Caravels, spices, visionary kings and the world's most famous custard tart: Belém, where Portugal set out to conquer the oceans. Book for €1.50 and decide at the end what it was worth.
Wussten Sie schon? The Jerónimos Monastery was largely paid for by the "pepper tax": 5% of the riches arriving from Africa and the East.
Highlights
- The epic Age of Discovery, told where it all began
- Jerónimos Monastery, a UNESCO-listed Manueline jewel
- The (well-kept) secret of the pastéis de Belém
- The giant Compass Rose and the Monument to the Discoveries
- A picture-perfect finale at Belém Tower on the Tagus
Vollständige Beschreibung
This is where it all began. From this bank of the Tagus, the caravels set sail that redrew the map of the world, and your local guide takes you in their wake: Afonso de Albuquerque's brilliant strategy, Vasco da Gama's spice route, the carving-up of the planet at Tordesillas and the Portuguese inventions, like the caravel and the mariner's astrolabe, that sent Europe out to sea. You'll get up close to the Jerónimos Monastery, a Manueline jewel full of Christian and pagan symbols, discover the dark side of the Marquis of Pombal in the Chão Salgado alley and hear everything that can be told (and what can't) about the secret recipe of the pastéis de Belém. You'll stand on the giant Compass Rose facing the Monument to the Discoveries and finish at Belém Tower, with the 25 de Abril Bridge as your backdrop. How does it work? The €1.50 you pay when booking is just a booking fee: it saves your spot in the group, but it doesn't go to the guide. The tour itself is pay-what-you-want: at the end, you give your guide whatever you feel they've earned. Most people leave €15–20 per person, but here your smile sets the price, not a rate card.
Route
Dauer: 2 h 40 min
- Treffpunkt
Zu Fuß
1Afonso de Albuquerque Garden
Führung · 15 Min.
Meeting point: the Viceroy of India and his mare clausum strategy
Zu Fuß (3 Min.)
2Thai Pavilion
Führung · 10 Min.
From India to Thailand… and how the English got their tea
Zu Fuß (3 Min.)
3Pastéis de Belém
Führung · 10 Min.
The story of the world's most famous custard tart (tasting not included)
Zu Fuß (2 Min.)
4Beco do Chão Salgado
Führung · 10 Min.
The Marquis of Pombal and the Távora affair
Zu Fuß (3 Min.)
5Jerónimos Monastery
Führung · 20 Min.
Manueline masterpiece and UNESCO World Heritage Site
Zu Fuß (3 Min.)
6Praça do Império
Führung · 10 Min.
The 1940 Portuguese World Exhibition
Zu Fuß (5 Min.)
7Compass Rose
Fotostopp · 10 Min.
The 50-metre map of the world
Zu Fuß (2 Min.)
8Monument to the Discoveries
Führung · 15 Min.
Vasco da Gama, Tordesillas and the spice route
Zu Fuß (10 Min.)
9Tagus Riverside
Vorbeifahrt · 10 Min.
Views of the 25 de Abril Bridge and Cristo Rei
Zu Fuß (5 Min.)
10Belém Tower
Führung · 15 Min.
Finale by the symbol of Portugal's explorers
Nur zur Orientierung: Route und Zeiten können sich am Tag ändern.
Dauer: 2 h 40 min
Geteilte Gruppe
Bis zu 6 Personen
Guide / Fahrer spricht
Englisch
Enthalten
Local guide in English
Walking tour of almost 3 hours through Belém
Stories, curiosities and insider tips from a local
Nicht enthalten
The pay-what-you-want contribution to the guide, at the end (average €15–20 per person)
Entrance fees (monuments seen from outside)
Food, drinks and transport
Treffpunkt
Lisboa, Portugal
Der genaue Treffpunkt wird in der Buchungsbestätigung mitgeteilt.
Wichtige Informationen
Nicht geeignet für
- Utilizadores de cadeira de rodas
Mitbringen
- Comfortable shoes
- Water and sun protection
- Cash for the tip
Nicht erlaubt
- Groups of more than 6 people, even if booked separately
Gut zu wissen
- Look for the blue umbrella with yellow "Free Tour" letters
- Arrive 10–15 minutes early
- The tour runs rain or shine
- At the end, tip what you think is fair, in cash
Stornierungsbedingungen
Free cancellation up to the start time of the tour: your booking fee is refunded. If your plans change, please cancel so another traveller can take your spot.
Allgemeine Bedingungen des AnbietersAnzeigenAusblenden
Pay-what-you-want free tour: the €1.50 paid when booking is a booking fee and does not include payment for the guide. At the end, each person gives the guide what they feel is fair, cash only, in euros (the average is €15–20 per person). Maximum 6 people per booking: we do not accept groups of more than 6 people, even if they book separately. More of you? For larger groups we ask for a prepayment of €12 per adult and €5 per child, or you can book a private tour. Monuments are visited from the outside: entrance fees not included. Drinks, food and transport not included. Stops may vary depending on the guide, the weather or events in the city. Free cancellation up to the start time.
Häufige Fragen
Wo ist die Abholung?
Am Hotel, der Unterkunft oder Adresse, die Sie angeben. Der Anbieter bestätigt Ort und Uhrzeit.
Kann ich Kinder mitnehmen?
Ja. Kinder zählen zur Personenzahl. Für Kindersitze oder anderes schreiben Sie dem Anbieter über die Buchungsnachrichten.
Können wir anhalten, wo wir wollen?
Bei einem privaten Service gehört das Fahrzeug nur Ihrer Gruppe: Stopps mit dem Fahrer absprechen, innerhalb der Dauer.
Kann ich stornieren?
Free cancellation up to the start time of the tour: your booking fee is refunded. If your plans change, please cancel so another traveller can take your spot.
Wie bezahle ich?
Online per Karte, Apple Pay oder Google Pay. Die Bestätigung kommt sofort per E-Mail.
Und bei weiteren Fragen?
Nach der Buchung über die Buchungsnachrichten mit dem Anbieter. Vorher schreiben Sie uns an [email protected].
