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São Jorge Castle Tickets

Visitors at the entrance of St. George’s Castle
Statue of Afonso I, the first king of Portugal at  St. George’s Castle
Visitors at the gardens at St. George’s Castle
Visitors with a guide at St George's Castle

A visit to Lisbon would be incomplete without visiting the historic São Jorge Castle located at the top of the city's highest hill.

Highlights

  • Grab these tickets and head to Lisbon's most famous landmark, São Jorge Castle, an 11th-century gem that dominates the Lisbon skyline.

  • Explore the expertly-curated Permanent Exhibitions section to learn all about its past life as a military base and the siege of 1147.

  • Admire marvelous artwork like the sculpture of Afonso I, the first king of Portugal, and discover elements of early Islamic architecture.

  • Upgrade to include a hosted entrance, a multilingual audio guide for insightful self-exploration, or go for a guided tour with an expert.

  • Fun fact: The castle is famous for its resident peacocks, which freely roam the courtyards and the castle grounds.

Inclusions

  • Entry to São Jorge Castle

  • Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian & Portuguese (optional)

  • Offline content (text, audio narration, & maps) (optional)

  • Brief introduction outside the castle (optional)

  • Hosted assistance at entry (optional)

  • 2-hour guided tour of the castle (optional)

  • Expert English-speaking guide (optional)

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Guests from United States, United Kingdom, Canada and over 63 countries have loved this experience
Edward Murphy

Edward

5/5

Nov, 2024

The view of Lisbon was great from that spot. Getting tickets with my phone and skipping the line while everyone else stood in was wonderful.
Giovanna Gollinucci

Giovanna

5/5

Nov, 2024

I booked the entrance tickets to Sao Jorge Castle as soon as we arrived in front. There would have been an endless queue at the ticket counters to go through, which would surely have taken up a lot of time that we were able to devote to the visit instead. It was all very quick and the visit was worthwhile
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Mauricio Martinez Daroch

Mauricio

5/5

Nov, 2024

It is a place of world history, very moving to be within those walls and if you can take the option of watching a 3D video even more interesting.
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Vikram Mankar

Vikram

5/5

Nov, 2024

The castle was great. Buying the ticket online saved a good amount time of not having to wait in the queue. Highly recommend buying tickets online.
Odessa Mae Whyte

Odessa

5/5

Nov, 2024

The views from the castle were amazing. Would absolutely love to go again on a day with better weather to see the sunset.

Experience Lisbon’s cultural heritage

Located centrally in Lisbon, São Jorge Castle is a prominent landmark in the historic city center. Built in the 11th century, the castle has a long-standing history which you will know more about by visiting the castle's Permanent Exhibitions. For those who appreciate architecture, the citadel, towers, and terraces will be a sight to behold. If you’re looking to appreciate art, sculptures such as that of Afonso I of Portugal and other marvelous works can be seen on display. Upgrade to an audio-guided or expert-guided tour to enhance your experience! You can even resolve entry hassles with the assistance of a host who'll also give you a brief introduction to the history of the royal castle outside the castle gates.

Behold the beauty of Lisbon!

Enjoy a stroll through the well-maintained gardens, appreciating the greenery around you, and stop to admire some peacocks on your way. Look out at panoramic views of the city from viewing points located all around the castle.

Castelo de S. Jorge

Monday09:00 AM - 06:00 PMlast entry 05:30 PM
Tuesday09:00 AM - 06:00 PMlast entry 05:30 PM
Wednesday09:00 AM - 06:00 PMlast entry 05:30 PM
Thursday09:00 AM - 06:00 PMlast entry 05:30 PM
Friday09:00 AM - 06:00 PMlast entry 05:30 PM
Saturday09:00 AM - 06:00 PMlast entry 05:30 PM
Sunday09:00 AM - 06:00 PMlast entry 05:30 PM

What to bring

  • Please carry your own earphones for the best audio experience.

  • The venue may not have a smartphone charging facility. Please ensure you carry a fully-charged phone.

What's not allowed

  • Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Additional information

  • 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.

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

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

  • Please arrive at the redemption point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Ticket redemption point

  • Please check your final voucher for the redemption point details and specific instructions.

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