Lisbon Walking Tour: Belém Neighborhood, Tram & Boat Ride
Description
Dive deep into the soul of Lisbon with a tour designed to give you a view of the city’s most cherished landmarks and hidden gems by foot, tram, and boat. Explore the vibrant heart of Lisbon with a unique guided tour that offers an immersive look at the city’s rich history and culture through Lisbon's bustling streets. Step aboard one of Lisbon's iconic tram for a scenic ride that captures the charm of the city and after, embark on a tranquil boat trip from the heart of Downtown Lisbon to Belém. Upon arrival in Belém, pass by Torre de Belém, a UNESCO World Heritage site that symbolizes the Age of Discoveries and serves as a monument to Portugal’s maritime history. Experience Lisbon’s most iconic sights in one memorable day!
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Dive deep into the soul of Lisbon with a tour designed to give you a view of the city’s most cherished landmarks and hidden gems. Start your day with a guided walking tour through Lisbon’s bustling streets. Discover the rich history of the city as you pass by key sites such as the Sé de Lisboa (Lisbon Cathedral), the vibrant Alfama district, and the majestic Praça do Comércio.
Next, step aboard one of Lisbon’s iconic trams for a scenic ride that captures the charm of the city. Wind through the narrow streets and steep inclines that make Lisbon unique. Feel the rhythm of local life as the tram clatters along well-worn tracks, offering a picturesque view of the city’s diverse neighborhoods and discover the incredible Alfama neighborhood with a walking tour.
After exploring the city by land, embark on a different kind of journey – a tranquil boat trip from the heart of downtown Lisbon to Belém. This relaxing ride along the Tagus River provides stunning perspectives of the cityscape, with views of the 25 de Abril Bridge and the Christ the King statue.
As you glide towards Belém, prepare to explore the age of discoveries, where many of Portugal’s daring explorers embarked on their voyages. Upon arrival in Belém, pass by the Torre de Belém, a UNESCO World Heritage site that symbolizes the Age of Discoveries and serves as a monument to Portugal’s maritime history. Your guide will explain everything about the monument while leading you to discover the rest of the famous Belém neighborhood. To end the experience perfectly, delight yourself with one of the most iconic Portuguese pastries: pastel de Belém.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Due to an incident involving a tram in Lisbon, the tram service is temporarily out of operation, and therefore this part of the experience will not be available for the moment.
Reviews(31)
The tour started at 9:05 at which time we walked to the tram station and then waited for the tram till 9:51 AM. Apparently trams dont run on schedule. We walked down to do the boat ride and then had a 20 minute break. The boat ride was in a gray line boat, without any commentary and the boat itself was small and the ride turbulent, water came in and soaked our shoes! we then got off the boat and he pointed out a few things on the way to get the pastries. We did not see any attraction from inside and the one cathedral we did go inside, the guide did not accompany us. After the pastries we were told that the tour was over, it was 12:35 PM. Per the itinerary the tour should have lasted 4 1/2 hours. Enough said. Multiple people on the tour wondered about a refund.
This was our 1st time in Lisbon and we had such a great tour of history, city spaces, tram and boat!! Our guide was so kind and very knowledgeable, we learned so much!!! And we were able to have tarts in a beautiful park in Belém!!
From Portuguese pastries to the rich heritage of the city, our tour took us far and wide. The knowledge of our tour guide Ricardo was excellent and it made the experience even better. Highly recommend this tour!
Gui was a great guide, full of historical information and kept us aware of the significance of each area we visited. We started with a walking tour and then biked over to Belem for a quick taste of the local specialty pastry, warm and delicious! We completed the experience with a ferry ride back to the center of Lisbon. Overall a fantastic way to learn about Lisbon.
Great tour, Rui was both informative and personable. The tram was an interesting means of transportation that ended with beautiful views of the river. The boat ride to Belem was the highlight culninating in Belem. The tour ended at monastery and church where you are freely able to vidit at your own leisure. I did not want to pass up the opportunity to see Vasco de Gama tomb and the stained glass. Well worth it!
Rui is an excellent guide. He knows his history. He’s passion is addictive & he was able to provide a top notch tour even in the pouring rain!
Rui was an amazing tour guide. So knowledgeable and personal. I felt like we hit everything I wanted to see! Absolutely loved this experience.
We walked with Damian. Outstanding tour guide. Very knowledgeable. Very personable. Goes above and beyond. We would highly recommend him.
Roy was absolutely fantastic. Knowledgeable and enthusiastic about his city and its history. A very enjoyable and informative morning. We got a great tour of the city and enjoyed learning more about several historic sites. We had a mix of adults, elders and young children and everyone enjoyed it. It is a lot of walking so I would recommend hot, waterbottles, hats and comfortable shoes.
The Tour was great highly recommended to get to know the city better, the explanation was clear and we could see from the city center to the tower of belem.
