Lisbon's Age of Discoveries: Private Half-Day Belém Tour
Overview
Step into Portugal's Golden Age of Discoveries on an exclusive 5-hour private journey through Belém, where legendary explorers set sail to change the world.
Discover the iconic Belém Tower, Monument to the Discoveries and magnificent Jerónimos Monastery, with scenic drives, spectacular views and memorable photo stops.
**Go beyond sightseeing!** Selected options include entrance tickets to BOTH Jerónimos Monastery and the fascinating Maritime Museum, bringing Portugal's extraordinary naval history to life.
**Choose your experience:** Travel with an English- and Portuguese-speaking chauffeur offering local insights (not an official guide), or upgrade to a dedicated official tour guide for a richer historical experience.
And for a delicious Portuguese touch, **an authentic Pastel de Nata is included for every guest!**
**More than a tour. A journey through Portugal's greatest adventures.**
What's Included
- Hotel or accommodation pickup and drop-off in Lisbon
- Traditional Pastel de Nata tasting (one per person)
- Maritime Museum entrance tickets (selected options)
- Professional bilingual chauffeur (English & Portuguese)
- Private, modern, air-conditioned vehicle
- Private 5-hour tour through Lisbon and historic Belém
- Flexible itinerary tailored to your interests
- Jerónimos Monastery entrance tickets (selected options)
- Official tour guide (selected option only)
- Jerónimos Monastery entrance tickets (unless selected)
- Maritime Museum entrance tickets (unless selected)
- Official tour guide (unless selected)
Meeting and Pickup
Enjoy complimentary pickup and drop-off at your hotel, apartment, or preferred address in Lisbon.Please provide your pickup location when booking. Your chauffeur will meet you at the agreed location at the scheduled time.For locations with restricted vehicle access, a nearby meeting point will be arranged and communicated in advance.
What To Expect
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Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco)
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Padrao dos Descobrimentos
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Torre de Belem
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mosteiro dos Jeronimos
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Museu de Marinha
1 hour 20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Jardim da Praca do Imperio
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Available for all Travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The information of the places or monuments to be visited on this tour are merely indications of places of interest, which may or may not be visited during the trip
- The driver can extend the hours of the tour in agreement with the customer, and charge 30€ per 1 hour extra (payable to the driver).
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
- Hotel or accommodation pickup and drop-off in Lisbon.
- Traditional Pastel de Nata tasting (one per person).
- Maritime Museum entrance tickets (selected options).
- Professional bilingual chauffeur (English & Portuguese).
- Private, modern, air-conditioned vehicle.
- Private 5-hour tour through Lisbon and historic Belém.
- Flexible itinerary tailored to your interests.
- Jerónimos Monastery entrance tickets (selected options).
- Official tour guide (selected option only).
- Jerónimos Monastery entrance tickets (unless selected).
- Maritime Museum entrance tickets (unless selected).
- Official tour guide (unless selected).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Lisbon's Age of Discoveries: Private Half-Day Belém Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Available for all Travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel or accommodation pickup and drop-off in Lisbon
- Traditional Pastel de Nata tasting (one per person)
- Maritime Museum entrance tickets (selected options)
- Professional bilingual chauffeur (English & Portuguese)
- Private, modern, air-conditioned vehicle
- Private 5-hour tour through Lisbon and historic Belém
- Flexible itinerary tailored to your interests
- Jerónimos Monastery entrance tickets (selected options)
- Official tour guide (selected option only)
- Jerónimos Monastery entrance tickets (unless selected)
- Maritime Museum entrance tickets (unless selected)
- Official tour guide (unless selected)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Available for all Travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The information of the places or monuments to be visited on this tour are merely indications of places of interest, which may or may not be visited during the trip
- The driver can extend the hours of the tour in agreement with the customer, and charge 30€ per 1 hour extra (payable to the driver).
