Belém is Lisbon’s monument district, set on the riverfront where Portugal’s explorers once set sail. The Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries and the bakery that still makes the original pastéis de nata all sit within one walkable stretch — more landmarks per kilometre than anywhere else in the city.
The district rewards a full half day: the monastery and tower are Lisbon’s two most visited monuments, and the riverside gardens between them are made for wandering. To cover Belém, Lisbon’s sights without the footwork, our Belém tuk tuk tour threads the monuments with a guide — see all our Lisbon tuk tuk tours, or pair it with a walking tour of the city centre.
Getting to Belém from Lisbon is straightforward: it lies west of the centre along the river, served by tram 15E and by Cascais-line trains from Cais do Sodré to Belém station. It also combines naturally with time on the water — browse our Tagus boat tours for the view of Belém Tower from the river.
Absolutely — Belém is Lisbon’s monument district, packing the Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries and the original pastéis de nata into one walkable riverside stretch. Allow at least half a day. Cover the sights comfortably with a guide on our Belém tuk tuk tour.
Belém lies west of central Lisbon along the river and is easy to reach by public transport: tram 15E runs from the city centre, and Cascais-line trains from Cais do Sodré stop at Belém station. Prefer sightseeing on the way? Our Belém tuk tuk tour pairs the ride with the monuments.
