Castelo De São Jorge Tickets
Visit Lisbon’s historic castle for magnificent views of the city. Castelo de São Jorge tickets offer hassle-free entrance and a fully downloadable audio guide or a guided tour that takes you through the history of the magnificent castle.
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Grab these tickets and head to Lisbon's most famous landmark, São Jorge Castle, an 11th-century gem that dominates the Lisbon skyline.
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Explore the expertly curated Permanent Exhibitions section to learn all about its past life as a military base and the siege of 1147.
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See beautiful art like the sculpture of Afonso I, the first king of Portugal, and discover elements of early Islamic architecture.
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Upgrade to include a multilingual audio guide or local guide for rich historical commentary and fun local legends.
More details
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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.
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See beautiful art like the sculpture of Afonso I, the first king of Portugal, and discover elements of early Islamic architecture.
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Upgrade to include a multilingual audio guide or local guide for rich historical commentary and fun local legends.
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Skip the hassle of separate bookings with a single combo ticket, giving you access to two top attractions just 10 minutes apart on foot.
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Explore São Jorge Castle, a hilltop fortress offering sweeping views of Lisbon’s skyline, Alfama’s maze-like streets, and the Tagus River.
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Get access to Lisbon Cathedral, the city's oldest church, with entry to the baptistery, high choir, treasury, and panoramic balcony.
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Enjoy flexible sightseeing, visit two of Lisbon’s most iconic landmarks at your own pace, with mobile tickets and extended validity.
More details
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Skip the hassle of separate bookings with a single combo ticket, giving you access to two top attractions just 10 minutes apart on foot.
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Explore São Jorge Castle, a hilltop fortress offering sweeping views of Lisbon’s skyline, Alfama’s maze-like streets, and the Tagus River.
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Get access to Lisbon Cathedral, the city's oldest church, with entry to the baptistery, high choir, treasury, and panoramic balcony.
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Enjoy flexible sightseeing, visit two of Lisbon’s most iconic landmarks at your own pace, with mobile tickets and extended validity.
3% off
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Book this guided tour to uncover the rich history of São Jorge Castle, from its Moorish origins to its role as a royal palace, military base, and prison.
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Climb the Ulysses Tower for 360-degree panoramic views of Lisbon’s skyline, the Tagus River, and the old districts. Perfect for that cityscape picture!
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Explore the castle’s Permanent Exhibits, discovering remnants from the Roman and Moorish periods. Towers, arches, and cannons narrate centuries of history.
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Choose the language of your tour and upgrade to join the Alfama walk with Chiado highlights, Ginjinha tasting, and a sweet Pastel de Nata finale.
More details
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Book this guided tour to uncover the rich history of São Jorge Castle, from its Moorish origins to its role as a royal palace, military base, and prison.
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Climb the Ulysses Tower for 360-degree panoramic views of Lisbon’s skyline, the Tagus River, and the old districts. Perfect for that cityscape picture!
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Explore the castle’s Permanent Exhibits, discovering remnants from the Roman and Moorish periods. Towers, arches, and cannons narrate centuries of history.
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Choose the language of your tour and upgrade to join the Alfama walk with Chiado highlights, Ginjinha tasting, and a sweet Pastel de Nata finale.
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Breeze into the São Jorge Castle and 50 other key attractions of the city with just one card, the Lisbon Card.
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Make exploring Lisbon easy on your pockets with unlimited free access to Lisbon Metro subway, buses, trams, lifts, trains, and more.
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Go all out with sweet discount vouchers. Get up to 50% off on entry tickets to museums, city sightseeing, hop-on hop-off boats, boutiques, and more.
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You get the whole package! This card comes with a handy app, your one-stop solution for landmark details, chat services, and interactive maps.
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Once redeemed, the city card will be active for 24/48/72 hours. Choose an option that suits your Lisbon itinerary the best.
More details
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Breeze into the São Jorge Castle and 50 other key attractions of the city with just one card, the Lisbon Card.
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Make exploring Lisbon easy on your pockets with unlimited free access to Lisbon Metro subway, buses, trams, lifts, trains, and more.
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Go all out with sweet discount vouchers. Get up to 50% off on entry tickets to museums, city sightseeing, hop-on hop-off boats, boutiques, and more.
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You get the whole package! This card comes with a handy app, your one-stop solution for landmark details, chat services, and interactive maps.
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Once redeemed, the city card will be active for 24/48/72 hours. Choose an option that suits your Lisbon itinerary the best.
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Step into the breathtaking 2,000+ year-old São Jorge Castle that towers over Lisbon’s skyline, offering views of the entire city below it.
