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Lisbon: São Jorge Castle Skip-the-Line Ticket & Guided Tour

By Tugatrips Tours
8.8 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
Price is £43 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Skip-the-line entrance to iconic São Jorge Castle with fast-track access
  • Expert-guided castle tour through towers, walls, and historic ruins
  • Breathtaking city views over Alfama and the Tagus from castle viewpoints
  • Immersive history walk covering royal life, battles, and Moorish legends
  • Explore archaeological ruins from the Iron Age to medieval Lisbon

Activity location

    • Lisbon
    • Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 1100-509 Lisboa, Portugal | Please meet your guide at Rua do Chão da Feira 226, 1100-223 Lisboa next to the bus stop. Your guide will be holding a yellow and blue flag.
    • Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

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Guided Tour in English + Skip-the-Line Ticket
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Join a shared guided tour in English of São Jorge Castle with skip-the-line entry included. Explore the castle’s key highlights, learn about its rich history, and enjoy panoramic views over Lisbon with expert commentary throughout.

Language options: English
Starting time: 15:00
Price details
£43.23 x 1 Adult£43.23
Total
Price is £43.23
Guided Tour in Portuguese + Skip-the-Line Ticket
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • Portuguese

Join a shared guided tour in Portuguese of São Jorge Castle with skip-the-line entry included. Explore the castle’s key highlights, learn about its rich history, and enjoy panoramic views over Lisbon with expert commentary throughout.

Language options: Portuguese
Starting time: 15:00
Price details
£43.23 x 1 Adult£43.23
Total
Price is £43.23
Guided Tour in Spanish + Skip-the-Line Ticket
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • Spanish

Join a shared guided tour in Spanish of São Jorge Castle with skip-the-line entry included. Explore the castle’s key highlights, learn about its rich history, and enjoy panoramic views over Lisbon with expert commentary throughout.

Language options: Spanish
Starting time: 15:00
Price details
£43.23 x 1 Adult£43.23
Total
Price is £43.23

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedSkip-the-line entrance ticket to São Jorge Castle
  • What's includedWhat's included Guided visit to São Jorge Castle
  • What's includedWhat's included Access to the main courtyard, castle walls, towers, and viewpoints
  • What's includedWhat's included Professional tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included Small group experience (max. 15 people)
  • What's includedWhat's included Travel insurance compliant with Portuguese regulations
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Meals and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Personal expenses

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Explosive substances, Food and drinks in the vehicle, Littering, Non-folding strollers, Non-folding wheelchairs, Oversize luggage, Pets (assistance dogs allowed), Scooter, Smoking in the vehicle, Speakers, Touching the exhibits, Unaccompanied minors, Vaping, Weapons or sharp objects
  • Not suitable for: People with heart problems, People with respiratory issues, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Perched atop Lisbon’s highest hill, São Jorge Castle has stood watch over the city for centuries. With its commanding views over the Tagus River, this iconic fortress is one of Portugal’s most cherished landmarks and a must-see for any visitor to the capital.

Your experience begins with skip-the-line entry, giving you more time to immerse yourself in the history and atmosphere of the site. Accompanied by an expert local guide, you’ll uncover the secrets hidden within the castle walls as you explore battlements, towers, and archaeological remains.

Walk through the dramatic stone archways and hear captivating stories of kings, knights, and sieges. Originally a Moorish stronghold in the 11th century, the castle became a royal palace after the Christian reconquest of Lisbon in 1147. Throughout the centuries, it has witnessed royal ceremonies, battles, and even the 1755 earthquake that reshaped the city.

Your guide will lead you through the key points of the fortress: from the majestic Praça de Armas, once the site of royal parades, to the ancient ruins of the royal residence and the impressive medieval towers. Discover how the castle was a symbol of both defence and power, and how it played a key role in Lisbon’s transformation from a strategic military outpost into the heart of the Portuguese kingdom.

Take in panoramic views from the castle’s high ramparts, offering some of the most breathtaking vistas of Lisbon’s skyline, the Alfama district, and the shimmering waters of the Tagus. This is the perfect opportunity to appreciate the city’s unique layout and colourful architecture from above.

Whether you’re a history enthusiast or a first-time visitor, this guided tour brings São Jorge Castle to life in a way that is engaging, insightful, and visually unforgettable. With fascinating facts from your guide, you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of Lisbon’s past and its enduring cultural legacy.

End your tour feeling connected to the city’s medieval roots, inspired by its resilience, and enriched by its stories.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Lisbon
    • Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 1100-509 Lisboa, Portugal | Please meet your guide at Rua do Chão da Feira 226, 1100-223 Lisboa next to the bus stop. Your guide will be holding a yellow and blue flag.
    • Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal