter months, make sure to dress properly, as ocean breezes are very chill.
Highly recommended!
Sid and the team did a great job on keeping us engaged all the time. We saw many interesting species in their natural habitat, drifting or hunting in the water.
If you go in winter months, make sure to dress properly, as ocean breezes are very chill.
Highly recommended!
Written 4 February 2023
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Thabk you very much for your review.
Kind regards
Sid
Written 5 February 2023
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András
Munich, Germany2 contributions
Sept 2022 • Family
I absolutely recommend going on a tour with SeaEO Tours! We did the Tagus estuary birdwatching tour, the first trip of this season and it was a fantastic experience. Sid is very knowledgable, gave information on all the birds we saw, even about Lisbon itself, and takes care to enjoy the birds responsibly, without disturbing them. We saw many different bird species, flamingos, spoonbills, storks, just to name a few. It was a great, memorable tour, we’ll definitely be back on one of SeaEO’s tours next time we visit Lisbon.
Written 22 September 2022
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Thank you very much for your review
Sid
Written 22 September 2022
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Ematti2014
Turin, Italy26 contributions
Jan 2020
Experienced crew comfortable boat very interesting estuary tour . Whether was covered and some scattered rain but could complete the cruise and sea many birds among them herons, oystercatchers, osprey, cormorants
Written 2 February 2020
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Hello Erico
You are very welcome. It was a special day for us too. We thank you for sharing your opinion, which means a lot to us.
Kind regards
Sid
Written 3 February 2020
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Inspiration781848
5 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
Excellent sid our guide was very knowledgeable
Lovely reserve lots of birds
Never seen so many marsh harriers
Great trip
Lovely reserve lots of birds
Never seen so many marsh harriers
Great trip
Written 13 March 2020
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Hello Louise,
It was a great pleasure having you knowledge also. your feedback is very important for us. Thank you once again
Written 14 March 2020
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CristinaGarrett
2 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
O passeio foi fantástico, o Si sabe mostrar-nos a magia do rio Tejo de uma forma única, profissional, afável, disponível, seguro. Cada momento valeu a pena!
Amazing boat ride, Si knows how to show us the magic of Tejo in a unique warm and professional way, available for all of our curiosities. Every moment was worth it!
Amazing boat ride, Si knows how to show us the magic of Tejo in a unique warm and professional way, available for all of our curiosities. Every moment was worth it!
Written 23 June 2019
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Olá Cristina,
Muito obrigado pela vossa preferência nos nossos passeios pelo Estuário do Tejo. Agradecemos também o facto de terem traduzido o comentário e a avaliação. Foi um prazer ter-vos a bordo.
Cumprimentos
Sidónio
Written 24 June 2019
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tonya
2 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
We had a very good day of birdwatching at the Tagus Nature Reserve. There were large numbers of birds to see. Cid was an interesting guide, and informed us about other animals in the reserve, as well as the birds.
Written 6 November 2019
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Hello Tony and Judith,
Thank you for your review. Indeed winter is the best time for birdwatching in the estuary. You are very knowledgable regarding birds and nature which is great! Your opionion if of extreme importance for us.
Sid
Written 7 November 2019
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