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Experience the best of 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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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 in Lisbon viewed from below, showcasing its ornate architecture.
Belém Tower's royal coat of arms detail, part of Belém Essential Combo tour in Lisbon.
Cannons in stone arches inside Belem Tower, Lisbon.
Gothic vaulted ceiling detail inside Belém Tower, Lisbon.
Belém Tower in Lisbon with tourists exploring the ornate stone carvings and historic architecture.
Belem Tower terrace overlooking the Tagus River in Lisbon, Portugal.
Belem Tower terrace view of Tagus River and bridge in Lisbon, Portugal.
Aerial view of Belém Tower and surrounding area in Lisbon, Portugal.
Belem Tower in Lisbon with a sunset sky and river view.

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.

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€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 Tower in Lisbon viewed from below, showcasing its ornate architecture.
Belem Tower terrace overlooking the Tagus River in Lisbon, Portugal.
Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon with reflection in water, part of Belém Essential Combo tour.
Jeronimos Monastery courtyard garden with ornate arches and central fountain, Lisbon.
Belem Tower in Lisbon, Portugal, surrounded by the Tagus River, viewed from above.
Cannons in stone arches inside Belem Tower, Lisbon.
Belém Tower's royal coat of arms detail, part of Belém Essential Combo tour in Lisbon.
Belém Tower in Lisbon with tourists exploring the ornate stone carvings and historic architecture.
Monastery of Jeronimos Cloister entrance with ornate arches, Lisbon, Portugal.
Jerónimos Monastery cloister with ornate arches and central fountain in Lisbon.
Tomb of Vasco da Gama inside Jerónimos Monastery, Lisbon, part of Belém Essential Combo tour.
Jerónimos Monastery cloister with detailed arches and stone carvings in Lisbon, Portugal.
Jeronimos Monastery dome framed by ornate arch, Lisbon, Portugal.

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
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Belém Tower exterior with visitors in Lisbon, Portugal.
Visitors exploring the stone arches and cannons inside Belem Tower, Lisbon.
Belem Tower terrace overlooking the Tagus River in Lisbon, Portugal.
Staircase in the Lower Battery of Belém Tower, Lisbon, Portugal.

Belém Tower Guided Tour

1 hr 30 mins

  • Go beyond the photo stop as your guide unpacks the stories behind Belém Tower's role in Portugal's Age of Discoveries, making every room more meaningful.

  • Admire intricate Manueline carvings, maritime motifs, and defensive features while learning why this riverside fortress became one of Lisbon's defining landmarks.

  • Climb through the tower with an expert who points out details many visitors overlook, from stonework to strategic lookout points over the Tagus River.

  • Choose from English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Italian, or German tours for commentary that's easy to follow throughout your visit.

More details

  • Go beyond the photo stop as your guide unpacks the stories behind Belém Tower's role in Portugal's Age of Discoveries, making every room more meaningful.

  • Admire intricate Manueline carvings, maritime motifs, and defensive features while learning why this riverside fortress became one of Lisbon's defining landmarks.

  • Climb through the tower with an expert who points out details many visitors overlook, from stonework to strategic lookout points over the Tagus River.

  • Choose from English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Italian, or German tours for commentary that's easy to follow throughout your visit.

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€39
Slide 1 of 9, Jeronimos Monastery in Lisbon with manicured gardens in the foreground.
Jeronimos Monastery in Lisbon with manicured gardens in the foreground.
Cloister arches and ornate columns at Jeronimos Monastery, Lisbon, Portugal.
Belem Tower in Lisbon with a wooden walkway over the Tagus River.
Belém Tower in Lisbon viewed from below, showcasing its ornate architecture.
Pena Palace in Sintra, Portugal, with colorful towers and lush greenery.
Pena Palace in Sintra, Portugal with colorful architecture and scenic views.
Jerónimos Monastery cloister with ornate arches and sunlight, Lisbon, Portugal.
Belém Tower in Lisbon with tourists exploring the ornate stone carvings and historic architecture.
Pena Palace interior with ornate arches, red carpet, and antique furniture in Sintra, Portugal.

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
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Couple taking a selfie on bikes at Commerce Square, Lisbon.
E-bikes parked near Belém Tower in Lisbon, Portugal.
Tourists on ebikes by riverside near modern architecture in Lisbon.
Cyclists ride along the waterfront under Lisbon's 25th of April Bridge.
Person riding e-bike near Jerónimos Monastery, Lisbon, on Belém Riverside tour.
Young people relaxing on marble steps at Cais das Colunas, Praca do Comercio, Lisbon.
Cyclists riding e-bikes through an arched corridor in Lisbon, Portugal.
Cyclists enjoying Lisbon e-bike tour near historic Belém landmark.
Monastery of Jerónimos in Lisbon with ornate architecture and manicured gardens.

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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€25

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.

The Belém Essential Combo: Belém Tower + Jerónimos Monastery Tickets is perfect if you’re planning to see two of Lisbon’s most iconic landmarks in one day. This combo grants you access to both Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery, just a short walk apart. It’s a great choice if you want a comprehensive view of Lisbon’s Age of Discovery.

