Belém Tower at a glance
The Torre de Belém is the best-known landmark on the river west of the city centre. Together with the Jerónimos Monastery it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983. It is run by Museus e Monumentos de Portugal, the same body that looks after the monastery.
For tickets, opening hours and everything else in Belém in more detail, see our separate Belém Tower guide.
Entry became more expensive on 1 January 2025. Guides that still quote €8 are out of date. In 2026 an adult ticket costs €15. This page is independent and not an official site; the official tourism portal is visitlisboa.com.
Tickets and opening days
What you need to know before you go (prices as of October 2026).
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Adult ticket (2026) | €15, up from €8 before 2025 |
| Opening hours | Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30 to 17:30 |
| Closed | Mondays, 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May, 13 June and 25 December |
| Online tickets | Booked with a time slot through the operator's ticket platform |
| Lisboa Card | Free entry, but only with a pre-booked time slot |
The closing day of 13 June is the city holiday of Santo António. If you travel in June, check the date before you plan Belém. We could not verify discounts for the tower itself, so look at the ticket platform for reductions and proof requirements.
Monday is the main trap. The tower and the monastery are both closed, so Monday is a poor day for Belém. Use it for the city centre and plan Belém for another day.
Our picks: Belém
The tower, the monastery next door and a city day that reaches Belém by boat.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Walking tour, tram, river boat and a short helicopter flight
A guided walk, a yellow tram ride, a Tagus boat to Belém and a helicopter flight of 6 to 8 minutes, then a van back to the centre. Hotel pickup and tips are not included; over 110 kg you pay for two seats.
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Jerónimos Monastery entrance ticket
Entry to the monastery only, at €18 the same as the official adult price. Closed on Mondays.
Check availability →Belém Tower entry ticket
Entry to the tower only, at €15 the same as the official adult price. With the Lisboa Card entry is free if you book a time slot.
Check availability →Belém and Lisbon tours
Guided walks, tuk-tuk rides and river cruises that include Belém, with live prices and availability.
Lisboa Card: the time slot is the catch
With the Lisboa Card the tower is free. The card does not let you simply walk in, though. You need a time slot, and you book it with the number of your Lisboa Card. That number only exists once you have swapped your voucher for the physical card at a tourist desk in the city.
This means you cannot reserve a slot from home before you arrive. Access for card holders also depends on the daily quota, so a slot is not guaranteed. If you want the tower on a specific day, pick up your card early and book the slot straight away.
Whether the card pays off depends on what else you visit. Read the Lisboa Card guide for prices and a worked example.
Getting to Belém
The district lies a few kilometres west of the centre, along the river.
Tram 15E
The tram runs from the city to Belém. A ride with a topped-up Navegante card costs €1.72, and on board a tram ticket costs €3.30 (2026).
Tram prices →Train
The Cascais line stops at Belém station and starts at Cais do Sodré. A 24-hour ticket for Carris and Metro costs €7.25 in 2026, and €11.40 if you add the CP trains.
Three-day plan →Lisboa Card
The card includes public transport, so the ride to Belém costs nothing extra. See what is included.
What else to see around Belém Tower
Most sights lie within a short walk, so a half day is realistic.
Jerónimos Monastery
€18 in 2026, closed on Mondays, with the same Lisboa Card slot rule.
Padrão dos Descobrimentos
Viewing platform, exhibition and film for €10; free with the Lisboa Card.
3 days in Lisbon
Where Belém fits into a practical plan for the city.
The Padrão dos Descobrimentos costs €10 for the viewing platform, the exhibition and the film, or €5 for the exhibition alone. It is open 10:00 to 18:00 from October to February (last entry 17:30) and 10:00 to 19:00 from March to September (last entry 18:30). It is closed on 1 January, 1 May, 24 December, 25 December and 31 December. Lisboa Card holders enter free.
MAAT, the museum of art, architecture and technology, charges non-residents €16 in 2026. The museum lists Tuesday as its weekly closing day and opens from 10:00 to 19:00 on the other days; it is also closed on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December. The Padrão is not closed on Mondays, so it is the safer Belém stop on that day.
A simple plan for a Belém day
Tuesday to Sunday works best.
Morning
Start at the tower when it opens at 9:30, with your slot booked. Walk along the river to the Padrão.
Midday
Visit the Jerónimos Monastery. Remember the cloister closes its ticket desk at 16:30, so do not leave it for the end of the day.
Afternoon
Add MAAT if you like contemporary art, or the Padrão platform for a view over the river. Return by tram or train.
The Pastéis de Belém bakery is close to the monastery. Check its opening times and prices locally.
Belém Tower: frequently asked questions
How much does Belém Tower cost in 2026?
An adult ticket costs €15 in 2026. The price rose from €8 on 1 January 2025.
Is Belém Tower open on Mondays?
No. It is closed on Mondays, and also on 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May, 13 June and 25 December. It is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30 to 17:30.
Is Belém Tower free with the Lisboa Card?
Yes, but you must book a time slot with your card number. You can only do that after you have exchanged your voucher for the physical card, and access depends on the daily quota.
Can I book tickets online?
Yes, tickets with a time slot are sold online through the operator's ticket platform. Lisboa Card holders cannot reserve in advance without the physical card.
Can I combine the tower with the Jerónimos Monastery?
Yes. Both are in Belém, both are UNESCO World Heritage, and both close on Mondays. Together they cost €33 in 2026 (€15 plus €18).
How do I get to Belém?
Take tram 15E or the Cascais line train from Cais do Sodré. Both go to the district.