36 start times between 10:00 and 18:05 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take
An amphibious bus that drives through the city and then rolls into the Tagus, so you see Lisbon by land and water from the same seat with a live host on board, for 1h 30m at €30 per person.
Children under two cannot board and everyone climbs in unaided; photos are sold separately. 4.76 from 1,856 reviews.
Children from €20 (ages 2 to 16). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.
Reviews
4.8
1,856 ratings Tripadvisor 1,687 · Viator 169
95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 1,763 of 1,856
Star breakdown of all 1,856 ratings
5 stars
1,599 · 86%
4 stars
164 · 9%
3 stars
37 · 2%
2 stars
25 · 1%
1 star
31 · 2%
What reviewers say
Reviewers enjoy the land and river ride, but some find the guides' humour forced or inappropriate.
Praised
Animated guides keep passengers involved with jokes and commentary
City streets and riverside monuments seen from the same vehicle
The splash into the river is a highlight
Entertainment that appeals to children and adults
Commentary switches smoothly between languages
Complaints
Some enjoy the humour, while others find it forced and lacking in historical detail
A few reviewers report offensive or inappropriate remarks from guides
Steep steps to climb when boarding the vehicle
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (21 September 2025 to 28 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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Meeting point and route
Meeting point
Where
Our departure point is located @ Doca de Santo Amaro in Alcantara, which is the marina located directly below the big red "25 de Abril" bridge. The passenger boarding area is near the entrance of the "Associação Naval de Lisboa" building, directly beside the Tagus River. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
36 start times between 10:00 and 18:05 daily; scheduled through June 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Hippotrip; booking and payment are completed on Viator
Itinerary
Avenida da Liberdade
Avenida da Liberdade (Avenue of Liberty) is an important boulevard in central Lisbon, famous as one of the most expensive shopping streets in Europe.
Pass by, no stop
Estatua do Marques de Pombal
Praça do Marquês de Pombal (Marquis of Pombal Square) is an important roundabout in the city of Lisbon. It is located between the Avenida da Liberdade (Liberty Avenue) and the Eduardo VII Park in the former parish of Coração de Jesus and in the quarter of Santo António.
Pass by, no stop
Padrao Dos Descobrimentos
Padrão dos Descobrimentos (Monument of the Discoveries) is a monument on the northern bank of the Tagus River estuary, in the civil parish of Santa Maria de Belém, Lisbon.
Pass by, no stop
Torre de Belem
Torre de Belém (Belem Tower) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Lisbon that played a key role in Europe’s Age of Discoveries since it served both as a fortress and as a port from where Portuguese explorers departed to establish what would be the first European trade in history with China and India.
Pass by, no stop
Fundação Champalimaud (Champalimaud Foundation) is a private biomedical research foundation
It was created according to the will of the late entrepreneur António de Sommer Champalimaud, in 2004. The complete name of the foundation honors the mother and father of the founder and is Fundação Anna de Sommer Champalimaud e Dr. Carlos Montez Champalimaud.
Pass by, no stop
About this tour, from the operator
Fun, laughter and adventure… all wrapped up in the most unique sightseeing experience in Lisbon! Aboard our amphibious vehicle and with a lively animated guide, explore the many sides of Portugal’s capital during our 90-minute tour, by land and water, without leaving the comfort of your own seat. Hippotrip… Lisbon with a splash!
Walking, children and accessibility
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
Walking and health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children
Specialized infant seats are available
Children under 2 years old are not allowed
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Accessibility
Strollers OK
Public transportation options are available nearby
Passengers must board the vehicle by their own means
Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival
Dress accordingly to season and consider 25min trip in water
Portuguese & English guide
Good to know
Food not included bring or buy your own
Children from €20 ages 2 to 16
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.