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Climb up a 50-step spiral staircase in the castle’s church that leads to the most spectacular views of Lisbon’s city center and the River Tagus.
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Inside the old church lies an exhibition that houses rare artifacts and stories, bringing centuries of castle life to light.
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Unwind with a complimentary drink—wine, cava, beer, or a soft drink—while taking in the panoramic views and reliving your favorite moments from the visit.
More details
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Step into the breathtaking 2,000+ year-old São Jorge Castle that towers over Lisbon’s skyline, offering views of the entire city below it.
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Climb up a 50-step spiral staircase in the castle’s church that leads to the most spectacular views of Lisbon’s city center and the River Tagus.
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Inside the old church lies an exhibition that houses rare artifacts and stories, bringing centuries of castle life to light.
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Unwind with a complimentary drink—wine, cava, beer, or a soft drink—while taking in the panoramic views and reliving your favorite moments from the visit.
3% off
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Save more and skip the hassle of separate bookings by booking entry to the top 3 Lisbon attractions with one easy combo ticket.
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Step inside Lisbon Cathedral and access the high choir, treasury, and balcony. Get a complimentary drink of your choice.
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Wander São Jorge Castle’s towers, gardens, and exhibitions at your own pace, taking in sweeping panoramas over Lisbon.
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Visit the iconic Jerónimos Monastery and immerse yourself in its centuries-old architecture and rich history.
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Just a short walk connects these historic sites, making it easy to experience Lisbon’s heritage in a single day.
More details
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Save more and skip the hassle of separate bookings by booking entry to the top 3 Lisbon attractions with one easy combo ticket.
-
Step inside Lisbon Cathedral and access the high choir, treasury, and balcony. Get a complimentary drink of your choice.
-
Wander São Jorge Castle’s towers, gardens, and exhibitions at your own pace, taking in sweeping panoramas over Lisbon.
-
Visit the iconic Jerónimos Monastery and immerse yourself in its centuries-old architecture and rich history.
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Just a short walk connects these historic sites, making it easy to experience Lisbon’s heritage in a single day.
4% off
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Discover a hidden gem within São Jorge Castle—access the Church Tower, a lesser-known site now open to visitors after years of closure.
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Climb Lisbon’s tallest bell tower via a 50-step spiral staircase and enjoy breathtaking 360° views over the city and River Tagus.
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Visit a small but insightful exhibition inside the tower featuring archaeological finds and stories from the Castle Quarter.
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Ideal for history buffs, architecture lovers, and anyone seeking a quieter, offbeat viewpoint within the castle complex.
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Sip a complimentary drink—wine, cava, beer, soft drink, or even coffee—as you take in the stunning skyline from this exclusive vantage point.
More details
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Discover a hidden gem within São Jorge Castle—access the Church Tower, a lesser-known site now open to visitors after years of closure.
-
Climb Lisbon’s tallest bell tower via a 50-step spiral staircase and enjoy breathtaking 360° views over the city and River Tagus.
-
Visit a small but insightful exhibition inside the tower featuring archaeological finds and stories from the Castle Quarter.
-
Ideal for history buffs, architecture lovers, and anyone seeking a quieter, offbeat viewpoint within the castle complex.
-
Sip a complimentary drink—wine, cava, beer, soft drink, or even coffee—as you take in the stunning skyline from this exclusive vantage point.
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Unlock two of Lisbon’s most iconic sites with one combo ticket—Jerónimos Monastery and São Jorge Castle.
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Step inside the Jerónimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and marvel at its grand cloisters and intricate architecture.
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Enjoy flexible entry to the 11th-century São Jorge Castle, exploring towers, gardens, and panoramic city views at your own pace.
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Discover ancient artifacts in the castle’s Permanent Exhibitions and stroll through peaceful courtyards steeped in history.
More details
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Unlock two of Lisbon’s most iconic sites with one combo ticket—Jerónimos Monastery and São Jorge Castle.
-
Step inside the Jerónimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and marvel at its grand cloisters and intricate architecture.
-
Enjoy flexible entry to the 11th-century São Jorge Castle, exploring towers, gardens, and panoramic city views at your own pace.
-
Discover ancient artifacts in the castle’s Permanent Exhibitions and stroll through peaceful courtyards steeped in history.
4% off
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Explore two of Lisbon’s most iconic landmarks with one combo ticket, valid all day.
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Climb São Jorge Castle’s ancient walls for panoramic views over Alfama and the Tagus River.
