--- title: 90 Minute Amphibious Sightseeing Tour in Lisbon lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/lisbon/tours/90-minute-amphibious-sightseeing-tour-in-lisbon/ type: tour city: Lisbon country: Portugal price: 30 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.76 reviews: 1856 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [pt, en] free_cancellation: "true" schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/lisbon/tours/90-minute-amphibious-sightseeing-tour-in-lisbon/ --- # 90 Minute Amphibious Sightseeing Tour in Lisbon **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 1856 reviews. ## Overview 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! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Our departure point is located @ Doca de… - 36 start times: between 10:00 and 18:05 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €20: ages 2 to 16 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €30 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.76/5 from 1856 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Hippotrip - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: Portuguese, English - Start times: 36 start times between 10:00 and 18:05 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.76 from 1856 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1763 of 1856. - 5 stars: 1599 (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 (2025-09-21 to 2026-09-28); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Live commentary on board ## Not included - Food and drinks - Souvenir photos (available to purchase) - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Avenida da Liberdade** (pass by, no stop) - (Avenue of Liberty) is an important boulevard in central Lisbon, famous as one of the most expensive shopping streets in Europe. 2. **Estatua do Marques de Pombal** (pass by, no stop) - 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. 3. **Padrao Dos Descobrimentos** (pass by, no stop) - 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. 4. **Torre de Belem** (pass by, no stop) - 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... 5. **Fundação Champalimaud (Champalimaud Foundation) is a private biomedical resea...** (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... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 36 start times between 10:00 and 18:05 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJLeu2J7s0GQ0R6hcdaBAyVxI Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children under 2 years old are not allowed - Passengers must board the vehicle by their own means - Children must be accompanied by an adult - 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 ## More in Lisbon - All Lisbon tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/lisbon/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/lisbon/tours/90-minute-amphibious-sightseeing-tour-in-lisbon/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/lisbon/?format=md