Discover one of the most majestic and popular areas of the Lisbon waterfront during this 3-hour private walking tour. This is the place where the famous world explorers set off on voyages of discovery in the 15th century, but also where Portugal hosted the World Exhibition in 1940. Full of history and charm, Belém is the perfect neighborhood to stroll around on foot. Visit the Square of the Empire, the famous Monument of the Discoveries, and the the exotic "Portuguese House for the Colonies.” In the end you will certainly gain a completely different image of Lisbon.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔  Private walking tour
✔  Local professional guide
✔  Professional photographer guide
✖  Food and drinks
✖  The listed price does not include a parking fee, payable at the time of tour check-in.
✖  Hotel pickup
✖  Hotel drop-off
✖  Transportation to/from attractions
Departure & Return
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Our meeting point is by the entrance of the station, under the big red letters - "Estação Fluvial" (River Station). This is opposite to the Belém Train Station, also near Museu dos Coches.

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Itinerary
1
Afonso de Albuquerque Square Belém area avatars from the Discoveries period to the 1940 Exhibition

Duration:  15 minutes

2
Vasco da Gama Garden Old Belém town (or what's left of it)

Duration:  15 minutes

3
Mosteiro dos Jeronimos The facade and the interior spaces of the most lavish late Gothic Cathedral in Lisbon with insightful explanations on its historical and mystical meaning

Duration:  20 minutes

4
Jardim da Praca do Imperio This square was the hub and is the main heritage of the Portuguese World Exhibition. We do quick stops by the heraldic flower beds, the monumental fountain and the seahorses

Duration:  20 minutes

5
Padrao dos Descobrimentos We walk around and try to shed light on the the main icon of the 1940 exhibition, not forgetting the majestic wind rose that covers the pavement at its feet.

Duration:  20 minutes

6
Museu de Arte Popular The Museum of Popular is a conundrum and a real oddity of Modernist Lisbon.

Duration:  10 minutes

7
Torre de Belem Garden The other great monument of the Discoveries Age and the Restelo upper class neighborhood that developed after the 1940 Exhibition

Duration:  15 minutes

Additional info
•  Service animals allowed
•  Public transportation options are available nearby
•  Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
•  Suitable for all physical fitness levels
•  Dress code is smart casual
•  A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
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Price:
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Ticket:
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
duration:
3 hours
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.