A visit here is definitely worth it! We visited on a cool November day, so I imagine in the summer it would be a good idea to go early. The views over Lisbon are incredible and the history is very interesting.
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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.
Entrance to the castle is paid: ticket price includes free guided tours in English, Spanish and Portuguese that take place several times a day, but you can also visit the castle independently.
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.
However, Sintra is often filled with day trippers, making is somewhat miserable if you're one of them. Instead, I'd recommend a one or two night stay, so you can enjoy all of the palaces and surrounding areas of Sintra. David and I chose to stay two nights during our road trip through Portugal.
The Castelo de São Jorge is one of Lisbon's most distinctive monuments, being situated on the city's highest hill. The oldest known fortification at this spot dates from the 2nd century BC, although some of the remains found here date from as far back as the 6th century BC.
The site was occupied by Romans, Visigoths, then Moors. In the 14th century, it became the Royal Palace. You can walk the pathways, explore the castle,and enjoy the fantastic views of downtown Lisbon, the Tagus River, and the April 25th Bridge.
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.
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.