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.
Интересный факт: The Jerónimos Monastery was largely paid for by the "pepper tax": 5% of the riches arriving from Africa and the East.
Главное
- 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
Полное описание
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.
Маршрут
Продолжительность: 2 h 40 min
- Место встречи
Пешком
1Afonso de Albuquerque Garden
Экскурсия с гидом · 15 мин
Meeting point: the Viceroy of India and his mare clausum strategy
Пешком (3 мин)
2Thai Pavilion
Экскурсия с гидом · 10 мин
From India to Thailand… and how the English got their tea
Пешком (3 мин)
3Pastéis de Belém
Экскурсия с гидом · 10 мин
The story of the world's most famous custard tart (tasting not included)
Пешком (2 мин)
4Beco do Chão Salgado
Экскурсия с гидом · 10 мин
The Marquis of Pombal and the Távora affair
Пешком (3 мин)
5Jerónimos Monastery
Экскурсия с гидом · 20 мин
Manueline masterpiece and UNESCO World Heritage Site
Пешком (3 мин)
6Praça do Império
Экскурсия с гидом · 10 мин
The 1940 Portuguese World Exhibition
Пешком (5 мин)
7Compass Rose
Остановка для фото · 10 мин
The 50-metre map of the world
Пешком (2 мин)
8Monument to the Discoveries
Экскурсия с гидом · 15 мин
Vasco da Gama, Tordesillas and the spice route
Пешком (10 мин)
9Tagus Riverside
Проезд мимо · 10 мин
Views of the 25 de Abril Bridge and Cristo Rei
Пешком (5 мин)
10Belém Tower
Экскурсия с гидом · 15 мин
Finale by the symbol of Portugal's explorers
Только для ориентира: маршрут и время могут измениться в день поездки.
Продолжительность: 2 h 40 min
Сборная группа
До 6 человек
Гид / водитель говорит на
Английский
Что включено
Local guide in English
Walking tour of almost 3 hours through Belém
Stories, curiosities and insider tips from a local
Что не включено
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
Место встречи
Lisboa, Portugal
Точное место встречи указывается в подтверждении бронирования.
Важная информация
Не подходит для
- Utilizadores de cadeira de rodas
Что взять с собой
- Comfortable shoes
- Water and sun protection
- Cash for the tip
Не разрешается
- Groups of more than 6 people, even if booked separately
Полезно знать
- 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
Политика отмены
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.
Общие условия компанииПоказатьСкрыть
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.
Частые вопросы
Где место встречи?
В отеле, жилье или по адресу, указанному при бронировании. Точное место и время подтверждает компания.
Можно с детьми?
Да. Учитывайте детей в числе людей. Детские кресла и другие пожелания — в сообщениях по заказу компании.
Можно останавливаться где угодно?
В частной услуге машина только для вашей группы: остановки согласуйте с водителем в пределах длительности услуги.
Можно отменить?
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.
Как оплатить?
Онлайн картой, Apple Pay или Google Pay. Подтверждение сразу приходит на e-mail.
А если остались вопросы?
После бронирования пишите компании в сообщениях заказа. До этого — нам на [email protected].
