Almourol Castle
DISCOVER HOW TO VISIT ALMOUROL CASTLE
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INFORMATION
Discover how to visit Almourol Castle
A dream castle on an island in the Ribatejo, located in Vila Nova da Barquinha, District of Santarém, Portugal.
Set on an island surrounded by the Tagus River, the Castle is reached only by boat, making the experience truly unforgettable.
📅PLAN YOUR VISIT TO THE ALMOUROL CASTLE
- 📍 Location: Vila Nova da Barquinha
- ⏳ Schedule: Usually open 10:00 AM–6:00 PM (please confirm before visiting) — closes at lunchtime
- 🎟️ Tickets: Accessible; prior booking recommended
- 🚗 How to get there: Best by car — Check the different options
- 🌟 Tip 1: Combine your visit with the Convent of Christ in Tomar for a complete Knights Templar experience in Portugal!
- 🌟 Tip 2: The sunset seen from Almourol Castle is unforgettable!
📋 Quick Information | Almourol Castle 2026
Vila Nova da Barquinha, Santarém
10:00h-18:30h (Mar-Set) | Todos os dias
10:00h-17:30h (Out-Fev) | Todos os dias
10,00€/pessoa (Passeio de barco + Entrada no Castelo de Almourol)
1:30h – 1:45h (Passeio no rio + visita em Almourol)
39°27’32.3″N 8°23’53.4″W
TICKETS
🚤 Tejo River Cruise & Almourol Castle Visit
Individual Ticket — Sail along the Tagus River and explore the stunning Almourol Castle.
- ⏱️ Duration: approx. 1h45 (cruise + visit)
- 📅 Advance booking required (subject to confirmation)
- 💶 Price: €10 per person
- 👥 Small groups: 2 to 12 people per boat
- 💳 Pay upon boarding
- ❌ Extras not included
📍 Boarding Points:
- Avenida Cais de Tancos, Vila Nova da Barquinha — GPS: 39°27’32.3″N 8°23’53.4″W (Google Maps)
- Cais do Arripiado, Chamusca — GPS: 39°27’23.9″N 8°23’49.9″W (Google Maps)
🧑🤝🧑 Group Visits (15–55 people) — Perfect for schools, travel agencies and organizations!
- Departure from Cais D’El Rei – Tancos (link)
- ⏱️ Approx. 2-hour program
- 🎙️ Includes guided tour of Almourol Castle (foreign languages available)
- 💼 Special rates for institutions
- 📧 Group bookings: posto.turismo@welcome-to.pt
SCHEDULE
🕑 Opening Hours – Almourol Castle
❄️ Winter (Oct 1 – Feb 29): 10:00 AM–5:30 PM · Last boat 5:00 PM · Lunch break 1:00–2:30 PM · Closed Mondays
☀️ Summer (Mar 1 – Sep 30): 10:00 AM–6:30 PM · Last boat 6:00 PM · Lunch break 1:00–2:30 PM · Open every day
🚫 Closed: January 1st · December 24th & 25th
Localization of the Almourol Castle
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3 ways to visit Almourol Castle in 2026
Suggestions for different ways to visit the Castle surrounded by the Tagus River.
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Almourol Castle | Tickets
The castle is located on an island in the middle of the Tagus River and you can only get there by boat - there is no bridge or path to walk.
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