Belém Tower in Lisbon

Belém sits right on the river, a short hop from central Lisbon, and a guided tour is the easy way to tick off its big sights without sorting out trams and queues yourself. Booking a Belém tour from Lisbon usually means a private tuk-tuk that weaves between the landmarks and drops you where the photos are.

When you compare tours to Belém, check which stops are on the route. We'd make sure Belém Tower and the Jerónimos Monastery are both included, with the Monument to the Discoveries on the way - those three are the ones not to miss. Don't book anything that skips the pastéis de nata; a good tour leaves time to grab a warm one. A private tuk-tuk lets you set the pace and pick the stops, which suits a half-day Belém day trip from Lisbon nicely.

6 Belém tours from €14. Private tuk-tuk trips from Lisbon, hotel pickup and free cancellation on most - quick to book online.