Lisbon · BELÉM TOURS
25 reviewed
Belém is where Portugal set sail, and it repays a guide who knows the order to do it in. Ranked below are the best Belém tours: the Jerónimos Monastery, the riverside tower, the Monument to the Discoveries, and the custard tarts still warm from the original bakery, prices and lengths noted, and which ones skip the monastery line.
Skip the ticket-office rush at Lisbon’s Jerónimos Monastery in Belém. See UNESCO Manueline cloisters, plus Vasco da Gama.
“Long line and hot but expected. Once inside, did not disappoint. They meter how many people are in at once so it doesn’t seem crowded and you can enjoy the experience while taking pics. Stays cool inside too.”
Private electric tuk-tuk tour of Lisbon’s Alfama, Baixa, and top viewpoints. Hotel or cruise pickup, great guide stories, easy pace.
“Hugo was the best. Super kind and extremely knowledgeable. 2 hours is the shortest I would recommend and if the weather is good and you enjoy the history I would consider 3-4 hours. Ask for Hugo!”
Belém in 2.5 hours: Discoveries monuments, Jerónimos Church, and Pastéis de Belém on an English budget walking tour.
“None. They changed our scheduled time at the last minute so we had to cancel at the last minute. Not very organized at all. We only lost a few dollars.”
A smooth Lisbon bike tour from Parque Eduardo VII to Belém with ginjinha, pastel de nata, river views, and easy history stories.
“This was an outstanding experience! We initially worried that a bike tour would be challenging in the hills of Lisbon, but Get Your Guide planned an amazing route that was all downhill or flat. We learned a lot about Lisbons history, and Xander was fun, entertaining, and wasn’t ruffled by anything!”
Small-group bike tour from Lisbon center to Belém for UNESCO sights, a included pastel stop, and breezy Tagus views.
“Sylvia, our guide was excellent. Very knowledgeable. She took us to places we wouldn’t have seen on our own.”
Skip the hassle with a Jerónimos Monastery e-ticket and offline audio guide, exploring portal, cloister, and key tombs at your pace.
“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”
Belém walking tour with Jerónimos ticket: guided monastery and Vasco da Gama, Pastéis tasting, Padrão dos Descobrimentos. Small group.
“Joao was an excellent guide! We enjoyed learning about the history of the place and loved that through the tour we were able to try the Pastel de Belém without having to go through the hassle of the line!”
MAAT Lisbon entry ticket to MAAT Central and MAAT Gallery: coal-to-electricity history, bold architecture, and Tagus riverside gardens.
“Very interesting art exhibition and wonderful photography exhibition. The location was amazing and the Power Station was very interesting.”
Ride Lisbon’s Tagus River to Belém on an easy electric bike route, with iconic stops, MAAT views, and a pastel de nata finish.
“Tony is a fantastic and knowledgeable tour guide. He made this tour so interesting. I leaned so much about Portugal. The e-bikes were great. We covered so much more than you could ever do on foot. It was a beautiful day !”
Walk Belém with guide Angela: fast-line Jerónimos Monastery, Vasco da Gama church, Pastéis de Belém tastings, river views in 3 hours.
“Angela was an excellent guide. She explained the history of the Belem area as we walked to the Monastery. She was very knowledgeable about the architecture and highlighted the key points. She was very respectful of group members that needed some extra time.”
Skip lines at Jerónimos and the Coach Museum, snack Pastel de Belém, then ride a black cab to Belém Tower and the Monument of Discoveries.
“Excellent tour. Our tour guide Mario was very funny and informative. He made the tour so enjoyable for us! The break in between with a coffee and a pastry is a brilliant idea. We very much enjoyed it.”
48-hour hop-on hop-off Lisbon combo covering Belém and Parque das Nações, with free trams and a Sant Justa Lift bonus.
“Clean buses, excellent attraction coverage, helpful crew. Best way to cover most see places in little time Was looking for “yellow kiosks” but it is really a small post sign.”
Full-day Lisbon tour linking Belém, Alfama, and the Baixa with expert guide storytelling, monument entrances, Pastéis, and major viewpoints.
“The tour was amazing, thanks for marti she was very decent and gave a very informative tour, we went to many places and had a lot of photos there.”
24-hour open-top Belém hop-on hop-off bus with 12-language audio, tram access, and easy stops at Jerónimos and Belém Tower.
“Memorable, in a negative way, was trying to get on the bus with a Viator voucher that the driver was never able to read or convert to a ticket. See attached photo.”
3-hour small-group walk in Belém featuring UNESCO Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, and Pastéis de Belém with expert history and pacing.
“Good all around history. Tour guide Andriy was very informative. He was also patient and wanted us to ask any questions we had.”
