The family card
Family card
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Minimum ageNo minimumNo minimum
4+
Enjoys from4 years
2h
Duration1h – 2h
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StrollerStroller in partA levelled route runs from the entrance to the eastern viewpoint. The walls and towers are not stroller territory.
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Child priceFree up to 12 · €8.50 (13-25) · €17 adult · €14 senior
WC
Toilets and changingChanging tableAccessible restrooms with baby-changing facilities.
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QueueModerate queuesBuying online skips the ticket office line. The castle names BOL as its only authorised online seller.
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Best timeGo at 9 am opening, before the heat and before the hill fills up.
Verdict by age
Not a general rating. How each age band actually experiences it.
From about six, this is one of the best hours in Lisbon. Three-to-five-year-olds like the peacocks and the space but must be held on the walls. With a baby it is a hot uphill walk for a view, and a carrier beats a stroller.
With a stroller you are limited to the accessible route, a levelled path from the turnstiles to the eastern viewpoint. The walls and towers are steps and uneven stone, so a toddler needs a hand the whole time. Skip the museum rooms with under-5s and spend the time outside. The wall-walks and towers close earlier than the rest for safety.
Tips for the visit
- Bring proof of age for children. Free entry up to 12 is validated at the gate.
- Do not let children feed the peacocks. The castle asks visitors to keep their distance.
- March to October it is open until 9 pm, so a late visit is an option on hot days.
Sources
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