Guided Tours

Tickets & Guided Tour of Belém Tower

Belém Tower in Lisbon with tourists on a guided tour.

Belém Tower in Lisbon with tourists exploring the historic site.

Tourists exploring the historic Belém Tower in Lisbon, Portugal.

Belém Tower in Lisbon with tourists exploring the historic waterfront landmark.

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 Mar, 2025.

Reviews

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Inoha

4/5

Dec, 2024

Beautiful Jeronimos Monastery. The waiting time was adequate. On the other hand for the Belém Tower (being an untimed reservation), it was very long. But it is worth a visit

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Valerie

5/5

Nov, 2024

We went at 1pm on a very sunny November Tuesday. There was at least 1h wait time. No thanks! We went to Cascais instead and came back the day after at 3.30pm. (We at 2pm tickets for the Tuesday but they were valid for 2/3 weeks, what's the point?!). It was overcast so we were ready to be in line for a while (less hot!) but no line at all! Yeah! It was not crowded, it took us a little more than 30mins to visit (only the cloister, church was closed). In my opinion, it was worth coming back for (beautiful ❤️) but not worth being in line 1h++ for. They have a pretty bad system - they could have time slots like in many touristic places, this would be way more efficient

Karen

3/5

Nov, 2024

The site is beautiful. Staff very nice. The timed entry ticket is a farce. Ours was for 9:30. Got in at 10:15 after all the groups tours got in first.

Ricardo

4/5

Nov, 2024

The purchase was very easy, but we couldn't get into the Belem tower because the tide was too high. Can we be reimbursed?

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Pietro

4/5

Nov, 2024

Great place beautiful tower from outside and very nice inside as well, about an hour wait to get in, I thought a little more inside however it's always a great sight to see.

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Ticket validity

These tickets are valid until 31 Mar, 2025.

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.