Tours from Home: Portugal’s Age of Exploration from Lisbon

The anticipation of arrival was marked by the rapid heart beat felt under his coat. Just off the starboard side of the rolling ship the first glimpse of land in over 100 days could be seen - a rare dot of hazy green in a world that had for too long been saturated in blue. Quick visions of the years came and went - vessels lost to shipwrecks and men lost to pillage, each fading as his seafaring journey was about to end, and the phase of land exploration about to begin.

On this incredible live online tour, join our local expert guide from their home in Portugal’s capital city of Lisbon to yours and into the world of discovery, exploration, and all the various results from sea-based expeditions into mass global multiculturalism.

Lisbon’s apt location, just at the mouth of the Tagus River on the coast of Portugal, granted it the perfect elements for becoming the most powerful sea-faring country in the world during the 15th century. From one historic neighborhood - Belém, thousands of ships set sail in search of new lands, new routes, and the promise of riches. Follow your expert guide as they weave tales of Vasco da Gama, a bunch of kings named João, and the sites that make up modern Lisbon today.

Enter the Jerónimos Monastery, get a bird’s eye view of Belém Tower, and step foot on the decks of the varied explorers who dominated the waters, setting the tone for making the world a much, much smaller place. Your guide will share with you the most important aspects of Lisbon through the use of visuals, video, and expert storytelling - exposing the many myths, legends, and tales of this incredible port city.

This tour is an excellent opportunity to be inspired for a future trip, relive the memory of a former, or for anyone with a passion for travel and culture.

If the tour or date you are interested in is not available, please email toursfromhome@takewalks.com to inquire about a private tour.