Praça do Comércio to São Jorge Castle Walk, Lisbon

This is a short walk with a real climb. It goes from the riverfront at Praça do Comércio up through Alfama to São Jorge Castle, with two viewpoints on the way.

Where does the walk start?

Start at Praça do Comércio on the river and walk uphill to Lisbon Cathedral. It is a short distance, but this is where the climb begins.

Santa Luzia and Portas do Sol

Continue to Miradouro de Santa Luzia and then Portas do Sol, two viewpoints close together above Alfama's rooftops and the river. They make good rest stops before the last climb.

How do you reach the castle?

The final section climbs to São Jorge Castle. The castle is ticketed, so check times on the official site. The walk is short, but budget extra for gradients and photo stops.

Is this route step-free?

Step-free access along the whole route has not been verified. Check each section for your own needs before you rely on it.

For where this fits in a longer trip, see the Lisbon guide.