Took Tram 28 to Castelo de Sao Jorge and got amazing views of Lisbon, along the way and at the castle. I spent around 2 hours here because it's so big and I took a lot of pictures. There isn't much to see inside - the walls and design are pretty much the same throughout the place. It was fun climbing up and down the stairs and walking around the top! Some of the stairs are really big though so it may be too strenuous for some to walk the entire thing. Something I didn't pay attention to is the tour for a 3D viewing of Lisbon. It's included in the ticket, but they have scheduled tours for different languages at different times and a maximum capacity. If you're interested, make sure to pay attention to the schedule! I think this is a must visit if you're in Lisbon. There isn't much to see, but it's just so cool because castles like these just aren't very common to find! read more

Very nice place to visit on a sunny day. The views are just stunning!!! You can have a drink, have a stroll or climb the walls. Perfect place! read more

It's an impressive castle with just as impressive panoramic views of the city. It's a bit of a hike up the hill but worth it. There's plenty of trees to provide ample shade if you need to cool off. There is a restaurant. It's a picturesque place to bring a picnic lunch (wish we had thought of it in advance). read more

PSA: If you're afraid of heights, the castle's walls and stairs may do a number on you. Thanks to a fellow tourist for the encouragement and breathing tips as I was about to hit full blown panic mode because of my (rational, ahem) fear of heights. I thought I was pretty good at hiding that fear-induced paralysis mixed with sheer freak out state, but I guess not so much. I noticed I wasn't the only shaky one who wanted to hug the ground after they navigated the steep stairs and narrow castle walls either, which was admittedly reassuring. Fear of heights aside, the panoramic views of Lisbon from the castle grounds can't be beat. I think they're worth the relatively modest entrance fee alone, but it should also be a stop if you are interested in Lisbon's history. read more

There are a lot of signs around the place in English which give you the history of the ruins you're seeing. Plus I grabbed the brochure when we bought tickets, which helped. Not to mention it was a beautiful day and the flowers and trees were in bloom and peacocks and peahens roamed freely around the place. At this risk of sounding like a Disney Princess, it was all so magical! read more

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Hands down, this historical landmark offers the best views of Old Lisbon. There's a restaurant within the castle grounds (which I did not try) as well as a small museum. This was an old fort built during the Moorish occupation of Lisbon in the dark ages. The odd shaped trees are called umbrella pines, which provide excellent shade. read more

Castelo de S. Jorge - View from the south end - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Lisbon, 11

A LONG WALK FOR A FORT: There is a very long, steep, cobbled and uphill climb to get to this site. There are very nice views of the city and the river with great pictures to be taken. The castle itself is not very impressive compared to other sites in the Lisbon area that are spectacular. It has a simple open courtyard and several stairs to get to an upper level walk-around. It's more of a fort than a castle. The walk to get to it is not any easy one and it doesn't boast amazing architecture but it is an inexpensive fee for Lisbon views with great pictures. read more

You'll have a great time visiting this castle on top of the hill with fantastic views of the city below. There's the museum about some of the history of Lisbon. After, you get to climb along the edge of this 11th century castle then to the archaeological site. Please note that it's extremely crowded with tourists and queues are long so some views are going to be a battle. Admission is only €8,50 so definitely visit this great site. read more

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Awesome!!!! The tour guide (who spoke english exceptionally well) was great- articulate, engaging, informative, and interesting. He walked you through the palace/castle, explaining the history and purpose. The scene overlooking the city is breathtaking and watching the sunset from atop is a great experience. Definitely recommend going on a tour here as it provides context. read more

If you want a Nice point of view on The city of Lisbon this castel Will be a perfect place for you. You'll apreciate the different panoramic points of view offered by The Castel And the Nice district All around this historical place. read more

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This castle is placed at the top of a hill and canbe a little trek up, but is a must see! The views of Lisbon from here are outstanding and you can see the city from multiple different angles. read more

This is a must see for anyone visiting Lisboa. I would encourage you to not take the tram after you get to Martim Moniz station, rather you should take the nice walk up to the Castelo, enjoy the views, it's not very challenging. There's several great places to stop and take nice photos, so I think taking the tram takes away from the visit to the Castelo. Once you get there, it's fantastic to walk through the castle and along the walls. Besides Paris, Rome, and perhaps Venice, is there a better "walking" city than Lisboa? I'd recommend visiting here around sunset, as close to closing time as possible, beautiful views of Lisboa. They have a restaurant up here and I haven't been in there as asking several locals, they said, more or less, "well, you'll at least have a nice view" so can't review the restaurant. read more

Incredible views of the city. Good walk up through quaint alleys with restaurants and bars. Be prepared with a jacket.

