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Attraction · Lisbon · Updated on 1 November 2026.

São Jorge Castle in Lisbon

São Jorge Castle is an attraction in Lisbon, Portugal. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. 31 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 80 m you'll find a water point, a bench and a public toilet.

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Audio tour · São Jorge Castle

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You're standing at the Castelo de São Jorge, Saint George's Castle. It sits on a hilltop in the heart of Lisbon, looking out over the wide river Tagus. People have lived on this hill for a very long time. Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans and Moors all left their mark here.

Read and hear the whole story in the Outdoor Pitstop app: check in at this place and it is yours (with Pro; new users are Pro for the first 4 weeks).

Opening hours and admission

Opening hours
Every day 09:00-21:00
Admission
Paid
Wheelchair
Accessible

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

10 photos from Wikimedia Commons. In the app you add your own photo when you are there.

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Facilities near São Jorge Castle

The nearest pitstop of each kind within 1 km, as the crow flies.

Well-known points of interest nearby

50 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 31 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

Comércio Square
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Comércio Square · 750 m

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Photo: Diego Delso · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Jerónimos Monastery
MuseumAudio story · 2 min

Jerónimos Monastery · 6.5 km

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Photo: Holger Uwe Schmitt · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Tower of Belém
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Tower of Belém · 7.6 km

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Photo: Rehman Abubakr · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Santa Justa Lift
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Santa Justa Lift · 550 m

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Photo: Diego Delso · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
MuseumAudio story · 2 min

Calouste Gulbenkian Museum · 3.2 km

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Photo: Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

Hear the story of Comércio Square on the spot with the app

Also within walking distance

The 5 nearest points of interest with a story, within 2 km.

  1. 1Dom Pedro IV SquareAttraction · 510 m away
  2. 2Igreja de São Vicente de ForaAttraction · 530 m away
  3. 3Rua Augusta ArchAttraction · 670 m away
  4. 4Panteão NacionalAttraction · 770 m away
  5. 5Elevador da BicaAttraction · 1.2 km away
All 311 points of interest in Lisbon →

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Frequently asked questions

When is São Jorge Castle open?

Every day 09:00-21:00 (according to OpenStreetMap). Check the official website for public holidays.

Is São Jorge Castle wheelchair accessible?

Yes, according to OpenStreetMap it is wheelchair accessible.

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a water point at 30 m and a public toilet at 80 m.

How does the audio tour work?

When you stand at São Jorge Castle, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells the story of the place in about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch.

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