Alfama - The Kaleidoscopic District Private Walking Tour
Alfama - The Kaleidoscopic District Private Walking Tour
Immerse yourself in the oldest and most unique neighborhood in Lisbon during this private walking tour of Alfama. Learn how the area was built up, fell to ruins, and rebuilt again, and see remnants of the Roman and Renaissance periods. Visit a elegant royal palace that was converted into a prison and see if you can tell the difference between real and fake traditional tiles.
This private tour offers a more personalized experience and can be customized to suit your interests.
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Miradouro de Santa Luzia
Ore first stop offers an open view over Alfama whimsical skyline, the majestic Straw River and its South Bank
20 minutesLisbon Cathedral
First and only Romanesque monument remaining in town, the Lisbon Cathedral is half a church, half a fortress. Some say it's almost a new medieval cathedral, as it was radically rebuilt in the 30's of the 20th century.
15 minutesFachada do Edificio na Rua das Cruzes da Se 13-15
An awesome medieval fake window, opened in south wall of the Cathedral's Cloister and, on the other side of the road, a XIXth century smithy with a facade covered with rare ceramic tiles
10 minutesIgreja Sao Joao da Praca
A place of miracles and public hangings. One of the best fado houses and also a wonderful baroque small church are just around the corner
10 minutesCasa de Fado Porta d'Alfama
That's where you finally found out what "Alfama" means, in the midst of a dazzling urban puzzle, including a fado restaurant with an archaeological museum inside
10 minutesCasa dos Bicos-Museu de Lisboa
One of the rare surviving manor houses of the Age of Maritime Exploration, now also hosting Foundation José Saramago. Astonishing archeological findings in the ground floor.
15 minutesRua dos Bacalhoeiros
The old Onion Market now converted into a garden and all the refurbished shops around it. At this very moment, it's certainly one of the most lively places in town.
15 minutesPorta do Mar
One of the 12 doors that where daily opened in Medieval Lisbon, framed by two noble houses, one waiting to be refurbished, the other a five stars hotel with its own archeological treasures
10 minutesIncluded
- Professional local photographer guide
- Private walking tour
- Local guide
Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Use of bicycle
- Alcoholic Beverages
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.