Lisbon: Belem Small Group Tour

Itinerary
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Pass By: Pastéis de Belém, R. de Belém 84-92, 1300-085 Lisboa, Portugal

Meet your expert guide and join your small group tour to discover Belem in Lisbon.

Tour starts just opposite the Iconic Cafe Pasteis de Belem and your guide has an introduction with a talk about the famous egg tarts that were created before the 18th century by Catholic monks at the Jerónimos Monastery.

Understand why Belem has a close connection to the early explorers, as you hear about Vasco da Gama's last night spent here before his epic voyage to India.


Stop At: Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Praca do Imperio Belém, Lisbon 1400-206 Portugal

Visit the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, an extravagant monastery that was funded by the 5% tax levied on spices that flowed into Portugal. Originally designed as a modest monastery complex, the excessive trade wealth extended the construction by 50 years, to create one of the most ornate religious buildings of Portugal.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Torre de Belem, Avenida Brasilia - Belem, Lisbon 1400-038 Portugal

Visit the delightful Torre de Belem that once stood in the center of the Tejo Estuary, to guard the city against sea bound attack, and today the little fort has become the emblem of Lisbon. For such a trivial defensive fortification, the Torre de Belem was constructed with elaborate craftsmanship and is adorned with beautiful carved stonework.

There are many small sites to discover as you walk and your expert guide will point out all you need to see.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Padrao dos Descobrimentos Avenida Brasilia Belem, Lisbon 1400-038 Portugal

Savor the monument that adds to Belem’s reputation: the historically important Discoveries Monument. One of the most iconic monuments of Lisbon, it was constructed to promote national self-confidence, whilst honoring the great Portuguese explorers.


Duration: 1 hour