Explore the historic Belém District in Lisbon and uncover the legacy of the Salazar Dictatorship. Discover iconic landmarks, such as the Monument of the Discoveries, and immerse yourself in the rich history of this charming neighborhood.
Explore the historic Belém District in Lisbon and uncover the legacy of the Salazar Dictatorship. Discover iconic landmarks, such as the Monument of the Discoveries, and immerse yourself in the rich history of this charming neighborhood.
- Afonso de Albuquerque Square - Belém area avatars from the Discoveries period to the 1940 Exhibition
- Vasco da Gama Garden - Old Belém town (or what’s left of it)
- Mosteiro dos Jeronimos - The facade and the interior spaces of the most lavish late Gothic Cathedral in Lisbon with insightful explanations on its historical and mystical…
- Afonso de Albuquerque Square - Belém area avatars from the Discoveries period to the 1940 Exhibition
- Vasco da Gama Garden - Old Belém town (or what’s left of it)
- Mosteiro dos Jeronimos - The facade and the interior spaces of the most lavish late Gothic Cathedral in Lisbon with insightful explanations on its historical and mystical meaning
- Jardim da Praca do Imperio - This square was the hub and is the main heritage of the Portuguese World Exhibition. We do quick stops by the heraldic flower beds, the monumental fountain and the seahorses
- Padrao dos Descobrimentos - We walk around and try to shed light on the the main icon of the 1940 exhibition, not forgetting the majestic wind rose that covers the pavement at its feet.
- Museu de Arte Popular - The Museum of Popular is a conundrum and a real oddity of Modernist Lisbon.
- Torre de Belem Garden - The other great monument of the Discoveries Age and the Restelo upper class neighborhood that developed after the 1940 Exhibition
- Private walking tour
- Local professional guide
- Professional photographer guide
- Private walking tour
- Local professional guide
- Professional photographer guide
- Food and drinks
- The listed price does not include a parking fee, payable at the time of tour check-in.
- Hotel pickup
- Hotel drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Food and drinks
- The listed price does not include a parking fee, payable at the time of tour check-in.
- Hotel pickup
- Hotel drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Join an enlightening and thrilling journey that takes you back to Portugal in the 20th century, a time when the nation emerged as one of Europe’s first republics, endured the rule of the harsh dictator Salazar, and finally reclaimed freedom and democracy in 1974. The spotlight is on the Belém district, with its monuments, sculptures, and distinctive…
Join an enlightening and thrilling journey that takes you back to Portugal in the 20th century, a time when the nation emerged as one of Europe’s first republics, endured the rule of the harsh dictator Salazar, and finally reclaimed freedom and democracy in 1974. The spotlight is on the Belém district, with its monuments, sculptures, and distinctive sites that have significantly influenced the country’s history.
Belém, meaning Bethlehem, was the name given to the harbor from which the ships of the Portuguese Maritime Discoveries set sail. A century ago, this area was a bleak industrial zone. The pivotal change occurred with the Portuguese World Exhibition of 1940, a nationalist event often overlooked in tourist guides. This tour delves into Belém, using this controversial event as the foundation for its evolution into its current state. The tour will present the main attractions from a fresh perspective and highlight locations typically off the usual tourist path.
- Dress code is smart casual
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