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Wander through Roman ruins, Islamic relics, and hidden courtyards inside the hilltop fortress.
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Step into Lisbon Cathedral’s high choir, treasury, and ambulatory—800 years of history await with a beverage of choice
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Enjoy the freedom to visit both sites at your own pace, just 9 minutes apart on foot.
More details
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Explore two of Lisbon’s most iconic landmarks with one combo ticket, valid all day.
-
Climb São Jorge Castle’s ancient walls for panoramic views over Alfama and the Tagus River.
-
Wander through Roman ruins, Islamic relics, and hidden courtyards inside the hilltop fortress.
-
Step into Lisbon Cathedral’s high choir, treasury, and ambulatory—800 years of history await with a beverage of choice
-
Enjoy the freedom to visit both sites at your own pace, just 9 minutes apart on foot.
3% off
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About Castelo de S. Jorge
Sitting snugly atop Lisbon's highest hill, the Castelo de São Jorge is one of Lisbon’s most emblematic landmarks. The site's fortifications date back to the 2nd century BC, and archaeological findings reveal traces of Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, and Muslims, showcasing continuous human occupation since ancient times.
The Castle Hill, occupied since the 8 BC, has a rich history with Celtic tribes, Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, and Moors contributing to its fortifications.
King Alfonso Henriquez, aided by crusaders, captured the Castle from the Moors, using it as a royal residence until the 1755 earthquake.
The Castle served as a fortified residence for Alfonso III in 1255, underwent renovations by King Denis I, and had a protective wall built by King Ferdinand I.
Destroyed twice by earthquakes in 1531 and 1755, the Castle's current form reflects reconstructions over time, including royal apartments commissioned by King Sebastian.
Named after the patron saint of England, Saint George Castle's christening followed English crusaders' aid to King Alfonso, and it's associated with the legend of Saint George saving a virgin from a dragon.
Why visit Castelo de S. Jorge?
Highlights
The garden of the Sao Jorge Castle
There are several reasons to visit Sao Jorge Castle. The massive green spaces inside it are one of them. The garden is home to Portugal's primary native species and houses trees like cork oak, olive, carob, strawberry, and umbrella pine.
Black Chamber
Head to the Black Chamber in St George Castle to catch unbeatable views of Lisbon. The optical system of lenses and mirrors in the Black Chamber provides 360º views of the city in real time. You can see Lisbon's famous monuments, riverfront, and houses from the Black Chamber. The mirrors provide incredible detail; you can even see people walking their dogs and locals at their windows kilometers away from the Black Chamber.
Permanent Exhibition
From the Romans to the Visigoths and the Moors, Sao Jorge Castle served as the home of several dynasties throughout history. The castle still has several remnants of its past, with the permanent exhibition housing a collection of objects found in the archaeological area. The exhibits provide insight into various cultures and lifestyles that existed in Lisbon from the 7th century BC to the 18th century.
Ruins of the former Royal Palace of the Alcáçova
Sao Jorge Castle is also home to annex buildings like the former Royal Palace of the Alcáçova. The royal palace was destroyed in the earthquake of 1755, but its traces remain at the Sao Jorge Castle. The building now houses the Permanent Exhibition, cafés, and Casa do Leão Restaurant. The romantic garden and patio have unique architectural features that provide insight into the former majesty of the royal residence.
Archaeological Site
Sao Jorge Castle is one of the most famous archaeological sites in Lisbon. The ruins found in the castle hold evidence of three periods in Lisbon's history: the first known settlement from the 7th century BC, the second from the Moorish era residential area from the mid-11th century, and the third from the last palatine residence in the former alcáçova. This makes Sao Jorge Castle Lisbon's most impressive archaeological site.
Plan your visit
West Gatehouse
This is the main entrance to the castle and is located on the west side of the walls. It is the most impressive of the three entrances, with a large archway and two towers.
South Vaulted Passage
This entrance is located on the south side of the walls and is smaller than the West Gatehouse. It is a covered passageway that leads to the castle courtyard.
North Gatehouse
This entrance is located on the north side of the walls and is the smallest of the three entrances. It is a simple gatehouse with no towers.
Pick up a souvenir from your visit, like postcards, books, or traditional Portuguese handicrafts.
Public restrooms are available within the castle grounds.
Stay connected and share your castle experience with the world through free Wi-Fi available throughout the grounds.
Guide dogs are welcome at the castle, providing assistance for visually impaired visitors.
Inside the museum, a lifting platform provides access to one of the exhibition rooms.
The main ticket office has a ramp for easy access, bypassing the steps leading up to the entrance.
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