Belém Walking Tour: History & Pastry Delight

Explore Belém’s rich history on a 4-hour tour, skipping lines at Jerónimos Monastery. Savor Pastéis de Belém and discover Portugal’s Age of Discovery.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mosteiro dos Jerónimos - Timed entry to Jerónimos Monastery cloisters — tickets included (€18 value)
    The Jerónimos Monastery stands as one of Lisbon’s most renowned landmarks, showcasing the exquisite Manueline architecture and symbolizing Portugal’s Age of Discoveries. Inside, visitors can admire the detailed stonework, majestic arches, and the…
What's Included
  • Jerónimos Monastery cloister ticket
  • Visit to the Church of Our Lady of Bethlehem and Tomb of Vasco da Gama
  • Expert Local Guide
  • Original Pastel de Belém tasting
  • Small Group Experience (max 20)
  • Taxes & Basic Insurance
What's Not Included
  • The Belem Tower is undergoing maintenance, and closed for visits until the end of summer
Additional Information

Explore the vibrant history and flavors of Belém on this engaging walking tour. Marvel at the breathtaking Jerónimos Monastery cloisters, a UNESCO World Heritage site celebrated for its Manueline architecture and its pivotal role in Portugal’s Age of Discoveries.
Indulge in the renowned original Pastel de Belém, a classic custard tart recipe from 1837,…

Location
Cafetaria do Museu de Marinha
Praça do Império
Under the big pine tree in front of the Museu de Marinha coffee shop: The tour guide will be under the big pine, wearing an identifying badge with a red stripe. You can also use the Navy Planetarium, right next door, as a reference point.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Daniellelorenzb
Jan 24, 2026
Enthusiastic tour guide and great value! - Joao was an amazing tour guide! Really enjoyed his energy and enthusiasm throughout the entire tour. We loved learning more about the history of Belem as well as trying the famous pastel de Belem without the hassle of the line. Highly recommend this tour!
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Elizabethhz9839uo
Jan 23, 2026
Great tour! - Comprehensive tour. Learned a lot I would not have if I had gone on my own
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362carlam
Jan 22, 2026
Pleasant tour - Beautiful experience with Susanna exhaustive descriptions and timely delightful person!!
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Christinece9351cl
Jan 16, 2026
Best tour in Belem. - Joao is wonderful. He is very enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. On top of the detail introduction of all the sites we visited, he also know where are the best spots to take photos. We had some free time to explore. But some people in the group always like to be the last to return. Our trip ended a little later then the plan since Joao wouldn't cut short on his part of the guided tour. And we really appreciate his professionalism. He also share some local information with us after the tour. We really enjoy this tour.
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H7545tiek
Jan 16, 2026
Casual and interesting stroll. - Jaoa was a great guide who is very knowledgeable about the area, monastery, monuments, and general history. He was also very helpful with photos and photospots. Great tour!
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M2786semattp
Jan 16, 2026
Best pastries ever! - Fantastic tour! João was really knowledgeable and helped everyone participate. We had a lot of fun. We've had lots of Pastel de Nata but the Pastel de Belem on this tour is the only original recipe and it's incredible.
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Pikwan_c
Jan 16, 2026
Perfect Tour, Highly Recommend - We had a perfectly wonderful experience with Laila and absolutely recommend this tour to everyone. Laila was energetic, entertaining and educational all rolled into one. She was able to weave the history of Portugal and the monastery masterfully and kept us interested and engaged throughout the tour. Thank you so much Laila for setting the tone and perspective at the start of our Portugal holiday.
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J7249vjagn_sb
Jan 14, 2026
Visit of the Hieronymites Monastery - Renan Stein did it. The visit was very interesting, rich in information and allowed us to delve into the history of Portugal. Thanks again, Isabelle and Agnes.
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Andr_scx5585fw
Jan 13, 2026
Portuñol expert :) - Renan went above and beyond to give us the tour in “portuñol” for a group with mixed origins. We are very grateful! Both the monastery and the pasteis tasting were very interesting and fun!
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Andreiacs2151bw
Jan 13, 2026
Monastery and Belem Tour - It was a wonderful tour with Renan Stein! Very cult and too enriched the trip with my teenage children
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From $68
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).