Landmarks

São Jorge Castle Tickets

Name: São Jorge Castle Tickets
Start: 2024-10-21T12:00:00
End: 2024-10-21T15:00:00
Location: Lisbon

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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Mary

4/5

Oct, 2024

Loved the castle. Only suggestion....make it known that ticket holders can skip the long line and go directly to the left and enter under the arch

Olena

5/5

Oct, 2024

São Jorge Castle was absolutely magnificent! Visiting Lisbon for the first time, I was happy to get into this wonderful castle, too, and enjoy breathtaking views of the city as well as its ancient serenity. Headout helped me book tickets online very quickly, right at the entrance to the attraction, so I have saved tons of time by skipping the queue for spending it on further exploration of Lisbon later on. I totally loved the experience!

Kris

5/5

Oct, 2024

Lisbon is really beautiful and it was great to be able to climb up to the Castle to be able to see much of the city below. The Castle itself was fascinating and was very well maintained.

Maureen

5/5

Oct, 2024

Our tour guide, Silva, was exceptional and he made this guided tour a highlight of our time in Lisbon. He was so friendly and fun, and extremely knowledgeable about the history of the castle and Lisbon. Thank you, Silva!

Laura

3/5

Oct, 2024

The places are impressive. But I do not recommend buying for the tower of Belen. After an hour of queuing in the sun and it hardly moved, we left. We lost money but gained in health. In the Monastery and in the Castle there were no problems. Bad organization in the Tower, they should improve a lot the access or limit it and not allow to buy so many tickets or do it with a schedule.

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Your experience

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.

Operating hours

Castelo de S. Jorge

Monday	09:00 AM - 09:00 PM	last entry 08:30 PM
Tuesday	09:00 AM - 09:00 PM	last entry 08:30 PM
Wednesday	09:00 AM - 09:00 PM	last entry 08:30 PM
Thursday	09:00 AM - 09:00 PM	last entry 08:30 PM
Friday	09:00 AM - 09:00 PM	last entry 08:30 PM
Saturday	09:00 AM - 09:00 PM	last entry 08:30 PM
Sunday	09:00 AM - 09:00 PM	last entry 08:30 PM

Know before you go

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.

My tickets

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.