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

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Overview

Skip the long lines and step straight into Lisbon’s iconic São Jorge Castle with a passionate local guide. Instead of wasting precious time waiting at the entrance, you will be exploring one of the city’s most legendary landmarks from the very first moment.

Wander through medieval courtyards, climb ancient towers and walk along the fortified walls where kings once stood guard over the city. As you explore, your guide brings the past to life with stories of epic battles, royal intrigue and the Moorish roots of Lisbon.

From the hilltop, the reward is a breathtaking panorama of terracotta rooftops, the Alfama district’s winding alleys and the sparkling Tagus River stretching to the Atlantic. It is a view that has inspired poets, sailors and dreamers for centuries.

Perfect for history lovers, families, and first time visitors, this tour offers the best of Lisbon in one unforgettable experience filled with culture, legends and stunning scenery.

Activity location
  • Castelo de S. Jorge
    • Rua de Santa Cruz do Castelo, Rua De Santa Cruz Do Castelo, S/n, 1100-129
    • 1100-129, Lisbon, Portugal
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Castelo
    • 1100-509, Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Travel insurance compliant with Portuguese regulations
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Skip-the-line entrance ticket to São Jorge Castle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Access to the main courtyard, castle walls, towers, and viewpoints
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided visit to São Jorge Castle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional tour guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Castelo de S. Jorge
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Climb Lisbon’s highest hill to reach São Jorge Castle, a medieval stronghold built by the Moors in the 11th century on top of Roman and Visigoth foundations. Step through its mighty gates and walk the stone ramparts where soldiers once stood guard. Inside the fortress, explore quiet courtyards, hidden cisterns and the ruins of the royal palace that housed Portuguese monarchs for centuries. You’ll see the archaeological site that reveals layers of Lisbon’s past, from ancient ceramics to traces of Moorish homes. From the towers, gaze across sweeping views of the city: terracotta rooftops tumbling toward the river, the labyrinth of Alfama, and the 25th of April Bridge stretching into the horizon. Along the way, you’ll pass gardens shaded by pines and hear echoes of banquets, battles and legends that shaped Lisbon’s identity.

Location

Activity location
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    Castelo de S. Jorge
    • Rua de Santa Cruz do Castelo, Rua De Santa Cruz Do Castelo, S/n, 1100-129
    • 1100-129, Lisbon, Portugal
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Castelo
    • 1100-509, Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal

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