Alfama Walking Tour: Discover Lisbon’s Ancient Quarter, Landmarks, and Magnificent Churches

Embark on a captivating 2-hour walking tour of Alfama, Lisbon’s ancient quarter. Discover magnificent churches, iconic landmarks, and breathtaking viewpoints while learning about the history and culture of this historic neighborhood.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Arco da Rua Augusta - Augusta Street Arch is often thought to represent the grand entryway into the biblical Solomon’s Temple. Standing in a prominent position in Praça do Comércio, all of the symbols on the Arch serve to remember and celebrate the varied history of Portugal while glorifying the rich cultural icons of the land.
What's Included
  • Exclusive evening walking tour
  • Access to Vox City sightseeing app
  • Guided Alfama neighborhood exploration
What's Not Included
  • Public Transportation Tickets
  • Entry to Attractions
  • Food and Drinks
Additional Information

Embark on a journey through the antiquated quarter of Lisbon, Alfama, with our walking tour. Step back in time as you explore the foundations of the city, its fascinating history and timeless architecture, led by our knowledgeable Local Experts. Encounter some of Portugal’s most splendid churches, particularly the awe-inspiring Lisbon Cathedral. Make the most of Alfama’s elevated terrain, capturing panoramic views over the city and harbour. Discover the evolution of the Fado in the lanes of Alfama and visit significant landmarks such as the National Pantheon, the Portas do Mar, and get to know about the world’s most ancient traffic signage.

→ Take part in a two-hour guided walking tour of Alfama
→ Visit landmarks like the Lisbon Cathedral and the distinctive 28 yellow tram
→ Discover Lisbon’s top viewpoints, including Santa Luzia
→ Get access to the VoxCity app with the Lisbon map (included in the tour cost) for various self-guided Lisbon tours

Location
R. dos Douradores 16
Rua dos Douradores
Tours depart from the Boost Shop at R. dos Douradores 16, 1100-206 Lisboa. Your tour guide will be wearing a dark blue "Vox City Walks" branded uniform.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Annemarir_g
Sep 7, 2024
Morning walking tour of Alfama - Daniella our guide was such a sweetheart. She was so excited to share her city with us and to show us around . We were so lucky to be the only two on the tour and to have her full attention. We got to see and learn so much. I highly recommend this tour and you will be very happy if you also get Daniella to show you around
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662evaa
Aug 30, 2024
Free Tour Barrio de la Alfama - We did this free tour on Tuesday and I recommend it, we loved the visit to the neighborhood of La Alfama and especially know its history of the Carolina hand that transmitted all his knowledge and passion for this neighborhood.
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Frogb146
Jul 2, 2024
Bia is an amazing guide for an amazing tour! - Bia is an amazing tour guide! She is very kind, knowledgeable and professional. She speaks English almost perfectly fluently, and was able to answer every question I had. The destinations visited on the tour are incredible, and the tour is well structured around significant buildings. Overall, it was an amazing experience that I would happily recommend to friends!
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Bryan_j
Jun 28, 2024
Grand walking tour - Very relaxed experience. We were lucky that it was just my wife and I and our guide, Bea, who was young, agile and allowed us to take our time. We loved it all!
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E2332fajerryc
Jun 17, 2024
Interesting Alfama - This was a very interesting tour. Alfama is more than meets the eye. Asha, our tour guide, helped us see beyond its surface and its rich history. Definitely recommend this tour!
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Fearless25010168601
Jun 15, 2024
Barbara was an excellent and informative guide with a lovely inclusive and humorous demeanor. A pleasure to walk with - An interesting walk to experience Lisbon’s complex history. Barbara is an excellent guide to put things in context. Enjoyed by old and young.
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Diane_h
Jun 8, 2024
The best tour with Barbara - Barbara was an excellent tour guide. She spoke very understandable english, and her knowledge of history and architecture was amazing. She was sensative to those of us a little slower than others. We toured with a family a 4 that were delightful. Barbara is a great guide.
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Hcfs2016
May 22, 2024
Giovanna the guide - Our female guide Giovanna was very enthusiastic and with a lot of ready knowledge. A pleasure to have such a guide!! A nice walk in a neighborhood with history from Roman times.
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Yoshua
Apr 27, 2024
Bad experience with the tour - I'm not happy with the walking tour I choose since it's difficult to find out where the tour group is, even I already stand by there.
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Julie_r
Aug 27, 2024
Worst tour experience during our entire stay in Lisbon - I planned to take the Metro Blue Line from our hotel and then walk to the meeting point, but a service disruption on the Metro line made it impossible for me to meet the tour on schedule. I messaged the tour provider from the Uber to explain that I would be arriving 10 minutes late and to ask where I could meet the tour at that time. No response. When I got to the meeting spot, I walked around for a bit hoping to run into the tour, but never found them. The Vox City app is useless. The city map would not download. Save your money and spend it on another tour option.
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