St. George Castle Tickets with Audio Guide

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About the place

Every city has its own guard and Lisbon has the St. George Castle to protect its citizens and the heritage of the city. Walk through the castle and explore its walls filled with history at your own pace with this ticket. Enjoy a fascinating self-guided audio tour in 6 languages on your smartphone. Before you visit the castle, download the audio guide on your phone, and at the castle, travel back in time to experience the glory of one of Lisbon’s main attractions.

Put on your headphones and marvel at the castle’s entrance, Arco do Castelo, and learn historical information and interesting facts about the castle’s breathtaking monuments and treasures. The audio tour holds original stories that will make your visit both engaging and informative and can be heard repetitively before and after your visit. Gain valuable insights into Lisbon’s main and well-known attractions with this unmissable opportunity.

Location
Arco do Castelo, Rua do Chão da Feira 25, 1100-129 Lisboa, Portugal

Highlights

  • Enjoy breathtaking views of Lisbon and the surrounding areas from the St. George Castle vantage points.
  • Explore the archaeological site within the castle grounds, which includes remnants of earlier civilizations, such as Roman and Moorish structures.
  • Benefit from a downloadable audio guide at the historical monument, immersing yourself in rich history and fascinating facts through headphones.
  • Explore the best of Lisbon by upgrading your tickets to include entry to the Belém Tower or a self-guided walking tour of Lisbon.
  • Fun fact: Despite suffering damage in the devastating Great Lisbon Earthquake of 1755, the castle endured and was later restored to its former glory.

Inclusions & Exclusions

InclusionsExclusions
  • Entry to St. George Castle
  • Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian & Portuguese
  • Offline content (text, audio narration, and maps)
  • Self-guided tour of Lisbon (optional)
  • Entry to Belem Tower (optional)
  • Live guide
  • Smartphone or headphones
  • Entry to St. George Castle
  • Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian & Portuguese
  • Offline content (text, audio narration, and maps)
  • Self-guided tour of Lisbon (optional)
  • Entry to Belem Tower (optional)
  • Live guide
  • Smartphone or headphones

Frequently Asked Questions

What to bring

  • Please carry your own earphones for the best audio experience.

  • The venue may not have a smartphone charging facility. Please ensure you carry a fully-charged phone and a power bank if needed.

Accessibility

  • Guide dogs are allowed on this experience.

Additional information

  • After booking, you will receive an email with further instructions on how to access and download your audio tour. Please check your email spam folder as well.

  • Between March and October, access to wall walks and towers may be closed to the public from 6pm to 9pm for safety reasons. The exact time will vary depending on daylight.

  • Between November and February, access to the wall walks and towers will close by 5:30pm.

  • The castle is closed on Jan 1, May 1, Dec 24 and 25.

  • An Android (version 5.0 and later) or iOS (version 15.0 and later) smartphone is required. The audio tour is not compatible with Windows Phones, iPhone 6/6 Plus or older, iPod Touch 6th generation or older, iPad 4th generation or older, iPad Air 1st generation, iPad Mini 3rd generation or older.

  • You will need storage space on your phone (100-150 MB).

  • Download the ticket(s) & audio tour while on Wi-Fi prior to your visit. Mobile signal may be weak at the site(s).

Additional Information

This activity is non-refundable and cannot be cancelled. Variant-specific cancellation policies may apply.

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