This post lists several free walking tours of Belém, a historic district of Lisbon in Portugal that is west of the main city centre and right on the Tagus River where it opens up into the Atlantic Ocean.
Thanks to its location, there is no shortage of delicious seafood or important historical attractions.
If you take a tour of Belém, you'll learn a lot about the city's maritime history and how Belém's port ushered in the Age of Discovery.
You'll also see the Tower of Belém, the massive Discoveries Monument, and the impressive Jerónimos Monastery.
This district is also where you'll find the Pastéis de Belém, a patisserie famous for the creation of Portugal's favorite custard cream tarts, traditionally sprinkled with cinnamon.
Each tour will stop to give you the opportunity to try one!
You can learn more about the top sights you will see on a tour in our things to do see in Belém post.
Sights and Topics Covered on Most Tours:
- The Great Age of Discoveries
- Afonso de Albuquerque Square and Garden
- National Palace of Belém
- The Marquis of Pombal and the Távoras Massacre
- Jerónimos Monastery and Henry the Navigator
- Imperial Gardens of Belém
- Monument to the Discoveries: Padrão dos Descobrimentos
- Compass Rose and Mappa Mundi: Rosa dos Ventos
- Gardens of the Tower of Belém
- Tower of Belém
- Bom Sucesso Fort
- Custard Tarts: Pastéis of Belém
- and so much more
TIP: If you're looking for tours that include more of Lisbon than this specific district, we have a full free walking tours post for Lisbon.
FREE WALKING TOURS OF BELEM
Here are the pay-what-you-like walking tours that cover Belém. Most start in the city center and take the train to Belém but you can also meet your guide in Belém.
Take Lisboa Tours
Take Lisboa Tours offers a free tour of Belém that explains just how historically significant this district became during the Discovery Age.
You'll also see the beautiful Gothic architecture, colorfully-tiled houses, the National Palace of Belém, Imperial Gardens, Bom Sucesso Fort, and more.
- Tour Times:
- 10:00 am (Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays)
- 16:00 (4 pm) (Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays)
- Language: English
- Tour Length: 2.5 hours
- Book the tour here.
OTHER TOURS OF BELEM
If you're looking for something a little different, there are other ways to see Belém!
Popular tours include cruises on the Tagus River (with some offered at sunset with drinks), hop-on-hop-off bus tours, and bike tours.
