Lisbon: Belem Walking Tour with Jeronimos Monastery Tks Included

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3h 30m
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Overview

Get ready to discover one of the most interesting areas within Lisbon, the Belém district, which is directly associated with the epic Portuguese navigations, from 15th and 16th centuries.

You will visit the Jerónimos Monastery and its Church, known to be a masterpiece of the Portuguese...

What's Included

Entrance Ticket to Jeronimos Monastery
Original Custard Tart at "Pastéis de Belém" shop
Expert English-speaking Tour Guide

What's Not Included

Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle

Itinerary

Jeronimos Monastery Stop 1
The visit starts at the Upper Cloister from where you can get spectacular views of all the architectural beauty contained there. We will detail the meanings behind this construction, what it represented for society at the time and its importance in the context of the Great Portuguese Navigations, carried out throughout the 15th and 16th centuries. In the lower section of the Cloister you will have access to important spaces, such as the Chapter Room, the old Refectory and the tomb of Fernando Pessoa, moved to this space in the first half of the 20th century. You will also visit the church from the complex, a majestic building, symbol of the height of Manueline architecture, an architectural style that developed in Portugal at the beginning from the 16th century and which associated late Gothic structures with Renaissance elements
1h
Admission included
The original pastel de nata Stop 2
This ancient recipe was created by the monks of the Jerónimos Monastery and has been sold in the same establishment since the mid-19th century.
20 min
Jardim da Praca do Imperio Stop 3
Built for the Portuguese World Exhibition in 1940, it consists of a garden with a set of 32 coats of arms that refer to the former provinces of the Portuguese Empire
10 min
Padrao Dos Descobrimentos Stop 4
This monument was built in 1960, in commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the death of Infante D. Henrique, known as the main figure of the Portuguese navigations. There are also represented other important characters from the Great Navigation era who contributed to the expansion of Portuguese culture throughout the world.
20 min
Torre de Belem Stop 5
Another great example of Manueline architecture and served as a defensive point against invaders trying to reach the capital of the kingdom, Lisbon. It is considered a World Heritage Site, attributed by Unesco
20 min

Departure & Return

Start point

Our Guide will be waiting in front of the Monasterys Entrance Line

End point

Tour finishes at this place and the Guide will give you instructions on how to get around the city from there

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tour takes place Rain or Shine. Bring Sunscreen and an Umbrella
  • Please don´t be Late, in consideration to the other guests
  • On Sundays, the CHURCH of Jeronimos Monastery only opens since 2pm. For this reason, on this date, the visit to the CHURCH will not be helded
  • Tour can be canceled in case minimum number of guests is not reached
  • Restroom options will be available during the tour
  • The Belém Tower is currently undergoing restoration work and cannot be visited.

Cancellation Policy

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

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