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Belem Self Guided Time Traveler's Adventure Walking Tour

By LiveHistory Adventure
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$98 per traveller* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Imagine: stepping into a vibrant, dangerous fantasy – like Alice in Wonderland or The Fifth Element. Ready? An incredible time-travel adventure awaits in 21st-century Lisbon. With a portable time machine, you arrived from the 23rd century for a weekend with your beloved. But something went wrong: the city transformed, she vanished. You realise: time is broken, she's in danger, only YOU can fix it! This tour isn't just about Belém's sites. It's a thrilling sci-fi adventure where YOU are the main character, revealing Lisbon history: from Belém Tower's grandeur and Albuquerque's triumphs, to the tragic Távora Affair and Pastéis de Nata's secrets. Expect: clashes with the Sphinx Guild, interactions with robots, oracles, monks, and a showdown with the entity that caused it all! Become Alice or Korban Dallas – hero of your astonishing sci-fi thriller. You'll get an email with a link and a code after purchase. Go to the starting point when you're ready, start the tour, and let it lead the way

Activity location

  • Torre de Belem
    • Avenida Brasilia - Belem,
    • 1400-038, Lisbon, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Belém Tower
    • Av. Brasília
    • 1400-038, Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

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Belem Self Guided Time Traveler's Adventure Walking Tour in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • Opening hours: Sat 12:00 am-11:30 pm
  • English
Price details
NZ$98.41 x 1 TravellerNZ$98.41
Total
Price is NZ$98.41

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    audiovisual content
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance tickets to any attractions, if they have an entrance fee and the user decides to visit them

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Torre de Belem

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Belém Tower: A Lisbon Icon Standing majestically on the Tagus River, the Belém Tower (Torre de Belém) is a jewel of Manueline architecture and a symbol of Portugal's Age of Discoveries. Built in the early 16th century, this UNESCO World Heritage site served as a ceremonial gateway to Lisbon and a fortress protecting the city. Its intricate stonework, Moorish-inspired watchtowers, and delicate balconies tell tales of intrepid explorers and epic voyages. It's an unmissable landmark that embodies Lisbon's maritime heritage.

Belem Lighthouse

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Belém Lighthouse: A Modern Beacon on the Tagus Perched on the northern bank of the Tagus River, near Lisbon's iconic Monument to the Discoveries, stands the so-called Belém Lighthouse. Though not an ancient seafaring beacon, this slender, reddish-brown tower—built in the 1940s—has quietly earned its place in the maritime rhythm of the city. Officially functioning as a tidal gauge and visual aid to river navigation, it helps guide vessels through Lisbon’s busy harbour. Its modernist lines and warm hue contrast strikingly with the surrounding historical architecture, offering not only practical utility but also a compelling backdrop for photos—a quiet testament to Lisbon’s enduring bond with the sea

Padrao dos Descobrimentos

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Padrão dos Descobrimentos: Monument to the Age of Exploration Rising majestically on the northern bank of the Tagus River, the Padrão dos Descobrimentos celebrates Portugal’s legendary Age of Discovery. Shaped like a ship’s prow and flanked by statues of fearless navigators, kings, and explorers—led by Prince Henry the Navigator—it honours the bold visionaries who charted new worlds. Built in 1960 to commemorate 500 years since Henry’s death, the monument invites visitors to reflect on an era that reshaped global history

Rosa dos Ventos

  • 5m
Rosa dos Ventos: A Marble Map of Discovery Spread out at the foot of the Padrão dos Descobrimentos, the Rosa dos Ventos (Wind Rose) is a stunning mosaic of marble that traces the routes of Portuguese explorers. Gifted by South Africa in 1960, it features a giant compass rose encircling a world map, marked with dates and ships representing key voyages from the 15th and 16th centuries. As you walk across its intricate design, you’re literally stepping over the paths that changed the course of history—a poetic tribute to Portugal’s global reach and maritime legacy

Jardim da Praca do Imperio

  • 5m
Fonte Luminosa da Praça do Império: Water, Light, and Legacy At the heart of Praça do Império in Belém, the monumental fountain bursts to life in a symphony of water and light. Built in the mid-20th century as part of the grand architectural ensemble honouring Portugal’s imperial history, the fountain adds movement and reflection to the vast square. Surrounded by manicured gardens and flanked by the Jerónimos Monastery, it becomes especially captivating at night, when illuminated jets dance to soft music. A peaceful place to pause, it’s both a tribute to the past and a vibrant part of Lisbon’s present charm

