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.
Curiosità: The Jerónimos Monastery was largely paid for by the "pepper tax": 5% of the riches arriving from Africa and the East.
Punti salienti
- 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
Descrizione completa
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.
Itinerario
Durata: 2 h 40 min
- Punto d'incontro
A piedi
1Afonso de Albuquerque Garden
Visita guidata · 15 min
Meeting point: the Viceroy of India and his mare clausum strategy
A piedi (3 min)
2Thai Pavilion
Visita guidata · 10 min
From India to Thailand… and how the English got their tea
A piedi (3 min)
3Pastéis de Belém
Visita guidata · 10 min
The story of the world's most famous custard tart (tasting not included)
A piedi (2 min)
4Beco do Chão Salgado
Visita guidata · 10 min
The Marquis of Pombal and the Távora affair
A piedi (3 min)
5Jerónimos Monastery
Visita guidata · 20 min
Manueline masterpiece and UNESCO World Heritage Site
A piedi (3 min)
6Praça do Império
Visita guidata · 10 min
The 1940 Portuguese World Exhibition
A piedi (5 min)
7Compass Rose
Sosta fotografica · 10 min
The 50-metre map of the world
A piedi (2 min)
8Monument to the Discoveries
Visita guidata · 15 min
Vasco da Gama, Tordesillas and the spice route
A piedi (10 min)
9Tagus Riverside
Passaggio · 10 min
Views of the 25 de Abril Bridge and Cristo Rei
A piedi (5 min)
10Belém Tower
Visita guidata · 15 min
Finale by the symbol of Portugal's explorers
Solo indicativo: percorso e orari possono cambiare il giorno stesso.
Durata: 2 h 40 min
Gruppo condiviso
Fino a 6 persone
La guida / l'autista parla
Inglese
Cosa è incluso
Local guide in English
Walking tour of almost 3 hours through Belém
Stories, curiosities and insider tips from a local
Non incluso
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
Punto d'incontro
Lisboa, Portugal
Il punto d'incontro esatto è indicato nella conferma della prenotazione.
Informazioni importanti
Non adatto a
- Utilizadores de cadeira de rodas
Cosa portare
- Comfortable shoes
- Water and sun protection
- Cash for the tip
Non consentito
- Groups of more than 6 people, even if booked separately
Buono a sapersi
- 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
Condizioni di cancellazione
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.
Condizioni generali dell'aziendaMostraNascondi
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.
Domande e risposte
Dove avviene il ritiro?
Presso l'hotel, l'alloggio o l'indirizzo che indica al momento della prenotazione. L'azienda conferma il punto esatto e l'orario.
Posso portare dei bambini?
Sì. Includa i bambini nel numero di persone. Per seggiolini o altre esigenze, scriva all'azienda tramite i messaggi della prenotazione.
Possiamo fermarci dove vogliamo?
Nel servizio privato il veicolo è riservato solo al Suo gruppo: concordi le soste con l'autista, entro la durata del servizio.
Posso annullare?
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.
Come posso pagare?
Online, con carta, Apple Pay o Google Pay. Riceve subito la conferma via e-mail.
E se ho altre domande?
Dopo la prenotazione, si rivolga all'azienda tramite i messaggi della prenotazione. Prima, ci scriva a [email protected].
