Belém Tour



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Duration: 2h 30m
Location: Belém, Lisbon, Portugal | Lisbon, Portugal


Category: Attractions

Highlights:
History & origins of the former fishing village of Belém
Belém Tower, a charming & imposing UNESCO-listed monument
Magnificent Manueline architecture of Jerónimos Monastery
Superb views of the 25th of April Bridge & Cristo Rei statue
In-depth commentary on Belém's history from an expert guide

Inclusions:
Guided tour of Belém
Live tour commentary provided in English

Description:

Embark on a day-long exploration of the trendy and historic district of Belém on the mouth of the Tagus River. Admire the charming UNESCO-listed sites at the Belém Tower and the Jerónimos Monastery, see the Discoveries monument, and learn all about the area's history from your expert guide.

Meet your guide at Praça do Comércio, one of the largest squares in Europe, and make your way toward Belém. Get up close to the impressive limestone structure of the Belém Tower and learn about its history—the Tower dates back to the 16th century, when it was built to support the defense system of the country. If you turn left by the riverside, you can see the brilliant, Golden Gate-esque 25th of April Bridge and take a snapshot of it with the towering Christ the King Statue in the background.

Visit the Portuguese Monument to the Discoveries and listen as your guide explains the symbolism of the sculpture, telling you about brave Portuguese maritime conquests from centuries past. Walk from country to country to mark the exploreies on a large marble map on the floor.

Next, head to Jerónimos Monastery. Admire the breathtakingly charming, late Gothic Manueline façades and step inside to explore the sacred complex's marvelous interiors. Your tour ends with a chance to pick up tips from your guide on top restaurants and bars, plus directions to the famous factory—open since 1837—that produces the delicious custardy pastries known as pastéis de Belém.



Cancellation Policy: 72 hours
Know before you book: Children 12 and younger are complimentary., If you have limited mobility, you should not take part., Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.

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