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Tickets & Guided Tour of Belém Tower

Discover the history of Portugal's defining symbol, Belém Tower, on a guided tour. Explore this architectural masterpiece and enjoy stellar views.

4.7/5(14,393)

Spicer T

Couple

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2 weeks ago

Very beautiful monument! And Lisbon is a wonderful city to visit, make sure to bring good walking shoes because we did a lot of walking to see everything!

Alain S

Group

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Last week

A very beautiful day, easy to access thanks to the booking. The explanations detailed on the website are accurate. Despite everything, the admission price is excessive.

Julie B

Group

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Last week

Headout was easy. I got Lisboa card but there were no reservation slots for Belem Tower. I had no choice but to buy from Headout. Transaction was easy. Belem was very cool. Gorgeous setting, stunning views, great climbs inside. It was a great visit. It doesn't take too long and walking between sites along the water is refreshing.

Yari L

Couple

Verified booking

5 days ago

Both monuments are very beautiful. Overall, the tower is quite small: besides the view — which is absolutely flawless anyway — it doesn't offer much else. The Monastery is also essentially small, but charming. Both monuments are nevertheless very well-maintained: clean and restored. A positive experience.

Bruce M

Family

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2 weeks ago

Headout was easy and worked well with this and another tour. Belem Tower, while well worth the visit is rather austere inside. Otherwise I would have given it 5 stars.

Alain R

Solo

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Aug 2026

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.

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.

Entry to the Belém Tower

1.5-hour guided tour of the Belém Tower

Bilingual guide (English & Spanish)

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Yari L
Couple
Verified booking
5 days ago
Both monuments are very beautiful. Overall, the tower is quite small: besides the view — which is absolutely flawless anyway — it doesn't offer much else. The Monastery is also essentially small, but charming. Both monuments are nevertheless very well-maintained: clean and restored. A positive experience.
Daniele R
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The beautiful sunny day made the trip enchanting. Avoid the museum cafe nearby; it's an unjustifiably expensive place.
Julie B
Group
Verified booking
Last week
Headout was easy. I got Lisboa card but there were no reservation slots for Belem Tower. I had no choice but to buy from Headout. Transaction was easy. Belem was very cool. Gorgeous setting, stunning views, great climbs inside. It was a great visit. It doesn't take too long and walking between sites along the water is refreshing.
Bruce M
Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Headout was easy and worked well with this and another tour. Belem Tower, while well worth the visit is rather austere inside. Otherwise I would have given it 5 stars.
Spicer T
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Very beautiful monument! And Lisbon is a wonderful city to visit, make sure to bring good walking shoes because we did a lot of walking to see everything!

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.

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.

Timings

Tues to Sun: 12pm onwards

Closed on 1 Jan, Easter Sunday, 1 May, 13 June, 24 and 25 Dec.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at each of the redemption points.

Meeting Point

Meet your guide at Belém Tower

Address: Av. Brasília, 1400-038 Lisboa, Portugal.

Landmark: Meet at the wooden bridge that gives access to the tower.

Get Directions to the Redemption Point