Lisbon: Belém Private Tour with the Quake Museum Experience
Description
Portugal maybe a small country, but the contribution to discover the world have been huge. It played a vital rule during Europe’s Age of Discovery’s and exploration between 15th and 18th centuries. The earthquake of 1755 devasted 85% of the city was destroyed more then 20.000 people dead on that day. Earth, Fire, Wind and Water contributed to the natural disaster 1st of November of 1755. Combine the chance of go on a tram ride, visit the most recent museum in Lisbon Quake & explore Two UNESCO World heritage sites, the monastery of jeronimos a unique portuguese gotic architectural style and the belem tower. The cherry on the top of the cake it will be a custard tart. Have the chance of seeing The ‘Discoveries Monument’, constructed in Belem during the 1960s as a memorial to Henry the Navigator. Explore the east side of Lisbon and the most historical neighborhood with a professional guide in four hours of pure knowledge.
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Itinerary
First, meet the professional guide at Rossio square and be amazed with the famous buildings around the square. Then the guide will take you down Augusta Street to introduce you the this terrible accident that destroys the medieval Lisbon in 1755.
Take a tram ride through Belém to see the beautiful architecture and historical sites
Visit the new Quake Museum, which is dedicated to the 1755 earthquake that devastated Lisbon.
After that, visit the Pasteis de Belém, which is a famous pastry shop that is known for its custard tarts.
Then, visit the Jerónimos Monastery, 16th century monastery that is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In between take the chance of taking a beautiful picture in front of the Discoveries statues here you going to know the names of the main navigators important in this period.
Finally, visit the Belém Tower, which is a 16th century fortress that is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(8)
Luis is a wonderful guide! Saw lots of sites in Lisbon and the Belém area. Lots of walking… approximately 4miles.
Hi Pamela, Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a real pleasure meeting you and your group and showing you around Belém. You're absolutely right—this experience does involve quite a bit of walking, around 4 miles (6–7 km). However, it's mostly flat and follows the beautiful riverside. As this is a tour dedicated to the Belém district, the walking allows guests to discover all of its most iconic landmarks, monuments, and hidden details at a relaxed pace. and have a moment to relax at the bakery to taste the custarts. Thank you again for choosing this experience. I hope you and your group have an amazing time in Porto and enjoy the rest of your trip in Portugal! It was a pleasure to be your guide. Warm regards, Luis
Luis was a wonderful guide! He is very friendly and full of knowledge about Lisbon. He took us through several historical areas stopping to give us information along the way. Be aware that this tour does contain approximately 4 miles of walking.
Thank you so much for your kind review! It was a real pleasure sharing Lisbon and Belém with you. You're absolutely right that this experience includes a good amount of walking, as it's the best way to truly discover the history and atmosphere of the district. That said, the tour is carefully balanced over the 4 hours. Halfway through, we take a well-deserved break at the famous Pastéis de Belém, where guests can relax and enjoy Portugal's most iconic pastry before continuing the experience. The second half of the tour offers a different pace, including a visit to the interactive Quake Museum, one of Lisbon's newest and most engaging attractions. Along the way, we also travel on public transport, adding a genuine local touch to the experience. My goal is to create a well-rounded journey that combines history, gastronomy, local life, and modern immersive experiences, making the tour enjoyable from beginning to end. Thank you again for choosing to explore Lisbon with me. I hope to welcome you back to Portugal in the future! Warm regards, Luis
Our guide Luis was very knowledgeable and gave great recommendations. It was very informative and the Pastel de Nata’s were the best in all of Portugal. The monastery was beautiful. The Quake museum was very well done and we really enjoyed it.
Dear Mila, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was a real pleasure sharing Belém with you. I'm delighted you enjoyed the experience and that the Pastéis de Belém became your favorite in Portugal! My goal with this tour is to create a well-balanced experience where guests can enjoy the city from different perspectives: traveling on public transport like a local, visiting one of Lisbon's most iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites, tasting Portugal's most famous pastry, and finishing with the highly interactive Quake Museum, which brings one of the country's most important historical events to life in a unique way. Thank you again for choosing this experience. I hope to welcome you back to Portugal for another unforgettable adventure. Warm regards, Luis
A fantastic guided tour with a very knowledgeable guide. We had a very nice morning. Nice historical places to experience. And Quake was a super nice and fun museum to experience, to get an idea of this tragic event. Well worth the money.
Tack så mycket för din generösa kommentar. Det var ett sant nöje att dela denna morgon med dig och visa dig några av de platser och berättelser som gör Lissabon så speciell. På Pentravel Tour Guiding anser vi att varje besök ska vara mer än bara en rundtur – det ska vara en autentisk, intim och minnesvärd upplevelse – och det är mycket glädjande att veta att de kände det under rundturen. Jag är väldigt glad att veta att Quake – Lisbon Earthquake Centre var en höjdpunkt under besöket eftersom det, förutom att bidra till att bättre förstå en så viktig händelse i stadens historia, också är ett superinteraktivt museum som försöker beskriva hur museernas framtid kommer att se ut med ny teknik. Det ska vara ett stort nöje att välkomna dig tillbaka till Portugal så att vi kan fortsätta att upptäcka, lugnt och nyfiket, andra unika platser i vårt land. Vi ses snart!
Luis Pena is a knowledgeable and conscientious tour guide. We enjoyed the information that he shared with us, but we wouldn’t recommend this particular tour. The tram ride is most likely on a modern tram and was very crowded and long. Would have been better to just do a tour of Belém. The Quake Museum gives lots of information but overall was boring.
Thank you very much for your feedback Keri. I’m glad you enjoyed the information shared during the tour, and I appreciate the opportunity to guide you and your husband it's truly a pleasure to be with you and guide you in this tour dedicate to the discoveries age and the earthquake of Lisbon. Regarding the tram, the historic ones no longer run to Belém. The city now uses modern trams because they offer more space and carry more passengers, which unfortunately makes the experience last autentic but more confortable and that´s the reason also that during busy times we take the uber sometimes. As for the Quake Museum, it is a new‑generation, highly interactive experience that uses advanced technology, simulations, and immersive rooms. This modern style is different from traditional museums, and that’s why the full experience takes about 1h30m to complete. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts. Your feedback helps me continue improving the experiences I offer with Pen Travel Tour Guiding.
Amazing tour!! Loved the tour guide, he was so informative and kind. We especially loved the quake museum - such a cool way to experience the history.
Hello Mrs. Megan, This tour is focuse on two important episodes on the Lisbon history the earthquake of 1755 ans the sixteen century discoverys age. The quake museum is a beatiful surprise during the tour. We are very glad that you enjoy yourself the all experience
Excellent tour. Pedro Gil was very knowledgeable. His English was excellent. We had a great time. Took us to all the places as promised and gave us a good background of Portugal’s history and cultural heritage.
It was a pleasure to have you was our guests, it's always vary important to us to give to our guests the best local expereince was possible, very difficult in a place like Belem with some much people and tourism traffic and that's the reason we bet on this great experience that is Quake. Two big moments in the Lisbon history Discoverys and the heartquake. We are very happy that you enjoy the tour Mr. Mohan
Antonio was amazing. He is fluent in English and very knowledgeable about the history of Lisboa. He made the tour much more pleasant than what we expected.
Hello Mr row zadeh, pleasure was mine. I love to BE with you and present you the City of Lisbon. Special this neighborhoud Belém have a Nice vacations in Portugal. Safe travels
