Belém Tour: Discover Lisbon's Historic Gems

Explore Belem’s rich history with a guided tour, skip-the-line access to Jeronimos Monastery, and taste the original custard tarts.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mosteiro dos Jerónimos - The tour begins at the Upper Cloister, offering breathtaking views of the architectural splendor within. The significance of this structure, its societal impact at the time, and its role during the Great Portuguese Navigations of the 15th and 16th centuries will be explored. In the Lower Cloister, visitors can access key…
What's Included
  • Entrance Ticket to Jeronimos Monastery
  • Snacks
  • Expert English-speaking Tour Guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information

Prepare to explore one of Lisbon’s most fascinating areas, the Belém district, renowned for its connection to the remarkable Portuguese explorations of the 15th and 16th centuries.
Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the Jerónimos Monastery and its Church, celebrated as a masterpiece of Portuguese architecture.
Additionally, the Monument to the…

Location
Mosteiro Jerónimos
Our Guide will be waiting in front of the Monasterys Entrance Line
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Maryann_r
Jan 23, 2026
Amazing tour of Belem! Federico was stellar! - My tour of Belem was amazing due to the very best tour guide, Federico. His knowledge and passion of the history surrounding the monastery and church made this so interesting. Left me wanting to learn more about the history of Portugal and their Explorers. Highly recommend!
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Nicolesp6471yz
Jan 7, 2026
Belem Adventure - We had a wonderful time on our tour in Belém. Our travel guide was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience both informative and enjoyable without ever feeling rushed or overwhelming. He shared great local insight and even pointed us to the perfect spot for lunch, which was a highlight all on its own. From start to finish, it was a lovely experience and a great way to explore the area. Highly recommend.
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Navigate34606656297
Nov 20, 2025
Fun Tour with Leo - Had a great time on our tour of the monastery with Leo, who added so much to our enjoyment with his knowledge of history. The stops at the pastry shop, Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries made it a great morning. Would highly recommend!
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Traci_l
Nov 16, 2025
Luis was a great guide.... - Luis was a great guide. The tour was full of information and was at a nice pace. We would definitely recommend this tour.
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H8907klsarahm
Nov 15, 2025
Great guide, good tour - This tour was really great. Leo, our guide, was very engaging and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend instead of doing on your own because I am sure that I learned a lot more!
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Eric_h
Nov 14, 2025
High Recommend - Excellent tour. Luis was very knowledgeable and helpful. I learned so much and everything was so beautiful. Highly recommend this tour.
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Emanuelanobile
Nov 13, 2025
Highly recommended! - Luis was an exceptional tour guide. His explanations were clear, engaging, and full of insight and his kindness added an extra layer of value to the beauty of the places we visited. I highly recommend not missing the visit to Belém and the famous pastéis de Belém — an absolute must! The experience was truly unforgettable. Highly recommended!
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572bhawanib
Nov 12, 2025
Super Excellent guide - Luis was absolutely amazing. He connected with us the day before the tour, sent us directions. He was super patient and helpful when we got lost and helped us find our way back. Would absolutely recommend him. He made the tour very interesting with his excellent knowledge and style of story telling
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Allan
Nov 11, 2025
Great tour - Our guide Luis did a great job with communicating the meeting location and provided great insight to the Jeronimos Monastery and the history of the Belem area. The Pasteis de Belem were outstanding!!! Great tour!
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Hsiangwei_t
Nov 11, 2025
Excellent Belem Tour - This is a wonderful tour visiting Jeronimo Monastery/Discovery monument/Belem tower. Pasteis de Belem is so delicious and is free with this tour. Luis Simardi is a professional guide with extensive knowledge of the history of Belem so our party of 5 learned so much. I would highly recommend this tour!
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From $70
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).