St. George Castle Tickets with Audio Guide

About this experience

St. George Castle is a medieval hilltop fortress in Lisbon, occupying a commanding position above the Alfama district. Built by the Moors and later expanded by the Portuguese after the city's reconquest in 1147, the castle served as a royal residence for several centuries before becoming one of the most visited landmarks in the capital. Tickets include entry to the castle grounds and a fully downloadable audio guide, giving visitors a structured way to move through the site at their own pace. Inside, the route covers the eleven towers of the outer walls, the Ulysses Tower, the archaeological site revealing layers of occupation from the Iron Age through to the Islamic and medieval periods, and the wide terraces offering views across the Tagus estuary and the city's rooftops. The audio guide provides historical context for each section, from the Moorish fortifications to the royal palace that once stood within the walls. Among the Lisbon Sintra attractions, this is one of the few sites where the full sequence of the city's history is legible in the stonework itself. Entry covers access to all open areas of the castle, the archaeological museum, and the resident peacocks that roam the grounds freely.

Highlights

• Enjoy breathtaking views of Lisbon and the surrounding areas from the St. George Castle vantage points.
• Explore the archaeological site within the castle grounds, which includes remnants of earlier civilizations, such as Roman and Moorish structures.
• Benefit from a downloadable audio guide at the historical monument, immersing yourself in rich history and fascinating facts through headphones.
• Explore the best of Lisbon by upgrading your tickets to include entry to the Belém Tower or a self-guided walking tour of Lisbon.
• Fun fact: Despite suffering damage in the devastating Great Lisbon Earthquake of 1755, the castle endured and was later restored to its former glory.

What is included

• Entry to St. George Castle
• Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian & Portuguese
• Offline content (text, audio narration, and maps)
• Self-guided tour of Lisbon (optional)
• Entry to Belem Tower (optional)

Not included

• Live guide
• Smartphone or headphones

Cancellation terms

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.