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Travel back to Portugal’s Golden Age of Exploration on a guided walking tour through the elegant Belém District, home to some of Lisbon’s most important monuments.
Start your experience at the Jerónimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and masterpiece of Manueline architecture. Explore its cloisters and church while your guide reveals the stories of Vasco da Gama, Prince Henry the Navigator, and the monks who prayed for sailors before their voyages.
Continue along the Tagus River promenade to the Monument to the Discoveries, celebrating Portugal’s maritime heroes. Learn how Lisbon became a hub for exploration and trade during the 15th and 16th centuries.
Next, visit the original Pastéis de Belém bakery for a tasting of Portugal’s pastry, made from a recipe dating back to 1837.
End your tour with a walk to the Belém Tower, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire its stonework and riverside location from the outside, and enjoy views of the river and the 25 de Abril Bridge.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your guide will wait for you in front of the Mcdonald's. Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts.
Itinerary
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1Mosteiro dos Jeronimos
Start your experience at the Jerónimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and masterpiece of Manueline architecture. Explore its magnificent cloisters and grand church while your guide reveals the stories of Vasco da Gama, Prince Henry the Navigator, and the monks who prayed for sailors before their voyages.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Continue along the Tagus River promenade to the impressive Monument to the Discoveries, celebrating Portugal’s maritime heroes. Learn how Lisbon became a global hub for exploration and trade during the 15th and 16th centuries.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Pastéis de Belém
Next, visit the original Pastéis de Belém bakery for a tasting of Portugal’s most famous pastry, freshly made from a secret recipe dating back to 1837.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
nd your tour with a relaxing walk to the Belém Tower, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire its detailed stonework and riverside location from the outside, and enjoy panoramic views of the river and the 25 de Abril Bridge.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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