Private Belém Walking Tour: Monastery, Discoveries and Custard Tarts

2 hours and 45 minutes

All Ages

Step into Lisbon’s Age of Discovery on a private walking tour of Belém, exploring iconic landmarks, rich maritime history, and the famous Pastéis de Belém custard tarts.

Explore Belém’s Landmarks & Maritime History with a Private Local Guide

Uncover the stories of Portugal’s golden Age of Maritime Expansion as you stroll through Belém, one of Lisbon’s most historic and picturesque neighborhoods.

Your private guide will lead you from Afonso de Albuquerque Square, honoring the explorer who helped shape Portuguese India, through the grand gardens and plazas that frame Belém’s waterfront.

You’ll enjoy an interior visit to the UNESCO-listed Jerónimos Monastery, a masterpiece of Manueline architecture and a monument to Portugal’s seafaring legacy. Walk past the Presidential Palace and the grand Monument to the Discoveries, learning how Portuguese navigators set sail to explore and map the world.

Of course, no visit to Belém would be complete without sampling the famous Pastéis de Belém custard tarts from the original bakery — a sweet moment in your cultural journey.

Your tour concludes at the Belém Tower (exterior visit), Lisbon’s most emblematic riverside fortification, standing as a sentinel over the Tagus River.

This is not just a history lesson — it’s an immersive walk blending architecture, culture, and local flavors, tailored for curious travelers.

Meeting Point

Afonso de Albuquerque Square (Praça Afonso de Albuquerque), next to the central statue.
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Alternative central meeting points (e.g., your hotel) available on request.

Tour Ends

• Belém Tower (Torre de Belém) — perfect for photos or continuing your riverside stroll.

Important Information

• Comfortable walking shoes recommended
• Tour includes moderate walking with some cobblestone areas
• Not suitable for guests with severe mobility impairments

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Explore Belém’s Landmarks & Maritime History with a Private Local Guide

Uncover the stories of Portugal’s golden Age of Maritime Expansion as you stroll through Belém, one of Lisbon’s most historic and picturesque neighborhoods.

Your private guide will lead you from Afonso de Albuquerque Square, honoring the explorer who helped shape Portuguese India, through the grand gardens and plazas that frame Belém’s waterfront.

Of course, no visit to Belém would be complete without sampling the famous Pastéis de Belém custard tarts from the original bakery — a sweet moment in your cultural journey.

Your tour concludes at the Belém Tower (exterior visit), Lisbon’s most emblematic riverside fortification, standing as a sentinel over the Tagus River.

This is not just a history lesson — it’s an immersive walk blending architecture, culture, and local flavors, tailored for curious travelers.

Meeting Point

Afonso de Albuquerque Square (Praça Afonso de Albuquerque), next to the central statue.
Google Maps Link

Alternative central meeting points (e.g., your hotel) available on request.

Tour Ends

• Belém Tower (Torre de Belém) — perfect for photos or continuing your riverside stroll.

Important Information

• Comfortable walking shoes recommended
• Tour includes moderate walking with some cobblestone areas
• Not suitable for guests with severe mobility impairments

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Explore Belém’s key monuments and the Age of Discoveries history
Skip-the-line entry to the Jerónimos Monastery interior
Admire the Monument to the Discoveries and the Belém Tower (exterior visit)
Savor an authentic Pastel de Belém from the original bakery
Learn rich historical insights from your private guide
Flexible private experience at your pace

INCLUDED

Private local guide
Entrance ticket: Jerónimos Monastery
Pastel de Belém tasting

NOT INCLUDED

Meals (other than included tastings)
Personal expenses
Gratuities

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