Top 10 Day Trips from in Belem, Central Portugal

May 29, 2021 Janean Rudisill

Just four miles from the center of Lisbon, Belem (or Santa Maria de Belem) is best known for Belem Tower (or Torre), a 16th-century fortified lighthouse built to guard the port. This was, after all, the port from which famous Portuguese navigators like Vasco de Gama set off to explore the world. The area is also home to Belem Palace, built in the 16th century by King Manuel and now the official residence of Portugal’s president. Belem is also home to the magnificent Jerónimos Monastery.
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1. Full Day Best of Lisbon Private Tour

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This is the best tour to discover Lisbon, with our local tour guide. We will cover the most important sights of the city, visiting Lisbon downtown, Belém and much more! In the afternoon, we will end the tour visiting old areas of Lisbon and Parque das Nacoes.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

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Reviewed By DespotVW

SelectionTours was responsive and flexible in providing safe/clean tours even during Covid times. Would recommend.

2. Lisbon and Sintra Private Full Day Sightseeing Tour

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Discover the best of the city and the country during this private full-day sightseeing tour through Lisbon and Sintra. With a customizable itinerary, this tour starts in Lisbon and explores the capital city’s best sights and historical landmarks. Then hit the road for the UNESCO World Heritage site of Sintra, where Portugal’s monarchy formerly lived. This private tour can accommodate up to seven people and includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Bottled water, Tourism driver

Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes

Reviewed By paullings

Pedro was such a gentleman and knowledgeable, there's nothing more you can ask for. Great transportation and feeling like a VIP throughout!

3. Lisbon’s Wonders – The capital Tour

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Lisbon, our beloved Lisboa, city, port and most importantly the capital of Portugal – home to Fado music, maritime voyages and iconic colorful cobble streets, Lisboa has so many interesting facts and hidden secrets that you absolutely cannot miss out on! One of the oldest capitals in Europe (older than Rome) and the fewest with both a river and coastline, blends traditional heritage and ancient history with innovation & cultural entertainment – we are here to guide you through it all! A day trip packed with History, stories, the most interesting facts and curiosities and of course the best and most beautiful views. Lisbon’s calling for you, let’s conquer its 7 hills together.

Inclusions: Private tour, Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off, All insurances included, Guaranteed to skip the long lines to purchase tickets , Transport in a comfortable minivan , Lot's of fun guaranteed

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Reviewed By alexisa460

My girlfriend and I decided to go for this tour/experience around Lisbon to enjoy our last day in Portugal. No Regrets. We really had an amazing time, from Cascais to Sintra, going through landmarks such as Cabo do Roca (most western point of Continental Europe) to the Peña Palace, discovering wonderful sights and with the lead of our Guide exploring secret areas, with less tourist and more natural experiences. It was a pleasure to discover the region with a local, which has a passion for the place he grew up in. I would recommend it over and over. Particular thanks to Ruben.

4. Lisbon Private Tour (Mercedes-Benz E / V Class)

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This tour enhances the top things to do and see in Lisbon. Start by the city heart, Baixa-Chiado (downtown) and Rossio, rebuilt by the governor Marquis of Pombal after the tragic earthquake of 1755, will take you from the Commerce Square all the way up to Alfama, one of the oldest neighborhoods of the city, famous by the St. George Castle, the highest point of the city built by the moors in the 11th century. Between that course you'll be able to experience the National Ancient Art Museum pass by the park Edward VII and visit the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation. Following to Tagus river side where the sightseeing will show you all the points from the Discoveries WAS like the recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Site Jerónimos Monastery, the Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries, a tribute to the Portuguese navigators that set sail to discover the world. Finishing the tour enjoying a traditional cake and visiting The National Coach Museum.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, WiFi on board, Driver Expenses, Air-conditioned vehicle

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Reviewed By LewyV

Excellent and efficient service, punctual, friendly and professional. Executive class and highly recommended.

5. Lisbon in Private Tour

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Lisbon Tour, a perfect tour for those who really want to know and understand the city and its successive changes, with the permanence of different civilizations from the Romans to the Arabs, without forgetting the great earthquake. At the end of the day, we want you to arrive at your hotel (or another) feeling like a real “alfacinha”, in addition to visiting the most important points, understand the city and the contribution of the various civilizations that passed through there. Held in our company, on this tour in a comfortable and 100% flexible way.

Inclusions: Private guide and accompaniment to all monuments, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Pick up and drop off at the Hotel, Compulsory insurance, Clean and Safe Certificate

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Reviewed By Jerrypeterui

An excellent day with an amazing and knowledgeable guide. John tell allabout the Portuguese history and about all the areas we visited. I highly recommend this company!

6. Private Tour to Cosmopolitan Lisbon Past and Present

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Lisbon is the capital and the largest city in Portugal. Like Rome, Lisbon is based on 7 hills: Sant'Ana, Santa Catarina, Castelo, Chagas, São Roque, São Vicente and Santo André. Its people, gastronomy, climate, typical neighborhoods and the constant presence of the Tagus River are some of its more desirable attributes. You will visit the most important sights in Lisbon. Your Guide will make some stops with the vehicle inviting you to make short walking routes together, where you will stroll through the streets of some of the historic districts. We invite you to join us in this experience of History, Light, Colors and Flavors as a Portuguese poet once wrote: “We will now invite the tourist to come with us. We will serve as cicerone and we will stroll through the capital, showing him the monuments, the gardens, the most notable buildings, the museums - everything that is in any way worthy of being seen in this wonderful Lisbon.” Fernando Pessoa, Lisbon: What the Tourist Should See

Inclusions: Private transportation, Personal accompaniment during the whole day, Driver/Guide, WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Pickup and drop-off at hotel/accommodation in Lisbon

Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance Tickets to Monuments, Any additional expenses not covered and agreed in advance

Reviewed By Trip816404

Pedro was both knowledgeable and so helpful. We had a wheelchair with us and Pedro helped us with the chair at all the stops. His knowledge of Fantima was so detailed and he gave fun stories along the way. If you have a chance to do this tour with Pedro you must it was the best day of our trip!

