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Belém Tower Tickets

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Visit the iconic Belém Tower, an unmissable Portuguese landmark of culture and heritage.

Highlights

Explore the special Gothic architectural and historical elements of the UNESCO-listed Belém Tower, with an optional audio guide to learn more.
Built of limestone and in the style of medieval ‘Manueline’ architecture, it is a grand vision both internally and externally.
Discover the Tower's role in the protection of the city and its importance to ships and explorers as you walk through different sections and take in beautiful views of the River Tagus and the 25 de Abril Bridge.
Create a hassle-free itinerary by upgrading your experience with a Lisbon Card, which gives you access to additional sites like the Jerónimos Monastery, the National Costume Museum, and more, along with free transportation.
Fun Fact: Find the tombs of legendary explorer Vasco da Gama along with other great Portuguese figures, including Kings Manuel and Sebastião, and poet Luis de Camões.

Inclusions

Entry to Belém Tower
Audio guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German & Italian (optional)
24/48/72-hour Lisbon card (optional)
Free color handy guide and app (optional)
Interactive map (optional)

Exclusions

Live guide

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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Guests from France, Spain, United States and over 73 countries have loved this experience

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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Annie

5/5

May, 2024

We really liked the Lisbon Card, especially because the usage exceeds the $ expense. We used the metro and buses, several times, and visited St. George's Castle, Jeronimos Monastery, among others.

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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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Ticket Validity

These tickets are valid until 31 Aug, 2024.

Your experience

The Belém Tower has long been a symbol of Portugal’s history, culture, and heritage. Officially called the ‘Tower of Saint Vincent’ (in honor of Lisbon’s patron saint), this notable landmark is a 16th-century fortification on the River Tagus. Serving as a starting point and destination for Portuguese ships and explorers, it was also a ceremonial gateway to the city.

Dive right into exploring this UNESCO Heritage-listed monument and its historic role. Learn about how it protected the city as part of a tripartite defense system and how this fell apart after the Spanish Occupation. With its limestone foundation and traditional medieval architecture, better known as ‘Manueline’ architecture, the most noticeable elements are the twisted ropes that wind around the building – ending in elegant knots – armillary spheres, crosses of the Order of Christ, and other Gothic features. The Tower consists of four stories: the Governor's Room, Kings' Room, the Audience Room, and the vaulted chapel. Upgrade your experience with a Lisbon Card included, which gives you access to several sites like the Jerónimos Monastery, the National Costume Museum, and the National Museum of the Azulejo, along with free transportation.

Operating hours

Belém Tower

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday	10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday	10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday	10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday	10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Sunday	10:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Know before you go

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.