Our tour guide Miguel was so knowledgeable and nice! Learned so much. Highly recommended
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Visit to the Church of Our Lady of Bethlehem and Tomb of Vasco da Gama
- Original Pastel de Belém tasting
- Small Group Experience (max 25)
- Expert Live Guide
- Taxes & Basic Insurance
- Jerónimos Monastery Entry Ticket
Excludes
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Under the big pine tree in front of the Museu de Marinha coffee shop: The tour guide will be under the big pine, wearing an identifying badge with a red stripe. You can also use the Navy Planetarium as a reference point. THE MEETING POINT FOR THE BELÉM TOWER Tour IS Confeitaria Nacional Belém.
Itinerary
Timed entry to Jerónimos Monastery cloisters — tickets included (€18 value) The Jerónimos Monastery is one of Lisbon’s most iconic landmarks — a masterpiece of Manueline architecture and a symbol of Portugal’s Age of Discoveries. Inside, you’ll find intricate stonework, soaring arches, and the tombs of great figures like Vasco da Gama. With its rich history and stunning design, it’s a must-see in Belém. Lines can stretch for hours, but don’t worry — I’ll make sure we enter smoothly and skip the long wait, so you can enjoy more and stress less. Let’s explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site together, with stories and details that bring its grandeur to life.
Taste the original 1837 Pastel de Belém at the famous bakery No visit to Lisbon is complete without tasting the original Pastéis de Belém — legendary custard tarts baked since 1837 using a secret monastery recipe. Crispy, warm, and lightly dusted with cinnamon and sugar, these pastries are a true taste of Lisbon’s heritage and tradition. During our tasting, I’ll share the fascinating history behind these iconic treats and explain what makes them so special and beloved by locals and visitors alike. Get ready to savor one of Lisbon’s most delicious and authentic flavors, straight from the heart of Belém.
See Belém’s iconic landmarks: Monument to the Discoveries (photo stop) The Padrão dos Descobrimentos is a striking monument celebrating Portugal’s Age of Discoveries, honoring explorers who shaped world history. Located on the banks of the Tagus River in Belém, its impressive structure resembles a ship’s prow, adorned with statues of legendary navigators like Vasco da Gama and Prince Henry the Navigator. We’ll explore the monument’s symbolism and its role in Portuguese pride and maritime heritage. From the top, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of Lisbon and the river, making it a must-visit spot to connect with the spirit of adventure that defines this city.
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Reviews
Miguel is incredible. He was caring, kind, knowledgeable, and funny. He made sure everyone was comfortable and had what they needed for the tour. He provided numerous recommendations for restaurants after the tour to each group. HIGHLY recommend taking the tour with him. Thank you SO much Miguel!
I had a wonderful experience with Dee! She guided the four of us from three countries through the magnificent Jerónimos Monastery and its beautiful church, sharing her extensive knowledge along the way, along with fascinating stories and delightful anecdotes that brought the history to life. The highlight of my visit was the final stop at Pastéis de Belém, where I enjoyed the most delicious Portuguese custard tart! It was clear throughout the tour that Dee genuinely loves what she does. Her enthusiasm, warmth, and passion made the experience all the more memorable. Highly recommended!
Excellent tour ! Our guide Maria Dee, guide us 2hr for a friendly , knowlegeable, organized and great experience, highly recommend ! Thank you !!!
Dee was amazing. Highly recommend. She is very knowledgeable and has been spot on! People like her make us love Portugal a bit more. Obrigada! 🌺
Miguel was so Informative and very interesting. I would highly recommend Miguel and this tour.
Simone was an excellent tour guide. She was great with confirming in advance and providing an easy meet up location. She was extremely knowledgeable and offered a lot of interesting details every step of the way. We very much enjoyed the treats at the bakery. We did not feel rushed, and the time went by very quickly. It helped that Simone was able to skip the lines. Highly recommend this tour. A great value.
Simone was very knowledgeable! We had a great tour :)
Dee was a wonderful guide! Knowledgeable, efficient, generous with time and funny as well. We would definitely take a tour with her again at another site.
Today, I had the pleasure of exploring the Jerónimos Monastery, Pastéis de Belém, and the Monument to the Discoveries with Dee as our guide. Dee was incredibly knowledgeable and brought each stop to life with interesting insights and historical context. She also knew all the perfect spots to capture beautiful photos, making sure I had wonderful memories to take home. If you want to explore these iconic Lisbon landmarks with ease, gain a deeper understanding of their history, and capture some memorable pictures along the way, don’t hesitate to book this tour. Dee will make it a wonderful experience!
We had Dee as our chaperone and could not have been more pleased. Dee was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate. Her personality and expressions made the whole experience amazing. Would highly recommend.
Great experience incredibly knowledgeable guide. Note there are two tours you can select one or both. The Monestary tour is so much better with a guide.
Very informative tour. Simone kept us informed with history and current culture
My guide was named Miguel. I had a lovely time in this beautiful historical site and Miguel was a fantastic guide. Very friendly, patient, and knowledgeable about the history of the
Great tour with Dee and Miguel. Very knowledgeable, polite, professional and energetic! Great experiences and vibes on this tour! Highly recommend.
