Portugal · Heritage Walks

Belem Private Day Trip: History, Heritage & Local Tasting

5 Hours Round trip from Lisbon Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private guided tour of Belém with a local host
  • 02 Visit Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, and the Monument to the Discoveries
  • 03 Enjoy Portuguese coffee and a pastel de nata
  • 04 Learn about Belém’s history and Portugal’s golden age
  • 05 See traditional azulejo craftsmanship at Fábrica Sant'Anna
  • 06 Explore the creative atmosphere of LX Factory
  • 07 Free time for lunch with local restaurant recommendations

Discover Belém on a private day trip that brings together Lisbon’s maritime history, UNESCO-listed landmarks, local flavours, and creative culture. With your local host, explore one of the city’s most emblematic neighbourhoods, from the Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower to the Monument to the Discoveries.

Along the way, enjoy a Portuguese coffee and pastel de nata, learn the story behind this famous pastry, and take time for a relaxed lunch stop in the area. The experience also includes visits to the traditional Sant’Anna tile factory and the vibrant LX Factory, adding art, craft, and contemporary Lisbon to your day.

Discover Belém on a private day trip that brings together Lisbon’s maritime history, UNESCO-listed landmarks, local flavours, and creative culture.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Lisbon
Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Afonso de Albuquerque Square

Stroll through the beautiful square dedicated to the first Deputy King of the Indies, the garden overlooks the Palacio de Belem which houses the Presidency of the Republic.

Rua de Belém

Discover the fascinating story of how these typical cakes, now world-famous, were born in this small shop in Belem.

Monasterio dos Jeronimos

Enter into a masterpiece of Manueline style and UNESCO heritage, built to celebrate the return of Vasco da Gama from the Indies, and the birth of the Portuguese Empire.

Torre de Belem

Visit the most famous monument in Lisbon. An ancient tower built in Manueline style that was once in the middle of the river and served to control the ships that went towards Lisbon.

Padrão dos Descobrimentos

Meet the monument located in a prominent position on the right bank of the Tagus River, erected on the occasion of the Portuguese World Expo to honor the historical figures involved in the Portuguese discoveries.

Lunch Stop.

Take a break to explore the local dining options in Belém at your own pace. Your guide will recommend the best places to enjoy delicious Portuguese cuisine.

Fábrica Sant'Anna

Enter into one of the oldest factories of ‘Azulejos’ in Lisbon. The typical colored tiles are still made in an artisanal manner. Watch the craftsmen at work and learn about the techniques of realization. Visit the showroom to admire the finished crafts.

LX Factory

Enter in a former newspaper factory turned into a creative laboratory of art and design. The most underground place in Lisbon with its artists' workshops and the Livraria Ler Devagar, considered one of the most beautiful bookshops in the world.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Lisbon 1 city · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 4,5 hs. of a private tour with a local host
  • A Visit to Sant’Anna Tiles Factory
  • Visit to LX Factory Art Center
  • Portuguese coffee & ‘pastel de nata’
  • Daily Train tickets

What's Not Included

  • Saturday & Sunday Sant’Anna Tiles Factory is closed
  • Tickets to Dos Jeronimos Monastery's Museum
  • Lunch
  • Tickets to the Belem Tower

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Lisbon, PT
Tour start
Lisbon, PT
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 hours finish where they began, in Lisbon.

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