Best of Belem: Monastery & Walking Tour with River Cruise

What a lovely experience! I had such a wonderful (and informative) time learning about the history, culture, and beauty of Lisbon. Rita was such a fun tour guide, providing both so much rich information and also laughs, Portugese charm, and friendliness along the way. For anyone wanting to see the sights of Lisbon, along with really good company and excellent food, I would highly recommend this experience. Indulging in the best pastel de nata made in Lisbon made the experience worth it, and that was just the beginning of the day! The day flowed so effortlessly and easefully — I really felt like I got to experience the authentic nature of Lisbon in just one day. Could not recommend enough!

Taking part in the "Lisbon In A Day" tour was something that I looked forward to for some days. My expectations was therefor high and I didn't get dissepointet! First of all meeting the guide, other participants and crew members was a delight. Everybody was happy and had great smiles to greet us. We started out in Belem. Being the first people to be let in to the Monastery is quite special. The line for this place was already 20 meters long at our arrival and the doors wasn't even open yet. Getting to see this fantastic building without it being filled with other turist was a great experience. Next up we tried the famous "Pastéis de Belém" in my opinion not something that I couldn't live without but something you need to try when going to Lisbon. The story behind these cakes are interesting and exiting. Then we moved on towards the river/ocean side a beautiful scenery with great views. And also where Lisbon history is written. I would like to give our guide many great thanks! Lisbon is interesting and beautiful on its own but with the enthusiasm and great great knowledge our guide had really toped it. She had a story telling ability that I don't think I have seen before. It was never boring always with a smile small jokes or trivia questions that would include us participants. Boat time was really great. This tour includes a lot of walking and on the boat you get to rest your legs before the rest of the day kicks of walking around Lisbon streets that are very hilly. Remember to bring good walking shoes and legs that are ready for walking. A water bottle will also come in handy. Lunch break was at a charming small family owned restaurant. That included 3 local dishes, wine and refreshments. Something that I don't think you would find walking around town as a turist. This was not in the touristy streets and in my opinion that's wat exploring is all about. After lunch we walked some more. Yes remember those walking shoes. Around the town there are many great viewspots and between them lots of story to be told. I would highly recommend this tour. Mainly because of Lisbon and its great history but also because of the great guide that we had.

We had an absolutely fantastic introduction to Lisbon! Our guide was super friendly and passionate about Portugal and its history and provided us with helpful information. She expertly answered all of our questions and ensured the tour proceeded at a perfect pace, allowing us to see so much of the city. What we particularly loved about the tour was how our guide not only introduced us to the history of Lisbon but also shared engaging stories about the city and its inhabitants with her own unique sense of humor. There was plenty of time to explore and see everything and we were delighted by the thoughtful touches added to the tour, including the delicious pastel de nata at Pasteis de Belem, the scrumptious Portuguese lunch, and the homemade wine at the restaurant A Tasca Do Manel. Delicious! Throughout the tour, our guide shared fun facts, recommended must-see destinations, and gave great advice on where to find the best food and drinks. Also, the blue bus tour was pleasant, and the entire experience was expertly organized. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Lisbon!