Small-Group Alfama Walking Tour

4.9 (32 reviews) 3 hours Free cancellation

out of 5

32 reviews

4.9

Alfama Journey — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

View of Alfama — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Alfama is the oldest and most medieval quarter of Lisbon, rich in charm and heritage. On this tour, you'll explore the narrow alleyways, take in the beautiful views over the Tagus River and soak in the neighborhood’s rich musical culture, fleshed out in Fado, the song of “saudade."

Half-day Tours Private and Luxury Walking Tours City Tours Likely to Sell Out Small Group Likely To Sell Out Weather Dependent - Moderate

At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: My Lisbon Tours

Ages: Infants (1–11 years) · Children (12–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: Professional guide
Included: Tour escort/host
Included: Local taxes
Included: Small-group walking tour

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel pick up
Not included: Hotel drop-off

Itinerary

Miradouro da Graca

10 min

Enjoy the view of Lisbon’s downtown, with the Castle of Saint George, the historical district of Mouraria, and the Tagus river as background scenery.

Travelers will meet their guide on this location and then begin the tour after a short introduction.
Igreja & Convento da Graca

10 min

Travelers will get the chance to admire one of Lisbon's oldest churches and Convents, home to the Augustinian monks until 1834.
Stop 3

Passing by

Visit one of the most charming little streets in Lisbon, lined with houses with large terraces decorated with buganvilia and other delightful flowers.
Voz do Operario

Passing by

Learn about the history of trade union activism in Lisbon.
Igreja de Sao Vicente de Fora

10 min

Travelers will learn about the historical significance of the church of Saint Vincent the Deacon, dedicated to Lisbon's patron saint.
Feira Da Ladra

15 min

Travelers will be acquainted with one of the oldest flea markets in Lisbon and get to enjoy its unique atmosphere on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Stop 7

5 min Admission not included

Travel will receive an exterior visit to the attraction and admire the monumental scope of Portugal's National Pantheon, a mausoleum to some of the greatest Portuguese men and women.
Alfama

30 min

Travelers will get acquainted with the Alfama neighborhood and the everyday life of its inhabitants.
Miradouro de Santo Estevao

5 min

Enjoy Alfama’s best viewpoint and its picturesque tiny streets that characterize this historical neighborhood of Lisbon.
Museu do Fado

Passing by

Travelers will receive an exterior visit of the building and learn about Alfama's connection to Fado music.
Igreja de Sao Miguel

5 min

Travelers will receive an exterior visit to one of the Churches that survived the earthquake of 1755.
Lisbon Cathedral

10 min Admission not included

Travelers will get the opportunity to visit Lisbon's cathedral and receive a detailed tour of the interior.
Church of St. Anthony

15 min

Travelers will visit the church built on the site where Saint Anthony was born

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Traveler will meet their guide at the Miradouro da Graça, also know as Miradouro Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen.

The guide will be standing next to the entrance of the church.