15 Lisbon Castle Tours Worth the Trip

1.São Jorge Castle E-Ticket and Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,182 reviews · 1 - 4 hours · from $30Our pick

Explore São Jorge Castle at your own pace with a phone ticket and optional audio guide in six languages. See the Martim Moniz Door, Ulysses Tower, King Manuel I statue, Santa Luzia viewpoint, castle walls, museum, and peacocks. Upgrade options may add Belém Tower and a Lisbon city walk.

“It was a really beautiful place, it has some peacocks, beautiful nature and you have a stunning view over Lisbon. The audio guide was really interesting and told us great information.”

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2.Sao Jorge Castle Skip-the-Line Ticket with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,191 reviews · 1 day · from $37

Meet an English-speaking guide by São Jorge Castle’s ticket office for a short introduction and skip-the-line entry. Guides such as João and Fatima often stay longer to explain the castle’s Moorish past, defensive design, and place in Portuguese history. Allow about two hours if you walk the battlements and archaeological displays.

“João was our guide for the morning and we could not have been luckier! His tour was filled with the rich history of the castle and its place in the foundation of Portugal. João made the tour engaging and fun. It was without a doubt the highlight of our time in Lisbon! Ask for his tour and you will not be disappointed!”

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3.Templar Tour Convent of Christ & Almourol Castle from Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 704 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $133Top rated

Spend about eight hours tracing Portugal’s Knights Templar story from Lisbon to Almourol Castle and Tomar. Ride a boat across the Tagus, explore a medieval fortress, visit the Convent of Christ, and see Santa Maria do Olival. Guides such as Leo, Rui, Ines, and Hugo are praised for clear storytelling. Lunch is extra, and the day includes plenty of stairs.

“My son and i really enjoyed our tour to Tomar. The monastery and cathedral were really amazing. Our guide, Hugo, was very informative very accommodating to our needs. It really was a nice day trip. definitely worth doing. we learned so much.”

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4.Tomar, Convent of Christ & Almourol Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 663 reviews · 9 hours · from $97

Follow Portugal’s Templar trail from Lisbon to Almourol Castle and Tomar. Ride by boat to the island fortress, visit Santa Maria do Olival and São João Baptista, then explore the Convent of Christ with a guide. Shared and private options, several languages, and Lisbon pickup choices are available.

“Rui was very energetic and passionate about the history of the Knights Templar. He went out of his way to include extra time and stories for us. The air conditioning in the van did not work well, especially for me as I was seated in the back of the vehicle. It was a very hot and unpleasant ride back to Lisbon.”

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5.São Jorge Castle Skip-the-line Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 440 reviews · 2 hours · from $36

Meet a City Lisbon Tours host near the City Sight Seeing Lisboa bus stop, collect your castle ticket and map, then explore São Jorge Castle independently. You can add hotel pickup and a tuk tuk ride. Expect a permanent exhibition, Moorish archaeological finds, sweeping Lisbon views, and possibly an audio guide. Hosts including Syed and Akber have helped visitors find the entrance.

“Our experience was great just walked through the gates avoided all the queues Our guide was very helpful”

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6.Pena Palace, Moorish Castle, Qta. Regaleira & Sintra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 325 reviews · 8 hours · from $132

This eight-hour Sintra tour from Lisbon includes Pena Palace, its gardens, the Moorish Castle, Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra Old Town, and a Piriquita pastry stop. Guides such as Kazi and Hossain provide English commentary, drive a clean BMW or VW, and may add Cabo da Roca and Cascais when time and route allow. Palace tickets and lunch cost extra.

“Amazing and very organised tour with Tour7Portugal. loved it!”

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7.Sintra Cascais Private Tour with Pena Palace and Mouros Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 280 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $199

Spend about eight hours with a private guide such as Ana, David, Pedro, or Anna, visiting Pena Palace, the Moorish Castle, Sintra village, Cabo da Roca, Guincho Beach, Cascais, and Boca do Inferno. Tickets, transport, water, WiFi, and hotel pickup are included. Expect steep paths, stairs, changing weather, and a flexible coastal drive.

“Fantastic journey to the Moorish castle, Pena Palace, Cabo de Roca and scenic drive along the Atlantic coastline.”

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8.Sintra, Pena Palace, Moorish Castle & Regaleira Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 157 reviews · 8 hours · from $108

Travel from Lisbon, Cascais, or Costa da Caparica with a private guide such as Neel, Nayem, Saif, or Hossein. Visit Pena Palace, the Moorish Castle, Sintra, and Quinta da Regaleira, then continue to Cabo da Roca, Cascais, and Boca do Inferno. Expect flexible pacing, photo help, local food tips, and plenty of walking.

