Lisbon Old town Tour - Alfama & Mouraria

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About this activity

This Lisbon Walking Tour will take you through the origins of Lisbon, behind the city walls and inside the Alfama & Mouraria district.

We start with the Phoenicians, who named it “quiet bay”, followed by the Romans – the first major settlers – to the Arabs, who shaped the old town alleys. The geography and climate of Lisbon were the greatest temptation for all the communities who settled here.

The old district of Alfama, sitting on the hill facing the river, still exhibits strong references to maritime activities, from fishing to freight handling, that were once on top of the job opportunities list. Its inhabitants maintain a unique lifestyle, with a strong sense of community, influenced by urban density and the narrowness of the streets, making these neighborhood a small village inside the big city.

The route continues into Mouraria, the old Moorish quarter and one of Lisbon's most multicultural neighborhoods ending at Martim Moniz.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Lisbon Walker

Ages: Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional art historian guide
Included: Snacks: It includes tasting of the famous Pastel de Nata

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Praca do Comercio

20 min

the everlasting centre of power
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao Velha

5 min

Manueline Architecture
Casa dos Bicos-Museu de Lisboa

5 min

house that survived the earthquake of 1755
Lisbon Cathedral

10 min

the oldest church in Lisbon
Igreja de Sao Miguel

5 min

the heart of Alfama
Alfama

Passing by

Maze-like streets in one of the oldest neighborhoods of Lisbon
Largo do Chafariz de Dentro

5 min

the meeting point of Alfama
Museu do Fado

Passing by

the soundtrack of Lisboa
Miradouro Das Portas Do Sol

10 min

a breathtaking view over Alfama, the Oldtown
Museu de Lisboa - Teatro Romano

5 min

Roman Theatre revealed by the 1755 earthquake
Igreja Paroquial de Sao Cristovao e Sao Lourenco

10 min

It's one of the city's rare temples that survived the great earthquake of 1755 almost intact.
Praca Martim Moniz

10 min

Ending Point

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

At the door of Tourist Office (not inside) of Ask me Lisboa — Praça do Comércio. This is located at the NORTHWEST corner, next to Cervejaria Antártida and Squisito Italian restaurant . Look for the Guide with a Lisbon Walker orange backpack (or Totebag with big logo).