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Tropical Botanical Garden

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Enduring botanical garden with vintage greenhouses, plus peacocks & other free-roaming birds. People often mention garden, plants, beautiful, trees, peacocks, park, worth, nice, great, gardens,


Address

Largo dos Jerónimos, 1400-209 Lisboa, Portugal

Website

museus.ulisboa.pt

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (4.3K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Monday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 5 PM

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  • 4/5 Kevin B. 2 years ago on Google
    Mid-sized to large botanical garden for a small entry fee of 4 euros or 2 for students. The garden itself is very pretty, with many branching paths to snake around the park. Unfortunately there is little botanical about it, as it did not seem to feature many plants. There were mostly different trees and some cacti but there is a lot of empty grassy space that is unused for different plant species. There are also some run down, overgrown buildings inside here that give a very nice atmosphere to the garden. Definitely worth a visit for a nice stroll, not so much if you're only interested in seeing a lot of plants with nameplates and such.
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 mark b. 11 months ago on Google • 295 reviews
    Fantastic and strange farmers with beautiful trees, flowers and plants, lots of peacocks and ducks , the home of a count and weird and interesting statues and busts. Smells great, looks great and sounds great. Perfect park for a nice long walk in.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 eduardo m. 2 years ago on Google
    Summary: The garden are beautiful but totally not taken care of. The small thematic garden are poorly maintained. It was a bit embarrassing to see such a messy place. We were so shocked with my friend that we started to think about names that would fit this place better than botanical garden. Such as "once Upon a time there was a garden" or "Wildness when nature take over" or "your ticket price is definitely NOT going to maintenance" garden. So many parts were closed because of maintenance, a lot where super messy, the water of small fountains were so green you couldn't guess it was water, a lot of place were totally ruined. We haven't seen one person who seem to work/maintain in the garden.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paulo C. 1 year ago on Google
    Surprisingly, I loved this park! I had already passed the front door several times and only now had the opportunity to visit it and it is really worth it! I loved the ruins taken over by plants, the animals on the loose, etc. It is much more interesting than the Lisbon Botanical Garden.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Onur 10 months ago on Google • 150 reviews
    We were lucky enough to visit the Tropical Botanical Garden on a public holiday so the entry was free. But the entry fee for adults on normal days is 5 Euros. The garden consists of oriental and tropical sections and each has different trees and flowers. There’s a lake area and a lot of peacocks, ducks and chickens running around. So many lovely bridges, beautiful garden arrangements and green areas. The air is very clean and the trees provide an amazing fresh climate especially on summer days. You should definitely visit this botanical garden when you’re in Lisbon.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Camila C. 11 months ago on Google • 28 reviews
    We loved it ! Definitely worth it The plants and little rivers are truly lovely. We got hypnotized for half an hour looking at a peacock and then another 30 min for little chicks. Then you arrive to a beautiful garden with a little maze of bushes. Mesmerizing !
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christian (. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved it! A low price entrance is worth the walk in the garden. Its size is quite large, in one of the city most historical areas, is definitely worth the money. Highly recommended
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 herm d. 2 years ago on Google
    I turned up at the Jeronimos Monastery early on Sunday to beat the crowds. Ha ha! I was at the end of a 50m line then I realised I had to join another line first to buy a ticket! I gave up and strolled across to the Tropical Botanical Garden where it was free entry and I had it almost to myself. What a result! The first thing to say as a garden loving Brit is this is more a pleasure garden than a botanical garden. There are plenty of fabulous trees and shrubs but little in the way of labelling or descriptions to learn more about them. The Botanical Garden of downtown Lisbon is the place for that. But the garden is well laid out and beautifully maintained. There was a Alice in Wonderland themed inflatable show on in March 2022 which seemed strange for a botanical garden but maybe they want to draw in the kiddos. The avenues of palms are impressive as were the peacocks showing off to impress the females. At zero euros all in all a grand morning out. PS. A plant identification app like SEEK overcomes the lack of labels.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Justus 6 months ago on Google
