Lisbon: Belém District & Jerónimos Monastery Guided Tour

Discover the Belém District on a guided walking tour. Visit the Jerónimos Monastery, admire the Monument to the Discoveries, and savor a Pastéis de Belém pastry.

Travel back to Portugal’s Golden Age of Exploration on a guided walking tour through the elegant Belém District, home to some of Lisbon’s most important monuments. Start your experience at the Jerónimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and masterpiece of Manueline architecture. Explore its magnificent cloisters and grand church while your guide reveals the stories of Vasco da Gama, Prince Henry the Navigator, and the monks who prayed for sailors before their voyages. Continue along the Tagus River promenade to the impressive Monument to the Discoveries, celebrating Portugal’s maritime heroes. Learn how Lisbon became a global hub for exploration and trade during the 15th and 16th centuries. Next, visit the original Pastéis de Belém bakery for a tasting of Portugal’s most famous pastry, freshly made from a secret recipe dating back to 1837. End your tour with a relaxing walk to the Belém Tower, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire its detailed stonework and riverside location from the outside, and enjoy panoramic views of the river and the 25 de Abril Bridge.