Belem Tower Opening Hours

Belém Tower

May 2 TO Sep 30 Timings Days (May 2 TO Sep 30)	TIMINGS	Last Admission
Monday (Today)	Closed
Tuesday	09:30–18:00	17:30
Wednesday	09:30–18:00	17:30
Thursday	09:30–18:00	17:30
Friday	09:30–18:00	17:30
Saturday	09:30–18:00	17:30
Sunday	09:30–18:00	17:30

Oct 1 TO Dec 24 Timings Days (Oct 1 TO Dec 24)	TIMINGS	Last Admission
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	09:30–18:00	17:30
Wednesday	09:30–18:00	17:30
Thursday	09:30–18:00	17:30
Friday	09:30–18:00	17:30
Saturday	09:30–18:00	17:30
Sunday	09:30–18:00	17:30

Dec 25 TO Dec 25 Timings Days (Dec 25 TO Dec 25)	TIMINGS
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	Closed
Friday	Closed
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

Dec 26 TO Dec 31 Timings Days (Dec 26 TO Dec 31)	TIMINGS	Last Admission
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	09:30–18:00	17:30
Wednesday	09:30–18:00	17:30
Thursday	09:30–18:00	17:30
Friday	09:30–18:00	17:30
Saturday	09:30–18:00	17:30
Sunday	09:30–18:00	17:30

Jan 1 TO Jan 1 Timings Days (Jan 1 TO Jan 1)	TIMINGS
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	Closed
Friday	Closed
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

Jan 2 TO Apr 30 Timings Days (Jan 2 TO Apr 30)	TIMINGS	Last Admission
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	09:30–18:00	17:30
Wednesday	09:30–18:00	17:30
Thursday	09:30–18:00	17:30
Friday	09:30–18:00	17:30
Saturday	09:30–18:00	17:30
Sunday	09:30–18:00	17:30

May 1 TO May 1 Timings Days (May 1 TO May 1)	TIMINGS
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	Closed
Friday	Closed
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

The Belem Tower is visited by more than 500,000 visitors every year and is one of the most-visited landmarks in the world. It is important to know the right time or days to visit the attraction to avoid any chaos and have a hassle-free experience.

Adorning Portugal’s Age of Discoveries, a visit to Lisbon’s beautiful UNESCO-listed Belem Tower is on every visitor’s itinerary. Belem Tower is a glorious symbol of the city of Lisbon. Built during the early 16th century, the attraction is a magnificent depiction of Portugal’s Manueline architecture. This majestic structure stands by the water creating an unbelievable picturesque view of the historic part of the town, Belem.

The Belem Tower is open from 10 AM to 6:30 PM from May to September and from 10 AM to 5:30 PM from October to April.

Last Entry: The last entry to the Belem Tower is at 5 PM.

Closed: The Belem Tower is closed on Mondays, 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May, and 25 December.

What is The Best Time to Visit Belem Towers?

Weekday vs Weekend

The Belem Tower can get quite crowded, especially during weekends and even the summer months of the year. We recommend avoiding weekends and public holidays. It is best to visit during the weekdays to avoid all the rush and have a peaceful tour.

On The Day

Due to its popularity, the site gets very busy in the summer, especially from late morning to mid-afternoon. The best time of the day to visit the Belem Tower is either early morning at 10 AM for a tour or in the evening for a beautiful sunset at Targus River.

How Long Do You Need To Tour The Belem Tower?

Belem Tower is one of the most important sights in Lisbon and represents the story of the Portuguese Age of Discovery. While it is definitely worth a visit, one should try to spend at least a day seeing the main attractions. Since it is famous for its many museums, you would like to add these to your itinerary and spend at least two days touring the Belem Tower.

The lines begin to form at least half an hour before opening time and people are allowed to go in and out in groups. Expect to spend close to 45 minutes inside the Belem Tower.

Frequently Asked Questions About Belem Tower Opening Hours

What are the Belem Tower opening hours?

Between October to April, the Belem Tower opens from 10 AM to 5:30 PM, and between May to September, from 10 AM to 6:30 PM.

Should I buy the Belem Tower tickets in advance?

Yes, we recommend you purchase your Belem Tower tickets online well in advance to enjoy great deals and discounts. You can also avoid the last-minute rush at the ticket counter and benefit from a quick entry by booking in advance.

How to get to Belem Tower?

Not too far from central Lisbon, the Belem Tower is easy to visit. The best way to get there is by taking one of the bus lines (numbers: 27,28,29,43,49,51, or 112) or using the tram (line 15) that will take you to the tower.

How many entrances does the Belem Tower have?

The Belem Tower has only one main entrance. We recommend you get a Lisboa Card to gain free access to the Belem Tower.

How long does it take to explore the Belem Tower?

If you wish for a more relaxing experience, it is worth arriving early or toward the end of the day. You can expect to spend at least 45 minutes inside the attraction exploring and expect half an hour to 45 mins wait time to enter.