We really enjoyed our visit. We prebooked tickets online, all you do is buy the tickets and then they are valid for 90 days you aren’t restricted to a date or time which is convenient and it means you don’t need to queue on the day so would recommend you can walk straight up the entrance and scan the barcode. I would highly recommend attend in one of the free guided tours, there isn’t loads of info around the castle so it is about an hour or so of extra info and you get access to areas where the general tickets don’t allow like the Moorish houses which were really interesting. Our tour guide was Joao and he was so knowledgeable and friendly thank you Joao! The tour in English is daily at 3pm but limited to 25 people so arrive early as I would imagine in the summer it is busier than when we went in Feb. After the tour we enjoyed exploring on our own the castle walls with amazing views. Have a Quick Look in the museum too for artefacts found on site and then we went to the viewpoint to watch the sun going down with peacocks wandering round it was beautiful.

Lisbon Castle, dedicated to Saint George, is considered one of the most significant destinations in the city and is in fact an objectively important attraction. It occupies the highest site in Alfama and is divided into a large panoramic park, the remains of the fortifications (the wall walk can be walked on) and a small museum. However, as in other large capitals, even in Lisbon we now have to deal with the dynamics of mass tourism, which often lead to the uncritical exaltation of certain places (which end up being visited "at all costs", apparently simply because they are the first results obtained from an online search "what to see in X") and create imbalances. Meanwhile, it must be said that the entrance to the Castle and even just to the park is not cheap, as you pay a considerable ticket (15 euros in summer 2023), a price that would be worth compensating with a very thorough and unhurried visit . The crowding is almost always notable and you have to wait in long queues; the site is not very easy to reach because being right on the top of the Alfama it is far from any metro station, served by only one bus which is always packed, and which, if approached on foot, requires a fair climb. Anyone who has little time (or insufficient mobility to climb the steep stairs leading to the patrol path) would risk having an experience with an unfavorable cost/benefit ratio. In short, I think it is an interesting attraction to visit, but not one that should be included in any itinerary at all costs. Lisbon offers a lot and, as in all cities full of attractions, it would always be advisable to make a selection of things to see, avoiding easy and uncritical mythologizing of "unmissable" places.

The visit to the castle concerns outdoor environments. The view is spectacular Lisbon, but you have to climb stairs sometimes steep. You can access groups of twenty people at a time , the darkroom where thanks to a kaleidoscope you can admire the city in real time (not on rainy days). The guide explains in English or Portuguese.The visit is included in the entrance fee. The queue for access to the castle was fast, but eventually you can buy the ticket online while waiting. There is a recommended or indicated route... this means that from the same narrow staircase people get on and off...

Very nice view of the city certainly but many lookouts offer such a beautiful view. Save your pennies for other attractions there’s not much to see inside (and you won’t waste time because there’s often a queue). You can enjoy it from the different “miradouro” nearby, and from the alleyways without spending anything!

I had read the reviews that for what it costs (15€) it is not worth entering, because the best are the views. And I totally agree. Since we had the Lisboa Card and it is free with this card, we entered and the walk was pleasant. But EYE, we took our 15-year-old daughter with a Lisbon card, which is reduced price and we were told that for her admission was not free and we had to pay it... €7.5, because it was reduced price for minors of a certain age... I felt a bit conned.

It served as a bulwark protecting the city of Lisbon, changing its masters from the Ostrogothic, Islamic and Catholic powers, and for a while as a royal palace. I think it's fun to see and enjoy the beautiful city of Lisbon with its orange roof and the citadel is a maze. The time of day I was there was before the evening, but I recommend the evening as you can enjoy the view of Lisbon in the sunset.

We weren't planning on visiting Castelo De Sao Jorge, but we are so glad that we did! Every guide/local that we spoke to said that the Castle had the best views of the city, so we decided to visit, on a Saturday in October. We took our Hop-on-Hop-off bus to Praça da Figueira, and then transferred to the 737 bus (right next to the HoHo stop), one way for 4.20 euros for the 2 of us. The 737 departs every 20 minutes and takes about 5-10 minutes to get all the way up the hill to the entrance of the Castle. We decided not to stand in the (pretty short) ticket line and bought tickets from the Castle's website (2x 15 euros) on our phones at the gate and walked right in. The Castle did not disappoint. The grounds are one big museum that you can roam freely, including a pottery/tile exhibit, an archeological site and several patio and cafe areas. Don't forget to notice the gardens, smell the orange trees and visit the peacocks that live on the grounds. The views of the city's terracotta roofs, Alfama’s winding streets and the Tagus River are spectacular. We spent more than 2 hours wandering the grounds taking photos and having a bite at one of the cafes. Then, we walked down the hill through the Alfama District. It really was the perfect day!

We explored the historic Alfama district, Lisbon's oldest and most enchanting neighbourhood. Our first stop was Saint George's Castle, I highly recommend choosing a hotel in this area given its proximity to almost all historical sites, and restaurants. What I gathered is most people went up to the castle for the panoramic views of the city, it left us in awe. From there, we wandered through Alfama’s narrow, winding streets, soaking in the local sights and sounds. Every corner told its own story.

A must-visit landmark in Lisbon. 15€ entry fee that some may say too much but I think it’s worth it to explore this historical site and for the maintenance of it. This is the castle that’s beautifully illuminated and can be seen from afar when walking in downtown Lisbon after dark, so it’s nice to be able to view the city from the top of the castle during daytime. It takes about 1.5 to 2 hours to go around the property, including the museum. Also look out for the castle guards in the garden area and on top of trees!

We wanted to just see the outside of the castle and enjoy the views but you can’t do that anymore unless you pay the entrance fee. The views from the castle are the best. We then went into the castle and climbed up to the top. We got in the line for the camera obscura and were surprised by how much we enjoyed it. We had to wait in line for about 20 minutes as they take in 21 people at a time and the presentation takes about 15 minutes.