Alfama Tour in Lisbon Old Town
Description
See the heart of the city, Portugal's oldest district, Alfama. This Free Tour let's you inside the mazy narrow streets of Alfama, the coloured small houses, the balconies, the tile façades. You’ll get to know Lisbon’s most important traditions, legends and cultural aspects that truly make the "Alfacinhas" a unique people. This Walking tour will take you through 3.000 years of history showing you the true Lisbon, Alfama, and offering you dozens of local tips and plenty of things to do in Lisbon. This ticket guarantees your place on Free Tour. A Free Tour is a walking tour where our guides, passionate about the city and its history, do their best to guarantee you an unforgettable experience. The tour is free because there is no prearranged price, each participant will define the amount they consider appropriate according to their level of satisfaction and personal budget.
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Look for the Blue Umbrellas and prepare yourself to start a journey into the soul of Lisbon.
The Chafariz de El-Rei, which was probably the first public fountain in the city of Lisbon, was built in the 13th century, taking advantage of the excellent waters of the Alfama hillside.
It was once called Chafariz dos Cavalos (Horse Fountain), and it's Alfama's central plaza. Its current name comes from the fact that it is located within the walls of the Fernandina wall.
Next to the ancient wall, this is where memories of the old Alfama still linger.
Yet another special place in Alfama where we sit to listen to stories that cross culture and ancient habits.
This beautiful church and square is one of the main spots where the famous Popular Saints Festivities take place. A place of many stories and tales.
One of Lisbon's most iconic murals by the hand of Nuno Saraiva.
Depending on the pace, we will go inside the mazy Alfama and reach the Church of Santo Estêvão Viewpoint.
This viewpoint is one enormous balcony overlooking all of Alfama. Its panoramic view has illustrated countless postcards.
Yet another iconic spot in Lisbon, this terrace is as romantic as it gets.
Lisbon Cathedral, better known as Sé de Lisboa, is the oldest and most important church in the city. Its construction dates back to the 12th century. We won't be going inside the Cathedral (cost of entry 5€).
What better place to celebrate Lisbon than in front of the Church of Santo António, Lisbon's most cherished saint.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(5,420)
Margarita has a lot of knowledge about history and her tour is so enjoyable that it feels short, very good!
Margarita was great, thank you very much
Fantastic tour of Alfama with David. He perfectly conveyed the essence of the neighborhood, beyond what can be seen at first glance. He was also super affectionate with our little one. Recommended 100%
The guide Margarita was excellent. We liked it a lot.
We did the tour with Mariana and it was wonderful. She is super engaging and from the neighborhood, so who better to know it than someone born and raised there :) Also, almost at the end of the tour, she delighted us with a small gift (which I won't spoil for you) but it was beautiful ❤️ Highly recommended 100%
IT HAS BEEN SPECTACULAR!!! We have experienced a journey full of details and super good memories!! David is an encyclopedia that accompanies you on a journey through time. Just want to say THANK YOU.
We did the route with David, a charming person; he made it super enjoyable, very pleasant, and explained every detail wonderfully.
Very good experience with David. You can tell that he is passionate about teaching the culture and history of Lisbon. Recommended 100%
The tour of Alfama has been one of the most entertaining and interesting experiences in Lisbon. If you visit it on your own, it is just another neighborhood, curious and beautiful, but delving into such a well-told and entertaining story with a guide like Dani is a total privilege. Congratulations on your work, Dani; we recommend it 100%, and we would do it again.
A very good, interesting, and enjoyable tour with Dani through the Alfama neighborhood.
