Age of Discoveries Walking Tour in Belém
Recommended by 99% of travelers
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Lisbon, Portugal
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Belém launched the Age of Discovery, a golden era for Portugal. Learn about Prince Henry the Navigator, Alfonso de Albuquerque, and others who shaped the world for better or worse as you see the sights of Belém on this fascinating walking tour. From the Bel ém Tower to the iconic pastries, unpick the secrets of the area. The price buys you a reservation on a free tour: Consider tipping your guide.
- See Belém sights like the Monument to the Discoveries on a guided tour
- Learn about Portugal’s rich history and its age of empire
- Stop to buy tarts at the original bakery that created pasteis de Belém
- Perfect for budget travelers: Pay only a reservation fee and (hopefully) a tip
What's Included
- Expert and Passionate Free Tour Guide
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Garden of Afonso de AlbuquerquePraça Afonso de Albuquerque, 1300-004 Lisboa, Portugal
You'll meet our Free Tour guides with the Blue Umbrellas next to the statue.
End point
- Belém TowerAv. Brasília, 1400-038 Lisboa, Portugal
Our Free Tour ends next to the Belém Tower.
Itinerary
1
Estatua de Afonso de Albuquerque
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Sala Thai - Pavilhão Tailandês
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Pastéis de Belém
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Padrao Memoria do Chao Salgado
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Jeronimos Monastery
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Jardim da Praca do Imperio
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Rosa dos Ventos
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Padrao Dos Descobrimentos
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Belem Lighthouse
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Torre de Belem Garden
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
Torre de Belem
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 1,563 reviews
Stina_O, Mar 2026
Rafael gave us an interesting historylesson about Belem. Well invested time.
It was nice with a stop to try the famous pastries from Belem.
Mark_C, Mar 2026
Silvestro was friendly and knowledgeable. The pace was excellent and Belum pastries delicious. Thanks
Shellie_C, Mar 2026
Cecilia was the best host!!! She was engaging, knowledgeable, and made excellent recommendations for things to do and restaurants to visit. Her theatrical background shone through - it was very easy to listen to her without getting bored. ☺️
Jitka_M, Mar 2026
Walking tour in Belem by a lovely lady called Belen (great coincidence). It was very engaging, and learned interesting facts
Melanie_S, Mar 2026
Cecilia is an amazing guide. Her knowledge of the history of Portugal and her theatre background made this one of the most interesting and entertaining walking tours we've been on (and we have done quite a few). My two teenagers even said it was the first time they actually paid attention from beginning to end. We highly recommend a tour with Cecelia, you might even get a little bonus performance.
Margaret_M, Dec 2025
Our guide was very knowledgeable and wove in both historical and present-day information on this Belém tour. She also had great advice for other activities in the immediate area and in Lisbon.
Tassia_O, Oct 2025
Fernanda was a great guide! Very knowledgeable and passionate about her work. She was very welcoming and gave us great tips of where to eat and visit during our visit. Definitely recommend!
Shadi_Q, May 2025
I guess it depends on your guide. The English tour was OK. The guide was knowledgeable but boring. She seemed in a hurry and skipped some important stuff.
Mario_M, Apr 2025
This was an awesome tour and our guide Katerina was great. She was very knowledgeable and shared the incredible history of exploration that is a hallmark of Portugals history. Walking through Belem was lovely and we even got to skip the lines to try the famous Pasteis de Belem. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Lisbon.
Debbie_W, Mar 2025
We really enjoyed this food and wine tour. Our guide, Joe, was very knowledgeable and took us to 5 restaurants where we had a variety of foods and interesting wines. They made sure to accommodate our and others’ dietary needs. The restaurants were spaced fairly close but some walking was required. I’d recommend this experience to anyone traveling to Lisbon for the first time.
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