Belém Walking Tour: History & Pastry Delight

Explore Belém’s rich history on a 4-hour tour, skipping lines at Jerónimos Monastery. Savor Pastéis de Belém and discover Portugal’s Age of Discovery.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mosteiro dos Jerónimos - Timed entry to Jerónimos Monastery cloisters — tickets included (€18 value)
    The Jerónimos Monastery stands as one of Lisbon’s most renowned landmarks, showcasing the exquisite Manueline architecture and symbolizing Portugal’s Age of Discoveries. Inside, visitors can admire the detailed stonework, majestic arches, and the…
What's Included
  • Jerónimos Monastery cloister ticket
  • Visit to the Church of Our Lady of Bethlehem and Tomb of Vasco da Gama
  • Expert Local Guide
  • Original Pastel de Belém tasting
  • Small Group Experience (max 20)
  • Taxes & Basic Insurance
What's Not Included
  • The Belem Tower is undergoing maintenance, and closed for visits until the end of summer
Additional Information

Explore the vibrant history and flavors of Belém on this engaging walking tour. Marvel at the breathtaking Jerónimos Monastery cloisters, a UNESCO World Heritage site celebrated for its Manueline architecture and its pivotal role in Portugal’s Age of Discoveries.
Indulge in the renowned original Pastel de Belém, a classic custard tart recipe from 1837,…

Location
Cafetaria do Museu de Marinha
Praça do Império
Under the big pine tree in front of the Museu de Marinha coffee shop: The tour guide will be under the big pine, wearing an identifying badge with a red stripe. You can also use the Navy Planetarium, right next door, as a reference point.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Culture708319
Apr 21, 2026
Best tour so far. Monastery and pastry - Our guide Beatrice was very polite and smart. She showed us around and made sure we knew all the interesting details. It was worth every cent.
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Triciacy6293be
Apr 19, 2026
João is a fantastic tour guide- loved it! - Our tour was absolutely delightful! 3 hours went by like it was 15 minutes. Our tour guide, João, was top notch. He was so knowledgeable and had a great temperament. This was a definite highlight of our trip!
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Lovetravel789923
Apr 18, 2026
Excellent tour of Belem - Excellent tour with Joao! Very patient, kind and informative!
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Onair06957065318
Apr 18, 2026
Great Experience - Our guide was Beatrice, and it was a wonderful experience going through the entire 500 years journey of the Jeronimos Monastery.
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Dinaad8199bx
Apr 18, 2026
Wonderful experience and stories - We absolutely loved the tour we took with Simone. Her passion for storytelling and history is amazing, we had a wonderful experince. I am grateful for meeting her, she was a true inspiration, had a great energy and she shared very meaningful stories. Thank you, Simone!
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Marcelo
Apr 18, 2026
We indicate without fear - Excellent information, super attentive.
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Guide555877
Apr 18, 2026
Belém tour with John - Excellent tour. Never seen or experienced tour guide John/Jay so knowledgeable and good. He covered everything patiently. Please book using John for a wonderful tour and you will never be disappointed
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Justins843
Apr 18, 2026
Fantastic tour - Excellent tour J Lopes pointed out so many things that we would have missed.
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Anonymous
Apr 16, 2026
Wonderful Experience! - Magdelena was amazing! Funny, knowledgeable, and inclusive. I love using Viator when I travel, it never disappoints.
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Relax48775428650
Apr 16, 2026
Great tour with Susanna - Susanna was an excellent guide. Very attentive, kind, and always willing to help the group. She showed great knowledge about every part of the tour and explained everything in an engaging way. She made the experience much better. I highly recommend taking a tour with her.
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From $69
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).