Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
One of the most important moments in the History of Portugal was the so-called "Discoveries Age".
On this tour you get to know more about the impact of the 15th century Portuguese discoveries in the fields of geography, astronomy, gastronomy, botany and zoology.
We will also speak about the trade and cultural relations between Portugal and Japan, China, Malaysia, Korea, Timor and other Asian countries.
Book this tour with me and have an excellent overview of the last 500 years of Portuguese History!
Admission fee to the Maritime Museum
My knowledge of Portuguese History and my local expertise as a Private Tour Guide
Lunch
Transportation
Departure Point
Lisbon, Portugal
Traveler pickup
Lisbon Cruise Terminal
Museu de Marinha, Lisbon, Portugal Visit the Maritime Museum.
Admire the 18th century Royal Promenade Boats.
See the interior of a 19th century Royal yacht.
90 minutes
Padrao dos Descobrimentos, Lisbon, Portugal Admire the Monument to the Discoveries.
Learn how the Portuguese Colonial Empire was created. 20 minutes
Torre de Belem, Lisbon, Portugal Admire one of Lisbon's most famous monuments and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Enjoy the amazing view of the Tejo River.
Learn more about the defensive system of the capital of the former Colonial Empire.
30 minutes
Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Lisbon, Portugal Visit the interior of this magnificent manueline style church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
See the Royal tombs of the 16th century Portuguese Monarchs.
See the tomb of the great Portuguese navigator: Vasco da Gama.
Please note that during religious ceremonies the acess to the chuch can be restricted.
20 minutes
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Dorothy_D
20 Feb 2023
Nuno was a very knowledgeable guide who made the tour an enjoyable experience. His relaxed pace made it easy to get around Belém and we saw everything we wanted and more. This was a great tour!
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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