Belém - Lisbon - 3 Hour Electric Bike Tour

Highlights

  • Meet your guide and tour group at a central meeting point, where you'll get an introduction to your electric bike and a safety briefing. Once you feel comfortable with the bike's operations, hop on and head for the bustling Ribeira Market. Explore the stalls featuring local flowers, vegetables, fruit and fish, then check out the more than 30 restaurants helmed by well-known chefs.  Cycle over to the former red light district, Rua Nova de Carvalho, a hot spot for nightlife. Pass Cais do Sodré, a center of maritime activities dating from the 15th century, now home to the ferry terminal for the boats bound for Cacilhas. Ride down along the River Tagus to Torre Belém and the 25th of April Bridge, celebrating the end of decades-long dictatorship in Portugal. Pass the Electricity Museum, one of the notable examples of Industrial architecture in the city, then head for the Monument of the Discoveries. Stop for a coffee break before biking over to the 16th-century Monastery of Saint Jerome, where you can sample one of the famous Belém custard tarts in the monastery's gardens.  End your 3-hour tour back at your departure point.

Summary

Meet your guide and tour group at a central meeting point, where you'll get an introduction to your electric bike and a safety briefing. Once you feel comfortable with the bike's operations, hop on and head for the bustling Ribeira Market. Explore the stalls featuring local flowers, vegetables, fruit and fish, then check out the more than 30 restaurants helmed by well-known chefs.  Cycle over to the former red light district, Rua Nova de Carvalho, a hot spot for nightlife. Pass Cais do Sodré, a center of maritime activities dating from the 15th century, now home to the ferry terminal for the boats bound for Cacilhas. Ride down along the River Tagus to Torre Belém and the 25th of April Bridge, celebrating the end of decades-long dictatorship in Portugal. Pass the Electricity Museum, one of the notable examples of Industrial architecture in the city, then head for the Monument of the Discoveries. Stop for a coffee break before biking over to the 16th-century Monastery of Saint Jerome, where you can sample one of the famous Belém custard tarts in the monastery's gardens.  End your 3-hour tour back at your departure point.

Tour info

Duration
3 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

This is the best way to visit an area of Lisbon with the highest density of museums and monuments. It is also the ideal tour for those who are not used to cycling. The visit starts at Largo Severa (Martim Moniz) and continues on the dedicated bicycle path towards Belém along the Tagus River. Stopover in front of the Monument to the Discoveries, symbol of the Age of Exploration that changed the world. In Belém, admire two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Tower of Bélem and the Jerónimos Monastery. Take some time to visit its unique Manueline Church. After nurturing the spirit, we will nourish the body by tasting a famous “pastel de Belém” in the city’s most famous bakery. We can enjoy the tranquility of Belém gardens, have a glimpse of the Presidential Palace and the modern National Coach Museum. Our last stop is at the LX Factory, an ancient industrial area rehabilitated into a leisure and stylish shopping space.

What’s included?

  • Professional Guide

  • Electric bicycle

  • Bosch e-bike drive system

  • Helmet

  • Bottled water

  • Pastel de Belém

  • Liability and personal accident insurance

  • Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) - Mask and Desinfectant gel

  • Entry/Admission - Lisbon

  • Transfers to and from the meeting point

  • Entry/Admission - Padrao dos Descobrimentos

  • Entry/Admission - Torre de Belém

  • Entry/Admission - Mosteiro dos Jeronimos

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Lisboa Autentica

About operator:

Lisboa Autentica specialises in organising cultural and creative walking tours.Its goal is for participants to get to know the city's inhabitants and spaces on a personal level. We are about authentic Lisbon, not cliches.We go about opening doors, talking to people in the know such as artisans, chefs, wine specialists, musicians, photographers, as well as revealing facts and appreciating Lisbon's tangible and intangible patrimony.

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