7. Best of Lisbon Highlights Private Tour - With Private Tour Guide

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Enjoy one of the best experiences in Lisbon, on our VIP Best of Lisbon Private Tour. This is considered one of the best introductions to the city, for first time visitors, to cover the major sights of Lisbon in one day, with the assistance of our private guide and luxury vehicle (Mercedes-Benz), for half-day of full-day option, operating daily. Our English Speaking Private Guide will be with you through the whole experience, making sure you will have the best service possible during your visit to Lisbon, providing all the historical explanations of each place along the day.

Inclusions: English Speaking Private Guide, Hotel/Accommodation pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle (Mercedes-Benz), Private Tour Service

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By H5467ACdonnas

This is a late review, but necessary. We thoroughly enjoyed our private day tour with Sintra Magik in Fatima. The Shrine of course was incredible. The visit to the family home and meeting their descendants were equally touching. We sampled the local cuisine and appreciated the hospitality. Our tour of the religious factory allowed us to return with artifacts for our family. We were so fortunate to have a delightful Irish priest bless these keepsakes. An awesome, memorable day. We highly, highly recommend this tour group.

8. Lisbon All-in-One Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Tram Tour with River Cruise

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Visit Lisbon from one end to another! One ticket covers 5 lines, including busses, tram(s) and boat. The Belém Lisbon Bus Tour, Modern Lisbon Bus Tour and Monumental Belém Bus Tour offers you unforgettable views 4 metres high over the city, travelling across the Belém, Baixa, Eduardo VII Park and Parque das Nações areas. On rail, the red trams of the Hills Tramcar Tour travel through the Lisbon main quarters’ narrow streets. Finally, the Yellow Boat River Tour shows you that the view of Lisbon from the Tagus River is something that you should not miss.

Inclusions: Access to Aerobus - Airport City Center Transportation, Access to National Monuments: Santa Just Lift and Lisbon Funiculars during ticket validity, Access to Discount Book- Access to Discounts in Leisure & Culture, Eat & Drink, Fado and Shopping, Ticket validity: 72h

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities

Reviewed By Elise J

We were in Lisbon for five days. After a couple of days of just wandering, we decided to take the yellow bus. We paid for three days which was 49 euros. It seemed alot of money but it was worth it. We spent one day on the tourist tram. We were the only two people on the tram, which was great. It took 1 hour and 45 minutes to go along the whole route. It was fantastic as it took you all through the old town. We saw a couple of places we like the look of and so we then got local trams (included in the price of the yellow bus ticket) to head to one place (Graca) for lunch and then another tram to Estoril where there were some lovely gardens to just chill. The next day we took the purple line in the morning and then in the afternoon we took the riverboat cruise. Fantastic and really loved the river cruise. The final day we took the blue bus and saw a completely different part of Lisbon. You can do a 2 day option, I would definitely choose the tram and river cruise and then probably the blue bus.

9. Azulejo Private Tour - National Azulejo Museum and Pastel de Belem tasting

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Tiles are one of the oldest artistic expressions in the Iberian Peninsula and are part of our daily lives. Join us on a journey through the History of Tiles in Portugal, a journey that begins at the National Tile Museum, passing through contemporary works that at Parque das Nações, ending at the last large factory that manufactures handmade tiles in Europe, the Sant'Anna Factory, established in 1741. The Sant'Anna factory is located in Belem and close to the "Pasteis de Belem Factory since 1837". We invite you to finish the tour by tasting the Pastel de Belem.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Pickup and drop-off at hotel/accommodation in Lisbon, Driver/Guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Bottled water, Entrance tickets at the National Tile Museum, Have a coffe and taste the famous Pasteis de Belem

Exclusions: Lunch, Any additional expenses not covered and agreed in advance

Reviewed By Trip816404

Pedro was both knowledgeable and so helpful. We had a wheelchair with us and Pedro helped us with the chair at all the stops. His knowledge of Fantima was so detailed and he gave fun stories along the way. If you have a chance to do this tour with Pedro you must it was the best day of our trip!

10. Lisbon, Belém, Sintra: Private Tour Pick Up: Hotel in Lisbon: in Mercedes

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Let’s start our day in Lisbon, lit city where the Tejo and the sun almost always present are the capital of Portugal a colourful mirror in which the beauty and the architectural contrasts not go unnoticed. Lisbon blue sky all year and a mild winter, this our trip to Lisbon will offer unique opportunities to get back in the history of exploration with particular emphasis on the famous neighborhoods of Baixa, Castelo, Alfama, Mouraria, Bairro Alto, Chiado and Belém. Included in the Tour: • Start of the Tour from your Hotel/Apartment • Tour adapted at your own rhythm • Costumized service from our driver/tour guide • Premium Vehicle • Bottled water on board • Wi-Fi onboard • Civil liability insurance for all passengers • 24/7 customer service

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup, Private tour, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Tickets to Monuments

Reviewed By truenorth22

Tour was as described. It was raining almost the whole day but our guide, Joseph, accommodated our requests and showed us as much as he can. He tried so hard to follow the itinerary we set and he shared his knowledge of the places we toured. We were very satisfied with the tour.

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