Alfama Tour in Lisbon Old Town

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Portas do Sol — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Alfama Intro — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

See the heart of the city, Portugal's oldest district, Alfama. This Free Tour let's you inside the mazy narrow streets of Alfama, the coloured small houses, the balconies, the tile façades. You’ll get to know Lisbon’s most important traditions, legends and cultural aspects that truly make the "Alfacinhas" a unique people.

This Walking tour will take you through 3.000 years of history showing you the true Lisbon, Alfama, and offering you dozens of local tips and plenty of things to do in Lisbon.

This ticket guarantees your place on Free Tour. A Free Tour is a walking tour where our guides, passionate about the city and its history, do their best to guarantee you an unforgettable experience. The tour is free because there is no prearranged price, each participant will define the amount they consider appropriate according to their level of satisfaction and personal budget.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 25 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Take Lisboa

Ages: Infants (1–3 years) · Children (4–11 years) · Youth (12–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Admission Fee: For groups of 7 or more, please contact us directly before booking your tour.
Included: A Passionate and Informative Guide, Great Stories and Dozens of Local Tips.
Included: This booking secures your place on the tour; it does not constitute payment for the tour.

Not included

Not included: Transportation, monument entrance tickets, food, and beverages are not included.

Itinerary

Casa dos Bicos-Museu de Lisboa

15 min Admission not included

Look for the Blue Umbrellas and prepare yourself to start a journey into the soul of Lisbon.
Chafariz D'El Rei

10 min

The Chafariz de El-Rei, which was probably the first public fountain in the city of Lisbon, was built in the 13th century, taking advantage of the excellent waters of the Alfama hillside.
Largo do Chafariz de Dentro

10 min

It was once called Chafariz dos Cavalos (Horse Fountain), and it's Alfama's central plaza. Its current name comes from the fact that it is located within the walls of the Fernandina wall.
Largo de Sao Rafael

10 min

Next to the ancient wall, this is where memories of the old Alfama still linger.
Stop 5

10 min

Yet another special place in Alfama where we sit to listen to stories that cross culture and ancient habits.
Igreja de Sao Miguel

15 min

This beautiful church and square is one of the main spots where the famous Popular Saints Festivities take place. A place of many stories and tales.
Stop 7

10 min

One of Lisbon's most iconic murals by the hand of Nuno Saraiva.
Miradouro de Santo Estevao

15 min

Depending on the pace, we will go inside the mazy Alfama and reach the Church of Santo Estêvão Viewpoint.
Miradouro Das Portas Do Sol

10 min

This viewpoint is one enormous balcony overlooking all of Alfama. Its panoramic view has illustrated countless postcards.
Miradouro de Santa Luzia

10 min

Yet another iconic spot in Lisbon, this terrace is as romantic as it gets.
Stop 11

15 min Admission not included

Lisbon Cathedral, better known as Sé de Lisboa, is the oldest and most important church in the city. Its construction dates back to the 12th century. We won't be going inside the Cathedral (cost of entry 5€).
Church of St. Anthony

15 min

What better place to celebrate Lisbon than in front of the Church of Santo António, Lisbon's most cherished saint.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This ticket guarantees your place on our Alfama Free Tour. A Free Tour is a walking tour where passionate guides do their best to guarantee you an unforgettable experience.

Look for the Blue Umbrellas right in front of Casa dos Bicos and immerse yourself in the soul of our city.

End point

This is also one of the end points to the tour. Alfama is quite the maze so the guide will decide the best option according to the group's needs.
We usually end the tour in front if the Cathedral of Lisbon, one of the ladmarks of Lisbon.