2h30

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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco), Avenida Infante Dom Henrique 1C, Lisbon 1100-053 Portugal

Meet your guide in central Lisbon in the early afternoon and begin your ascent up the narrow hills of the Alfama district.

Stop At: Alfama, Lisbon Portugal

Once the stomping ground of Lisbon’s drunks and thieves, it's now one of its most charming and colorful neighborhoods. It was one of only a few districts to survive a devastating earthquake in 1755 and much of its original architecture remains.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Castelo de S. Jorge, R. de Santa Cruz do Castelo, 1100-129 Lisboa, Portugal

See the imposing turreted complex of St George’s Castle, which stands on an Alfama hilltop overlooking the shimmering Tagus River. Venture into the heart of Alfama, following your guide through mazes of narrow streets so tight you can touch both sides with outstretched arms.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Miradouro da Senhora do Monte, Largo do Monte, Lisbon 1170-361 Portugal

Climb up to Miradouro da Senhora do Monte, one of the highest and most fabulous viewpoints in the whole city. From here, the panoramic views stretch over all of Lisbon and you’ll be able to see the city's other hills, as well as the glistening Tagus River.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Lisbon Cathedral, Largo da Sé, 1100-585 Lisboa, Portugal

A traditional working-class district, Alfama is still popular among fishermen and their families, and you might even get to see some people selling fresh fish from roadside stalls. Stop to admire the Lisbon Cathedral, which dates back to the 12th century and pass by Lisbon’s National Pantheon, where important local figures including presidents, dignitaries and a famous Fado singers are buried.

Duration: 40 minutes

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Included

Local guide

Not included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Children up to 13 years old are welcome to join this tour for free. We reserve the right to ask for a valid ID for children joining our tours.
Most travelers can participate
The independent guides who employ us to market their tours have your best interests in mind; while the tour usually includes the sites & stories mentioned and lasts about 2.5 hours, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for your group
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

Features

Tourism

85%

Cultural

70%

Sport

30%

Reviews

4.6

43

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Carmel A

3 | 2019-07-03

The guide showed an average level of enthusiasm. His voice did not carry well. The place itself is interesting.

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HELEN H

5 | 2018-07-09

Entertaining, informative, engaging, interesting and fun! Definitely worthwhile! His knowledge was incredible!

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Tanja G

5 | 2018-04-04

It was a good tour with a knowledgable guide.

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Debra M

5 | 2018-04-01

Great tour. Informative and covers all I wanted to see in Alfama.

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James O

5 | 2018-03-27

This walking tour is a must do for those visitors who wish to experience the historical aspects of Lisbon. Jaimie, our tour guide, was informative, charming, articulate and welcomed questions about his wonderful city. The tour takes you through many narrow streets filled with historical intrigue which was brought to life by Jaimie as he talked about and introduced us to some of the Alfama residents. We passed by many restaurants where Fado is performed on a nightly basis. The wind and the up, up, uphill climb made it difficult for some participants. Comfortable walking shoes and the ability to do the hills is advisable. We had an awesome day and learned so much about the Alfama district past and present.

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Judith W

5 | 2018-01-01

Great way to be introduced to the highlights of Alfama. Allowed us to get our bearings.

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Noreen C

3 | 2017-10-20

Our tour was good. Our guide was knowledgeable .

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