What you'll find
🏰 Discover the fascinating history of Alfama, one of the city's oldest and most multicultural neighborhoods
🎶 Immerse yourself in the universe of Fado with a visit to the Fado Museum
🏙 See the incredible view over the city from São Jorge Castle
🗣 Expert guides to explain everything about the neighborhood and its history
Information
⚠ This experience takes place in Portuguese
📅 Date and time: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 3h approx
📍 Meeting point: Praça dos Restauradores, Lisbon
👤 Age: suitable for all ages
Description
Alfama is not only one of the oldest and most picturesque districts in Lisbon, but also was one of the only neighborhoods, which was not destroyed in the 1755 earthquake. And so, the city still has kept its quaint familial charm. In fact, the moniker of this neighborhood comes from the Arabic 'Al-hamma' meaning 'hot fountains' or 'baths'.
Decorated in beautiful 'azulejos', the steep winding alleys of this neighborhood give way to breathtaking views of a sea of terracotta roofs and the Tagus River. The aromas of traditional Portuguese cuisine, the echoes of Fado tunes, and the elderly Portuguese locals chattering, all make this neighborhood one of the most authentic in Lisbon!
Our tour begins in Rossio and passes some key areas before heading into the heart of Alfama where you will also make a stop at the Miradouro Portas do Sol, before ending the tour at the cathedral.
How to find us
Opposite to the Restauradores square, near the Mango & Levis store, our guide wearing the yellow t-shirt/hoodie and carrying a yellow umbrella would be standing just near the Monumento ao Calceteiro (Monument to the Pavement Worker).
