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São Jorge Castle Guided Tour

Statue in the St George's Castle Gardens

Unravel Portugal's rich history at São Jorge Castle, alongside a guide and surrounded by spectacular views of the Alfama district and the Tagus River.

Highlights

Gain entry to São Jorge Castle with an expert guide and learn about one of the most iconic sites of Lisbon, dating back to Moorish times.
Find a barbican fortress with a moat, artillery, statue collections, and rebuilt royal venues like the Ogival Room with octagonal pillars.
A periscope reveals Lisbon's hidden gems from the outlook of Ulysses Tower. Catch sight of the castle's lively residents – peacocks and geese.
Explore the castle's nooks and crannies including its watchtowers, choosing from tours in either English or Portuguese.
Did you know? There’s a connection between the castle and England's patron saint, St. George, providing insight into historic Anglo-Portuguese relations.

W cenie

2-hour guided tour of São Jorge Castle
Entry to São Jorge Castle
Expert English or Portuguese-speaking guide (as per option selected)

Zasady anulowania

Możesz anulować te bilety do 24 godz. przed rozpoczęciem wycieczki, aby uzyskać pełen zwrot.

Opinie

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Peter

4/5

wrz, 2024

Energetic hostess, good historical information. Hostess incuded all participants and even repeated information to those that might have straggled.

Wen

5/5

wrz, 2024

Nous avons eu la chance d'avoir une visite guidée du château seules avec le guide. Tout s'est très bien passé, la visite était très intéressante ! Nous avons passé un très bon moment !

Anita

5/5

wrz, 2024

We did the tour with Joa he was very friendly and spoke very good English. He made our tour very interesting and made the odd funny joke to keep us entertained. We learnt quite a bit of the history of Lisbon and before he finished gave us a few of his recommendations for his favourite restaurants. Loved the tour. Thank you

Sarah

3/5

sie, 2024

Firstly, the guide did not initially meet us in the designated place. Myself and another couple had carefully read the instructions and were waiting at the correct place. It seems one other family were by the ticket office and the guide was waiting with them. I had to call the office twice before the guide came to meet us. Once in the castle, whilst the guide was friendly, I felt that she wasn't especially historically knowledgable. I could have learnt more from simply going with the audio guide (significantly cheaper). I did not feel this tour was worth the additional money paid for a guided tour.

Pellen

4/5

maj, 2024

ticketing was good, easy to navigate the activity was fine. The appointment was confusing as the guide had not the right color of flag. As he was the only guide at that time, we just could connect with him

Your experience

Travel through time

Start your journey by stepping into the enchanting São Jorge Castle, perched atop Lisbon's highest hill. A knowledgeable guide, speaking the language of your choice, will escort you through the stronghold's ancient gateways, commencing a chronological exploration starting from the 6th century B.C.

As you tour the castle's stone-bound ramparts, be captivated by tales of the historical figures and transformative events that shaped Portugal. Marvel at the archaeological site, home to remnants of past inhabitants, and the castle's permanent exhibition that showcases artifacts spanning several eras. Learn of this building’s transformation from citadel to palace.

A panoramic finale

Proceed to the charming medieval village nestled within the castle's sturdy walls. Meander through the cobblestone alleys, past quaint houses, and a historic church, transporting you back to a bygone era. Then, ascend the Ulysses Tower, the castle's highest point. Here, behold Lisbon in all its glory with panoramic 360-degree views from the old district to the modern downtown area and the Tagus River.

Interestingly, the castle was the backdrop to Portugal's first romantic encounter between King Pedro and Ines de Castro – a little-known fact that adds a tinge of intrigue to the tour. This tour isn't complete without an encounter with the castle's resident peacocks and geese parading the grounds, a treat for all visitors.

Know before you go

What to bring

It’s recommended to wear comfortable shoes as this experience involves a fair amount of walking.

What's not allowed

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
Feeding peacocks is strictly prohibited for this experience.

Accessibility

Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
This experience is wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

The castle is closed on Jan 1, May 1, Dec 24 and 25.

Moje bilety

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.