The Soul of Alfama: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Description
Explore the historic neighbourhood of Alfama at your own pace with this self guided audio tour perfect for story lovers and photography enthusiasts. Beginning at the top of the Alfama, by Santa Luzia viewpoint, you'll weave your way through timeless streets while discovering the stories and history that this ancient neighbourhood hides in plain sight. The tour is ready whenever you feel like taking a stroll. It plays audio automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smart phone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline. If you've got an hour and want to see all the major historical and cultural themes that this picturesque quarter has to offer – this is the tour for you! The tour can also be enjoyed virtually at home.
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Visiting Alfama is like stepping into an ancient village within the city, wherever you turn is a postcard with vivid colours, arches, tile panels, street art, fountains, eclectic balconies, tiny streets with potted plants, clotheslines, and stunning river views.
The upper level of the Miradouro de Santa Luzia is one of the greatest charms of Lisbon. There's a Portuguese cobblestone pavement, cut in small garden beds and topped by a pergola of stone and wood, coated with traditional Portuguese tiles.
Portas do Sol means the gateway of the sun. Its postcard perfect panoramic vista offers you views over Alfama, from the St. Vincent Monastery to the National Pantheon and the Church of St. Stephen.
The Fado Museum is a venue that pays homage to Portuguese "Soul" music. A genre so pungent and touching that it will not easily leave anyone indifferent. It's even said that Fado makes the cobblestone streets cry.
Chafariz de Dentro Square is the main square of Alfama. Chafariz de Dentro means the “fountain indoors”, because it was located inside the old city walls.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1)
Amazing experience through the "maze" of the Alfama. The buildings and locations come alive. A totally different and engaging way of visiting! Thanks! Totally recommend.
