Lisbon's Alfama: Explore Historic Neighborhoods

Step back in time on a 3-hour tour of Alfama and São Jorge, exploring Lisbon’s historic past. Discover Roman ruins, medieval architecture, and the vibrant local culture.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Casa dos Bicos-Museu de Lisboa - Discover Lisbon’s oldest neighborhood on a half-day tour of Alfama, following the path of the city walls and Moorish castle of São Jorge.
    Meet at the historic Casa dos Bicos (“House of the Spikes”), built around 1523 and a rare survivor of the 1755 Lisbon Earthquake. See evidence of the old Roman salting tanks at…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Liability and personal accident insurance
  • Entrance and guided tour at Lisbon Cathedral
  • Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) - Mask and Desinfectant gel
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Embark on a journey to the neighborhood of Castelo São Jorge (Saint-George’s Castle) and the Lisbon Cathedral, located atop a hill overlooking the Tagus River and the oldest district of Lisbon.
This guided walk transports you to the era of the Romans, featuring an amphitheater and the thermal baths of Alfama, later renamed “Al-Hamma” by the Moors….

Location
Casa dos Bicos / José Saramago Foundation
Rua dos Bacalhoeiros
Directions: Campo das Cebolas: Casa dos Bicos...It is the house covered in spikes
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Destiny_c
Sep 19, 2024
Wonderful tour - This was a memorable tour that was one of our favorite parts of our visit to Lisbon. Fatima was the guide for us. She grew up in the area and also has a degree in history and has worked in various museums in town; thus, she is very knowledgeable and quite amazing. We learned and walked and saw so much during the tour. She gave us an inside tour of Casa dos Bicos, and the ancient Roman walls and ruins with their the history. She also took us to hidden gems in the neighborhood where we felt immersed into the local life, away from the tourist crowds. After the tour, we gained a much greater appreciation of the history and evolving culture of the area. It was so worth it to do it. Fatima is the ideal person to guide a tour. We felt really fortunate and grateful.
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Aurora_h
Sep 11, 2024
Joao is the best for old Lisbon tour! - Our tour guide, Joao was so passionate about Portugal- it made our tour really come alive! Excellent tour!
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Guide27986264742
Aug 19, 2024
Very nice experience - Very interesting three-hour tour in the historic center of Lisbon thanks to the very complete explanations of our Guide Anne Claire on the history of the city. Careful, plan water and good shoes!
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Cgandin2016
Jun 29, 2024
Great visit - Raquel was very competent to tell us the Alfama district and the history of Portugal, it was a very good time, thank you
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Andrew
Jun 19, 2024
Great experience - Great tour. Very knowledgeable and friendly guide. It was a worthwhile experience. There was a fair bit of uphill walking so may not be suitable for very young children.
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Q7753qtalbertog
Jun 13, 2024
Up and down the streets of Alfama - We participated in this tour masterfully led by Elvira, who guided us to discover the most hidden corners of this suggestive neighborhood of narrow streets and squares in the most intimate and "landscaped" area of Lisbon, telling us many secrets of this splendid corner of the city that usually they do not appear in tourist guides. Elvira passed on to us her love for the city, revealing to us the most secret aspects not only of the places but also of the Portuguese people who animate them, accompanying us to taste local delicacies from a friendly granny who lived in those areas and who we really appreciated! A splendid experience that, if we had stayed another day, we would certainly have continued. Heartfelt congratulations to Elvira and thank you again from the bottom of my heart! Alberto and Claudia
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Emmanuelle
May 30, 2024
Great documented excursion - Thanks to our guide Xavier, very considerate and passionate. We loved this excursion. Electric bikes allow us to climb the streets of Lisbon. The equipment is in good condition. We recommend 200%
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Amy_e
May 23, 2024
Glad we used a guide for the Old City! - Alex did a great job on this tour. It was a nice way to see the old city. With the many dead end streets and maze like streets you will save a lot of time and learn a lot more with a guide!
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Rhys_j
Apr 18, 2024
Joao was very... - Joao was very knowledgeable and a likeable guide. Would have no hesitation recommending for anyone with an interest in the history and culture of the city
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Maggie
Sep 12, 2024
Disappointed - I’ve been touring with Viator for few years now an SC this was the most boring tour ever. The guid was speaking very quietly I couldn’t hear her and we spent too much time in the churches It was supposed to be walking tour 😌 Very disappointed
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up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).