“Nothing it was excellent so was Saiful Mr Fantastic 🥰”

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9.Alfama and São Jorge Castle Quarters Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 136 reviews · 2h 30m · from $23Best value

Spend 150 minutes walking Lisbon’s oldest quarter with a live guide in English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, or German. See Casa dos Bicos, Roman salting tanks, Alfama’s alleys, Lisbon Cathedral, and Portas do Sol. The route reaches São Jorge Castle walls, but the castle interior is not included.

“Fatima was a great tour guide. All the information she gave us was very detailed and the tour was structured well.”

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10.Knights Templar Castle, Nazaré & Óbidos️ Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $169

This private 8-hour day trip from Lisbon visits Tomar’s Convent of Christ, Nazaré’s cliff-top coast, and medieval Óbidos. Guides such as João, Gui, Keith, and Miguel explain Portugal’s past and present in English. Pickup is available in Lisbon, Sintra, or Cascais, with an air-conditioned vehicle and flexible pacing.

“The Castle Tomar is spectacular, amazing original architecture and excellent restorations! Nazare is a nice beach town although its big wave reputation has ruined the “small fishing village” vibe. Obidos castle is charming, many shops selling unique wares. Our guide, João is incredibly knowledgeable not only about the destinations on this tour but also about Lisbon and the history of Portugal.”

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11.Walking Tour Small Group Lisbon + S. Jorge Castle Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Spend three hours walking Lisbon with guides such as João and Laila. Visit São Jorge Castle, Alfama, Chiado, Commerce Square, Bertrand Bookstore, and local food stops. Tastings of pastel de nata and ginjinha are included. Expect hills, stairs, lively stories, and a small group capped at 10 participants.

“This tour was the perfect introduction to Lisbon! The guide João was very knowledgeable and thoughtful even lending us an umbrella which was very useful due to the heat that day. Highly recommend it!!”

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12.Private Knights Templar Full-Day Tour to Tomar, Almourol Castle and Constância

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $474

Travel from Lisbon in an air-conditioned minivan with a private group of up to eight. Your guide connects Almourol Castle, Constância, Tomar, Santa Maria dos Olivais, and the Convent of Christ through Portugal’s Templar story. Miguel and Leo have guided this route, with English, Spanish, and Portuguese offered year-round.

“Miguel and Leo were great tour guides for this trip back in time to the days of the Knights Templar. Leo was new, so Miguel joined along to make sure the tour went without a hitch. However, Leo is very well versed in the history of this time Read more”

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13.Sintra Tour with Pena Palace, Moorish Castle and Regaleira – Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $354

Spend about eight hours exploring Sintra by private, air-conditioned minivan. Your guide leads visits to Pena Palace, the Moorish Castle, the historic center, and Quinta da Regaleira, including its famous initiation wells. Pickup is available from Lisbon, Sintra, and Cascais, with tickets, WiFi, and bottled water included.

“The personal touch and extra care that was given to me by our tour guide Rui. He made sure to make it easier for my back problems. He was great. His knowledge combined with his personal childhood memories made it even more engaging.”

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14.Day trip to Fátima Miradaire Caves Óbidos village and Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $102

Leave Lisbon at 7 a.m. for Fátima, the Mira de Aire Caves, and medieval Óbidos on a small-group tour of up to eight people. An English-speaking guide such as Junior or Agenor handles the driving, local context, and timing. Expect an 8 to 9-hour day, with €9.50 extra for the caves and lunch on your own.

“Galo Tours made our small group trip amazing! We had a last minute change and our guide, Junior, adapted our program wonderfully! We ended up with an unplanned morning in Belem with time for Pastel de Belem & coffees; then he took our pictures at the monument of the Discoveries, Monastery of Jeranimos and Tower of Belem. We had a great drive to the Miradeaire caves -where he dropped us off at the top and then met us at the bottom so we wouldn’t have to walk uphill! Then we went to Obidos! What a great time in the walled city! Lunch on our own at Tasca10 (amazing by the…”

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15.Tomar and Almourol Castle Private Tour from Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $288

Spend about 10 hours exploring Portugal’s Templar heritage with a private guide and door-to-door transport from Lisbon, Cascais, or Sintra. You’ll visit Tomar’s castle and Convent of Christ, see the Manueline Chapter Window, cross Castelo do Bode, pause in Constância, and take a small boat to Almourol Castle. Guides include Susana, Paulo, and Simone.

“A very unique tour of a lesser known area with a rich history starting with the Knights Templar. Tons of fascinating things to see and our guide, Simone was top notch. I would highly recommend this tour.”

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