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Discover Belem & Jeronimos Monastery: Private Half-Day Tour
Lisbon, Portugal
4 hours
Art & Culture
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Good for Groups
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Family Friendly
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Walking Tours
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Attractions and Museums
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History
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What You Will Do
Set on the waterfront, beautiful Belém is a symbol of Lisbon’s seafaring past, once home to Lisbon’s shipyards and docks. It was from here that 15th-century voyages launched, blazing a trail of discovery across oceans to India, East Africa and Brazil.
On your private half-day tour, you will:
Belém is the perfect place to learn about Portugal’s Golden Age of Discovery, where the 15th-century explorers set sail to discover new worlds. Today their voyages are commemorated by the sail-shaped Discoveries Monument.
These discoveries gave rise to incredible wealth from Portugal’s new colonies, which funded Belém’s grand buildings, parks and leafy plazas. Take in views of the 17th century Belém Palace, home to the Portuguese Royal Family for centuries and a prime example of English Baroque design.
Belém is famed for its remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the 16th-century Torre de Belém, a thin, stone tower that has become one of Portugal’s most photographed monuments.
The gothic Jerónimos Monastery also claims UNESCO credentials, with its stunning Manueline architecture.
On your private half-day tour, you will:
- Travel by train from central Lisbon to Belém with your tour guide, the fastest way to reach Belém;
- See some of Lisbon’s most famous landmarks such as the Belém tower and Jerónimos Monastery;
- Learn of Portugal's rich Naval history and its Age of Discovery that saw it create new trade routes to Asia in the 15th century;
- Enjoy a guided tour of Jerónimos Monastery Cloister (tickets included), a prime example of Manueline architecture, combining Gothic, Moorish and Renaissance styles, that took almost 100 years to build;
- See the Padrão dos Descobrimentos monument that celebrates 15th and 16th-century Portuguese explorers and visionaries;
- End your walk in Belém at the UNESCO-listed Torre de Belém, built in the early 1500s as a defence tower turned lighthouse and later a customs centre;
- Return to central Lisbon with a relaxing boat trip along the Tagus river - see the 25th of April bridge and the Cristo Rei statue - accompanied by your tour guide.
Belém is the perfect place to learn about Portugal’s Golden Age of Discovery, where the 15th-century explorers set sail to discover new worlds. Today their voyages are commemorated by the sail-shaped Discoveries Monument.
These discoveries gave rise to incredible wealth from Portugal’s new colonies, which funded Belém’s grand buildings, parks and leafy plazas. Take in views of the 17th century Belém Palace, home to the Portuguese Royal Family for centuries and a prime example of English Baroque design.
Belém is famed for its remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the 16th-century Torre de Belém, a thin, stone tower that has become one of Portugal’s most photographed monuments.
The gothic Jerónimos Monastery also claims UNESCO credentials, with its stunning Manueline architecture.
What's Included?
- A friendly, professional English Speaking tour guide for your own private group
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- Train ticket from Lisbon to Belém
- Entrance tickets to Jerónimos Monastery Cloister
- Boat Trip from Belém to Lisbon
What's Not Included?
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick up and drop off
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 30 days before tour start. 20% cancellation fee applies if cancelled between 30 and 4 days before tour start. Non refundable if cancelled within 4 days of tour start.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Your guide will meet you in front of Gelataria Fiori, Cais do Sodré 21, 1200-161 Lisboa, Portugal
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Discoveries Monument
A monument celebrating the Portuguese Age of Discovery during the 15th and 16th centuries.
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Travel Curious.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Weather notes: Force Majeure Disclaimer: In the event of unforeseen circumstances such as extreme weather, natural disasters, riots, strikes, etc. and the tour cannot operate as published, we will endeavour to reschedule your tour date/time or we will provide a full refund.
- Know before you go: - This tour starts and ends in central Lisbon. Your guide will accompany you on an 8-minute train ride from central Lisbon to the area of Belem and you will return to central Lisbon with a river boat trip (all tickets included). - Jerónimos Monastery's Church is an active religious building and as such is subject to unforeseen closures. - It’s highly recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes. - Please bring any medication you may require during the tour. - In summer, please remember to bring a hat, sunscreen and plenty of water.
- Accesibility: If you have mobility impairments or require any assistance, please let us know in advance so we can plan your tour accordingly to ensure a great experience.
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