The Unmissable Alfama: Secrets of Lisbon’s Oldest District
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Duration
2h 30min
Meeting point
Praça do Comércio (Commerce Square)
Languages
English
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
Discover where Lisbon began with our Alfama and Mouraria Walking Tour, a journey through more than 3.000 years of history.
Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in Europe, and its story starts in the historic districts of Alfama and Mouraria. Phoenicians, Romans, Visigoths and Moors once lived here, shaping the cultural identity that still defines Lisbon today. In 1147, D. Afonso Henriques, the first King of Portugal, conquered the city, marking a turning point in Portuguese history.
These neighbourhoods were among the best preserved after the 1755 Great Lisbon Earthquake, making them essential stops on any Lisbon historical Tour.
From the Tagus River to São Jorge Castle, this guided walking tour in Lisbon allows you to:
• Wander through narrow medieval streets.
• Admire traditional Portuguese azulejos.
• Enjoy breathtaking views from Portas do Sol and Chão do Loureiro.
• Experience the birthplace of Fado music.
• Discover authentic local life in the Alfama and Mouraria Tour.
Highlights:
• Praça do Comércio
• Lisbon Cathedral (Sé de Lisboa)
• Alfama Historic District
• Portas do Sol and Chão do Loureiro viewpoint
• São Jorge Castle
• Casa dos Bicos
• Street Art
Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in Europe, and its story starts in the historic districts of Alfama and Mouraria. Phoenicians, Romans, Visigoths and Moors once lived here, shaping the cultural identity that still defines Lisbon today. In 1147, D. Afonso Henriques, the first King of Portugal, conquered the city, marking a turning point in Portuguese history.
These neighbourhoods were among the best preserved after the 1755 Great Lisbon Earthquake, making them essential stops on any Lisbon historical Tour.
From the Tagus River to São Jorge Castle, this guided walking tour in Lisbon allows you to:
• Wander through narrow medieval streets.
• Admire traditional Portuguese azulejos.
• Enjoy breathtaking views from Portas do Sol and Chão do Loureiro.
• Experience the birthplace of Fado music.
• Discover authentic local life in the Alfama and Mouraria Tour.
Highlights:
• Praça do Comércio
• Lisbon Cathedral (Sé de Lisboa)
• Alfama Historic District
• Portas do Sol and Chão do Loureiro viewpoint
• São Jorge Castle
• Casa dos Bicos
• Street Art
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- St Anthony's Church
- Casa dos Bicos
- Santa Luzia B&B
- National Pantheon of Heroes
- Miradouro das Portas do Sol
- Castelo de S. Jorge
- Lisbon Cathedral
- St George Castle Viewpoint
- Commerce Square
- Local knowledgeable guide
- Portuguese culture
- The Great Earthquake of 1755
- Portugal's Moorish Legacy
- Roman and Barbarian Invasions
- Festival of Santo António
- The delicious Ginjinha
- Fado, the Soul of Portuguese Culture
- Chão do Loureiro viewpoint
- The origin of Codfish
- The oldest house in Lisbon
- The Conquest of Lisbon by the Portuguese
- The Jewish Quarter
On arrival
Look out for our guide with an orange umbrella in Praça do Comércio, next to the statue in the middle.
Things to note
We recommend to arrive 10 minutes before the starting time, to use comfortable shoes, sunscreen and bring some water.
For groups with more than 4 people, we charge 10,00 euros per person in advance.
Tours leave with at least 4 people.
Children under 16 don't need to be booked.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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