Belém Walking Tour

BELÉM WALKING TOUR | Merge into the 15th and 16th centuries, and learn about the Portuguese Discoveries

On this tour, you'll walk through the westernmost part of Lisbon as you visit the Belém Neighbourhood, an area that is deeply connected with the golden years of Portuguese history: the Age of the Discoveries and the beginning of so-called globalization. It is hard to imagine that 500 years ago the brave Portuguese navigators, and sailors left the country to explore an unknown world, making Portugal the wealthiest Nation on earth in the early 16th Century.

We'll start our tour at the statue of Afonso de Albuquerque in front of the Presidential Palace. From there we'll walk through the picturesque Belém Street, where we find numerous houses with glazed tiles and iron balconies in their facades, as well as the worldwide famous pastry named Fábrica dos Pastéis de Belém, which offers you the possibility to taste its delicious custard tarts, "Pastéis de Belém." Afterwards, we'll cross the road and visit the cloister and the church of the impressive Monastery of St. Jerome, a masterpiece of the Manueline architecture from the 16th century, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Next, we will stop at the Monument to the Discoveries, a monument that pays tribute to the 33 main characters that changed the fate of Portugal during the golden years of the discoveries, such as: kings, queens, princes, cartographers, mathematicians, missioners, navigators, painters and writers. To finish the tour, we'll walk a couple of minutes before we reach Lisbon's most popular monument: the Belém Tower. Once a defensive fortress, it is nowadays an iconic jewel of the Manueline architecture, combining maritime elements with the European late Gothic style.

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Prices

Ask for a quote. The price depends on the number of participants.

Price includes:

* 3 Hours Private Walking Tour

* Licensed Tour Guide

Price does not include:

* Entrance fee in the Cloister of the Monastery of St. Jerome

* Whispers over 6 pax

Further Information:

* Lisbon is a pedestrian town so comfortable shoes are a must.

** The Walking Tour is available every day in English, Portuguese, Spanish, German and Italian.

*** Meeting Point and Start Time to be announced during the booking procedure (advanced booking required)

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Contact | Filipe Alves

WhatsApp: (00351) 912548960

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