Go for the views and look around while you're up there because if you're from the US, you're not going to see anything like this at home. And if you don't have all day or you're out of shape (not every American fits this description :-), you can take a taxi up the seemingly endless hill to the castle. read more

The castle is deceptively close but getting up the steep slopes to the entrance make for a good workout. It is worth the trip up as it provides by far the best views of the city. The streets outside are really good and are full of the usual tourist souvenir stores. To get beyond these and through the main entrance cost roughly €15. There isn't a huge amount to see, the castle is fairly small and it takes around 20 minutes to walk around the walls. There is a restaurant up there which was closed and a cafeteria, I opted to grab a beer and sit overlooking the city bathed in the later afternoon sun. read more

The Castelo is a must visit Castle in Alfama. You can get there through long hilly walks, very worth it, through Alfama. You're rewarded with amazing views. There's a wine vendor for you to treat yourself as you enjoy the views. read more

Good for big kids but the heights and crowds make it dangerous for smaller humans. It's an interesting castle to poke around with fantastic views of the city. The outer rings are bumpy but accessible and the inner castle was just a bit too crowded on a summer day. There is a very expensive restaurant inside the castle grounds but lots of other choices and cafes right outside. Plenty of safe ground level exploring for the kiddos. read more

Great views of Lisbon from this perch high above the city. Not sure it's worth the steep climb or the 7.50 Euro admission. As castles in Portugal go, this isn't the most interesting or architecturally impressive. But, if you like to take wide-angle cityscape photos, this is a nice vantage point to do so. read more

This is quite a cool castle but there's not actually that much to see. You could probably see all of it in an hour and a half. Amazing views over Lisbon read more

We were told it was a must see in Lisbon, but I'm not sure I would totally agree with that. The views were really cool (though you can get those elsewhere in the city for free), but the castle itself was a bit boring. It was 8.5 or 5€ for students. Glad I went but don't feel like you missed out if you don't go. read more

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If you want a cool place to view the city and see what a castle fortress looks like, I recommend visiting. If you are wanting to see really cool stuff inside the castle though, reset your expectations. In agreement with another reviewer, "The walk up is steep but not too hard and the view over Lisbon is well worth it. Apart from the stunning view, there is not a lot to see in the castle grounds." I don't regret going, but I want others to understand what to expect. read more

This old fort was pretty cool. If it ever was a castle it wasn't a very impressive one. Not much to see in the fort/castle itself, but you can see a lot of the city from the battlements, and that was worth the walk to get up there. Beware the guys trying to give you bracelets and what not beside the entrance! "Oh no, you can have it, it's for you!" "Oh ok, thanks man" Not wanting to be rude I accept the gift. "Can you just give me some money for it, I really need it" Jesus christ man. Overall a good landmark to visit if you're in Lisbon. read more

Wonderful views of the city. I recommend going around 5 to enjoy the sunset views. Wear comfortable shoes to climb the tall stairs and walk on the cobblestones. read more

I read a lot of reviews before I went to the castle saying it was underwhelming. I have to disagree. Ok sure it doesn't have the artefacts and rooms all made up as you would get in many palaces, but personally I don't really like that. It seems much less genuine than going to a castle as it was. It is really rather impressive. The courtyard outside the drawbridge is lovely with great views out over Lisbon, a few canons, and a restaurant or two. Then you can go inside the castle, see the different areas and walk the walls. The walk of the walls is quite great. I felt straight out of Game of Thrones! There are brilliant views over the city and you can really get a feel of the fortifications of the castle. We also did the Camera Obscura tour which was actually brilliant and gave us a good orientation of the city. We went up to the castle around 9.30am and there weren't many visitors there at that point which was a great time to get around without the crowds and heat. I recommend the castle and allow at least 2 hours. read more

I made the trek up to the castle from close to Figueroa square. You can take the elevator near by for most of the up hill section or just walk up. The best part about the castle is that it occupies the highest point of the Lisbon city area, so you can have really good views of the different structures in the city and Tagus river. Outside of that, I really don't see much else to see in this castle considering that the royal palace is supposed to be here. There is supposed a royal palace in the form of archaeology ruins there, but it's very small and not much to see. The permanent exhibition does not really show that much and the castle itself just has some walls. If I had seen this without reading their guide, I would've thought it was just the castle of a Portuguese knight that fell into ruins over time. read more