Lisbon: Age of Discoveries Belém Segway Tour
ID: GYG315197-556307
Category:
Country: Brazil
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Discover an essential area in Portuguese history: Belém, a neighborhood in Lisbon full of UNESCO World Heritage monuments. Explore this neighborhood by Segway with your experienced guide.
Ride a futuristic Segway through Belém, the historic district of the Age of Discovery. After a short practice session to get you comfortable on your Segway, you’ll head off with your guide to explore the neighborhood for 1.5 hours. It was from this waterfront that Vasco de Gama and other explorers parted on their voyages, events celebrated today by grand monuments and museums throughout the area.
The sensational architecture of the Tower of Belém and the Jerónimos Monastery is the result of the discovery of the sea route to India, the opening of trade with Japan, and the colonization of Brazil, Africa, and Asia. These monuments are adorned with motifs of exotic lands elaborately carved in stone.
This is also Lisbon’s museum district, home to the Coaches Museum, the iconic Maat, and the Berardo Museum. Despite all these attractions, it’s a pastry shop that receives the most visitors. At Antiga Confeitaria de Belém, devour one (or several) of Lisbon’s famous custard tartes that originated here, and are unlike any others found in the country.
Highlights
- Marvel at the Belém Tower, whose architecture was influenced by Portugal's explorations
- Eat the best custard tart in Portugal, made from a secret recipe
- See the Discoveries Monument, located where Vasco de Gama set sail in the 15th century
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The Segway supports a minimum weight of 45 kg and a maximum of 120 kg
• Participants must have a minimum height of 1.35 meters
• The use of a helmet is mandatory
• Participants must use their Segways in a responsible and civil way, following the traffic rules and your guides’ instructions
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
The exactly meeting point is behind the "Espaço Espelho d'Agua" and close to the river
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
