Temple, shrine & monastery tours
Good temple walking tours in Portugal fill up weeks ahead and the sunrise slots go first. Below: the 6 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Belém, Jerónimos Monastery, Vasco da Gama’s tomb, the Discoveries monument, and original Pastel de Belém in three hours.
“Very informative! With Renan Stein leading us around the area we learnt so much about the history and the way of life of the monks and the people over the years. Fascinating! Highly recommend”
Explore Lisbon’s Belém with a local guide, skip the monastery line, taste a Pastéis de Belém tart, and walk to the riverfront monuments.
“Excellent, enjoyable & interesting 3 hour walking tour. Very nice & informative tour guide.”
Explore Belém’s UNESCO monuments, Jerónimos Monastery, famous pastries, and Portugal’s Age of Exploration on a small-group Lisbon tour.
“Good all around history. Tour guide Andriy was very informative. He was also patient and wanted us to ask any questions we had.”
Review of Lisbon’s Belém walking tour with Jerónimos Monastery entry, Pastel de Belém, expert guide, and practical tips for a $70 visit.
“Luis was an amazing guide. So much knowledge and good humored. We definitely recommend this tour for anyone interested in knowing more about the area you visit.”
Explore Belém’s Age of Discoveries with a private guide, skip-the-line Jerónimos Monastery entry, and practical tips before booking.
“Frederico was an exceptional guide who provided a detailed overview of the history of Lisbon and Portugal from medieval times to the present with fascinating details about the monastery, the monument to the discoverers and Belem Tower. Frederico provided all of this historical information in an enthusiastic manner that kept our attention during the entire tour. We highly recommend this tour and would sign up for any tours offered by Frederico without hesitation.”
Review of Lisbon’s 3-hour Belém tour with Jerónimos Monastery, Pastéis de Belém, Discoveries Monument, and Belém Tower.
“This was a fantastic tour. It was a great way to see the highlights of Belém, and Renan was a wonderful guide! Enjoyed every minute of it.”
