Come and watch migratory birds in Portugal on a birdwatching boat tour on the Tagus Estuary, from Lisbon!
Did you know that Lisbon is home to Europe's largest and most important bird and fish sanctuary? Created in 1976, the Tagus Estuary Nature Reserve is a Portuguese protected area of 34,000 hectares that welcomes about 50,000 migratory water birds such as flamingos, ducks, and more, every year. It is undoubtedly a natural site that leaves you speechless, especially for the majestic spectacle offered by these birds during their flights and you can witness it on this birdwatching boat tour on the Tagus Estuary, from Lisbon.
One of the best ways to visit the Tagus Estuary in Lisbon is by boat. The crew of SeaEo Tours will take you on a 2-hour birdwatching boat tour through the Tagus Estuary, to see a variety of birds such as the purple heron, the osprey, and the black-headed gull.
But the really interesting thing about this birdwatching boat tour on the Tagus Estuary, from Lisbon, is that you will be accompanied by an ornithologist who will explain all the species you will see during the boat ride as well as the migratory rhythms of these birds. To make sure you don't miss anything, the crew will provide you with binoculars that will allow you to see all the birds in great detail.
For this birdwatching boat tour on the Tagus Estuary, you'll need to arrive at the meeting point in the Doca de Santo Amaro at least 15 minutes before your excursion starts. The crew will welcome you, check you in, and help you board the boat before giving you a thorough safety and activity briefing. Then the experience will start! Don't forget to bring sunscreen, a jacket or windbreaker, depending on the weather, closed comfortable shoes, and if you want, sunglasses. If you're prone to getting seasick, don't forget to take your medication around an hour before the tour starts.
With all this in mind, book now and enjoy a different experience in the Portuguese capital with this birdwatching boat tour on the Tagus Estuary, from Lisbon. You won't regret it!
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Practical information
If you're a fan of ornithology, this amazing 2-hour birdwatching boat tour around the Tagus Estuary Natural Reserve, from Lisbon, will be the best option for you!
- Arrival at the meeting point and introduction to your crew
- Check-in
- Safety and activity briefing
- Start of your 2-hour birdwatching boat tour around the Tagus Estuary Natural Reserve
- Return to the port in Lisbon
- Disembarkment and end of activity
Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the activity to check in.
All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
This activity is not recommended for people with severe back problems.
This activity is not recommended for pregnant or disabled people.
Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.
- Binoculars
- Ornithologist tour guide
- Speedboat tour
- Insurance
- Life jacket
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable clothes
- Camera
- Comfortable shoes
- Warm jacket
- Water
- Food