The ticket to Castelo de São Jorge can be purchased online or at the castle's ticket office. If you buy a discounted ticket (Youth, Senior or Persons with Disabilities) you must bring documented proof to show at the entrance when validating your ticket.
A typical visit lasts for 1h-1h30 and there is a variety of sights once inside. This includes the viewpoints, the castle's battlements, a camera obscura, the museum and the numerous hidden paths.
Travel for free and enjoy free access to Lisbon's best museums and attractions with the Lisboa Card. The card includes free admission to the Torre de Belem, Jeronimos Monastery and the Santa Justa Elevator among others. The Lisboa Card also includes free transport by metro to and from the airport.
Sintra is part of the Lisboa Card coverage network.However, the card does not allow you to access the monuments. It is also possible to go to Cascais by taking the train from Cais do Sodré in the city center.
Summer Schedule (March 1st to October 31st) is from 9am to 9pm, with last entry at 8.30pm.Winter Schedule (November 1st to February 28/29th) is from 9am to 6pm, with last entry at 5.30pm. Check detailed schedules below. Visits subject to weather conditions.
Sao Jorge Castle holds the same archaeological value in Lisbon as Museu Nacional de Arqueologia (National Archaeology Museum) and Museu Arqueológico do Carmo (Carmo Archaeological Museum). It is widely considered the first known human settlement that developed through time and made the city what it is today.
Yes, the Castle of Sao Jorge is worth a visit. It is one of the top attractions in Lisbon. Located high on a hill, it offers some of the most beautiful views of the city.
If you want to get around São Jorge, you really need to rent a car. That's true of most of the islands in The Azores, but it's especially true of São Jorge. Most of the car rental companies are based in and around Velas.