Lisbon: The Age of Discovery
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What to expect
⏳ Discover Lisbon's maritime history and iconic landmarks from the Age of Discovery and Estado Novo.
Highlights
⚬ Praça Afonso de Albuquerque
⚬ Jerónimos Monastery
⚬ Belém Tower
⚬ Monument to the Discoveries
⚬ Empire Square Garden
⚬ Pastéis de Belém
⚬ Garden Vasco da Gama
⚬ 'Bom Sucesso' Marina
Description
“The sea with an end can be Greek or Roman. The endless sea is Portuguese,” wrote the poet Fernando Pessoa.
Lisbon is a city rich in maritime history, where architecture and monuments reflect its glorious past.
Explore the hallmarks of the Portuguese Age of Discovery, a time of kings, explorers, and navigators.
Learn how the autocratic regime reshaped the Belém district, presenting an idealized vision of Portugal’s golden era of exploration.
From the impressive Monument to the Discoveries to the picturesque Empire Square, this tour brings to life the adventurous spirit of a bygone era.
What is included
🎧 Digital audio self-guided tour in English 🇬🇧
⚬ Lifetime access to this tour
What is not included
⚬ Entry to attractions along the tour
⚬ Headphones (consider use it for a better experience)
⚬ Mobile device (use your own phone)
⚬ Live Guide
Important information
Address
Praça Afonso de Albuquerque, 1300-004 Lisboa
Starting Point
Afonso de Albuquerque Square
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Reviews
Anonymous ExplorerApr 27, 2025 • Verified customer
This was a great way to cover the basics. I enjoyed the tour greatly. If I had to make a suggestion, it would be to reduce some of the no speaking time and fill with more info. Thank you for a great afternoon in Belem!
Anonymous ExplorerNov 09, 2024 • Verified customer
Good basics about the area. Loved the Pessoa insights near the end. Pats has a great voice and delivery — I wanted more stories and history tales during the walks between monuments. Please add more. It’s so much nicer than walking around with my nose in a guidebook or fixed on Google.
SandraOct 05, 2024 • Verified customer
The guide was good, but I think there could have been more narration. It seemed it was mostly just walking directions (turn right, or go straight) and then a minute or two of description when you finally reach the point of interest. It was not really enough to keep my interest all the way through.
BellaSep 22, 2024 • Verified customer
Super bien fait! Belle découverte. :)
JohnsonJul 06, 2024 • Verified customer
The tour was great. I loved learning who the people were who are depicted on the Monument to the Discoveries, and about Alfonso de Albuquerque. Belem is a beautiful area, and should not be missed! Thanks Pats!
