Discover Lisbon's river side in this car tour

Born and raised by the riverside, Lisbon's destiny is inseparable from The Tagus, the largest river in the Iberian Peninsula, but also an historical getaway to the Ocean and the World. The river’s estuary almost calls upon this tour that illuminates the city’s progress towards the west and the sea, from the amazing preserved stripes of the Medieval Ramparts and the lately rediscovered Naval Shipyards of the Maritime Discoveries to the large sea platforms of industrial Alcântara and the contemporary Museum Quarter of Belém. On our way we’ll surely have the opportunity to see, and even sample, the best of twenty-first century Lisbon, cosmopolitan and trendy, 100% reinvented by the river.

If we can give you a piece of friendly advice, it would be to hop on a boat: the city looks even more beautiful from the other bank. And believe us: there's plenty to enjoy. Rent a bike and skip the hills (yes, it's possible), drink a mojito with your feet in the water (or almost), get a selfie in an incredible elevator, and spend a night facing Lisbon. The Tagus is full of possibilities, but we'll leave you with seven ideas of things to do near the river in Lisbon.

Don't just go there for the custard tarts (pastéis de nata) - but definitely try the custard tarts! Belém is almost an epicenter of museums, which deserve to be visited before or after a beautiful meal in the best restaurants in the area. Just follow our suggestions for the best things to do in Belém and you won't miss out on anything.