09:00, 15:00, 17:00, 18:30 · Hotel pickup from 233 pickup points
Booking
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Guidekin's take
Two hours in Belém by private electric tuk tuk: Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries with live commentary from a local guide, and a stop at the custard tart bakery.
The tarts and tips are paid on the spot; not wheelchair accessible. 5 from 45 reviews at €50 per person.
In our comparison: #2 of 6 in Belém, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
Live commentary from an experienced and absolutely engaging Local guide!
Company Liability Insurance and Personal Injury Insurance.
Gratuities
The original custard tarts that you won't want to miss on this tour
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 26 September 2026.
Reviews
5.0
45 ratings Tripadvisor 39 · Viator 6
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What reviewers say
Reviewers praise the guides, flexible stops and pastry visits; broader sightseeing can mean extending the tour.
Praised
Friendly, knowledgeable guides explain local history
Routes and stops reflect personal requests, with time for photos
Prompt communication and convenient hotel pickup
Pastry stops at Pastéis de Belém are a recurring highlight
Useful recommendations for restaurants and further sightseeing
Complaints
Seeing more of the city meant extending the tour for some
Written by Guidekin from the 32 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (28 February 2022 to 7 January 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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Hotel pickup from 233 pickup points (233 pickup points listed by the operator, 230 of them hotels)
Operator
I Took a Tuk Tuk; booking and payment are completed on Viator
Itinerary
1
Praca do Comercio
Where the royal family lived and where sailors landed to make a fortune out of their loot all until disaster struck
2
Taste the best custard tart pastry in the original bakery that still has the family secret intact10 min
3
Jeronimos Monastery
Witness the best of the Manueline architecture and stay in awe at this massive monastery that was able to withstand the might of several natural disasters in its history. See inside one of the most magnificent churches of Lisbon where Vasco de Gama found its burial tomb
15 min
4
Torre de Belem
The last line of defense of Lisbon's ports is this island fortress that would instill fear in the hearts of pirates and amazement in the hearts of the Portuguese
10 min
5
Padrao Dos Descobrimentos
You've heard the story of the empire, now meet all of the main characters depicted in one of a kind sculptures in this ship shaped monument
10 min
About this tour, from the operator
Set out to discover the area that honors the navigators of the Portuguese empire! Aboard these ecofriendly tuktuk you can feel like an ancient explorer yourself!
In the favorite tour of many, you can get to know the jerónimos monastery, the belém tower and the navigator monument and let’s not forget to pay a visit to the bakery and try the delicious pastel de belém!
If you want to get the overview history of the Portuguese empire as well as the monumental sights left behind by the aristocracy of the 16th century than look no further, this is the tour for you.
Walking, children and accessibility
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
Walking and health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour isn't recommend for people with back problems. The streets in Lisbon are very bumpy and it will be uncomfortable on your back.
Children
Infant seats available
Children 7 years old and under are not legally allowed to ride on the tuktuk
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Strollers OK
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Near public transportation
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Stroller accessible
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Price is per person. Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
The pick up and drop off is included in a selected area of the city (city center). If you are staying outside of the city center, our guide will meet you at Avenida Liberdade 3. Kindly confirm with us prior to your tour the pick up preferences.
Group of 6 people: Please be aware that 6 people is the maximum capacity of people in one tuk tuk. Some clients may find it a bit tight - We suggest looking at the pictures of the tuk tuks with 6 people to have a better idea of how 6 people can fit in one tuktuk.
People with limited range of motion in their knees might find it hard to get in and out of the tuk tuk
Good to know
Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
Age 3+ Infant seats available
The booking form will also ask for: arrival flight or ship details
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Ranked #2 of 6 in Belém by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €14 to €170, median €63; typical length 3h. 4 of 6 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 6 Belém