    A dead goose, filth and trash, dead leaves and twigs, an abandonned pool and an impression that nobody is taking care of that place. Thats not an botanical garden but rather a dirty park for which you have pay 5€ to enter. Gross impertinence.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alison R. 1 year ago on Google
    This was the first place in Belem that we visited, completely unplanned. Only €5 entrance, it was so peaceful and quiet, the plants and trees were unusual to us coming from the UK. They have plans for a tea room, and restoration of some of the old greenhouses. Well worth a visit, I imagine it's a nice break from the crowds at peak tourist times.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Ruška B. 1 year ago on Google
    After seeing some really fancy gardens in other countries, this one was like walking through any other park. However, you can see the effort to make it look more tropical and there’s definitely potential. Some parts were under maintenance.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 JSS 1 year ago on Google
    Very calming park. It’s a great place if you want to relax. It’s not so big but the park itself is charming. Great for couple/family picnics. There’s also a lot of parking spaces nearby. Very near to some tourist attractions and important landmarks as well.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Natalie H. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place! Not crowded at all, and all the animals walking around made it feel more lively. Saw several baby chicks and ducks that were adorable 🦆🐤🐥🐔
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michele Di C. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely fantastic! So many strange and beautiful plants. Doesn’t feel artificial and it is spacious to sit, enjoy, walk, cross a little bridge, look at the animals and interact with them, …. Look at the pictures.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Richard S. 6 months ago on Google • 51 reviews
    Stellenweise eher ein „Lost Place“. Aber wir mochten es, besonders den verwilderten Kakteengarten. Ansonsten hübsch angelegt, mit kleinen Teichen, vielen Pfauen und hohen Palmen. Eine wirkliche Oase, um Längen attraktiver als der eigentliche Botanische Garten von Lissabon.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael D. 5 months ago on Google • 46 reviews
    A perfect place for a calm walk, they have lots of birds, and you gonna see lots of beautiful peacocks around.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nicole B. 4 months ago on Google • 38 reviews
    Beautiful grounds with the most polite free roaming peacocks. Bathrooms available. Unfortunately the tropical greenhouse is “under restoration” aka completely abandoned and crumbing but covered in fitted tarps. Because the weather is so mild plants seem to be taking over the inside. Beautiful tile work fountains and a Japanese garden also in disrepair.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Planet C. 11 months ago on Google • 12 reviews
    Really nice space, loads of interesting plants, and pretty spots for photos. Shady areas to relax and lots of peacocks to enjoy. Only downside was that glass houses are derelict and cafe was closed. Well worth the entry.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paddy C. 2 years ago on Google
    A great quiet and beautiful garden. Loved it!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tom D. 2 years ago on Google
    Incredible gardens in the Belem area of Lisbon. 4€ entry fee but worth it 10 times over for these beautifully maintained gardens. Feels like going back in time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ximena B. 2 years ago on Google
    Incredible experience with the light show inspired by Alice in Wonderland. The whole garden was decorated and gave it a very special touch. A great work that mixes spectacle with nature. It’s surprising for adults and children.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elisa De C. 1 year ago on Google
    Very beautiful botanical garden and it’s also not very expensive. 5 euros for adults and 2.5 for students in august. It feels more like a park than a garden but the many cute animals (baby ducks, baby peacocks and cats!) and the staff was friendly as well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicole G. 1 year ago on Google
    Hands down one of the BEST experiences in Lisbon. Definitely needs some help as it's a bit run down so I would love to see what the garden looks like fully restored with full staff, BUT overall it was still beautiful. The variety and healthiness of the plants was amazing. There was tons of room to roam and we went during a less busy time of the year so it was quiet. A great place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND for plant lovers!! There are definitely some parts of the garden that are not disabled friendly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paul H. 2 years ago on Google
    Really nice and relaxing place in Belem, Lisbon. Beautiful gardens, tranquil waters, steeped in history and references much of Portugal’s history overseas. Beautiful rich gardens, representing many countries including Macau & Brazil. Fabolous flowers, shrubs and trees. Relax as a couple, enjoy with kids (lots of ducks to feed) or take time in nature. Entry fee is low and worth a few hours to unwind.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Clara 1 month ago on Google • 61 reviews New
    The most amazing trees, cacti and peacocks! A really nice place.