The Lisbon Essential Combo: Jerónimos Monastery + Belém Tower + Pena Palace Tickets is designed for those looking to go beyond Belém Tower and experience Lisbon’s historical depth. This combo includes access to Pena Palace in Sintra, making it an ideal option if you’re interested in Portugal’s grand architectural legacy, from medieval towers to fairytale palaces.

With the Classic Lisbon Combo: São Jorge Castle + Belém Tower + Jerónimos Monastery Tickets, you’ll have the chance to see three heritage sites in one go. This ticket is perfect if you’re a history enthusiast wanting a comprehensive look at Lisbon’s transformation from a medieval kingdom to a seafaring empire.

The Belém Guided Walking Tour with Belém Tower & Jerónimos Monastery Tickets offers an enriching guided experience. With a small group, you’ll dive deep into Portuguese maritime history along the Tagus River, stopping at Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery. This tour is ideal if you enjoy a blend of storytelling and historical exploration, with a guide bringing Lisbon’s seafaring legends to life.

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

A fascinating Belem Tower fact is that it was constructed on a small outcrop of the Tagus River. Due to an earthquake that took place in 1755, the location of the Belem Tower shifted. The course of the river gradually moved due to the destruction and the small island got closer to the land, thus merging the two over time and making it all the more impressive. Today, the iconic structure just appea

In the year 1514, plans were in place to construct a tower, and the famous military architect Francisco de Arruda would lead the job. He was an experienced architect as he had built a lot of fortresses in North Africa earlier and was the right fit for the work. He was referred to as the ‘Master of the works of the Belem stronghold’ by the King himself and had managed to finish the tower in about 5

The Belem Tower is extremely impressive from the outside but is equally majestic from the inside as well. The first level is the Governor’s Hall, the second is the King’s Hall and the third level consists of the Audience Hall. The lower bastion consists of the canons that are kept facing over the sea to be ready to fire in case of any danger. Inside, there is a spiral staircase that can be explore

You can spot these figures on the base of the external facing turrets. It is the first representation of a rhinoceros in any Western European art. It is believed that the architects were very inspired by King Manuel I as he had gifted one of these animals to Pope Leo X in 1515. The figures are extremely small and intricately detailed.

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. 

Marvel at the Manueline architecture

Belem Tower is a stunning example of Manueline architecture, a uniquely Portuguese style that blends Gothic, Renaissance, and Moorish elements. Look for the intricate carvings of nautical symbols, mythical creatures, and armillary spheres, which were used for navigation.

Enjoy breathtaking views of Lisbon and the Tagus River

Climb to the top of the tower for panoramic views of Lisbon, the Tagus River, and the surrounding area. On a clear day, you can even see the Cristo Rei statue on the other side of the river.

Learn about Portugal's maritime history

The tower now houses a museum that tells the story of Portugal's maritime history, from the early explorers to the present day. Exhibits include maps, ship models, and weapons.

Experience the local culture

Belem is a charming neighborhood with plenty of restaurants, cafes, and shops. After visiting the tower, wander around the neighborhood, sample the local pastries (pastel de nata is a must-try!), and soak up the atmosphere. 

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.

Plan your visit

Porch Entrance

Porch Entrance

Entrance to the tower is granted by a porch adorned with many Manueline themes, one of which is the armillary sphere. Garlands of knotted stone cords adorn the whole tower; one such knot appears on the north side of the structure. Saint Michael the Archangel and Saint Vincent are crowned atop the tower, which has several arched windows.

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What our guests say

Lynd O

United States
Solo
Last week
Entry was smooth and well organized. Beautiful monastery with stunning architecture, detailed stonework, and a peaceful courtyard.

Belém Essential Combo: Belém Tower + Jerónimos Monastery Tickets

Daniel P

Family
2 weeks ago
The architecture of the Monastery is amazing. The waiting line under the summer sun can be long to endure, and the visit inside won't be a long one, because it's actually a small place, but it's absolutely worth the visit, it feels magical. Don't forget to get some pasteis de Belem to eat not far from the Monastery.

Belém Essential Combo: Belém Tower + Jerónimos Monastery Tickets

Emmanouil K

Couple
2 weeks ago
The place is just magical and like a fairytale. The nature itself combined with the castle is from another planet. I do definitely recommend it!

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

Gina I

United States
Group
2 weeks ago
We had a beautiful day and enjoying every moment. The waiting time was 15 minutes and worth every penny .The Palace is beautiful and very well maintained.The hiking trail was absolutely amazing. We definitely came back to finish all trails and visiting all places surrounded.

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

Sheila K

United States
Family
Jun 2026
Easy App, Easy Entry! Having tickets on app was convenient. And the ability to go at anytime Thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Belém Tower Entry Tickets

Alain R

Switzerland
Solo
5 days ago
It's too bad we can't go to the top of the Belém Tower anymore, but the monastery is very beautiful. The cloister is a place that invites contemplation.

Tickets & Guided Tour of Belém Tower

Magali H

France
Couple
Jul 2026
A wonderful experience—a destination perfect for families or couples, and truly a must-see during a trip to Lisbon

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