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Belém Tower

Nestled on the banks of the Tagus River in Lisbon, Belem Tower stands as Portugal's iconic architectural gem. Explore its intricate carvings, climb its ancient ramparts, and soak in panoramic views of the river. Belem Tower tickets offer you the chance to delve into Portugal's rich history while enjoying fast-track access and expert-guided tours.
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Belém Tower
Slide 1 of 10, Tourists photographing Belem Tower by the Tagus River in Lisbon, Portugal.
Tourists photographing Belem Tower by the Tagus River in Lisbon, Portugal.

Belém Tower Entry Tickets

Explore at your pace
Audio guide

  • Drop in anytime on your chosen date and explore Belem Tower, an unmissable Portuguese landmark of culture and heritage, at your own leisure!

  • Your base ticket gives you full access inside the tower, so you can explore its corridors, terraces, and river views.

  • Wander through stone stairways and lookout points, pause for photos over the Tagus, and take your time discovering different angles of Lisbon from the tower.

  • Enhance your visit by adding an audio guide or Jerónimos Monastery entry ticket.

More details

  • Drop in anytime on your chosen date and explore Belem Tower, an unmissable Portuguese landmark of culture and heritage, at your own leisure!

  • Your base ticket gives you full access inside the tower, so you can explore its corridors, terraces, and river views.

  • Wander through stone stairways and lookout points, pause for photos over the Tagus, and take your time discovering different angles of Lisbon from the tower.

  • Enhance your visit by adding an audio guide or Jerónimos Monastery entry ticket.

from
€16
Slide 1 of 14, Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon, Portugal, under a clear blue sky.
Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon, Portugal, under a clear blue sky.

Belém Essential Combo: Belém Tower + Jerónimos Monastery Tickets

Explore at your pace
Audio guide

  • One combo, two UNESCO World Heritage giants. Belém Tower & Jerónimos Monastery, plus the savings and ease of a single booking.

  • Step inside the limestone fortress where Portugal's Age of Discovery set sail. Explore bastions, royal chambers, and a rooftop with sweeping river views.

  • Wander Manueline cloisters carved with ropes and sea creatures, pay respects at Vasco da Gama's tomb, and gaze up at the soaring Church of Santa Maria.

  • Both UNESCO sites are a leisurely 10-minute riverside stroll apart in Belém, linked by the iconic Padrão dos Descobrimentos.

  • Listen along to multilingual digital audio guides at both attractions. Learn at your own speed and don't miss a single carved curl of Manueline genius.

More details

  • One combo, two UNESCO World Heritage giants. Belém Tower & Jerónimos Monastery, plus the savings and ease of a single booking.

  • Step inside the limestone fortress where Portugal's Age of Discovery set sail. Explore bastions, royal chambers, and a rooftop with sweeping river views.

  • Wander Manueline cloisters carved with ropes and sea creatures, pay respects at Vasco da Gama's tomb, and gaze up at the soaring Church of Santa Maria.

  • Both UNESCO sites are a leisurely 10-minute riverside stroll apart in Belém, linked by the iconic Padrão dos Descobrimentos.

  • Listen along to multilingual digital audio guides at both attractions. Learn at your own speed and don't miss a single carved curl of Manueline genius.

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€33.72
Slide 1 of 9, Jeronimos Monastery in Lisbon with manicured gardens in the foreground.
Jeronimos Monastery in Lisbon with manicured gardens in the foreground.

Lisbon Essential Combo: Jerónimos Monastery + Belém Tower + Pena Palace Tickets

Explore at your pace
Audio guide
Transfers available
  • Jerónimos Monastery is a masterpiece of Portuguese architecture, with detailed structural cloisters, corridors, vaulted ceilings, and decorative entrances. Explore it at your own pace.
  • Discover the different sections within Belém Tower and take in beautiful views of the River Tagus from its watchpoints.
  • At Pena Palace, encounter 19th-century Romantic architecture and a stunning park with winding paths and pavilions.
  • Upgrade to include round-trip transportation between the main entrance of the park and the palace or to have a handy multilingual audio guide to make your visit informative.
  • Fun fact: With its rich history, from a chapel to a monastery to a Disney-like castle, the Pena Palace became the National Monument of Portugal in 1910.
More details
  • Jerónimos Monastery is a masterpiece of Portuguese architecture, with detailed structural cloisters, corridors, vaulted ceilings, and decorative entrances. Explore it at your own pace.
  • Discover the different sections within Belém Tower and take in beautiful views of the River Tagus from its watchpoints.
  • At Pena Palace, encounter 19th-century Romantic architecture and a stunning park with winding paths and pavilions.
  • Upgrade to include round-trip transportation between the main entrance of the park and the palace or to have a handy multilingual audio guide to make your visit informative.
  • Fun fact: With its rich history, from a chapel to a monastery to a Disney-like castle, the Pena Palace became the National Monument of Portugal in 1910.
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€55.50
Slide 1 of 9, Couple taking a selfie on bikes at Commerce Square, Lisbon.
Couple taking a selfie on bikes at Commerce Square, Lisbon.

