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What to do and see in Belem, Central Portugal: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours
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. Mon Ami Navegador - North Lisbon Tuk Tuk Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Lisbon gradually expanded along the Tagus River and from there towards the sea. Following the river, you will first discover LX Factory, an industrial complex turned into a hub of restaurants, vintage shops and creative industries. After that, leaving the 25th of April bridge behind, you will dive into contemporary Lisbon: the newly-opened Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology (MAAT). This experience can be completed later with a visit to the Belém Cultural Centre (CCB). Right after, be ready to get surprised by Belém and its beauty: Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, the Monument of the Discoveries and an incredible garden planted by the sea - they are all waiting to be discovered. At the end of the trip, treat yourself with a delicious custard tart at Lisbon’s most famous factory, Pastéis de Belém.
Inclusions: Local Guide
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Jillndave_tuktuk1
I cannot recommend .Nonu our driver highly enough. As we had only 2 days to explore Lisbon, we decided to take a tour with him and his company. What a delight!! So very interesting and informative. So much so that we booked a second tour the next day. Nonu was gracious, very helpful and charming with extensive knowledge of the city. He went out of his way to show us sights he thought would interest us such as street art viewing places and the fabulous pastries of Belem amongst many others. He also helped us with our otinary booked us a restaurant and picked is up from our hotel to take us there. Thank you so much Nonu you made our stay in Lisbon so special and we felt that we experienced as much as possible in such a short time. We wish you all the besy
2. Lisbon in Private Tour
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
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
Exclusions: Lunch, Monuments tickets
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!
3. Discover Top Lisbon`s hidden gems on our walking tours
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Benefit from small-group guided walking tours and get an insider's view of this vibrant Lisbon while you stroll through the oldest and most famous neighbourhoods in Lisbon, Alfama, Bairro Alto, Belém, S. Jorge Castle, Chiado, Amazing viewpoints. All in a fun and relaxed way! Meet your friendly and passionate local guide in central Lisbon. You have three different and fantastic tours at your disposal. choose which tour (s) you want to discover. From the vibrant colours of the houses facing the river to the steep stairs in the seven hills of Lisbon. From Rossio downtown to the bohemian Bairro Alto district. From small squares and narrow alleyways of the Moorish Alfama district, to the elegant Chiado district, you will find the authentic and unique Portuguese soul that will make you want to stay in Lisbon for ever! Discover the wonders and landmarks of Lisbon and Taste a typical Portuguese pastry (the famous Pastel de Nata or Pastel Bacalhau) and enjoy the Cherry Liquor – Ginjinha!!
Inclusions: BAIRRO ALTO BOHEMIAN WALKING TOUR - a Pastel de Nata and Ginjinha Liquor tasting, ALFAMA DISTRICT AND VIEWPOINTS WALKING TOUR - Pastel Bacalhau and Ginjinha Liquor tasting, MONUMENTAL BELEM DISTRICT WALKING TOUR - a pastel de Belem Tasting
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Reviewed By Kidsagent
Loved it and thought Maria our tour guide was superb!!! Well worth the money and time of this trip. We felt totally safe in her care!! Maria was entertaining, fun and extremely informative. She went out of her way to recommend local sites, cuisine and places to go, The trip was a fabulous mix and gave us a real on-site into the local area. As we are looking to eventually move to Portugal this trip really cemented that decision!!
4. Best of Lisbon Highlights Private Tour - With Private Tour Guide
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5.0 based on 26 reviews
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.
5. Sintra and Cascais LGBT Day Trip from Lisbon
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4.9 based on 15 reviews
See the sights of Sintra and Cascais on a 7-hour small group tour tailored to LGBT travelers. Depart Lisbon for the west coast, and marvel at fairy tale castles of Sintra. Reach the westernmost point of Europe and see Cascais.
Inclusions: Tour guide, Transport in an air-conditioned small van, Insurances
Exclusions: Entrances to monuments, Lunch
Reviewed By Craig S
I went on the Sintra tour with Diogo on a beautiful day in January and had such a great experience. Diogo has endless knowledge on all that we saw with the added benefit of living and breathing Lisbon for his whole life. We connected immediately, warm and friendly. He seamlessly injected stories and facts of everything we saw, with personal anecdotes and humor. I learned so much history about this beautiful city and also the country itself and how it’s changed over the years with kings & queens, dictators and developers. By the end of the day I also had a few gems of knowledge on where to go and what to do for gay nightlife too????! What a FaBulOus day!!! Thank you Diogo????
6. Belém District and the Salazar Dictatorship Legacy - Private Walking Tour
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
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: Local professional guide, Professional photographer guide, Private walking tour
Exclusions: 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
Reviewed By Justin H
There are probably cheaper tours available but they will lack the depth of knowledge and passionate connection to Lisbon’s illustrious history. Our guide was not only a great source of information but genuinely wanted to cover topics that we found interesting. We saw several large group tours that were very formulaic and less personalized, which made us appreciate our decision. Highly recommended!!
7. Azulejo Private Tour - National Azulejo Museum and Pastel de Belem tasting
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
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!
8. Discover Lisbon by comfy van - Private Half Day Tour
Passing through the downtown area of Lisbon, you will learn about the earthquake of 1755 and how that changed the city forever. See Rossio, the heart of the city center and head to the top of one of the city’s hills: Graça. Here you can enjoy the breathtaking views overlooking the city and the river. You will then explore the most authentic neighborhood of Lisbon: Alfama. You will fall in love with its narrow maze-like streets and feel like you are suddenly in a small village. It is time to visit another neighborhood: Belém. Here you will have the chance to see the impressive Jerónimos Monastery, the resting place of kings, queens and the famous navigator Vasco da Gama and poet Camões. After the Monastery it is time to go to the Belém Tower, a fortress built by order of King Manuel I in order to protect the banks of Lisbon in the 16th century. Before returning to the hotel, enjoy a delicious Belém pastry.
Inclusions: one pastry of Belém, Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) - Mask and Desinfectant gel
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Reviewed By BrettP977
We had the privilege of having a personal tour by Beatrix. It was great to see her passion for this beautiful city. You could see her eyes light up when she talked about the history of Lisbon. Would definitely recommend this tour for anybody wanting to really learn about Lisbon. Thanks Beatrix!
9. Lisbon Contemporary Architecture
Get to know the best of contemporary architecture in Lisbon. Visit the new and awe-inspiring MAAT museum. Enjoy a bird's-eye view of Parque das Nações zone with a cable car ride, where you can admire the EXPO 98 legacy, like the Portugal Pavilion, the Oceanarium or the Vasco da Gama Tower. We´re specialized in services and unique travel experiences in Portugal. Our experience is your guarantee and we understand, meet and exceed your expectations. We invite you to experience the authenticity of a full day tour through a romantic experience in Lisbon’s Sintra village. Where you will know the best of Portugal!
Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board
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10. Self-Guided Tour in Lisbon - top rated attractions - 1 day
We provide you with a comprehensive set of services that allow you to discover Lisbon in an independent, safe and comfortable way.
Inclusions: GPS
Exclusions: Private transportation, Tickets
Reviewed By inespabreu
Excellent tour! We had an amazing experience in the Lisbon river. The skipper was really nice (thank you!!!) and the food was great!!!
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