Castelo de São Jorge and Bairro do Castelo: A Lisbon Walking Tour
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What to expect
🕒 A scenic walk through Lisbon’s iconic Castelo de São Jorge and its historic surroundings.
Highlights
🏰 Historic Landmarks & Architecture – Walk through Lisbon’s medieval past by exploring its castle, royal palace ruins, and hidden church.
🌆 Panoramic Views & Scenic Spots – Take in stunning city views from scenic viewpoints, the Romantic Garden, and a tribute to Portugal’s first king.
🏺 Legends & Archaeological Discoveries – Uncover Lisbon’s ancient roots, from archaeological sites to legendary towers and heroic sacrifices.
🛡 Defensive Structures & Military History – Discover the castle’s defensive power, with fortified towers, city walls, and a military museum.
Description
Perched high above Lisbon, Castelo de São Jorge is an unmissable landmark, its yellow stone walls and towering citadel visible from all over the city.
This walking tour takes you through its historic fortifications, scenic gardens, and archaeological wonders, as well as the charming Bairro do Castelo.
Start outside the castle’s ticket office (entrance tickets sold separately) and follow a carefully planned route that optimizes your visit.
Along the way, you’ll uncover stories of Moorish rule, medieval battles, and royal intrigue while taking in breathtaking panoramic views over Lisbon.
Walk through the twelve towers of the Citadel, including the Torre de Menagem, the castle’s last stronghold of defense, and Torre de Ulisses, named after the Greek hero said to have inspired Lisbon’s name.
Stand at the Porta do Moniz, where the brave knight Martim Moniz sacrificed himself in battle, and wander through the Romantic Garden, where peacocks roam freely.
Explore the Núcleo Arqueológico, tracing Lisbon’s history back to the 7th century BC, and learn about the castle’s role in Salazar’s dictatorship.
What is included
🎧 Digital audio self-guided tour in English 🇬🇧
⚬ Lifetime access to this tour
What is not included
⚬ Entry to attractions along the tour
⚬ Headphones (consider use it for a better experience)
⚬ Mobile device (use your own phone)
⚬ Live Guide
Important information
⚠️ Entry ticket to Castelo de São Jorge is NOT included.
Address
R. de Santa Cruz do Castelo, 1100-129 Lisboa
Starting Point
Castle of São Jorge
Cancellation policy
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Reviews
Christa DandoyOct 05, 2024 • Verified customer
I Really Enjoyed This Tour Of The Castle. I Learned A Lot And Felt The Directions Were Good.
Mark DavisSep 21, 2024 • Verified customer
I recommend following this tour. it makes the visit of the Castle much more interesting
Bertrand MarcoSep 19, 2024 • Verified customer
Très intéressant. Nous recommandons vivement cet audiotour, qui explique très bien l'Histoire du Château de Lisbonne au travers du temps. Bravo!
Daniel SilvaAug 06, 2024 • Verified customer
Very nice. I shared this tour with a group of friends visiting Lisbon and they all loved the experience. The directions, the audios, the technology, everything is great. The only problem concerns the organisation of the Castle itself, where several parts of the site are from time to time closed to the public for some unknown reason, but that doesn't make the audio tour less interesting or useful.
