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Belém District and the Salazar Dictatorship Legacy - Private Walking Tour

4.9(42)LissabonKostenlose Stornierung

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Embark on an insightful and exciting tour that rewinds Portugal into the 20th century, a century in which the country became one of the first republics in Europe, then was ruled by the ruthless dictator Salazar and only in 1974 regained freedom and democracy. We give the word to Belém quarter and its monuments, sculptures and unique places that have played and continue to play a crucial role in the country’s destinies. Belém (Bethlehem) was the name given to the anchorage from which the ships of the Portuguese Maritime Discoveries departed. A hundred years ago, however, this was a grim industrial area. The turning point came with the Portuguese World Exhibition of 1940, a nationalist celebration not usually documented in touristic guides. This walk explores Belém taking the controversial event as the cornerstone of its transformation into what it is today. We will approach the main attractions from a different angle and also focus on places usually off the beaten track.

Highlights

    Inbegriffen

    • Private walking tour
    • Local professional guide
    • Professional photographer guide

    Nicht inbegriffen

    • Food and drinks
    • The listed price does not include a parking fee, payable at the time of tour check-in.
    • Hotel pickup
    • Hotel drop-off
    • Transportation to/from attractions

    Reiseverlauf

    1. Belém area avatars from the Discoveries period to the 1940 Exhibition

      15 MinutenEintritt frei

    2. Old Belém town (or what's left of it)

      15 MinutenEintritt frei

    3. Jerónimos Monastery

      The facade and the interior spaces of the most lavish late Gothic Cathedral in Lisbon with insightful explanations on its historical and mystical meaning

      20 MinutenEintritt freiAuf der Karte

    4. This square was the hub and is the main heritage of the Portuguese World Exhibition. We do quick stops by the heraldic flower beds, the monumental fountain and the seahorses

      20 MinutenEintritt frei

    5. Monument to the Discoveries

      We walk around and try to shed light on the the main icon of the 1940 exhibition, not forgetting the majestic wind rose that covers the pavement at its feet.

      20 MinutenEintritt freiAuf der Karte

    6. The Museum of Popular

      The Museum of Popular is a conundrum and a real oddity of Modernist Lisbon.

      10 MinutenEintritt frei

    7. The other great monument of the Discoveries Age and the Restelo upper class neighborhood that developed after the 1940 Exhibition

      15 MinutenEintritt frei

    Treffpunkt

    Our meeting point is by the entrance of the station, under the big red letters - "Estação Fluvial" (River Station). This is opposite to the Belém Train Station, also near Museu dos Coches.

    Die Karte zeigt Lissabon. Der genaue Treffpunkt ist die Adresse oben.Größere Karte öffnen

    Abholung

    • Alle treffen sich am Startpunkt

    Rückgabe

    • Torre de Belém is not far from Algés train, tram and bus stations

    Gut zu wissen

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Dress code is smart casual
    • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking

    Stornierung und Erstattung

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    Bei StornierungErstattung
    Mindestens 1 Tage vorher100 %
    0 bis 1 Tage vorher0 %
    • Storniert und voll erstattet, wenn das Wetter es unsicher macht
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    Produktcode
    17131P6

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