Belem Private Day Trip: History, Heritage & Local Tasting

4.9
(18 reviews)

4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

Enjoy a day out of Lisbon in this Private Day Trip Tour, visiting the friendly neighborhood of Belém, a reminder of Portugal's golden age.
Taste an exquisite Portuguese coffee, next to the typical 'pastel de nata,' while you listen to the curious story about its origin.
Let your private local host lead you through the most emblematic places of the neighborhood, some of which have been declared World Heritage Sites, such as the impressive Monastery dos Jerónimos or the emblematic Belem Tower, the most recognizable symbol of the city.
Your guide will recommend charming local restaurants where you can savor Lisbon's most traditional Portuguese dishes.
Walk with your knowledgeable guide through one of the oldest tile factories, as well as one of the most alternative sites in Lisbon, the incredible LX Factory.
Enjoy an unforgettable experience in Lisbon, just for you & your group, in this Private Day Trip Tour!

What's Included

Visit to LX Factory Art Center
A Visit to Sant’Anna Tiles Factory
Daily Train tickets
Portuguese coffee & ‘pastel de nata’
4,5 hs. of a private tour with a local host
Saturday & Sunday Sant’Anna Tiles Factory is closed
Tickets to Dos Jeronimos Monastery's Museum
Lunch
Tickets to the Belem Tower

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Outside ‘A Padaria Portuguesa’ Bakery

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Afonso de Albuquerque Square

    Stroll through the beautiful square dedicated to the first Deputy King of the Indies, the garden overlooks the Palacio de Belem which houses the Presidency of the Republic.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Discover the fascinating story of how these typical cakes, now world-famous, were born in this small shop in Belem.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Mosteiro dos Jeronimos

    Enter into a masterpiece of Manueline style and UNESCO heritage, built to celebrate the return of Vasco da Gama from the Indies, and the birth of the Portuguese Empire.

    40 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Torre de Belem

    Visit the most famous monument in Lisbon. An ancient tower built in Manueline style that was once in the middle of the river and served to control the ships that went towards Lisbon.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Padrao dos Descobrimentos

    Meet the monument located in a prominent position on the right bank of the Tagus River, erected on the occasion of the Portuguese World Expo to honor the historical figures involved in the Portuguese discoveries.

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 6

    Enter into one of the oldest factories of ‘Azulejos’ in Lisbon. The typical colored tiles are still made in an artisanal manner. Watch the craftsmen at work and learn about the techniques of realization. Visit the showroom to admire the finished crafts.

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7
    LX Factory

    Enter in a former newspaper factory turned into a creative laboratory of art and design. The most underground place in Lisbon with its artists' workshops and the Livraria Ler Devagar, considered one of the most beautiful bookshops in the world.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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