MUST-HAVE free tour of BELEM: the neighborhood of discoveries.
Tour description
Ben-vindo to Lisbon!
Our tour will make you discover the wonders of the Belem neighborhood as you have never been told before by accredited historian guides.
We will start in the Alfonso de Albuquerque gardens, next to the statue, your guide will tell you who it is and why it is so important in the history of Portugal. You are about to take a trip to the so-called " Age of Discoveries ", the most fascinating part of Portuguese history.
In this history of explorations and discoveries, alliances for Portugal were essential. Did you know that their treaty with England makes them the oldest allies in history ?
Piers for explorer ships, palaces , churches and even a pagoda ! This architecture is not typical of the area but it is one of the pavilions of the 1940 Expo. As you can see, this tour has everything!
The icing on the cake of this tour are the famous Belem Tower , which has fulfilled different functions throughout its history, and the Jerónimos Monastery . The great Portuguese adventurer Vasco de Gama is buried there. He was the first to arrive in India by sea! His feat was not easy at all, but we will tell you about it on the tour.
Book now a unique tour in Lisbon that combines gastronomy, history, a spectacular walk and guides who are eager to make you fall in love with the city!
What will we see on this tour?
- Alfonso Square in Albuquerque.
- Belem Palace.
- Esplanade of the 1940 Expo.
- Monastery of los jeronimos.
- Empire Square.
- Monument of the Discoverers.
- Belem Tower.
What will we see on this tour?
