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Belém Walking Tour: Age of Discoveries in Lisbon

Lisbon, Portugal · 3h · 1–10 people

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Vanessa Lisbon Guide

Lisbon, Portugal

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Walk through Belém with a licensed local guide and uncover Portugal's Age of Discoveries, with a pastel de nata along the way.

Highlights

  • Jerónimos Monastery
  • Vasco da Gama and the Age of Discoveries
  • Portugal's maritime ambitions
  • Monument to the Discoveries
  • The Tagus River and the ships that sailed from Lisbon
  • Belém Tower
  • A traditional pastel de nata experience
  • Stories, local insights and historical context from a licensed local guide
Travel back to the extraordinary Age of Discoveries on a 3-hour walking tour through Belém, Lisbon's historic waterfront district. Discover the magnificent Jerónimos Monastery, learn the story behind Portugal's maritime expansion, and hear about the explorers who sailed from the Tagus in search of new routes to Africa, Asia and the Americas. But this isn't simply a story of famous explorers and heroic voyages. We'll also explore the human and global consequences of Portuguese expansion, giving you a fuller understanding of how the Age of Discoveries transformed Portugal — and the wider world. Along the way, we'll uncover the stories behind Vasco da Gama, Henry the Navigator and other figures of Portugal's maritime history, explore the symbolism of the Monument to the Discoveries and stand beside the Tagus where ships once departed on extraordinary voyages. And no visit to Belém would be complete without tasting one of Lisbon's most famous treats: a traditional pastel de nata. We'll finish at the iconic Belém Tower, one of Lisbon's most recognizable landmarks and a powerful symbol of the city's connection with the sea. Come for the monuments. Leave understanding the story.

What's included

  • A traditional pastel de nata tasting
  • Guiding from a licensed local guide

Not included

  • Personal expenses, meals and entrance fees to monuments

What to bring

  • comfortable shoes, water, dress appropriately for the weather.

Know before you go

  • Walking level: easy to moderate
  • Ideal for first-time visitors, couples, families and travelers interested in history and culture

Meeting point: In front of Jeronimos Monastery

I'll be standing in front of the church's enormous South Portal

Drop-off: Anywhere within 3.0 km of the drop-off area shown on the map.

Cancellation policy: Moderate: Full refund up to 72h before

Cancel within that window and you get your full deposit back. After it, you do not get your deposit back. If the guide cancels, you always get your deposit back.

What you'll do

  1. 1
    Jerónimos Monastery
    Guided tour, Visit
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    Discover the magnificent monastery and learn the story behind Portugal's maritime expansion.

  2. 2
    The Tagus River
    Guided tour, Photo stop
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    Stand beside the river where ships once departed on extraordinary voyages to Africa, Asia and the Americas.

  3. 3
    Pastel de nata tasting
    Food tasting
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    Taste one of Lisbon's most famous treats, the traditional pastel de nata.

  4. 4
    Monument to the Discoveries
    Guided tour, Photo stop
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    Explore the symbolism of the monument and hear about the explorers who set out from Lisbon.

  5. 5
    Belém Tower
    Guided tour, Visit
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    Finish the tour at this iconic landmark, a powerful symbol of Lisbon's connection with the sea.

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300 EUR / group · 1–10 people
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