  • 4/5 Gergely “GeЯa” I. 2 months ago on Google • 60 reviews New
    Quite nice of a walk when you want to get out of the crowd a little bit. The plants are all awesome to discover by walking around the park. I was a bit disappointed that the small buildings and areas were lretty dirty, even destroyed sometimes. We found some garbage thrown away as well, which is a shame for those who did it and for those who work here in a nice park like this too. All in all ot is worth to look around and enjoy some "jungle" in the middle of concrete

  • 5/5 Jessica T. 1 month ago on Google • 54 reviews New
    Ein Ort der Ruhe im hektischen Lissabon. Hier findet man nicht nur viele Pflanzen, sondern auch Pfauen an nahezu jeder Ecke. Der Kakteenbereich ist beeindruckend, ebenso die vielen Palmen.

  • 3/5 Y U. 3 weeks ago on Google • 26 reviews New
    Es ist ein typisch portugiesischer Ort-irgendwie charmant, nicht perfekt und schon gar nicht gut in Stand gesetzt. Aber wer das morbide liebt und die finanzielle Lage des Landes berücksichtigt, findet einen tollen Park vor. Man kann hier gut 2-3 Stunden verbringen, Pfaue beobachten und sich in einer anderen Zeit wiederfinden. Der Preis von ca. 8 Euro pro Person reicht halt auch nicht aus um den Park nach hohem Standart zu renovieren.

  • 4/5 Dave C. 2 years ago on Google
    Plants probably past their best this late in the season. A fair bit of reconstruction going on and no cafe open?

  • 5/5 angela s. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely stunning, well worth the price, beautiful gardens and lots of animals. Perfect for kids of all ages

  • 4/5 Josh A. 2 years ago on Google
    They seem a bit behind on maintenance, but I enjoyed the wildness of the gardens. A nice walk in between other activities.

  • 5/5 Terri M. 9 months ago on Google
    We loved our walk through the garden! It is full of a lot of species from all over the world. We certainly enjoyed the peacocks!

  • 4/5 Edgar S. 2 years ago on Google
    A perfect place to go on a date, or to take your kids. You have almost everything in here to appeal the little ones. You have dinosaurs, you have ducks family. And then you have the main attraction, all the amazing plants and trees, you even have coffee plants to check. As I said, it's a very good place to take your other half 😊

  • 5/5 mszafaryn 2 years ago on Google
    Perfect place for rest, beautiful exotic trees, and secluded recesses. They have also some ducks and peacocks

  • 4/5 lucy J. B. 2 years ago on Google
    A lovely peaceful garden

  • 5/5 Julie T. 2 years ago on Google
    Visited for the Magical Garden lights before Christmas (so not the typical experience). It's a wonderful night out, and much larger than I expected. We loved the interactive sections, music, and the wonderful lighting on the garden plants.

  • 5/5 christian l. 1 month ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    An amazing escape from the crowds at Belém. This tranquil delight is located just a couple of minutes behind the famous Pastéis de Belem shop and was virtually deserted on a very warm Saturday in February, loved the different walks and paths through the gardens and seeing lots of peacocks just roaming around. It cost just €5 for adults admission. Only thing missing was a bottle of wine and a picnic.

  • 5/5 Sreenjoy C. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a beautiful park in the middle of the city. When you look at it in the map, it doesn’t look too big, but it’s quite a large area where you could walk around for a bit. We bought pastel de natas from Belem and went here to sit in the shade, hang out and it felt great because it was so peaceful in there. Wonderful lakes, trees, peacocks and ducks walking alongside you. Would definitely recommend coming here, strolling around, maybe even lying on the grass in the shade ❤️ There are chairs and benches next to the water, a cute little Japanese garden and many other beautiful sections. Entry free is €4 which is not so bad. Great place to spend a few hours just chilling out. Will definitely try to be back!

  • 3/5 Sree C. 2 years ago on Google
    The concept of letting the trees growing without pruning them is great. But it definitely is not the best gardens I have seen. There are many other amazing places in Lisbon to visit if you are in a time crunch.

  • 2/5 Martin J. 1 year ago on Google
    4 Euros to get in. Would be a very interesting and peaceful retreat, with many interesting plants… but… it feels as if no one has bothered to maintain this for some time. It needs some management and it definitely needs some love!


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Amenities


  • Activities
    • ✓️ Hiking
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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