Belém by the Riverside: Lisbon e-Bike Tour

3 hrs

  • Explore Belém on an e-bike! Start at the city center and take a lap of the city, passing by key sites as your guide shares fascinating stories and facts.

  • Arrive just before start time, meet your guide in English, learn your electric bike controls, and gear up with a helmet and hair net for the ride.

  • Join a group of 2 to 12 guests, enjoy water, snacks, a Pastel de Nata custard tart, and relax knowing insurance and taxes are already included.

  • Stop at Cais das Colunas, 25 de Abril Bridge, MAAT, Jerónimos, the Discoveries monument, and Belém Tower with stories that color each stop.

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More details

  • Explore Belém on an e-bike! Start at the city center and take a lap of the city, passing by key sites as your guide shares fascinating stories and facts.

  • Arrive just before start time, meet your guide in English, learn your electric bike controls, and gear up with a helmet and hair net for the ride.

  • Join a group of 2 to 12 guests, enjoy water, snacks, a Pastel de Nata custard tart, and relax knowing insurance and taxes are already included.

  • Stop at Cais das Colunas, 25 de Abril Bridge, MAAT, Jerónimos, the Discoveries monument, and Belém Tower with stories that color each stop.

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€29

Pro tips to help you make a pick

According to a survey, more than 500,000 people visit the Belém Tower every year, making it the most popular tourist destination. The Belém Tower Ticket with Audio Guide offers a relaxed, flexible experience. You’ll be able to enter anytime on your chosen date, ideal if you’re looking to fit this UNESCO site into a busy itinerary.

About Belém Tower

At Belem Tower, power and poetry collide in limestone and sea spray. From the intricately carved turrets that scream Manueline brilliance to the underground dungeons that whisper darker secrets, this tower wraps Portugal's Age of Discovery in stone-cold magnificence. Expect Renaissance architecture at its most theatrical, paired with views that make sunset chasers lose their minds, and maybe catch a glimpse of centuries spinning before your eyes.

AddressAv. Brasília, 1400-038 Lisboa, Portugal
Also known asTower of Saint Vincent (Torre de São Vicente)
Year opened1519
Founded byFrancisco de Arruda (commissioned by King Manuel I of Portugal)
Visitors per year377780
Expected wait time - Standard1-2 hours (Peak), 30-60 mins (Off Peak)

Did you know?

During the reign of King John II, there used to be a line of defence in place in the exact location where the tower is at. Later, his successor, King Manuel I believed that building a permanent tower would be more viable than having a ship on the water. This is how the construction of the Belem Tower commenced. The ship has multiple canons and this structure was replaced with a stone fortification

Why visit Belém Tower?

Step back in time to the Age of Exploration

Built in the early 16th century, Belem Tower was a key part of Portugal's defenses during the Age of Exploration. Explore the tower's four levels, each with its own unique features, and imagine the ships that set sail from here to discover new lands. 

Highlights

Stairway

A major highlight of the Belem Tower is its open terrace at the very top. There is a single narrow, steep staircase that gives access to all the floors including the roof, but it can get quite crowded. Enjoy great views of the city from the terrace. There is a red-green traffic light system that controls when people can ascend or descend. As you wait, explore each floor on the way up or down.

Ground Floor

This floor was once known for housing the tower’s artillery, with cannons that were aimed across the river through the narrow window openings. A lot of those guns continue to remain in the same place to date. Below them lies the magazine, which was used for storing gunpowder, and other types of military equipment, which was then converted into a prison in later centuries.

Governor’s Chamber

The Governor’s Chamber is where nine successive governors worked over centuries. It is worth exploring the narrow tunnels at either end to get to the attached turrets. Get to see a stone sculpture of a rhinoceros head, that was created to commemorate the arrival of the first rhinos in Europe.

King’s Chamber

The floor above the Governor’s Chamber is the King’s Chamber. The room gives a glimpse into the Renaissance-style balcony that offers great views over the lower terrace and the river. Above that on the third floor is the Audience Chamber.

Rooftop

On reaching the top floor, you will be able to witness a sweeping view of the waterfront, river, and surrounding neighborhood. The Statue of Christ the Redeemer and the April 25 bridge are visible and it is a perfect spot to capture some iconic photographs.

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Travel guides and tips

A first timer’s guide to visiting Belém Tower

A first timer’s guide to visiting Belém Tower

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What our guests say

Maria P

Spain
Couple
6 days ago
It was a very good experience—I recommend it 100%. It was fast, with almost no wait, and very convenient. There were no problems with the tickets. Overall, I'm happy.

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