Lisbon: Small Group Half-Day City Tour & Belém Sites
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience half a day in Lisbon filled with history, culture, and flavor. This small-group walking and minivan tour takes you from Belém’s Age of Discovery monuments into the lively center of the capital.
Start at Belém Tower, a 16th-century Manueline fortress and UNESCO site that once served as Lisbon’s ceremonial gateway. Continue to the Monument to the Discoveries, shaped like a ship’s prow and honoring Portugal’s maritime past. Stop at the Jerónimos Monastery to admire its grand façade and learn its importance, with the chance to peek inside the church if time allows. Indulge in a Pastel de Belém, included and baked at the original shop with a centuries-old secret recipe.
Afterward, enjoy a short ride by minivan to downtown Lisbon. Stroll Chiado and Baixa, exploring elegant plazas, cafés, and landmarks such as Praça do Comércio and Rossio Square.
With a knowledgeable local guide and maximum of 8 participants, this 4-hour tour ensures a personal and enriching experience.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For bookings with more than 8 passengers, the service will be carried out in two minivans, ensuring that all participants take the tour together.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Guided tour in Belém and downtown Lisbon (Chiado & Baixa) with local guide.
Skip-the-line to Pastel de Belém tasting
Comfortable 8-seat air-conditioned minivan from/to Lisbon
Small-group experience (max 8 people)
Food and drinks
Personal expenses
Hotel pick-up and drop-off (except private option)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Torre de Belem
Start your adventure at the iconic Belém Tower, a masterpiece of Manueline architecture and a symbol of Portugal's Age of Discovery. Once a key defense point and ceremonial gateway to Lisbon, its storied walls echo tales of maritime triumphs and the golden age of exploration.
Padrao dos Descobrimentos
Next, The Monument to the Discoveries stands tall, honoring the brave explorers who ventured into uncharted seas, bringing Portugal fame and fortune. Shaped like a ship's prow, it embodies the nation’s bold spirit and storied legacy.
Options
French - Meeting Point
Language: By selecting this option, you're opting for the Tour guided in French.
Portuguese - Meeting Point
Language: By selecting this option, you're opting for the Tour guided in Portuguese.
Private Tour
Pick-up and Drop Off service: By selecting this option, you're opting for the Private Tour complimentary pick-up and drop-off service exclusively available
Pickup included
English - Meeting Point
Language: By selecting this option, you're opting for the Tour guided in English.
Spanish - Meeting Point
Language: By selecting this option, you're opting for the Tour guided in Spanish.
Reviews
23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience and learned a lot about Lisbon and Portugal.
C201HMneilg,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour with Nuno Gomes was excellent. Nuno was very knowledgeable of the history of Lisbon and did an excellent job of explaining the history.
Wonderful Lisbon Tour
Z372HQmarianneg,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic tour of Lisbon and Belem. Our guide Pedro was excellent, very knowledgeable about the sites and speaks impeccable English. Would definitely recommend and book more tours with this company.
Lisbon, half day tour
Felicity M,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour guide Nuno Gomes was very knowledgeable, was a relaxed pace and we saw all the main sites of Lisboa. The Pastel de Nata treat was delicious 😊
Very good explanations from Nuno Gomes, we were able to discover this city which is very beautiful and especially with the ground
patricklE2300EP,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our Guide, despite his school French, was at the level to show us around the city, neighborhoods with stops necessary to make photos. And we ended up with the delicious cake! Thank you Nuno Gomes for this morning.
Excellent half day tour and guide
wannabefree,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Today we spent a half day tour with Andre in Lisboa doing a city tour. First let me say Andre is the best guide we have had while in Portugal! We all learned so much about Portugal history and cultures. We are traveling with my daughter, son in law and 9 month and 2 year old granddaughters. Andre was prepared with patience and car seats :-) Many beautiful sites were visited and finished with a lunch at the legendary Pastel de Belem. The BEST by far! Thank you Andre for all the great recommendations for the rest of our trip.
The best tour and guide ever!!!
krisbW2163DU,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the absolute best time during our morning tour of Lisbon. Our tour guide - Nuno Gomes - was extremely knowledgeable and he made the experience super fun. This was our first time in Lisbon and the tour stands as a highlight. We felt like we learned a lot and discovered hidden gems. We did not want the tour to end - so much so that we booked a second tour to a different location with this same company and requested the same guide. I would recommend this to anyone!! It is the best way to see the city, enjoy the sites and learn from an expert!
Lisboa is a beautiful city...its worth the investment to learn so much about it's history!
gotchatoday28,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Avoid the lines and the crowds! We thoroughly enjoyed the half day tour on Sat Sept 20. Pedro picked us up from our apartment in a clean Mercedes red van spacious enough for us four. The tour was intimate and meaningful. We were able to learn so much about the city from Pedro's deep knowledge of it's history. He communicated something at each location that was rich and bewildering. You could rent a car and see sites on your own however you would never know the intricate details and the amazing history of Lisboa. Pedro is super friendly and extremely accommodating. We stopped at viewpoints with more in depth knowledge than not having a proper guide. He made himself as a resource for questions after the tour, restaurants, areas to visit, attractions. In fact, we were seeking peri peri chicken, a restaurant where locals go to, Pedro's recommendation was bar none one of the best places we ate at later in the evening. The tour also includes bypassing the long lines at Pasteis de Belem,seeing the Pasteis being made in the kitchen and enjoying one hot and fresh. Lisboa is a beautiful city...its worth the investment to learn so much about it's history!
Pedro is the TOP
tedeni17,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful day with Pedro, excellent companion and connoisseur. It made us feel at home by making us visit every corner of this wonderful city.
Lisbon/Belem Tour
veganrems,
Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our driver was Nuno Gomes & he was a lovely tour guide. We saw lots of Lisbon and learned the history behind everything. The rest of our bus were folks from Brazil but Nuno made sure we were informed & caught up with everything everyone was talking about. He gave us tips about the city & recommendations for the rest of our stay. Definitely would do a Living Tours experience again.
Very good experience to know Lisbon in a short time
alejandrovK5054FQ,
Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience, amazing Service and 100% personalized attention. Thanks Pedro!! Highly recommended!!
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