Lisbon Walking Tour - Discover Belém and the Discoveries Age

Lisbon Walking Tour - Discover Belém and the Discoveries Age

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About This Tour in Lisbon

On this tour we'll visit Belém, one of the most charming areas in Lisbon and also learn a bit more about the Portuguese discoveries. Portugal was the first global empire in the world and everything started in this lovely district called Belém. Vessels left its harbors to navigate through the unknown, facing the dangerous of the Oceans to discover new land, build churches and forts to make Portugal the first global Empire in History. Belém is also considered to be one of the most beautiful places in the city, with its many historical buildings and famous UNESCO heritage sites, the Jeronimos Monastery and the Tower of Belém. Both were idealized by King D. Manuel I and built in a unique architecture style that become to be known as the "Manueline Style". We'll also see the incredible Monument to the Discoveries, the impressive Presidential Palace, Afonso de Albuquerque Square, the gardens of Belém, the CBB, the Compass Rose and the Pastéis de Belém.

Why Visit Lisbon?

Lisbon is a charming coastal capital with stunning hills, historic trams, and beautiful tiles. Explore Alfama district, visit historic monuments, and enjoy delicious Portuguese cuisine. Lisbon offers beautiful viewpoints, vibrant culture, and nearby beaches.

Getting to Lisbon

The easiest way to reach Lisbon is by flying into Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS). The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.

What's Included

  • Professional Guide

What's Not Included

  • gratuites

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Meeting and Pickup

Meeting Point

We'll meet at Praça Afonso de Albuquerque

Look our for the orange umbrella in front of the Presidential's Palace

End Point

The tour ends in front the Belém Tower.

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

We'll meet at Praça Afonso de Albuquerque 15 minutes

We'll see the Presidential Palace 5 minutes

We'll walk by Belém Garden 5 minutes

We'll see the beautiful Thai Pagoda in Belém and learn about its origen 5 minutes

We'll see the beautiful Thai Pagoda in Belém and learn about its origen.

We'll learn why the Pastéis de Belém are so famous 10 minutes

We'll see the beautiful Praça do Império 10 minutes

We'll lear a bit more about the famous... 20 minutes

We'll lear a bit more about the famous Portuguese Discoveries and learn how Portugal forged the first Global Empire.

This beautiful map shows all the places the... 20 minutes

This beautiful map shows all the places the Portuguese have been during the Discoveries age.

You'll learn there reason the bridge looks so much like Golden Gate Bridge 4 minutes

You'll learn there reason the bridge looks so much like Golden Gate Bridge.

You'll learn the connection between the Christ in Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro 3 minutes

We'll see learn a bit more about the... 20 minutes

We'll see learn a bit more about the most famous landmark in Portugal and about the unique Manueline Style

We'll visit the Centro Cultura Belém and learn a bit more about its origin 15 minutes

We'll visit the Centro Cultura Belém and learn a bit more about its origin.

We'll end the tour at Jeronimos Monastery, the... 20 minutes

We'll end the tour at Jeronimos Monastery, the most emblematic and important building in Lisbon

Frequently Asked Questions

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Is this tour suitable for all ages?

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