3-Hour Belém Walking Tour with Jerónimos and Pastéis de Belém

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the Belém monumental district on foot with a licensed local guide and learn about Portugal's rich maritime expansion
• 02 Visit Jerónimos Monastery to discover the Manueline style, unique to Portugal, and the country's maritime past
• 03 Taste the original Portuguese custard tarts at Pastéis de Belém
• 04 See the magnificent Belém Tower
• 05 Admire the Monument to the Discoveries and its giant statues honoring this historic epic

With a private licensed guide, get insider stories tailored to your interests as you stroll through historic Belém. The Jerónimos Monastery tells tales of Portugal's maritime glory, while nearby, a warm pastel de Belém awaits. Rising by the river, the Belém Tower once stood guard against pirates and is now a proud city symbol. At the Monument to the Discoveries, pause to admire Portugal's legendary explorers and their global reach.

Rising by the river, the Belém Tower once stood guard against pirates and is now a proud city symbol.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English, Italian, Portuguese

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Belém's Maritime Monuments and Pastel de Belém

• Discover Portugal's rich maritime history and glorious past through some of the city's most emblematic monuments from its golden age, including the Jerónimos Monastery, the Belém Tower, and the monument celebrating the Age of Discovery.
• Taste a typical pastel de Belém, the famous egg custard tart whose recipe originated in 1837 from the Jerónimos monks.
• Transport yourself back to the era of great navigators like Vasco da Gama and Magellan.
• Learn about Portugal's vast maritime empire by exploring this phenomenal historic district, from where caravels set sail more than 500 years ago to discover new worlds.

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Visit the Jerónimos Monastery
• Taste the original Portuguese custard tarts
• A knowledgeable private guide
• Monument to the Discoveries

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees to monuments
• Personal expenses
• Meals
• Gratuities

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, a hat, and sunscreen on the hottest days.

Know before you go

• Be ready to walk and explore the Belém district on foot, visiting the main historical sights with private guiding services by a local official expert guide.
• Please bring comfortable shoes, a hat, and a bottle of water, and wear sunscreen on the hottest days.
• Feel free to contact me with any questions or doubts so I can accommodate your particular needs and interests.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Jeronimos Monastery

Tour start

Belém, Portugal

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.