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Tickets & Guided Tour of Belém Tower

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Discover the history of Portugal's defining symbol, Belém Tower, on a guided tour. Explore this architectural masterpiece and enjoy stellar views.

Highlights

Take a 1.5-hour guided tour of the UNESCO-listed Belém Tower and learn about its history from an English and Spanish-speaking guide.
Observe Gothic architectural elements, learn about the Tower's role in protecting the city, and why it was important to ships and explorers.
Visit 5 sections inside the tower including the Governor's chambers and King’s room to get a closer look at the tower's detailed history.
One of the best parts of visiting the tower is soaking up beautiful views of the River Tagus and the 25 de Abril Bridge.
Fun Fact: Visit the tombs of legendary explorer Vasco da Gama, King Manuel, King Sebastian, and poet Lus de Camões.

Inclusions

Entry to the Belém Tower
1.5-hour guided tour of the Belém Tower
Bilingual guide (English & Spanish)

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled. However, you can use them any time until 31 Aug, 2024.

Ratings & Reviews

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Felix

5/5

May, 2024

Very well preserved sites, incredible architecture, lots of history. The only downside is that there is no protection at the entrance or that the entrance is programmed according to time slots; we spent a few hours in the strong sun. Apart from that, it's well worth a visit

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Ana

5/5

May, 2024

Easy to have a ticket in hand. Every venue has a queue. If you have your ticket in hand, you can get there much faster. That was a big plus. Simple and easy qr code reading.

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Mathurin

3/5

May, 2024

The tower is magnificent, so don't wait too long to get there. However, the inside is not worth the wait, the outside is much more interesting and pretty, the courtyard is pretty but the floors are empty, too bad, a reconstruction of the place could be more attractive.

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Élise

4/5

May, 2024

Convenient to order tickets in advance with Headout. The Belem Tower offers a lovely view of the Taje estuary, and beautiful Manueline architecture.

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Agnès

3/5

May, 2024

The tour lacks explanation, especially at this price. Audioguides or more panels would have been welcome. In the end, we visited a building that is certainly very majestic, but which didn't have to be put into context (what's its history?...).

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Ticket Validity

These tickets are valid until 31 Aug, 2024.

Your Experience

Why Visit the Belém Tower?

This incredible 6 story tower is an architectural work of art. Its intricate design makes for a stunning photo op but beyond its beauty lies a long history of power and protection. Explore its many levels and learn about its past as part of Portugal’s rich cultural heritage.

Learn about the Belém Tower

Your English and Spanish-speaking guide will walk you through the history of the monument for over 1.5 hours. The tower has 5 levels connected by a spiral staircase. These stairs are so narrow that they’ve installed a traffic signal set up to go up and down the stairs! Visit the octagonal Governor's Chamber and then make your way to the King’s room which overlooks the southern side of the tower. Another interesting element in this room is the eight holes in the floor called 'machicolations', through which the garrison could shoot or drop projectiles to fend off attacks.

Capture Panoramic Views

Get stunning views of the Tagus Estuary and riverbanks from the terrace. Looking northward, catch sight of the secluded Chapel of St. Jerome among the trees on Avenida da Liberdade.

Know Before You Go

Important information

Since this is a highly visited site, plan your visit with enough time on your hands as there could be a line at the entrance.
There is medium accessibility for guests with reduced mobility.