Lisbon · BELéM TOURS
The monastery, the tower, the monument to the discoveries and the bakery are all within a mile of each other. These 15 cover the tickets and the guided runs out there, with prices and how much queueing each one skips.
Use your PDF voucher to enter Jerónimos Monastery in Belém for one day. Explore its carved Manueline cloisters and historic church, see the tomb of Vasco da Gama, and learn about Portugal’s national monument at your own pace. No guide or audio tour is included, and queues can be long.
“Check you get into the correct queue! It is on the LHS.”
Take a private electric tuk-tuk through Lisbon with a local guide such as Hugo, Nani, Luis, or Daniel. Cover steep Alfama streets, grand Baixa squares, lookout points, Carmo, and Bairro Alto without exhausting yourself. Choose one to four hours, with hotel or cruise-terminal pickup available.
“Lisbon by Tuk-tuk - what a brilliant idea for just a 1/2 day’s time in which to discover a little bit! And Nani is the BEST guide! We had a wonderful time on our tour. Nani is very knowledgeable and gave us some great insights while educating us about this amazing city! He made us feel we will love to visit Lisbon again! Great job guys - five stars!”
Follow an English-speaking guide across Belém for about 2.5 hours, from Afonso de Albuquerque Square to Belém Tower. You’ll see the Jerónimos church, Compass Rose, Monument to the Discoveries, and Tower from outside, with time to buy the original pastel de Belém. The $3.62 fee covers the reservation, with tipping expected.
“The riverside fortress and the monastery are beautiful. However, this walking tour took a long time (2 hours) and our family would have preferred seeing Belem in less than an hour. Also suggest the operator share details on training to Belem from Lisbon to avoid the parking.”
Ride from central Lisbon to Belém with an English-speaking guide such as Silvia, Pedro, or Miguel. Expect a mostly flat riverside route, short stops at major monuments, a look at LX Factory or Pink Street, and time for a famous Belém custard tart. Bikes and helmets are included.
“It was informative, great experience Would definitely recommended especially if you don't have enough time in Lisbon, will show a lot of main sites, and history”
You receive an adult entry ticket and smartphone audio tour for Jerónimos Monastery, with narration in English, French, Spanish, or German. Explore the Southern Portal, cloister, Chapter Room, and tombs independently. A Belém Tower ticket is available with the upgraded option.
“Hi! Thanks for your review. We're so glad to hear you had a great experience! We hope to see you again soon. 😄💫 Best, Sheneth”
Start at Parque Eduardo VII and coast through central Lisbon to Belém on a relaxed 10 km bike ride. English or Dutch-speaking guides such as George, Filipe, Ines, Maia, and Vincent share local stories, with stops for ginjinha and pastel de nata.
“We upgraded to a private tour with Jorge and he was phenomenal! He took us through the hilly cobblestone streets of Alfama to start (we of course used e-bikes!) and led us through a well thought out tour of all the prominent attractions on the way to Belem. He had great historical knowledge and was a great companion through the day. Thanks!”
Spend three hours exploring Belém with Angela, a local licensed guide. Visit Jerónimos Monastery through a fast entrance, see where Vasco da Gama lies, taste an original Pastéis de Belém, and walk to the Discoveries Monument and Belém Tower.
“Excellent guide. Took her time. Very personal and knowledgeable. Lucky to have found the perfect tour.”
Spend 3.5 hours exploring Belém with an English-speaking local guide such as Mario, Laila, or Manuel. Visit Jerónimos Monastery and the National Coach Museum, taste a pastel de Belém, and ride a black cab to Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries.
“My guide was Laila - the self proclaimed Queen of Portugal. She was great. She was very knowledgeable and even focused some of it to me as a British person (Philippa of Lancaster). Pastel de Belem are good but not the best though. Belem Tower was covered in scafflding - some would give one star for that. Ha.”
See Lisbon from an open-top bus on two routes covering Belém, Alfama, the Tile Museum, Oceanário, Vasco da Gama Tower, and the Tagus waterfront. Your 48-hour ticket includes an audio guide, public trams, selected buses, funiculars, discounts, and a free ride on the Santa Justa Lift.
“Went to get on the bus and there were 200 people standing in line. Once that one filled, they told us the next bus would not be for another hour, even though their advertisement says every 30 minutes. Complete scam.”
Spend nine hours exploring Lisbon with a guide such as João, Fernanda, Teresa, or Diego, depending on the date. The route links Belém’s maritime monuments with Alfama, Baixa, and Chiado, including Jerónimos Monastery, Lisbon Cathedral, Carmo, viewpoints, and a pastel de Belém. Lunch and transport are separate.
“Great tour by Carlos. Was very interesting to learn a lot of history and fun facts about Lisboa. Would recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about the city”
Ride an open-top Yellow Bus from central Lisbon to Belém, using a 24-hour ticket to visit Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, the Coach Museum, and riverside sights. You get multilingual audio, public tram access, a city map, discounts, and free Carris Museum entry, but this ticket covers only the Belém route.
“This Hop-on Hop-off experience provided a great overview of part of Lisbon. Because of the width of the streets, the bus is not able to navigate the very narrow streets of old Lisbon. This is best done on foot or by Tuk Tuk. The commentary on the bus was informative and provided interesting information. It was a bit challenging for our taxi driver to find the initial/central starting point as the address/point has changed. There are also more than one route for this company so it's important to find the correct spot for the route purchased. Overall, a good experience!”
This 3-hour electric bike ride takes you from Commerce Square along the Tagus to Belém. Guides such as Bea, João, Eduardo, and Peter add history and local detail, while fat-tire e-bikes handle cobblestones comfortably. You’ll stop for coffee and a pastel de nata.
“Oriana was a great guide, capable of answering any question we threw her way. The bikes were the perfect way to explore the city and I'd highly recommend this tour.”
Start at 9:00 am in Afonso de Albuquerque Square for a three-hour walk through Belém with a guide such as Rui, Andre, or Andriy. Visit Jerónimos Monastery, sample a Pastéis de Belém pastry at your own cost, and see Belém Tower and the Discoveries Monument.
“Andre was a fantastic tour guide! He was incredibly knowledgeable and made the tour exciting and interactive. It would have been a completely different experience visiting the monastery without Andre! He was amazing - would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to visit the monastery.”
Join guides such as Xavier, Jorge, or Daniel for a three-hour e-bike ride from central Lisbon to Belém. Expect Pink Street, the Tagus waterfront, the 25 de Abril Bridge, Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, and a custard tart stop. Most of the Belém route is flat, but city streets can be busy and bumpy.
“Frederica was a terrific guide! Super friendly and informative. Learned so much about Portugal. It was such an adventure riding to Belem. Absolutely loved it! So much fun riding a electric bike! Thank you Frederica! Sara, Larry and Kaela”
Join a volunteer local guide for a relaxed, mostly flat bike ride from Santa Apolónia to Belém. See Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, MAAT, Pink Street, and the Tagus, with stops for photos, pastel de nata, and Lisbon tips.
“Migel was a very kind and funny guide, he answered every question and was an excellent photographer! Thank you so much! 😊”
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