Tours & activities in Lisbon

Belém Free Walking Tour

Walk along the waterfront of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Belém

ABOUT THE Belém Free Walking Tour

From a former fishing village to the home of Portuguese nobility, Belém has seen the rise and fall of the world's first global empire. This beautiful and ancient settlement sits on the banks of the River Tagus, and tells the story of the beginning of globalization, and of history's greatest explorers. Join us and stroll along the riverbanks, taking in iconic views like the Discoveries Monument and UNESCO World Heritage sites like the Belém Tower and the Jeronimos Monastery.

 

Your Belém Tour starts by the monument at Afonso de Albuquerque Square. Discover how a country which lost its last colony in 1999 once had territories covering 60 modern sovereign states. We never cancel; tours run rain, hail or shine.

 

 

See the riverbanks that launched Portugal’s greatest explorers

The Portuguese Age of Discovery was a time in world history where explorers ventured out to the ends of the earth. Once you arrive, you'll explore the waterfront of Belém by foot and you will walk in the very footsteps of many great explorers before you. See the massive Monument of Discoveries, which features great explorers like Henry the Navigator, Luís de Camões and Vasco da Gama. 

Discover the Portuguese Empire

The Portuguese Empire was one of the largest and longest reigning empires in world history. On this tour you will learn about the great conqueror, Afonso de Albuquerque, who stands prominently on his namesake's square by the waterfront. 

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Belém

The two most prominent monuments that people travel to Belém to see are the Belém Tower and the Jerónimos Monastery. Your guide will recap some of the dramatic battles that this tower has seen and you will also learn about the history of Jerónimos Monastery and the lives of the people who are remembered there.

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The Belém Tour starts by the monument at Afonso de Albuquerque Square.

  • Learn about the Age of Discovery and Portugal’s great explorers
  • See the impressive 25th of April suspension bridge and hear about the important date it commemorates
  • Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Belém Tower and the gardens that surround it
  • Marvel at the impressive Monument of Discoveries that stands on the banks where the great voyages began
  • Look at the Wind Rose marble map that shows the most famous routes of the great explorers
  • Visit Empire Square Gardens built for the Portuguese World Exhibition in 1940
  • See the impressive Jeronimos Monastery which is the final resting place for some of the great Portuguese explorers

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  • Local English-speaking guide
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  • Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible
  • Our business is connecting great guides and smart travelers, and we're proud that so many local guides employ us to welcome travelers like you on their journey through some of the world's best cities. No two tours are alike, and the sites, stories, and length of the tour will vary depending on what your freelance guide decides is best. That's why the tours we promote never get stale or feel scripted, and why both independent guides and savvy travelers prefer SANDEMANs
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Select Tours focus on a particular area or district of a city, a certain aspect of its history or culture, or take you outside the city on a day trip. Select Tours are perfect for those who have enjoyed an introduction to the city and wish to delve deeper into the stories the city has to offer. These tours often venture further afield and make use of local public transport.

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