Lisbon: Jeronimos Monastery Audio Tour

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About this activity

Audio tour
Yes
Audio language
English
Route length
3 km
Instant confirmation
Yes
Duration
1h 30min - 2h 30min
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After purchase, open the tour from the link we send you. No app is required.
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  • You'll receive a self-guided audio tour right after booking
  • Get to know famous Jeronimos Monastery with this in-app audio tour
  • See a breathtaking example of the signature Manueline style of Portuguese architecture
  • Visit tomb of Vasco da Gama and Luís de Camões
  • Learn vicious gossips about King John I of Portugal
  • Experience the place where the modest of monks used to live
This in-app audio tour will introduce you to Portuguese history's most notable and wealthy ages. Note! This tour DOES NOT include an entrance ticket! Buy it at www.jeronimosmonasterytickets.com It is well-suited for first-timers in Lisbon. Jerónimos Monastery is a luxurious and wealthy monastery built on tax money from the Indian trade. Here lived poor monks who sin-washed sailors coming abroad. This is a self-guided audio tour. All addresses, maps, and pastry recommendations are provided carefully. The tour is well-suited for first-timers in Lisbon and Portugal. This tour will start in front of the church with a discussion of its history. Afterward, you will puzzle out the crowded biblical figures portal and continue to the monastery. Inside, the tour is divided into the monastery and church stories. Why did monastic orders have power in Portugal's kingdom? How come Jeronimos monks took this place? The main topics inside the monastery are Manueline architecture, notable Portuguese personalities buried here, and the royal family's history. You will see marvelous stone carvings, monuments to prominent writers, and extraordinary designs distinctive to very few buildings worldwide. After the monastery, the app will guide you to the church to see an enormous and graceful structure that hides the tombs of Vasca da Gama, King Manuel I, and others. Experience the history!

What's included

  • Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone on the WeGoTrip app
  • Detailed route from stop to stop with turn to turn hints on your smartphone
  • Recommendation where to find best monastery pastry
  • Entrance ticket to the Jerónimos Monastery. Buy it at www.jeronimosmonasterytickets.com
  • Earphones – please bring your own
  • Earphones and smartphone are not included – bring your own
  • In-person tour guide
    • The tour is available only on the WeGoTrip app. This is a different app from the source or app you booked the tour if it's not WeGoTrip site or app
    • To ensure the quality of the download, please remember to do so before your visit
    • Please note that there is no staff at the meeting point or staff on site for this tour. You can start the tour at any time from the meeting point
    • An Android version 7.1+ or an iOS smartphone version 12+ is required for the audio guide. You will need around 100 MB of free space for the download

Places you will visit

Jerónimos Monastery (Mosteiro Jerónimos)
Mosteiro Jerónimos
Monasterio de los Jerónimos de Belém
Praça do Império 1400-206 Lisboa, 1400-206 Lisboa, Portugal

Attractions on the route

Download the app and the digital audio tour on your smartphone before the visit. You will find recommendations on how to get to the staring point in the first step of the tour. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please email us at support@wegotrip.com.
Cancellation policies vary according to activity type. Please check the conditions of your required activity Self-guided audio tour.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need the internet during the tour?

No. Download the tour in the WeGoTrip app in advance — it then works fully offline.

Do I need an app?

Yes. After purchase you get a link to download the free WeGoTrip app, where you take the tour.

What language is the audio guide in?

The audio guide is available in English.

How long does the tour take?

The tour takes about 1h 30min - 2h 30min.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Yes. The self-guided format lets you go at your own pace, which works well for families.

Can I cancel my purchase?

Contact WeGoTrip support — refund conditions depend on the specific ticket.

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