Half-day route · prices checked October 2026

Belém in half a day

Lisbon's two UNESCO monuments, the Monument to the Discoveries and the original pastel de nata bakery, in one riverside walk.

The route

Four stops, one morning

1

Jerónimos Monastery

Arrive at opening with a timed ticket. Adult €18 (official). The church is free.

2

Pastéis de Belém

The bakery next door. The takeaway queue moves quickly; there are large seated rooms inside.

3

Monument to the Discoveries

Cross under the road by the tunnel; ~€10 for the top terrace.

4

Belém Tower

A 10-minute walk west along the river. Adult €15 (official), timed entry.

5

Optional

National Coach Museum (€15) or Ajuda Palace (€15), then LX Factory on the way back.

Save with the Lisboa Card?

Jerónimos + Belém Tower + the Monument ≈ €43 at the door. Add the castle and a few rides on the same day and the €31 24-hour card wins. Run the numbers.

Official prices from Museus e Monumentos de Portugal. Ages 13–24 and 65+ pay half; 12 and under free. Most state monuments close on Mondays — check before you go.

FAQ

Belém FAQ

How do I get to Belém from central Lisbon?

Tram 15E from Praça da Figueira or Praça do Comércio, or the train from Cais do Sodré to Belém station. Both take roughly 20–30 minutes.

Is there a combined ticket for Belém?

Resellers sell bundles of Jerónimos and Belém Tower; the Lisboa Card covers both (with time slots) plus the Monument to the Discoveries.

Is Jerónimos Monastery free?

The church is free. The cloister and exhibition rooms need a ticket (€18 adult, official).