Landmarks

Belém Tower Tickets with Audio Guide

Name: Belém Tower Tickets with Audio Guide
Start: 2024-11-22T10:00:00
End: 2024-11-22T17:00:00
Location: Lisbon

Couple listening to audio guide at Arc de Triomphe in Paris

Belém Tower with intricate royal coat of arms, part of Belém Essential Combo tour in Lisbon.

Explore Belém Tower, the icon of Portuguese cultural heritage and a symbol of the country's Age of Discoveries, on a self-guided audio tour.

Highlights

Learn about Belém Tower, via a multilingual audio tour on your smartphone, and discover the star-shaped Forte do Bom Sucesso.
Marvel at the stunning interiors of the Chapel and the Tower Terrace with intricate stone carvings of maritime motifs, and the elaborate armillary sphere.
Visit the Governor’s Hall, an impressive vaulted ceiling with intricate carvings, and explore the living quarters of the Portuguese monarch.
Fun Fact: The tower has been used as a setting for several movies, including the James Bond film On Her Majesty's Secret Service and the animated movie The Three Caballeros!

Inclusions

Entry to Belém Tower
Audio guide in English, German, French & Spanish (Android & iOS)
Offline content (text, narration & maps)
Entry to Jerónimos Monastery (optional)
Entry to St. George’s Castle (optional)

Exclusions

Smartphone
Headphones

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Reviews

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Breton

4/5

Nov, 2024

The site is magnificent! However, we had to queue for over an hour even though we already had our tickets...

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María

3/5

Oct, 2024

The Belém tower is a must see experience in Lisbon, it is beautiful. We took the tickets with audio and it is a bit of a hassle. Sometimes the playback would stop. It wouldn't load. I could not download the audio etc. I recommend taking a guide. Also note that we spent TWO HOURS waiting in line to get in. Horrible experience but it was worth it. If you take the audio, start listening in line (or when you are in the gardens) because at the beginning of the audio it explains the history of the tower and several statues in the gardens (before you get to the tower).

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Mitchell

3/5

Oct, 2024

Although there was a 2 hour wait time, I waited! I liked seeing inside the Tower. I had the audio recording but there wasn't enough information prior to entering the tower to let me know that the audio portion had a significant amount of information about the tower that I should have listened to before entering the Tower so it was confusing for me as I was hoping to hear information about what I was looking at inside.

Cynthia

3/5

Sep, 2024

The Tower was closed with no sign saying when it would reopen so we never got the chance to go inside. They should have posted a sign and online post the hours . There was a sizable crowd waiting on Thursday after around 1pm to go into the Tower.

Luca

5/5

Sep, 2024

Audio guide just perfect! You feel like you're in the building and at the same time, you're guided by the voice and all you have to do is listen and observe. It's 6€ more expensive but only take one ticket and share headphones and listen on the same device.

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Your experience

Belém Tower Visit

Discover the Belém Tower, also known as the Tower of St. Vincent and take a deep dive into the fascinating history and architecture of the iconic Portuguese landmark with a self-guided audio tour in 4 languages on your smartphone. Experience a hassle-free visit from start to finish, as you receive your ticket via email and a link to download the app with the audio tour on your Andriod or IOS smartphone before your historical adventure.

A Few Highlights

Plugging in your headphones, explore the Chapel on the second floor, famous for its beautiful stained glass windows, and walk along the chambers that were once quarters for soldiers & officers, while listening to captivating stories, historical information, and fascinating anecdotes. Admire the stunning interiors of Manueline-style architecture, decorated with intricate stone carvings that depict maritime motifs, such as ropes, anchors, and sea monsters. Discover how the tower was originally built on a small island in the Tagus River, but over time, a shift in the riverbank has caused it to connect to the mainland. Climb up to the terrace of the tower, accessible via a narrow spiral staircase. It offers spectacular views of the Tagus River and the surrounding area, including the Jerónimos Monastery and the Monument to the Discoveries!

Operating hours

Monastery of Jerónimos

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	09:30 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 04:30 PM
Wednesday	09:30 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 04:30 PM
Thursday	09:30 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 04:30 PM
Friday	09:30 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 04:30 PM
Saturday	09:30 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 04:30 PM
Sunday	09:30 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 04:30 PM

Belém Tower

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	10:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Wednesday	10:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Thursday	10:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Friday	10:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Saturday	10:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Sunday	10:00 AM - 05:30 PM

Know before you go

What to bring

Please carry your own earphones and a fully charged smartphone for the best audio experience.
The audio guide requires an Android (version 5.0 and later) or iOS smartphone, and 350MB storage space. It is not compatible with Windows Phones, iPhone 5/5C or older, iPod Touch 5th generation or older, and iPad 4th generation or older.

What's not allowed

Keep in mind food & beverages and large bags or backpacks are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography is a no-go inside the venue.
Strict dress code: no swimwear, shorts, or revealing clothing.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Ramps and elevators are available at the venue for easy access.
Braille and audio signage are conveniently available for this experience.

Additional information

Start your visit at the Jerónimos Monastery at the selected time slot and then head to Belem Tower. You can take the city tour any time you want.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.