Miguel is very knowledgeable and funny. We enjoyed every part of the tour and felt like it was great value. Highly recommend!
Great guide. Miguel was very knowledgeable. Excellent tour. Would recommend it.
Our tour guide, Simone was very knowledgeable and helpful. We’re so glad we went on this tour.
Simone Silva was incredible, she gave us detailed information and was very kind
Miguel was engaging and knowledgeable, we had a wonderful time.
Simone is a great guide and very knowledge!
We had an INCREDIBLE experience. Simone was our guide and not only was she a wealth of information, she kept it entertaining the entire duration. We also got to skip the long lines. Highly recommend booking! Highlight of our trip to Belém and heavily due to Simone making it an incredible experience.
Wonderful monument and Francisco was a great guide with fascinating historical details. The skip the line ticket was worth it.
Simone was absolutely fantastic!! Her tour was informative and engaging. It was the best tour of our trip by far. Highly recommend!!!
Simone was very knowledgeable and engaging. Highly recommended
This tour was really incredible. Luis was a fantastic and knowledgeable guide, providing insight into the cloister but also to Portuguese history and how it developed as a country. The Jeronimos monastery was beautiful, and this guided tour with skip the line access was definitely worth it. Luis was the best!
This tour was really incredible. Luis was a fantastic and knowledgeable guide, providing insight into the cloister but also to Portuguese history and how it developed as a country. The Jeronimos monastery was beautiful, and this guided tour with skip the line access was definitely worth it. Luis was the best!
Miguel was the very best! So much knowledge and insight into what we saw. But not just the monastery, he is an expert and a study in much of Portugal. He was a student of what he presented to us. A fantastic tour and guide.
Miguel was a great tour guide. He is very interested and knowledgeable in history. He did a great job of sharing his knowledge, and relating it to things we saw on the tour. Well worth the time and money.
Excellent tour with Miguel. He was organized and informative. Had tools available for an excellent experience, radio headsets so we could hear everything.. He kept us all organized. Great tour seamless experience.
Excellent tour! This one sells out in advance, so book early!
Louis, our guide, was brilliant. Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We learned a lot on the tour. The company (Portugal Me & You) running this tour needs to learn about what good customer service means. They offered transport for €30. As the taxi fare is around €15, I assumed this was transport both ways. My error. The pick-up time was set by Portugal Me & You. The car was late, the driver spoke no English and we arrived at the tour 40 minutes after the start time. The tour group were, as a consequence, held up and were not happy, making us feel very uncomfortable. When I complained to Portugal Me & You and asked for a 50% refund, I got the following response: "Our prices reflect the quality of our services and the comfort we strive to provide to our customers, and therefore cannot be adjusted". My advice is don't use this overpriced, very poor service, either get a taxi or use public transport.
Really good tour with a wonderful guide! The pace of the tour for the monastery was perfect, and we enjoyed the Pastel de Belém!
Luis was very knowledgeable, friendly , patient and amazing. Super fun tour. Highly recommend for any tour he provides. Loved the pastel de Belen.
This Monastery is beautiful but it’s boring if you don’t have a good guide that will explain every detail of who/why/where/what for etc like Miguel!!! He was amazing! His English is good and easy to understand, he made the tour so interesting that 2 h passed by so fast!!! He’s so passionate about what he talks and that’s why it’s so great!!
We had a wonderful experience with our tour guide, Dee from Portugal, Me & You. Dee was very informative. She had a vast knowledge of the history of the Monastery, which made the tour very interesting. Dee's bubbly personality, and sense of humor made the tour fun and lively. She was very kind and made sure everyone's needs were met. I would highly recommend Dee and Portugal, Me and You!
Dee was excellent. Funny, considerate, knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. She went above and beyond making sure everyone was taken care of. If you book on Sunday morning, you won't get to see the inside of the church, but if ir is the 3rd Sunday of the month, you may get to see the celebration for the president which was unique.
Miguel was excellent and explained the history of Belém and the voyagers and Portugal in such vivid details. Highly recommend.
Informational and a great pace.
Really enjoyed this tour. The meeting point was easy to find, and the tour was just the right length. Our guide, Simone, was very engaging and shared plenty of interesting stories and insights. Finishing with an original Portuguese custard tart was the perfect way to end the experience!
Great tour. Brought the experience to life.
Very informative interesting
Amazing. Guide was very knowledgeable kind and patient
Miguel did a great job and the cloisters are not to be missed.
Dee was friendly, knowledgeable, and funny. She provided us with historical information. We would not have found outside of this tour. Great attention to detail.
We had a wonderful experience. Miguel was kind and knowledgeable. He took time to make sure everyone was following and gave us great information. The pastels were amazing!
Miguel was great! Very knowledgeable, patient, and a good sense of humor.
There was more line waiting then expected given it is skip the line. Overall it was a positive experience. Simone was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable.
Anna was an excellent tour guide. Perfect amount of information. Right amount of time spent around the monastery and the church. The tasting of the Pasteis de Belem was amazing.
Great experience, Miguel was knowledgeable and fun.
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