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.
Wist je dat? The Jerónimos Monastery was largely paid for by the "pepper tax": 5% of the riches arriving from Africa and the East.
Hoogtepunten
- 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
Volledige beschrijving
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
Duur: 2 h 40 min
- Ontmoetingspunt
Te voet
1Afonso de Albuquerque Garden
Rondleiding · 15 min
Meeting point: the Viceroy of India and his mare clausum strategy
Te voet (3 min)
2Thai Pavilion
Rondleiding · 10 min
From India to Thailand… and how the English got their tea
Te voet (3 min)
3Pastéis de Belém
Rondleiding · 10 min
The story of the world's most famous custard tart (tasting not included)
Te voet (2 min)
4Beco do Chão Salgado
Rondleiding · 10 min
The Marquis of Pombal and the Távora affair
Te voet (3 min)
5Jerónimos Monastery
Rondleiding · 20 min
Manueline masterpiece and UNESCO World Heritage Site
Te voet (3 min)
6Praça do Império
Rondleiding · 10 min
The 1940 Portuguese World Exhibition
Te voet (5 min)
7Compass Rose
Fotostop · 10 min
The 50-metre map of the world
Te voet (2 min)
8Monument to the Discoveries
Rondleiding · 15 min
Vasco da Gama, Tordesillas and the spice route
Te voet (10 min)
9Tagus Riverside
Langs · 10 min
Views of the 25 de Abril Bridge and Cristo Rei
Te voet (5 min)
10Belém Tower
Rondleiding · 15 min
Finale by the symbol of Portugal's explorers
Alleen ter indicatie: route en tijden kunnen op de dag veranderen.
Duur: 2 h 40 min
Gedeelde groep
Tot 6 personen
Gids / chauffeur spreekt
Engels
Inbegrepen
Local guide in English
Walking tour of almost 3 hours through Belém
Stories, curiosities and insider tips from a local
Niet inbegrepen
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
Ontmoetingspunt
Lisboa, Portugal
Het exacte ontmoetingspunt wordt vermeld in de boekingsbevestiging.
Belangrijke informatie
Niet geschikt voor
- Utilizadores de cadeira de rodas
Wat u moet meenemen
- Comfortable shoes
- Water and sun protection
- Cash for the tip
Niet toegestaan
- Groups of more than 6 people, even if booked separately
Goed om te weten
- 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
Annuleringsvoorwaarden
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.
Algemene voorwaarden van het bedrijfTonenVerbergen
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.
Vragen en antwoorden
Waar vindt het ophalen plaats?
Bij het hotel, de accommodatie of het adres dat u bij het boeken opgeeft. Het bedrijf bevestigt de exacte plek en het tijdstip.
Kan ik kinderen meenemen?
Ja. Tel kinderen mee in het aantal personen. Voor kinderzitjes of andere wensen kunt u het bedrijf een bericht sturen via de berichten bij de boeking.
Kunnen we stoppen waar we willen?
Bij een privéservice is het voertuig alleen voor uw groep: spreek stops af met de chauffeur, binnen de duur van de service.
Kan ik annuleren?
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.
Hoe betaal ik?
Online, met creditcard of betaalkaart, Apple Pay of Google Pay. De bevestiging ontvangt u direct per e-mail.
Wat als ik nog vragen heb?
Na het boeken kunt u contact opnemen met het bedrijf via de berichten bij de boeking. Daarvoor kunt u ons mailen op [email protected].
