Private Guided Alfama Tuk Tuk Tour in Lisbon – 1.5-Hour
Description
This private tuk tuk tour offers a genuine connection to Lisbon’s true history. Travel in comfort aboard a 100% electric, eco-friendly tuk tuk, guided by a local who is passionate about sharing the stories, traditions, and soul of the city. As we navigate Alfama’s narrow streets, you’ll explore Lisbon’s deepest roots, discover the lasting impact of the 1755 earthquake, and see what remains of Roman and Moorish Lisbon, all brought to life through engaging storytelling and a relaxed, personalized experience.
Tour Options
Itinerary
According to tradition, the church was built on the site where the saint was born, in 1195 and it´s dedicated to Saint Anthony of Lisbon. The church is classified as a National Monument.
Built in 1147, the cathedral has survived the powerfull earthquake in 1755.
It´s possible to visit the theatre, which consists of Roman ruins discovered under the rubble of the great earthquake of 1755.
This romantic terrace by the church of Santa Luzia introduces visitors to Alfama with a sweeping view over its houses, churches, and the Tagus River.
This viewpoint is essentially one huge balcony above the ancient Alfama neighborhood.
This is one of the most beautiful and ancient neighborhoods of the Portuguese capital, which saw its inhabitants increase after the devastating earthquake that occurred in 1755, when it became part of the (now extinct) parishes of Santo André and Santa Marinha.
Miradouro da Senhora do Monte, (Our Lady of the Hill), looks out over Lisbon and is the city's highest lookout point or miradouro. With such a position it means it offers uninterrupted 250 degree panoramic views across Lisbon from the stunning old quarters and castle to the downtown district of the city and beyond.
The Church or Monastery of São Vicente de Fora, meaning "Monastery of St. Vincent Outside the Walls", is a 17th-century church and monastery in the city of Lisbon
Is a beautiful and unique church that acts as a national pantheon of Portugal and the final burial location for many important portuguese
Alfama is the oldest and most authentic neighborhood in Lisbon
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer hotel or accommodation pickup within Lisbon city center. If your hotel is outside the city center, the meeting point will be in front of the Hard Rock Cafe Lisbon, located at Avenida da Liberdade 2.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(19)
We had the most amazing tour with Patricio!! He tailored the tour specifically to what we were looking for and had a wealth of knowledge. He rounded out the tour by treating us to some local delicacies - traditional sour cherry liquor (Ginja) and cod fritters! I wish I could leave more than 5 stars!
Thank you so much for your amazing message! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great experience with Patricio — he's truly passionate about what he does! We'll be sure to share your kind words with him. We'd love to welcome you back anytime for more unforgettable moments (and Ginja!). 😊🌟
Very good tour. The guide was very informative. Was not rushing and gave more time than scheduled. Highly recommended.
Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the extra time to explore. Our guides love sharing their knowledge and ensuring the experience feels relaxed and enriching. We hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future! 🚗✨
Our guide Diego! Very personable, knowledgeable about Portuguese history, and adapted the experience to our wishes. My favorite part was at the end when we did a little walking tour through the Alfama district with a stop to try Ginja.
Thank you for your kind words! Diego will be thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed the tour. It’s wonderful that the walk through Alfama and the Ginja tasting were highlights for you—it’s such a special part of Lisbon! We’d love to welcome you back for more memorable experiences in the future. 😊
This was a great way to start my visit in Lisbon. This two hour historical tuk tuk tour was really fun and interesting. Vini is really kind, very knowledgeable, and a great guy. He took me through the various historical neighborhoods, and it really helped me get oriented and see some wonderful sites. It was a very fun couple of hours. Vini explained so much of the history and character of the places that we visited. There are so many interesting places on the tour! He offers a variety of tours, and I would highly recommend him!
Thank you so much! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the tour and exploring Lisbon’s history together. It was a pleasure, and I’d love to show you more anytime you’re back. Safe travels!
We had a fantastic experience visiting the historic sites and wonderful views of Old Lisbon City. Our host Carlos was very knowledgeable and amusing, answering all our questions. Thank you Carlos for a wonderful tuk tuk trip!
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're glad to hear that you had a fantastic time exploring the historic sites and beautiful views of Old Lisbon with Carlos. We hope to welcome you back to Portugal soon! Best regards
Carlos gave a wonderful tour. Answered our questions and shared the history of Lisbon and Portugal. He was very engaging, knowledgeable, and friendly. We enjoyed ourselves so much we booked another tour for tomorrow.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re really happy to hear that you had a great time with Carlos and that he made the history of Lisbon so interesting. It means a lot to us that you enjoyed the tour enough to book another one for tomorrow!
After multiple confirmation emails (probably automated), and us reaching out to contact 30 min prior to pick up, no response. They had no booking for us, no driver arranged. They scrambled at the last minute to find another, we started 1 hour late, negatively impacting later plans. Do not book. Plenty of tuk tuks waiting at square.
Dear Heather familys Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback regarding your recent experience. I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and frustration you encountered with our service. I completely understand how important it is to have a seamless and reliable experience when booking transportation. It is clear that we fell short of your expectations, and for that, I am truly sorry. Upon reviewing the situation, it appears there was a breakdown in our communication and coordination process, which resulted in a delayed start to your journey. I acknowledge that this had a negative impact on your subsequent plans, and I apologize for any inconvenience caused. We take your feedback seriously, and I assure you that we will investigate this matter thoroughly to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. We value your business and want to regain your trust. Once again, I apologize for the inconvenience caused, and I appreciate your understanding. If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to our customer support team, and we will be more than happy to assist you. Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention, and we hope to have the opportunity to make it up to you in the future. Best regards,
We went on a tuk tuk tour with ColourTrip Lisbon: the communication was very easy, and our guide Nathalia was perfectly on time (a little early even, but no rush at all). Because of illness we could not walk that easily, but Nathalia was very considerate and asked what was possible and what is was that we wanted. Because of the traffic we had to wait a while; she decided to give us extra time for that. We are in Lisbon for a short period of time; using the TukTuk is a great way to get around and see a lot of Lisbons historical points. The TukTuk was pauzed anytime we wanted to take pictures, and we stopped at a few points to rest, get a cup of coffee and a pastel de nata ofcourse, and to take a good look at the view over Lisbon (the bridge, the Cristo, all of the churches). I even got a gift from Nathalia for getting better, at one of the churches! The tour (old city of Lisbon) was great, so was the transport in the TukTuk, and the guidance of Nathalia. She was well informed, and speaks English fluently; We would reccommend her definitely!
I'm glad to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with Nathalia as your guide! It sounds like he did an excellent job keeping you entertained and informed throughout the tour. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback, and I hope you have many more enjoyable tours in the future!
We did a multi hour tour after arriving from the airport. Vinnie met us at our hotel and was super nice and informative. Our boys loved it and I highly recommend this tour as you see the most popular spots and it’s very chill and relaxing. A few hours was the perfect way to get introduced to beautiful Lisbon.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with me. I´m delighted to hear that you enjoyed. I hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the near future and provide you with another exceptional experience.
Our driver Jorge was very friendly and helpful. My husband is disabled and Jorge was sensitive to his needs which made the tour a pleasant experience. Jorge was also very knowledgeable about Lisbon and showed us many highlights
We happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit experience with us. Your feedback helps us to ensure that we continue to do so. We look forward to welcoming you back soon and providing you with another enjoyable experience.
