Name: Escala 25 Climbing Wall
Address: Avenida da Índia, Pte. 25 de Abril 52 Pilar 7, 1300-299 Lisboa, Portugal, Lisboa, Lisbon, PT

Question 1

Which ticket should we book, and do we need to book ahead?

Accepted Answer

The instructor-led Introduction to Climbing is the one for a child who has never climbed: bouldering and auto belay with a monitor, in a group of up to 8. The Introduction to Sport Climbing needs prior experience and only runs once at least two people have signed up, so the slot you want may not exist on the day. The climber's pack is entry plus all the gear with no instructor, so pick it only if someone in your group already knows how to belay. Book the instructor-led sessions in advance. Escala 25 takes bookings on its own site, and the Fever link on this page covers the same three options.

Question 2

Is this doable for a 6 or 7 year old?

Accepted Answer

Six is the minimum age, and it works if your child is comfortable off the ground and follows instructions. The bouldering and auto belay introduction is the gentler start: the auto belay lowers them on its own, so there is no rope partner to manage. Plenty of kids do not reach the top of the 12-meter wall on a first visit, and that is fine.

Question 3

Is there anywhere to wait while one child climbs?

Accepted Answer

Base Camp, the cafe and rest area at the foot of the wall, has seating that looks straight up the bridge pillar. The Pilar 7 Bridge Experience museum shares the same compound and is open daily 10:00 to 18:00 (€5 adults, €3.50 for ages 6 to 15), so a sibling who does not want to climb can do the bridge exhibition instead.

Question 4

What does it cost?

Accepted Answer

A day pass is €11.50 for kids and €13.50 for adults, plus gear rental (shoes €5, harness €4). The climber pack, with entry and all gear, is €20 for kids and €22 for adults. Introduction to Climbing is €25 for kids and €30 for adults.

Escala 25 Climbing Wall

Escala 25 Climbing Wall

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