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

Belem Tower skip-the-line entrance ticket with audio tour
Enjoy a hassle-free visit with this skip-the-line ticket and gain valuable insights of the Belem Tower and explore its secretes.
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Lisbon self-guided audio tour with Belem Tower entrance ticket
Explore Lisbon at your own pace, admire the view from the Belem Tower and learn about the Golden Age of Portugal.
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Belem Tower and St. George Castle tickets and Lisbon audio tours
Enjoy a hassle-free visit with an entry ticket to one of the top archaeological attractions in Lisbon and discover Lisbon with a self-guided audio walking tour
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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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Belem Tower skip-the-line entrance ticket with audio tour
Enjoy a hassle-free visit with this skip-the-line ticket and gain valuable insights of the Belem Tower and explore its secretes.
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Lisbon self-guided audio tour with Belem Tower entrance ticket
Explore Lisbon at your own pace, admire the view from the Belem Tower and learn about the Golden Age of Portugal.
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Belem Tower and St. George Castle tickets and Lisbon audio tours
Enjoy a hassle-free visit with an entry ticket to one of the top archaeological attractions in Lisbon and discover Lisbon with a self-guided audio walking tour
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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 self-guided walking tour in Lisbon
Discover the most emblematic and famous districts of Lisbon -- Belém.
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Discover the main features of Lisbon and try a traditional Pastel de Belém booking this half-day guided tour.
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Ride through Lisbon on a vintage bike and explore the city in a unique way
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Follow the river e-bike tour in Lisbon
Book this e-bike tour in English and ride along the river bank on the coolest vintage bikes in Lisbon!
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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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Lisbon hop-on hop-off Belém and Castle lines with boat tour
Explore Lisbon's main sights and enjoy a boat tour on the Tagus with this hop-on and Hop-off tickets for Belém, Saint George's Castle, and Lisboat lines valid for 48-hours
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Tour of Lisbon in an Electric Car with GPS Audio Guide
Buy your Tour of Lisbon in an Electric Car with GPS Audio Guide with Musement with our price match guarantee and secure booking. Get informed, plan and book your amazing activities in Lisbon.
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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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Reviews Torre de Belém
“We highly recommend this Tour to get an inside view of the History and architectural aspects of Lisbon! Nuno was our guide and he was a superb!”
“We hebben een leuke fietstocht langs de rivier gemaakt met Angela. De uitleg onderweg was interessant. De fietsen waren van mindere kwaliteit. Verschillende keren vlogen de kettingen eraf en zakte de zadels in.”
