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Tuk Tuk Tour of Belém District: Explore the Heritage of Portuguese Empire in Lisbon
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32 Ratings
Lisboa
Embark on an eco-friendly Tuk Tuk tour of Belém District in Lisbon and immerse yourself in the rich heritage of the Portuguese Empire. Explore iconic landmarks, taste delicious pastel de belém, and uncover the history of the 16th century aristocracy.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco) - Where the royal family lived and where sailors landed to make a fortune out of their loot all until disaster struck
- Pastéis de Belém - Taste the best custard tart pastry in the original bakery that still has the family secret intact
- Mosteiro dos Jeronimos - Witness the best of the Manueline architecture and stay in awe at this massive monastery that was able to withstand the might of several natural disasters in its history. See inside one of the most magnificent churches of Lisbon where Vasco de Gama found its burial tomb
- Torre de Belem - The last line of defense of Lisbon’s ports is this island fortress that would instill fear in the hearts of pirates and amazement in the hearts of the Portuguese
- Padrao dos Descobrimentos - You’ve heard the story of the empire, now meet all of the main characters depicted in one of a kind sculptures in this ship shaped monument
What's Included
- Private tuk tuk transportation
- Live commentary from engaging local guide
- All taxes and insurances included
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- The original custard tarts that you won’t want to miss on this tour
Additional Information
Embark on a journey that pays homage to the navigators of the Portuguese empire! Onboard our eco-friendly tuktuk, you can experience the thrill of ancient exploration!
Join what is beloved by many as the favorite tour. Discover the Jerónimos Monastery, the Belém Tower, and the Navigator Monument. Don’t forget to stop by the local bakery to taste the delectable Pastel de Belém!
If you’re looking to gain a comprehensive understanding of the history of the Portuguese empire, as well as see firsthand the majestic landmarks left by the 16th-century nobility, this is the tour for you.
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Stroller accessible
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
- Children 6 years old and under are not legally allowed to ride on the tuktuk
- Price is per person. Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
- The pick up and drop off is included in a selected area of the city (city center). If you are staying outside of the city center, our guide will meet you at Avenida Liberdade 3. Kindly confirm with us prior to your tour the pick up preferences.
- Group of 6 people: Please be aware that 6 people is the maximum capacity of people in one tuk tuk. Some clients may find it a bit tight - We suggest looking at the pictures of the tuk tuks with 6 people to have a better idea of how 6 people can fit in one tuktuk.
- People with limited range of motion in their knees might find it hard to get in and out of the tuk tuk
- This tour isn’t recommend for people with back problems. The streets in Lisbon are very bumpy and it will be uncomfortable on your back.
Location
Av. da Liberdade 3
Avenida da Liberdade
Restauradores Square
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Karen_d
Oct 13, 2023
Great Way to See Belem! - Our guide was wonderful and provided us with plenty of historic facts related to the Belem district. We thoroughly enjoyed going to the pastry shop as well. It was a short tour but I would recommend it for those of you who have only a short time in Lisbon.
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943stepheniew
Jul 2, 2023
Add this to your Lisbon Must-Do List on your 1st day! - Even if you’re tired from traveling, this is a great way to learn more about the history of the city and get your bearings at the same time. Our guide, Antonio, was absolutely wonderful - he clearly enjoys what he does and is very knowledgeable about each part of town. He also gave great recommendations for places to eat & shop. My teen loved the inside peek at Pastéis de Belém and I loved hearing about Portuguese history and culture. Time and $$$ well spent.
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David_s
Apr 30, 2023
Beautiful Belem District tour! - The 2 hour tour of the Belem District was great. Our guide was very knowledgable about the area. There were several things that we wanted to see where he stopped and let us take photos. If you are looking for a short tour that highlights the area, this is a great one to book.
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Julie
Mar 22, 2023
Fun tuk tuk tour - Really enjoyed our morning visit to Belem with Lino who was extremely personable with lots of knowledge about Lisbon. 2 hrs was perfect for us however you need a longer tour if wanting to go inside the monastery.
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H461rdsimonk
Dec 18, 2022
Wow great experience! - Whole trip fantastic. Rafael was great! not just perfect English but cultural understanding of different comparisons with other parts of the world. - - Strongly recommended!!
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Duckdevil
Oct 1, 2022
Highly recommended tour of Lisbon - Fantastic experience with Karim. He shared Lisbon’s history with great knowledge, passion and humor. I extended the tour because it was that good!
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Amy
Sep 30, 2022
Best way to see the city in a short time - Karim took us through the Belem district, we stopped for Pastelis de Belem and he made sure we got to see where they were being made. We extended our tour by an hour allowing us to see more of the city - he was fantastic with photos and allowing us out to stop and explore. Very convenient that we were picked up and dropped off at our hotel as well. Wish we could have done longer!
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Louiseli2539ig
Sep 17, 2022
Great experience! - Karim was such a nice guy! He told us a lot of new things and showed us the nice places and beautiful views! Thank you so much for al the fun we had!
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David_v
Sep 15, 2022
Great way to sightsee Lisbon - We recently visited Lisbon as part of a cruise from the UK and decided to book a private Tuk Tuk tour with Viator prior to leaving the UK which we are very pleased we did as we had a fantastic time with our guide Karin. Karin met us at the cruise port and took us on a very informative 2hr tour with several stops including Belem for us to get some of the famous Pasteis de Nata. We extended the tour to 3hrs as we were having a great time and seeing sites we wouldn't have seen on our own. Highly recommend booking this if you want to see Lisbon without a lot of walking up and down the very hilly city of Lisbon.
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Levelmoves
Aug 28, 2022
Outstanding Tour with an even better Guide - My first time writing a TripAdvisor review! Raphael was incredible - the perfect start to our trip. I’m usually skeptical of these types of tours, but I came away with a greater understanding and appreciation of the city that included not only the large tourist attractions, but also the smaller, local treasures I wouldn’t otherwise have noticed! Our guide personalized the trip as well - remembering our names and taking a personal interest in making our trip the best it could be. I feel I can make the most of my vacation now, not just get caught in tourist traps.
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