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Belem Private Day Trip: History, Heritage & Local Tasting

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Enjoy a day out of Lisbon in this Private Day Trip Tour, visiting the friendly neighborhood of Belém, a reminder of Portugal's golden age.

Taste an exquisite Portuguese coffee, next to the typical 'pastel de nata,' while you listen to the curious story about its origin.

Let your private local host lead you through the most emblematic places of the neighborhood, some of which have been declared World Heritage Sites, such as the impressive Monastery dos Jerónimos or the emblematic Belém Tower, the most recognizable symbol of the city.

During lunchtime, take a break to relax and explore local dining options. Your guide will recommend the best places to enjoy delicious Portuguese cuisine, but the choice is yours to make.

Walk with your knowledgeable guide through one of the oldest tile factories, as well as one of the most alternative sites in Lisbon, the incredible LX Factory.

Enjoy an unforgettable experience in Lisbon, just for you & your group, in this Private Day Trip Tour!

What to expect in this tour

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Enjoy a day out of Lisbon! Escape from the bustling Lisbon in this Private Day Trip Tour and visit the beautiful neighborhood of Belém, located just 15 minutes away by train from the city.

Get on a modern train together with your local private guide, and explore the most emblematic places of Belém. Learn about its history, its delicious gastronomy, and its most important buildings, which will make you travel through time to the most prosperous era that Lisbon knew.

Get to know the Monastery dos Jerónimos, declared a World Heritage Site. The impressive Belém Tower, built in the beautiful 'Manuelino' style of Lisbon, will be a must-see on this pleasant day. After making a stop at the oldest cafeteria in Belém, discover the secret history of its delicious cream cakes.

Meet the Monument to the Discoverers, a huge monolith in honor of discovering sailors. During lunchtime, take a break to relax and explore local dining options. Your guide will recommend the best places to enjoy delicious Portuguese cuisine, but the choice is yours to make.

Take the tram and visit one of the oldest and most traditional tile factories. Finish your private tour in an old newspaper factory converted into an art and design laboratory, the most underground place in Lisbon, where you can stay and enjoy the rest of your day in Belém.

Your private guide can take you back to Lisbon using your return train ticket, but if you wish to stay and enjoy a moment of intimacy with family or friends, you can also do so and return on your own. Your guide will explain how to do it.

Enjoy an amazing experience in Lisbon, just for you, in this Private Day Trip Tour!

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  • Lisboa
  • 5.5 hours
  • Day Trip tours
  • Walking Tour + Public Transport
  • Kids friendly

What's included in this private tour?

  • 5,5 hs. of private tour with a local host
  • Skip the line tickets to Sant’Anna Tiles Factory
  • Visit to LX Factory Art Centre
  • Portuguese coffee & ‘pastel de nata’
  • Daily Train tickets
  • Tickets to Monastery dos Jerónimos
  • Lunch

Reasons

  • Private Day Trip to Belem, just you and your guide
  • Visit the outside of the Tower of Belém, UNESCO heritage
  • Enjoy the local cuisine in a typical Portuguese restaurant (adapted to celiacs/vegetarians/vegans)
  • Try the original “pastel de nata” with coffee in the most traditional pastry shop
  • Visit the most traditional tile factory
  • Visit an old factory now converted into a modern cultural center
  • Tram rides included
  • 100% Customizable according to your preferences

Meeting Point

Outside 'A Padaria Portuguesa' bakery

A Padaria Portuguesa, Avenida 24 de Julho, Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal

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This is the plan

Itinerary

Afonso de Albuquerque Square
Stroll through the beautiful square dedicated to the first Deputy King of the Indies, the garden overlooks the Palacio de Belem which houses the Presidency of the Republic.
Pastelería de Belem
Discover the fascinating story of how these typical cakes, now world-famous, were born in this small shop in Belem.
Monastery dos Jerónimos
Enter into a masterpiece of Manueline style and UNESCO heritage, built to celebrate the return of Vasco da Gama from the Indies, and the birth of the Portuguese Empire.
Belem Tower
Visit the most famous monument in Lisbon. An ancient tower built in Manueline style that was once in the middle of the river and served to control the ships that went towards Lisbon.
Padrao dos Descobrimentos Monument
Meet the monument located in a prominent position on the right bank of the Tagus River, erected on the occasion of the Portuguese World Expo to honor the historical figures involved in the Portuguese discoveries
Lunch Stop
Take a break to explore the local dining options in Belém at your own pace. Your guide will recommend the best places to enjoy delicious Portuguese cuisine.
Fabrica Sant’Anna
Enter into one of the oldest factories of ‘Azulejos’ in Lisbon. The typical colored tiles are still made in an artisanal manner. Watch the craftsmen at work and learn about the techniques of realization. Visit the showroom to admire the finished crafts.
Lx Factory
Enter in a former newspaper factory turned into a creative laboratory of art and design. The most underground place in Lisbon with its artists' workshops and the Livraria Ler Devagar, considered one of the most beautiful bookshops in the world.

You can return to Lisbon with the guide to take advantage of your return tickets, or if you wish to continue enjoying Belem, you can say goodbye to the guide at the XL Factory and return on your own. During this tour your private host will give you all the tips you need to know about the local life, the things you can do, to make the most of your visit to the city!

Reviews

What other travelers think about the tour

Miguel N
Great tour
Our guide was excellent. She seemed to love what she does. She made us enjoyed this activity a lot. We had a very good time.
Sheila M
Wonderful Walking Tour
I would highly recommend this walking tour. I did an evening tour with tour guide Elsbeth who was very knowledgeable and gave lots of interesting information. Really got the holiday off to a great start.
Jessica B
Amazing city
Absolutely loved our tour with Miguel!! He was fantastic, extremely knowledgeable and a great guide through the city!

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