Belém Experience
Description
Belém is one of the ex-libris of the Portuguese capital, the place from where the sailors of the XVI century began their trips to the new world. This tour starts with a Tram ride and includes guided visits to Jerónimos Monastery, Carriage Museum, and Monument of Discovers (exterior).
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The National Coach Museum brings together a unique collection of coaches in the world. From the 16th to 19th centuries, some of the oldest coaches in the world are found here.
Classified by Unesco as a World Heritage Site. The Jerónimos Monastery is one of the achievements of Portuguese and European architecture of its time, affirming at the same time, the uniqueness of its own artistic expression, the Manueline architecture, and its inscription on the international Gothic backyard. This grand religious building was historically associated with the early sailors as explorers because it was from here that the Portuguese navigators started their journey to the new world.
With 52-meter -high, Monument to the Discoveries is a homage to all the Portuguese who took part in the great sea voyage of the 15th and 16th centuries.
The Belém pastry shop is where you can taste the most famous pastries in the country. Inaugurated in 1837, recreating the pastries of Belém every day following an ancient recipe from the Jerónimos Monastery. One of the great culinary wonders of Portugal, the cinnamon-dusted pastel of nata (custard pastel), with its flaky crust and creamy center.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(11)
We had a great walking tour with Susy as our guide. We highly recommend the tour! Susy was so interesting and informative. Ask for her!
Half a day in the area of Bethlehem with a lot to appreciate and learn from the Alcides. Visit to the new museum of the Coches, priority entry to the pastels of Bethlehem and visit to the monastery of Jerónimos.
This is our First time to Portugal and Alcides was an Amazing tour guide. His knowledge of gothic and classical architecture, the names of the architects and the general knowledge of the city's history made the Belem experience one of the highlights of our Vacation. We also got VIP treatment at Pastéis de Belem and got to skip ahead in the line for pastries and coffee! The Coach Museum was also a unique experience and definitely worth the visit. I also rather enjoyed the trip back to the hotel through the narrow streets of Chiado. His maneuvering of the person passenger van was rather skillful and impressive! We are coming back through Lisbon at the end of our Vacation and may call Alcides to schedule a trip to Fatima and Nazaré. All in all a 5 star rating
Alcido our tour guide is fantastic. we board a tram so we truly experienced Lisbon! the cathedral is beautiful beyond words and he expertly described the details and history. The Belem pastry at Belem pasteria is excellent and part of our tour! Yummy. do not miss this! the Coach Museum with antigue carriage coaches is impressive - any car enthusiast and non-car enthusiast would love this museum.
The tour was wonderful, Portugal is beautiful, my guide Mr. Alcides flower was impeccable, very experienced and kind made our stay unforgettable. The highlight was the Pastel of Bethlehem in Bethlehem, there is no better in the world...
Fantastic experience with excellent professionals. Certainly to repeat whether with friends or family. Advice.
this trip was a total charm. thanks to the complete and super detailed knowledge of our dear Alcides flower.
Excellent tour. The place is fantastic, and if accompanied by someone who knows and easily creates empathy, it is a very well spent day.
It was fantastic, we saw a lot of things and Mr. Alcides is a very motivated guide, and full of joy of living
I advise all types of travelers who want to know the city of Lisbon. Visit very appealing and fun. Congratulations!!
