Lisbon: The Riverside E-Bike Tour to Belém
Description
Leave Lisbon’s steep hills behind and reclaim the joy of sightseeing! Our electric bike tour offers the perfect blend of iconic history, panoramic views, and effortless riding. While other tourists struggle with the city's famous inclines or get stuck in crowded buses, you’ll be gliding peacefully along the scenic Tagus River on our top-tier e-bikes. We’ve carefully designed a route that is 100% flat and safe, utilizing riverside bike paths far from the city noise. You’ll enjoy a front-row seat to the 25 de Abril Bridge and the lively docks, feeling the Atlantic breeze as the e-bike does all the hard work for you. It’s the ideal choice for families, groups, and beginners. A strategic stop for the original "Pastéis de Belém"—the world-famous, authentic custard tarts. We believe history should be tasted, not just seen! From the UNESCO-listed Jerónimos Monastery to the Tower of Belém, we bring Portugal’s maritime golden age to life in a fun, sustainable, and delicious way.
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Glide off towards the renovated Ribeira Market, where you will find an abundance of traditional stalls selling fish, fruit, vegetables, and flowers. A separate area features more than 30 restaurants where you can taste food recommended by highly regarded chefs.
Next, bike down the former red-light district of the Rua Nova de Carvalho (also known as “Pink Street”), famous for its animated nightlife, and recently named by the New York Times as one of the best streets in Europe.
Pass the Cais do Sodré area, a hub of maritime activities since the 15th century and now the ferry terminal for the "cacilheiros" boats that connect Lisbon and Cacilhas. Cycle alongside the River Tagus to the Torre Belém, and feast your eyes on the 25th of April Bridge, a symbol of the 25th of April Revolution that put an end to 41 years of dictatorship.
Continue past the former thermoelectric plant that is now home to the Electricity Museum, and admire one of the best examples of Industrial architecture in Lisbon.
Next, go to the Monument of the Discoveries, built in 1940 for the Exhibition of the Portuguese World.
Admire the depictions of Portugal’s “Age of Discoveries,” before looking at the 16th-century fortifications of the Torre Belém, part of a defensive system that protected Lisbon from pirates.
Enjoy a quiet coffee break away from the tourist traps, before cycling to the 16th-century Monastery of Saint Jerome, one of the finest example of Manueline style architecture in the city.
Taste one of the famous Belém custard tartlets in the magnificent gardens.
An ancient industrial area rehabilitated into a leisure and stylish shopping space
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Tour available in multiple languages, please select at time of booking
Reviews(64)
Had an amazing time! Bruno was amazing!
We had a great guide, Xavier. He explained the history of Lisbon and Portugal in general very well, it is very interesting. Our bike tour in the city was very safe, I recommend this outing!
We had a three-hour bike tour scheduled, and when we arrived, we realized it was a private tour, just my companion and me, which was a very pleasant surprise. Our tour took us to the town of Belém, and our guide, Xavier, grew up there, so his knowledge of the area was incredible. We saw so many places, and if you’re going to explore Lisbon by bike, the e-bikes are absolutely the way to go. There happened to be a marathon taking place that day, but thanks to Xavier’s deep familiarity with the area, even the detours we had to take turned into interesting parts of the experience. The highlight of the tour was stopping for Pastéis de Belém, without having to wait in the long line. Xavier is so well known that he even left with an extra pastry for his mom. His personal stories and life history were just as engaging as the tour itself. Coming from Baltimore, it was fascinating to see how similar Belém felt to a port town like home, especially seeing the old power plant transformed into part of the MAAT Museum, it was strikingly familiar. The tour was the perfect length, and even the area where Lisboa Autêntica is located is charming, with benches and orange trees out front. This experience was informative, personal, and truly memorable. Highly recommended.
Our guide Jorge was excellent and helpful. We would have preferred a little less lecture time and a little more riding time. The trip did not last the full 3 hours.
A very varied walk with a passionate guide, we made the walk two adults and a child, in impeccable French.
We had such a great day on this bike tour with Xavier. He was a fabulous guide and so knowledgeable. We learned a lot while having so much fun riding the e-bikes. I was a bit nervous about getting out of the busy city center to the river paths but it was so easy! Lisbon is definitely more bike friendly than many cities. Once we were at the river it was a lovely ride on a bike trail with not too many people around to worry about. I haven't biked in a while but the e-bikes were fabulous, so easy. They allowed us to cover a lot of ground and see so much. I would definitely recommend this tour if you are looking for a different way to see the area. It was one of our favorite days.
We're so glad you had fun with Xavier and enjoyed the ease of the e-bikes. Lisbon is indeed a great city for biking, and we're thrilled to hear it was one of your favorite days. Hope to welcome you back soon!
Excellent way to see Lisbon and learn some of its rich history. Bill was excellent as a guide. Highly recommend if you want to see and learn about this fantastic city.
We had an amazing time on our bike tour of Belém and Lisbon! The whole experience was a fantastic way to see the city, and our guide George truly made it unforgettable. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly passionate about Lisbon’s history and culture. One of the highlights was an unexpected detour — there was a Corpus Christi procession happening in town, and George quickly rerouted us through a back way that only a true local would know. It was a crazy steep climb, but well worth it for the unique perspective and quiet streets. It really added a special, off-the-beaten-path element to the day! The tour was well-paced, full of interesting stops, and George made sure everyone felt comfortable and safe. Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore Lisbon in an active and authentic way!
My wife and I together with two friends were novices at riding e bikes but what a wonderful way of seeing parts of the city. Our guide, Bruno, was brilliant, very kind and patient with us. He was very knowledgeable about the historic sights of Belem and I would definitely recommend this trip.
Had an absolutely brilliant ride. Was smiling the whole time. Hadn’t been on a bike for 10 years! Bruno was lovely and very reassuring.
