Belém Tower: the departure point of the explorers
$ 12,82 per person
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Self-guided audio tourFollow the story at your own pace -
English, Deutsch, Español, Français, Italiano, PortuguêsFor both audio and stories included
Overview
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1h 30min
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62 stories
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0km distance
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14 stops
The Belém Tower stands guard at the mouth of the river Tagus on the outskirts of Lisbon. Staring out to the Atlantic from the west side of the Tower, you can almost see, in your mind’s eye, the three-masted ships of Vasco da Gama, Pedro Álvares Cabral, Bartolomeu Dias, and Ferdinand Magellan, sailing out to discover the world.
Waltz in the Belem Tower of Lisbon with a self-guided audio tour on your phone designed by an accredited expert. Listen to fascinating stories, based on an award-winning storytelling concept, and gain great insights into the most iconic landmark of Lisbon. Start your tour from the Belém Gardens and continue to meet The Gago Coutinho e Sacadura Cabral Memorial, The Βastion getting acquainted with the tower, The Bulwark, and The Statue of the Virgem do Restelo on your way.
This is an unmissable opportunity to experience at your own pace the BelemTower with a captivating audio tour on your phone.
* * Ticket/entrance fee to the Tower is not included.
The point of departure
Thanks to its strategic position at the mouth of one of the most prosperous natural harbours in Europe, Belém became the cradle of the Portuguese Age of Discovery and home to a motley crew of sailors, fishermen and merchants, who sailed between the ancient province of Lusitania and beyond. Since before the Age of Discovery, the small village of Restelo was populated by intrepid sea-faring people. The growth of the Portuguese Empire in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries led to the construction of two of the city's symbols: the Belém Tower and the Belém Monastery, both sublime examples of the architectural style known as Manuelino.
AnnElisa Sgrazzutti
Inclusions and Exclusions
Inclusions
- Self-guided audio tour in English on your smartphone (Android & iOS)
- An activation link to access your audio tour
- Offline content (text, audio narration and maps) to avoid roaming charges
Exclusions
- Entrance ticket to the tower is not included.
- Live Guide
- Smartphone or headphones
- Food and drinks
- Transportation
- App not compatible with Windows phones
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Mandatory items
- Charged smartphone
- Headphones
Charged smartphone, headphones, (comfortable shoes, hat & sunscreen)
The location
Address
Starting point
Belém Gardens
Directions to starting point
The self-guided audio tour is designed to start at the Belem Tower’s garden (1400-038 Lisbon, Portugal). The easiest way to get there is by reaching the Largo Da Princesa Bus Stop (1400-024 Lisbon, Portugal) and by walking approximately 550 meters towards the Belem Tower.
Important information
Opening hours
Mondays closed Tuesday-Sunday 10AM – 5PM
Recommended visiting hours
Tuesday-Sunday 10AM – 5PM
Additional admission
Ticket/entrance fee to the Tower is not included.
Know before you book
- Please consider that admission fees for the Belem Tower are not included.
- This is a downloadable self-guided audio tour for your smartphone, accessible through our app. No live guide will accompany you. No VR / AR is included
- No live guide or meeting point provided.
- After booking, you will receive an email with further instructions on how to access and download your audio tour. Check your spam folder as well
- Book per device to be used, not per participant
- An Android (version 5.0 and later) or iOS (version 15.0 and later) smartphone is required. The audio tour is not compatible with Windows Phones, iPhone 6/6 Plus or older, iPod Touch 6th generation or older, iPad 4th generation or older, iPad Air 1st generation, iPad Mini 3rd generation or older.
- You will need storage space on your phone (100-150 MB)
- The Tower is not accessible with wheelchair or strollers and not suitable for reduced mobility
Know before you go
- Mobile signal may be weak at the site(s). Download your audio tour on your smartphone prior to your visit to fully enjoy it.
- After booking, you will receive an email with further instructions on how to access and download your audio tour. Please check your email spam folder as well
- Ensure that your smartphone is fully charged & that you bring your earphones
- Visitors are advised to wear comfortable shoes
Contributors and Bibliography
Contributors
Clio Muse
Download the app
To take this self-guided tour, you will need to download the Clio Muse Tours app on your iOS or Android device. Enjoy your tour!
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