Lisbon Belém Secret Walking Food Tour with Pastel de Belém
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This walking food tour in Lisbon’s Belém district focuses on the local culinary traditions that have shaped the area. The tour lasts about three hours and includes a licensed guide who leads participants through several stops featuring traditional Portuguese dishes. Guests sample a variety of foods such as "petiscos" (Portuguese snacks), fresh seafood, artisanal chocolates, a crispy pastry pocket called pastel de massa tenra, golden-crusted cod with potatoes and spinach, and the famous custard tarts known as Pastéis de Belém. A selection of canned fish with toasted bread and local Verde wine are also included. Water is provided throughout the tour. The route passes by important cultural landmarks beginning at the Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology (MAAT), followed by the Electricity Museum housed in the former Central Tejo power station. The guide then takes the group past the Museu dos Coches, which displays historic royal carriages. The tour includes a short stop at Afonso de Albuquerque Square, a garden with a statue dedicated to the Portuguese explorer. Next, the Palacio de Belém, the official residence of Portugal’s president, is viewed from outside along with its gardens. Guests also visit the Jardins de Belém, known for their flowerbeds and fountains. The itinerary continues with a visit to the Jerónimos Monastery, an important 16th-century Manueline-style building that contains the tomb of Vasco da Gama. The Jardim da Praça do Império gardens, created for the 1940 Portuguese World Exhibition, are nearby and included. The group passes by the Centro Cultural de Belém, a venue for art exhibitions and performances, and concludes at the Padrão dos Descobrimentos monument, dedicated to Portugal’s Age of Discovery, where visitors can observe sculptures and views of the Tagus River. Gratuities are not included. Pets are not allowed on this tour.
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Itinerary
MAAT - Museu de Arte, Arquitetura e Tecnologia
The tour begins at the Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology, a modern cultural venue located in Belém.
10 min
Electricity Museum
The Electricity Museum occupies the former Central Tejo power station, which supplied Lisbon with electricity in the early 1900s.
Museu dos Coches
This museum in Belém houses one of the world's best collections of historic carriages, including ornate coaches once used by European royalty.
Afonso de Albuquerque Square
Afonso de Albuquerque Square is a garden dedicated to the explorer, featuring manicured lawns, trees, and a statue of Albuquerque at its center.
10 min
Palacio de Belem
The Palacio de Belém is the official residence of Portugal’s president, a 16th-century palace with pink façades, gardens, and interiors overlooking the Tagus River.
Jardins De Belem
These gardens are known for their well-kept greenery, colorful flowerbeds, and calm fountains, providing a peaceful spot in Belém.
10 min
Jeronimos Monastery
The 16th-century Jerónimos Monastery is a Manueline architectural landmark containing the tomb of Vasco da Gama and notable stonework and cloisters.
Jardim da Praca do Imperio
This large garden, designed for the 1940 Portuguese World Exhibition, features geometric flowerbeds, fountains, and walking paths near historic landmarks.
Centro Cultural de Belem - CCB
The Centro Cultural de Belém is a cultural center hosting exhibitions, concerts, theatre, and houses the Berardo Museum of contemporary art.
Padrao Dos Descobrimentos
This monument shaped like a ship’s prow honors Portuguese explorers and offers sculptures and views of the Tagus River and nearby landmarks.
Meeting point
We'll meet at MAAT, Av. Brasília, 1300-598. On the steps of the main entrance of MAAT GALLERY, in front of the river (not the brick building, but the white one).
End point
Our tour will end at Padrão dos Descobrimentos (Monument) - Av. Brasília, 1400-038.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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