Things to do in Torre de Belém
Lisbon’s most photographed monument is without a doubt the majestic Torre de Belém. Also known as the Tower of Saint Vincent, the fortress tower located on the freguesia of Santa Maria de Belém also holds the status of UNESCO heritage site, and it is also the symbol of Portugal’s great past of exploration and discovery. Commissioned by King João II to be part of the defence system facing the Tagus river and also as a ceremonial gateway to Lisbon, the tower was actually built in the 16th century entirely with lioz limestone incorporating hints of several architectural styles but mostly Portuguese Manueline. Built on an island near the Lisbon shore, for many years it has been incorrectly stated that the tower was built in the middle of the Tagus and now sits near the shore because the river was redirected after the 1755 Lisbon earthquake. The Belém Tower was added on 7 July 2007 to the registry of the Seven Wonders of Portugal.
Our recommendations in Torre de Belém
Belém District Walking Tour with Audio Guide App
Explore Lisbon's Belém district at your own pace with an audio guided tour. Feel free to take a break and deviate from the itinerary at any time.
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Private half-day tour to Belem and Jeronimos Monastery
Book a private tour of the Belem neighborhood in Lisbon. Learn about the naval history in Portugal, step inside the Jerónimos Monastery Church and enjoy a cruise along the Tagus river.
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One-way boat tour tickets in Lisbon
Enjoy the view of Lisbon from a boat, admire the landmarks of the city and visit the Belem Tower.
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Self-guided Discovery Walk in Lisbon’s Belém
Explore Lisbon's Belém during this interactive Discovery Game. Solve riddles that lead you through the city while learning about its history.
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Belém District Walking Tour with Audio Guide App
Explore Lisbon's Belém district at your own pace with an audio guided tour. Feel free to take a break and deviate from the itinerary at any time.
en, it, fr, es, de, +1 pl
Private half-day tour to Belem and Jeronimos Monastery
Book a private tour of the Belem neighborhood in Lisbon. Learn about the naval history in Portugal, step inside the Jerónimos Monastery Church and enjoy a cruise along the Tagus river.
en
One-way boat tour tickets in Lisbon
Enjoy the view of Lisbon from a boat, admire the landmarks of the city and visit the Belem Tower.
en, fr, es, de
Self-guided Discovery Walk in Lisbon’s Belém
Explore Lisbon's Belém during this interactive Discovery Game. Solve riddles that lead you through the city while learning about its history.
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Lisbon historic highlights guided tour
Book this guided tour of Lisbon and discover the most emblematic sights of the city including Portas do Sol and Nossa Senhora do Monte belvederes, Lisbon Cathedral, Alfama and Belém...
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Belem Discoveries Walking Tour
Discover Lisbon's district Belém. Visit the incredible Jerónimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and learn about the Age of Discovery.
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How to get there
Torre de Belém
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Reviews Torre de Belém
“Cant fault anything from hotel,staff , food , trips overall a excellent holiday would highly recommend And return for another holiday.”
“Wonderful day out”
“This trip was absolutely fantastic. Our guide Ana looked after us so well and during the guided tour was a wealth of information regarding Lisbon and the surrounding regions she was really funny and friendly. Lisbon is an amazing city and we got to see so much of it as well as having over 3 hours of free time to explore. Ana gave us some great sightseeing tips and showed us the best places. I would highly recommend this tour to everyone.”
