If you are looking to enjoy the best of Portugal on a 2025 dream trip, this post is for you…
First why listen to us?…. No this is not the opinion of a college student studying abroad LOL. Rather, after 2 decades as travel and tourism professionals, we are grateful to have earned a lot of happy customer feedback after some 1000+ Portugal private tours. To enjoy Lisbon we suggest you have a team of professionals on your side with only the very best talent of Lisbon, Portugal.
This includes the highest-rated certified guides, drivers, luxe hotels & tailored planning. Our past surveys show the Belém district of Lisbon gets high marks from culturally curious people for variety, educational value and the the world-famous, delicious pastéis de nata (artisan-made custard tarts) from the original bakery, Pastéis de Belém.
The Belém distric of Lisbon, Portugal includes the following highlights to choose from:
Belém Tower (UNESCO World Heritage Site): Standing guard at the entrance to the Tagus River, this iconic fortress once protected Lisbon from invaders. Its intricate stonework and strategic location make it a must-visit for those interested in Portugal’s maritime history.
The Centro Cultural de Belém is Portugal’s top arts complex, w playing host to jazz and opera concerts, dance performances and art exhibitions. The standout section is the modern / contemporary art, with works of Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Francis Bacon and seminal subculture photographer Nan Goldin. Once you’ve had your creative fill, head to the terrace café on the first floor, which overlooks the river
Pastéis de Belém: No visit to Belém is complete without tasting the world-famous pastéis de nata (custard tarts) from the original bakery, Pastéis de Belém. This traditional pastry, with its flaky crust and creamy filling, is a delicious piece of Portuguese culinary heritage.
Jerónimos Palatial Monastery (UNESCO World Heritage Site): This stunning palatial monastery is a masterpiece of Portuguese architecture and a symbol of Portugal’s peak Age of Discovery. Built in the 16th century, it houses the tomb of explorer Vasco da Gama and reflects the wealth and grandeur of Portugal during its seafaring golden age.
National Archaeological Museum – contains the largest collection in Portugal with artifacts dating back to Palaeolithic & Roman times and showcasing pieces from cultures around the world. It is also connected to the Jerónimos Monastery.
Belém’s Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology (MAAT). The gently curved building, designed by the British architect Amanda Levete, mimics the rippling river over which it presides. There’s no permanent collection, but exhibitions, including immersive audio-visual work, are pulled from archives of more than 250 Portuguese artists.
After your private tour of the Belém district, your driver would take you to your hotel, a sunset sailing and wine tasting or to a Lisbon Fado dinner show. As our customer the choice is yours as our planners work with you to create and book a seamless, private guided Portugal private tour of lifetime like this. Contact us for a free consult and itinerary for your 2025 private luxury Portugal tour.