3-Hour Boat Trip and Birdwatching in the Tagus Estuary

Discover 200+ bird species on a 3-hour boat trip in the Tagus Estuary. Perfect for nature lovers and birdwatchers visiting Lisbon.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Tagus River - If you are a nature lover, you cannot miss this tour. If you are a bird lover then it becomes a must! Under the guidance of our guide Carlos Cera, you will witness a true spectacle of nature. The Tagus estuary, measuring 32 km2, is the largest estuary in Western Europe. It has a natural reserve of 14,000 hectares, where 200 different species of birds have been identified. Regular counts indicate that the number of wintering species reaches 120,000 birds.
What's Included
  • Binoculars
  • Life jackets
  • Personal accident insurance
  • All fees and/or taxes
Additional Information

Magnificent and surprising the Tagus estuary! With a natural reserve area of 14,000 hectares, especially dedicated to the protection of shorebirds that live or visit here during their seasonal migratory routes. Including the resident and migratory ones, there are more than 200 bird species that we can observe here. This is the perfect stage for us to offer the best boat trips through nature in Lisbon, which are mandatory for any visitor to Lisbon.

If you are a nature lover, you cannot miss this tour. If you like birds then this tour is a must. Under the guidance of Carlos Cera you will witness a true spectacle of nature.

Among the most emblematic bird species that you can see on this tour, we highlight Flamingos, Ospreys, Spoonbills, Avocets, Plovers, Kites, Herons, Ibis and many…many more.

Location
River Friends
Marina
- the meeting point is next to the work of art - Onda Lusoamericana - we ask that you be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time of the activity
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Carrie_n
Aug 1, 2024
Perfect Birdwatching morning! - Carlos is excellent. He is knowledgable and generous. He shared stories about the changes in Lisbon, and then brought us through the estuary and identified the birds that we were seeing. He had binoculars that I could use and helped me pick out different species. I highly recommend this birdwatching tour, and I recommend Carlos!
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Alena_k
Jul 27, 2024
Nice trip to birds - We saw a lot of flamingos and other birds, the trip itself is very nice, You see nacoes area from the water. The guide even provided me with binoculars!
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Ofermalik
May 12, 2024
Fun - The trip along the river was lovely looking for birds, Carlos' explanations along the way were pleasant and very enriching. We will recommend the river friends with great love
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Rizzlemethat
Apr 25, 2024
We had an amazing tour and guide! - The tour was amazing and so is Carlos! So passionate and knowledgeable about the birds - we learned so much, we laughed a lot, and we got to see amazing views of Portugal!
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Debra_c
Apr 13, 2024
Birdwatching in February - We went on the Boat Trip/ Birdwatching in the Tagus Estuary at the end of February, 2024. This adventure let us observe Lisbon from the water which was a rare treat. Carlos, the guide, pointed out birds we had never seen before such as the Eurasian Spoonbill. We also had a beautiful view of the Vasco da Gama bridge when we went under it. Unfortunately it rained quite hard when we were on this trip so we recommend bringing a rain coat. Carlos was knowledgeable and experienced.
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Elizabetht759
Mar 21, 2024
Should be on every birdwatchers bucket list - Carlos knew exactly where to find all the wonderful birds that inhabit the Tagus estuary and, even without binoculars, he could spot species a long way off. A real godsend to keen and experienced birdwatchers like us.
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