Belém District and the Salazar Dictatorship Legacy - Private Walking Tour
At a glance
Belém District and the Salazar Dictatorship Legacy - Private Walking Tour is a 3h private experience in Lisbon, Portugal, operated by Lisbon Art & Soul. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 42 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $32.07 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Private walking tour, Local professional guide, Professional photographer guide.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 7 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- Portuguese, English, French
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
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.
What's included
What's included
- Private walking tour
- Local professional guide
- Professional photographer guide
Not included
- 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
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 15m
Belém area avatars from the Discoveries period to the 1940 Exhibition
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Stop 2 · 15m
Old Belém town (or what's left of it)
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Stop 3 · 20m
The facade and the interior spaces of the most lavish late Gothic Cathedral in Lisbon with insightful explanations on its historical and mystical meaning
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Stop 4 · 20m
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
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Stop 5 · 20m
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.
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Stop 6 · 10m
The Museum of Popular is a conundrum and a real oddity of Modernist Lisbon.
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Stop 7 · 15m
The other great monument of the Discoveries Age and the Restelo upper class neighborhood that developed after the 1940 Exhibition
Meeting point
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.
Good to know
- 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Belém District and the Salazar Dictatorship Legacy - Private Walking Tour take?
The experience lasts about 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $32.07 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Private walking tour; Local professional guide; Professional photographer guide.
Where does it start?
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.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in Portuguese, English, French.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 42 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Lisbon.
