Belém Tour - A Walk Through the Memories of an Empire
Overview of the tour in Lisbon
Discover the beauty that influenced the whole world!
What to expect?
Outstanding attractions - UNESCO world heritage sites.
Grandiose monuments commemorating the greatness of Portugal.
The opportunity to try only original custard tart - born here in Belém.
Easy walk between sights - no hills here.
What we will see?
-Jerónimos Monastery - the most beautiful Manueline-style building in the world. (outside visit)
-Church of St. María of Belém - the extraordinary beautiful church that joint to the monastery (inside visit)
-Belém Tower - an eccentric fortress from the age of discoveries (outside visit)
-Monument of the Discoveries - created by a dictatorship in memory of the colonizers, yet everyone loves it
-Empire Square - as the dictatorship wanted to see itself
-River bank and parks with fantastic views
-Pillory of Távoras - conspiracy or political vendetta?
This activity includes:
- Praça do Império Garden
- Garden Vasco da Gama
- Jerónimos Monastery
- Belém Tower
- Padrão dos Descobrimentos
- Rose Compass
- Pelourinho dos Távoras
- Igreja Santa Maria de Belém
- Pastéis de Belém
Our Guides
On arrival
The meeting place is on the edge of Vasco da Gama Park, opposite McDonald's. (Between the restaurant and the playground.) Look for me in the grass green hat. The meeting point can be reached by tram 15E or bus 728. (Mosteiro Jerónimos stop)
Things to note
Please double check the language of the tour!
Free Cancellation
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.