Lisboa Trip Overview
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.
Additional Info
* Duration: 3 hours
* Starts: Lisboa, Portugal
* Trip Category: Walking & Biking Tours >> Bike & Mountain Bike Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Mercado da Ribeira, Av. 24 de Julho, 1200, Lisbon 1200-481 Portugal
Glide off towards the renovated Ribeira Market, where you will find an abundance of traditional stalls selling fish, fruit, vegetables, and flowers. A separate area features more than 30 restaurants where you can taste food recommended by highly regarded chefs.
Pass By: Rua Cor de Rosa, Rua Nova do Carvalho, Lisbon 1200-161 Portugal
Next, bike down the former red-light district of the Rua Nova de Carvalho (also known as “Pink Street”), famous for its animated nightlife, and recently named by the New York Times as one of the best streets in Europe.
Pass By: Cais do Sodré, 1200-161 Lisbon, Portugal
Pass the Cais do Sodré area, a hub of maritime activities since the 15th century and now the ferry terminal for the “cacilheiros” boats that connect Lisbon and Cacilhas. Cycle alongside the River Tagus to the Torre Belém, and feast your eyes on the 25th of April Bridge, a symbol of the 25th of April Revolution that put an end to 41 years of dictatorship.
Pass By: Museu da Eletricidade, Edificio Central Tejo – Avenida Brasilia, Lisbon 1300-598 Portugal
Continue past the former thermoelectric plant that is now home to the Electricity Museum, and admire one of the best examples of Industrial architecture in Lisbon.
Stop At: Padrao dos Descobrimentos Avenida Brasilia Belem, Lisbon 1400-038 Portugal
Next, go to the Monument of the Discoveries, built in 1940 for the Exhibition of the Portuguese World.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Torre de Belem, Avenida Brasilia – Belem, Lisbon 1400-038 Portugal
Admire the depictions of Portugal’s “Age of Discoveries,” before looking at the 16th-century fortifications of the Torre Belém, part of a defensive system that protected Lisbon from pirates.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Praca do Imperio Belém, Lisbon 1400-206 Portugal
Enjoy a quiet coffee break away from the tourist traps, before cycling to the 16th-century Monastery of Saint Jerome, one of the finest example of Manueline style architecture in the city.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Pastéis de Belém, R. de Belém 84 92, 1300-085 Lisboa, Portugal
Taste one of the famous Belém custard tartlets in the magnificent gardens.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: LX Factory, Rua Rodrigues de Faria 103, Lisbon 1300-501 Portugal
An ancient industrial area rehabilitated into a leisure and stylish shopping space
Duration: 15 minutes
