Lisbon : Private St George Castle w/tkts + Walking Tour Alfama
Description
Join this tour and get to know the most historic Menu publisher in the city of Lisbon in greater depth. The Alfama district was for a long time the only urbanized area of the city and where different civilizations (Phoenicians, Romans, Moors and Christians) settled. In this itinerary you will explore the most symbolic places that reveal the secrets hidden in the many layers of local history. The tour begins with a visit to the famous São Jorge Castle, one of the city's most visited attractions, followed by historic sites such as the Roman theatre of Lisbon, charming viewpoints from where you will admire the still-preserved medieval layout of the region, as well as iconic buildings such as the Cathedral and the Church of Santo António. At the end of this tour, you will have a broader and more revealing view of the fantastic history of Alfama and Lisbon, one of the oldest European capitals.
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San Jorge Castle is the founding Menu publisher of the city, where many different civilizations settled and left their legacy throughout history.
In this location, you can admire the ruins of a large Roman theater, inaugurated in the 1st century AD and with a capacity of approximately 4,000 people.
A viewpoint overlooking Alfama and the Tagus River, where we find beautiful tile panels depicting episodes from Lisbon's history.
A charming viewpoint from which you can admire excellent views of the historic Alfama district and its medieval urban layout.
In this location, you can discover a bit about the history of the Jewish community that inhabited Lisbon and you can see sections of the medieval wall, built by the Moors.
This was the first public fountain in the city of Lisbon, built in the 13th century, where a large part of the population came to obtain water.
This is the oldest Catholic church in Lisbon and was built in the 12th century, when the Christians took the city from the Moors.
The Church of Saint Anthony is a landmark in the Alfama district and was built on the same Menu publisher where Saint Anthony was born, at the end of the 12th century.
A beautiful example of 16th-century architecture, the current church was remodeled and adapted after the great earthquake of 1755.
Lisbon's largest square, located on the banks of the Tagus River, has always been a political and economic center of the capital and, after the great earthquake of the 18th century, it was completely remodeled.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(7)
Doing this tour with Leo was like having a great and really knowledgeable friend show you around. Within minutes Leo tuned in to my interests and shared so much wonderful history and stories. Touring St George Castle and Alfama with Leo was really fun and so much more than I expected. He’s kind and helpful and really knows the area. I would love to do more tours with him and highly recommend this tour!
Leo was an absolutely WONDERFUL guide! He was so generous with his knowledge and customizing the tour for my interests. His communication with tour details and English speaking was excellent, and he was very accommodating. This tour exceeded every expectation. Leo was fantastic. I highly recommend him. Thank you, Leo!
What really enjoyed our walking tour with Leo. As a former history teacher he is very knowledgeable and passionate about what he does. We highly recommend this tour.
What a wonderful way to see Lisbon. I took this tour with my family including my parents (almost 80). Luis was fantastic, so knowledgable and interesting, ready for every question we had. Luis was able to adapt the tour to suit us and went exactly at the pace we needed. Couldn’t recommend this enough. Thank you Luis
Our Guide gave us a great overview of the city. I really recommend that for first time travellers or for those who want to learn more about Lisbon
Touring Lisbon in a Tuk Tuk is a unique, fun and interesting experience to get a panoramic look at the city's most charming tourist attractions. Driver Luis is more than a guide. In addition to being very helpful and attentive, he has a lot of knowledge about Lisbon and the meaning and history of each place visited. Thanks for the adventure 😃 Fully satisfied
I loved the Lisbon Tour, aboard a Tuk Tuk. Luís was very attentive and knew many details about the city's history. I recommend!
