São Jorge Castle: Lisbon's Historic Gem

Immerse yourself in Portuguese history and enjoy breathtaking views of Lisbon on a guided tour of Saint George Castle. Discover the castle’s ancient origins and explore its fascinating evolution over time. Don’t miss the chance to encounter the royal birds that call this historic monument home!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Castelo de S. Jorge - Ascend Lisbon’s tallest hill to discover São Jorge Castle, a medieval fortress constructed by the Moors in the 11th century atop Roman and Visigoth remnants. Enter through its formidable gates and traverse the stone ramparts where soldiers once kept watch.
    Within the fortress, wander through serene courtyards, concealed…
What's Included
  • Skip-the-line entrance ticket to São Jorge Castle
  • Access to the main courtyard, castle walls, towers, and viewpoints
  • Guided visit to São Jorge Castle
  • Professional tour guide
  • Travel insurance compliant with Portuguese regulations
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Meals and drinks
  • Personal expenses
Additional Information

Avoid the long queues and dive straight into Lisbon’s renowned São Jorge Castle with an enthusiastic local guide. Rather than spending valuable time waiting at the entrance, begin your exploration of one of the city’s most famous landmarks immediately.
Stroll through medieval courtyards, ascend ancient towers, and traverse the fortified walls where kings…

Location
Castelo
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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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W9955xpdavidl
Sep 29, 2025
Excellent Castle Tour - Had some excellent experiences in Lisbon but this one was a real high point. Fascinating site with stunning views and a nice restaurant. Taking the tour was very useful in avoiding the queue for tickets. Perhaps the best thing though was our superb guide Leonor. Very professional presentation and delivery of the tour, excellent historical knowledge and knowledge of the site itself. The tour was relaxed and not rushed with plenty of opportunity to engage in questions. I would have enjoyed visiting the Castle without a tour but got so much more from my visit by doing so. I learnt so much not only about the Castle but of Lisbon and Portugal as well. It gave me a much better understanding of the whole place. What was really impressive though was the ability of Leonor to gauge her audience, interact with the group, deliver key information, but all in a relaxed format and without it ever feeling rushed or overwhelming. Many thanks to Tugatrips and Leonor especially.
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Sarah_r
Sep 14, 2025
Wonderful tour with Inês! - Great way to experience the history of the castle! I learned a lot from our your guide Inês and stayed on the grounds for hours, soaking in the views. Not to be missed!
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C2991ummatthewl
Jun 4, 2025
Amazing experience - Amazing tour. Beautiful scenery and history. My tour guide Guilherme was faaaaantastic. Definitely bring bottle of water.
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Tracianne_w
Jan 4, 2025
Interesting Castle with Great History - We learned a lot of history from the accomplished guide. I would recommend the tour to get the most out of visiting the site.
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Barb_t
Nov 18, 2024
The guide was... - The guide was well-informed and eager to share their enthusiasm! We would absolutely recommend this tour.
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Vdsl90
Nov 3, 2024
Historical Saint George Castle with views of Lisbon - we took the classic Tram # 28 to get there. it was worth the ride as it took us thru the many streets of Lisbon and up the hill to the Castle. we wore proper hiking shoes for this tour as the pavement is rugged and steeped. the view of Lisbon is breath taking and spectacular. highly recommend.
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Jody_b
Mar 7, 2025
Awesome views from castle - The tour of the castle was good! We didn’t have to wait in line! Nice to have a guide to explain the history of the castle. The views were awesome and great way to see Lisbon!!
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Mukul_a
Dec 1, 2024
Decent - Decent - not excellent. The guide described the sites but did not accompany us to some of the places
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Moniaits
Nov 19, 2024
No guided tour needed - A mistake on our part. No guide is needed for this. We could have been unlucky with our guide : he didn’t provide any useful information. Best visit without a guide and experience the castle in that way.
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Gary
Apr 22, 2025
Skip the tour…do the castle on your own - Our guide was a no show. I called the tour operator and they had no record of my booking even though I had a printout of the charge to my credit card. Terrible company
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From $41
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).