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Alfama and the Castle of Saint George Skip the line Tour

5.0 · 63 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Lisbon Operated by My Lisbon Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Likely to sell out
Duration
3h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
10:00, 15:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A three hour walk through Alfama that ends inside the Castle of São Jorge with a licensed guide and the ticket line skipped, though the castle entry fee itself is listed as not included.

Moderate fitness needed for the climbs. 4.98 from 63 reviews at €33 per person.

Best for: 4.98 from 63 reviews at €33 per person: a 3-hour walk through Alfama ending with a guided, skip-the-line visit of São Jorge Castle. Alfama District comparison

Trade-off: Castle entry ticket not included.

In our comparison: #3 of 7 in Alfama District, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

Editorial check: July 15, 2026How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €33 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Skip the ticket line service
  • Guided tour of the Castle by a licensed guide
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Snacks
  • Castelo de Sao Jorge

Children from €16 (ages 4 to 13). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Reviews

5.0
63 ratings
Viator 38 · Tripadvisor 25

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 63 of 63

Star breakdown of all 63 ratings

5 stars
62 · 98%
4 stars
1 · 2%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers value the detailed history, patient guides and castle views; the uphill walking is the main caveat.

Praised

  • Detailed history of Alfama and the castle, with time for questions
  • Flexible pacing with breaks and routes adapted to the group
  • Views of Lisbon and the river from the castle and other stops
  • Skipping the entrance queue at the castle

Complaints

  • Demanding uphill walking on the way to the castle

Written by Guidekin from the 59 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (23 June 2022 to 30 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
By the black statue located next in front of the Church · Open in Google Maps
Departure
10:00, 15:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This tour will end inside the Castle of Saint George
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
My Lisbon Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travelers with difficulty walking

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Children from €16 ages 4 to 13

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Alfama District

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #3 of 7€333h4.98 (63)shared
Lisbon Small-Group Food Tour with 18 Tastings in Alfama District€1054h4.95 (2122)shared
Tour of Old Town (Alfama) - 2hr€275 per group1h5.0 (70)private
Slow Food Lisbon & Cultural Tour: Alfama, Mouraria & Baixa€1184h4.94 (1482)shared

Ranked #3 of 7 in Alfama District by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €14 to €170, median €69; typical length 3h. 3 of 7 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 7 Alfama District

From €33 per adult