Sala Thai

  • 5m
Sala Thai (Thai Pavilion): A Jewel of Cultural Diplomacy in Vasco da Gama Garden Tucked into the tranquil Vasco da Gama Garden in Belém, just west of the Padrão dos Descobrimentos and Jerónimos Monastery, the Sala Thai is a gilded pavilion gifted by the Kingdom of Thailand in honour of 500 years of diplomatic relations with Portugal. Built in teak and gold leaf in Bangkok and assembled without nails or metal fasteners, the pavilion was inaugurated on February 21, 2012. Following the sea route of explorer Duarte Fernandes, it symbolises centuries‑old friendship and blends traditional Thai architecture with Lisbon's historic maritime landscape

Afonso de Albuquerque Square

  • 10m
Monument to Afonso de Albuquerque: Tribute to a Bold Conqueror Standing proudly in the square that bears his name, just across from Belém Palace, the Monument to Afonso de Albuquerque honours one of Portugal’s most formidable naval commanders. Erected in 1902, this neo-Gothic granite structure features a bronze statue of Albuquerque atop a richly decorated pedestal, symbolising his role in expanding Portuguese influence across the Indian Ocean. Known as the “Lion of the Seas,” Albuquerque played a decisive role in establishing the Portuguese Empire in Asia. The monument serves as a powerful reminder of ambition, strategy, and maritime legacy at the height of Portugal’s Age of Discovery

Palacio de Belem

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Palácio de Belém: The Seat of Portugal’s Presidency Overlooking the Tagus from a quiet hill in Belém, the Palácio de Belém is the official residence of the President of Portugal. Built in the 16th century as a nobleman’s estate, it later became a royal palace and was transformed into the presidential residence after the founding of the republic in 1910. With its pink façade, elegant gardens, and blend of classical and baroque architecture, the palace reflects centuries of political evolution. Though closed to the public, visitors can explore the adjacent Presidential Museum and witness the ceremonial Changing of the Guard on weekends

Pastéis de Belém

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Pastéis de Belém: A Taste of Lisbon’s Sweet Legacy Just steps from the Jerónimos Monastery, the world-famous Pastéis de Belém bakery has been serving its iconic custard tarts since 1837. Based on a secret recipe created by monks, these flaky, caramelised pastries are baked fresh throughout the day and best enjoyed warm with a sprinkle of cinnamon and powdered sugar. Unlike regular pastéis de nata found across Portugal, these carry the protected name and unique flavour that draws locals and tourists alike. With its tiled walls and old-world charm, the bakery is both a culinary landmark and a living piece of Lisbon’s history

Padrao Memoria do Chao Salgado

  • 5m
Padrão de Memória de Chão Salgado: Stone of Royal Vengeance Standing solemnly in Belém, the Padrão de Memória de Chão Salgado marks the site where the Palace of the Dukes of Aveiro once stood—before it was demolished in 1759 by royal decree. Following the failed assassination attempt on King José I, the powerful Aveiro family was accused of treason, executed, and their palace razed to the ground. In its place, this stark stone monument was erected, inscribed with a warning that no one may ever build on this "cursed ground." A chilling symbol of power, punishment, and absolutism in 18th-century Portugal

Mosteiro dos Jeronimos

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Mosteiro dos Jerónimos: Portugal’s Maritime Masterpiece A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the crown jewel of Manueline architecture, the Jerónimos Monastery stands as a monumental tribute to Portugal’s Age of Discovery. Commissioned by King Manuel I in 1501 near the departure point of Vasco da Gama’s voyage to India, the monastery was built with wealth from the spice trade. Its intricate stonework, vaulted ceilings, and ornate cloisters blend Gothic, Renaissance, and maritime motifs in stunning harmony. Inside rest national icons like Vasco da Gama and Luís de Camões. More than a religious site, it is a sculpted testament to ambition, empire, and cultural splendour

Location

Activity location

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    Torre de Belem
    • Avenida Brasilia - Belem,
    • 1400-038, Lisbon, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Belém Tower
    • Av. Brasília
    • 1400-038, Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

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