São Jorge Castle

The hill has been fortified since long before the Christian conquest of Lisbon in 1147, and the walls you see mostly come from the Moorish and medieval periods, with 20th-century restoration. Inside the gate are gardens, a small archaeological site and a ring of towers joined by wall walks. The castle is mainly a viewpoint: the terraces look over Baixa, the river and the 25 de Abril bridge.

What to look for

• The wall walks and towers
• Terrace view over Baixa and the river
• Archaeological remains inside the walls
• Peacocks in the gardens

Opening hours

Open every day. From 1 November the castle closes at 18:00 instead of 21:00. The wall walks and towers can close earlier than the gate, depending on daylight. Closed 1 January, 1 May, 24, 25 and 31 December.

Source: Castelo de São Jorge, checked October 4, 2026

Tickets and booking

Adult ticket €17. The adult price on the official page is for the standard ticket. Children up to 12 enter free, and so do adult Lisboa Card holders.

Tickets can be bought online. Booking ahead saves time at the gate, especially at midday.

Getting there

Take tram 28E to Portas do Sol or the Metro to Martim Moniz, then climb for 10 to 15 minutes through the lanes below the walls.

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Tip

Go at opening time or in the last hours before closing, when the light is softer and there are fewer people.