The 6 Best Temple Walking Tours in Portugal

1.Belém Walking Tour with Jerónimos Monastery Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 637 reviews · 3 hours · from $69Our pick

Walk through Belém with a live guide in English, French, Italian, Spanish, or Portuguese. Visit Jerónimos Monastery and its church, see Vasco da Gama’s tomb, taste an original Pastel de Belém, and finish at the Monument to the Discoveries. Guides João and Renan earn especially strong praise for clear storytelling and personal attention.

“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”

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2.Belem Walking Tour with Jeronimos Monastery Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 490 reviews · 3 hours · from $61

Spend three hours exploring Belém with licensed guide Angela, a local resident of the neighborhood. Visit Jerónimos Monastery with a fast-entry ticket, see the church linked to Vasco da Gama, sample an original Pastel de Belém, and walk beside the Tagus to the Discoveries Monument and Belém Tower.

“Excellent, enjoyable & interesting 3 hour walking tour. Very nice & informative tour guide.”

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3.Belem and Jeronimos Monastery Guided Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 410 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $39Cheapest good one

Join a guide such as Rui, Andre, or Andriy for a three-hour walk through Lisbon’s Belém district. You’ll see the exterior of Belém Tower and Discoveries Monument, enter Jerónimos Monastery with guidance, and stop for the famous custard pastry. The group is limited to eight people, but monastery admission and food cost extra.

“Good experience. It would have been nice to know in advance that the Belém Tower was closed for renovations and not as we were walking up to it. Receive no notifications at booking or when the tour started. No price discount either.”

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4.Belem Walking Tour with Jeronimos Monastery Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 163 reviews · 3 - 3.5 hours · from $70

Start at Jerónimos Monastery with pre-purchased entry and an English-speaking guide such as Luis, Leo, or Federico. Study its Manueline cloisters and church, taste an original Pastel de Belém, then walk to the Monument to the Discoveries and Belém Tower. The tower is currently closed for restoration, so expect an exterior visit only.

“Great tour and Luis was wonderful. Would do it again”

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5.Belém Private Walking Tour & Jerónimos Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · 3h 30m · from $353

Spend 210 minutes with a private guide in Belém, visiting the Monument to the Discoveries, Belém Tower from outside, and Jerónimos Monastery. Guides such as Frederico, Federico, Marta, and Francisco explain the symbols, rulers, monks, and explorers behind the architecture. Entry to the church and cloisters is included, with priority access.

“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.”

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6.Belém Walking Tour + Jerónimos Monastery Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 3 hours · from $94

Meet your English-speaking guide at Praça do Império for a three-hour small-group walk through Belém. Enter Jerónimos Monastery with a skip-the-line ticket, taste a Pastel de Belém, and hear the stories behind the Discoveries Monument and Belém Tower. Guides such as Renan and João bring useful historical context, while the tour keeps transport and drinks outside the price.

“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.”

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