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Torre de Belém: free entry days, tickets & hours
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Belém Tower is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: residents of Portugal on up to 52 days a year (Acesso 52); children up to 12 (inclusive); unemployed visitors resident in the EU; visitors with a certified disability of 60% or more, plus one companion.
- Otherwise: belém Tower ticket — €15.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- There is no ticket desk at the tower itself - tickets are sold at the kiosk in front of the Jerónimos or online.
- Residents of Portugal can book their Acesso 52 free slot online for the tower (unlike the monastery).
- The terrace and upper floors are not accessible for wheelchairs or pushchairs.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forFree for residents of Portugal on up to 52 days a year (Acesso 52) | Portugal residents | Portuguese citizens and residents of Portugal, any day the monument is open, up to 52 free days per calendar year across all Museus e Monumentos de Portugal sites. Show Cartão de Cidadão / residence document and give your NIF (tax number) at the ticket office; each visit day is deducted from the 52. Not available to tourists. | No |
| Free forFree for children up to 12 (inclusive) | up to 12 | Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. | No |
| Free forFree for unemployed visitors resident in the EU | Jobseekers EU residents | Bring proof of unemployment status. | No |
| Free forFree for visitors with a certified disability of 60% or more, plus one companion | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | Show a valid disability document at the entrance. | No |
Official prices
Belém Tower ticket prices
| Belém Tower ticket — 50% off for over-65s, ages 13-24 and family tickets (ticket office only). 30-minute timed slots, max 60 people inside at once; buy online in advance. | €15 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (belém tower ticket). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:30–17:30 |
| Wed | 09:30–17:30 |
| Thu | 09:30–17:30 |
| Fri | 09:30–17:30 |
| Sat | 09:30–17:30 |
| Sun | 09:30–17:30 |
Tuesday-Sunday 9:30am-5:30pm (last entry 5pm). Closed Mondays, 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May, 13 June and 25 December. Tickets are sold at the kiosk in front of the Jerónimos Monastery (closes 4:30pm) and online. May close in bad weather.
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FAQ
Belém Tower: common questions
Is Belém Tower free?
Belém Tower has no free entry for everyone. Also free: residents of Portugal on up to 52 days a year (Acesso 52); children up to 12 (inclusive); unemployed visitors resident in the EU; visitors with a certified disability of 60% or more, plus one companion. Otherwise the official ticket costs €15.
Who gets free entry to Belém Tower?
Portugal residents — portuguese citizens and residents of Portugal, any day the monument is open, up to 52 free days per calendar year across all Museus e Monumentos de Portugal sites. Show Cartão de Cidadão / residence document and give your NIF (tax number) at the ticket office; each visit day is deducted from the 52. Not available to tourists.. Up to 12 — children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.. Jobseekers EU residents — bring proof of unemployment status.. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) — show a valid disability document at the entrance..
How much is a ticket to Belém Tower?
Belém Tower ticket costs €15 on the official site.
What day is Belém Tower closed?
Belém Tower is closed on Mondays. Tuesday-Sunday 9:30am-5:30pm (last entry 5pm). Closed Mondays, 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May, 13 June and 25 December. Tickets are sold at the kiosk in front of the Jerónimos Monastery (closes 4:30pm) and online. May close in bad weather.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- mosteirojeronimos.torrebelem.gov.pt/visitar · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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