Welcome Tour to Belém in Private Eco Tuk Tuk

Lisbon , Portugal

Welcome Tour to Belém in Private Eco Tuk Tuk

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About this experience

Eco Tuk Tuk offers you a 120 minutes tour around Belém. A contact with the iconic architecture and sacred monuments related to the Age of Discovery. Visit the Belém Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries and the Jerónimos Monastery.

See other sights of great interest, such as the 25th of April Bridge, the Docks and the MAAT, Museu de Arte, Arquitetura e Tecnologia.

Find out how many of the great Portuguese explorers embarked on their dangerous and ambitious voyages, turning Portugal into the very first global empire.

Finally, taste the famous Pastéis de Belém custard tart and see the reasons for the never-ending queues at the door. With us, you skip the line at the overcrowded shop and will be delighted with the original custard tarts.

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Welcome Tour: 2 hours

What's included

Local Driver/Guide

Detailed itinerary

Stop 1 Pass by

Enjoy the ride along the Tagus River and the view of 25th April Bridge, inaugurated in 1966. It is often compared to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco (USA) because they are both suspension bridges of similar colour.

Stop 2

In no other place in the world, you can try Pastéis de Belém. It's a trademark and the original custard tart, from which all others Pastéis de Nata derive from. Invented by the monks who lived in Hieronymites Monastery, Pastéis de Belém are cooked in this pastry shop since 1837. With us, you skip the long line.

Stop 3

Be amazed by the Manueline architecture style of Hieronymites Monastery, built next to an important harbour for the navigators during Portuguese Age of Discovery. The construction of the monastery and church began in 1501 and was completed 100 years later. Is was classified as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

Stop 4

Appreciate this beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site, built during the time Portugal became a big empire overseas. Belém Tower is a 16th-century fortification, that served both as a fortress and as a ceremonial gateway to Lisbon.

Stop 5

Located along the river where ships departed to explore and trade with India and the Orient, the monument celebrates the Portuguese Age of Discovery during the 15th and 16th centuries. It was built between November 1958 and January 1960 to celebrate the fifth centennial anniversary of the death of Infante Henry the Navigator.

Stop 6 Pass by

The front building of this museum, like a wave of the Tagus River, is absolutely sublime. The Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology was open in 2016 and includes the thermoelectric power station nearby.

What's not included

Gratuities

Available languages

Guide guide

PT EN

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Important information

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Minimum age three (3) years

No babies allowed

In winter, the tuk tuks have protective layers against rain and wind, and blankets to keep you warm.

In case of client's delay, the activity will be reduced according to the time lost, which may cause a change in the fixed route. The activity will be cancelled if the delay is more than 15 minutes and the amount paid will not be refunded.

Tour itinerary may vary due to street closures or demonstrations on the day of the tour.

Tuk tuks are booked privately, and the price is fixed according to the number of tuk tuks required for the group, the legal maximum being 4 passengers per tuk tuk.

Tuk tuks don't have trunks, so they can't carry strollers, wheelchairs, suitcases, or large items.

For security reasons, no pets or animals are allowed.

Tours are conducted in rain or heat and can only be cancelled under extreme conditions.

Tours are designed to take the indicated route, and make a series of stop/s already preset, depending on the duration of the selected tour, to take photos.

Tours cannot be modified, and neither can the photo stops. These stops will be made at the preset locations.

Vehicles are suitable for seniors, and our drivers will help you get on if necessary.

Meeting point

The pick up point is located at Travessa do Carvalho 25, where Librería A+A is located, in the vicinity of the Time Out Market. We do not have a physical point as such at this pick up point, but you can contact us by phone or WhatsApp (+34 696 997 889) at any time.

About Lisbon

Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, is a vibrant city known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and warm climate. With its charming streets, historic trams, and breathtaking viewpoints, Lisbon offers a unique blend of old-world charm and modern energy.

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Must-Try Local Dishes

Bacalhau à Brás

Shredded codfish with eggs, potatoes, and onions

Main Dish Contains fish and eggs

Pastel de Nata

Custard tart with a flaky pastry crust

Dessert Contains dairy and eggs

Francesinha

A sandwich with meat, cheese, and a beer-based sauce

Main Dish Contains meat, cheese, and gluten

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