Alfama Walking Tour Lisbon Including Rossio, Miradouro Portas do Sol, and Cathedral
by Discover Lisbon
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€39.98Overview
Alfama is one of Lisbon’s oldest neighborhoods and one of the few that survived the 1755 earthquake largely intact, preserving its traditional atmosphere. Its name derives from the Arabic term 'Al-hamma,' meaning hot springs or baths. The area is known for its steep, winding streets lined with tiled buildings, offering views over terracotta rooftops and the Tagus River. The neighborhood retains a strong local character with the scent of Portuguese cuisine, sounds of fado music, and the voices of longtime residents. This walking tour lasts about two and a half hours and begins in Rossio square. The route goes through several key parts of the city before reaching the heart of Alfama. Along the way, there is a stop at Miradouro Portas do Sol, a viewpoint over the neighborhood. The tour concludes at Lisbon’s cathedral. An expert local guide provides stories and history, including details about the 1755 earthquake and its impact. Discounts on other tours offered the same day and evening are available. The tour is free to join, with payment based on what participants feel it is worth. Stops include viewing the famous Lisbon theatre from outside, entering the cathedral to learn its history, and visiting St. George's Castle, a historic site dating back to at least the 8th century BC with fortifications from the 1st century BC.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Rossio to Alfama and Miradouro Portas do Sol
The tour begins in Rossio square and moves through key areas before arriving in Alfama. There is a stop at Miradouro Portas do Sol, a viewpoint overlooking Alfama’s rooftops and the Tagus River. The walk ends at the Lisbon cathedral.
10 min
Famous Lisbon Theatre (Outside)
Participants see the exterior of Lisbon’s famous theatre and learn about its significance from the guide.
10 min
Lisbon Cathedral Interior
The group enters the cathedral to explore its interior and hear historical facts and stories related to the building.
15 min
St. George's Castle
The tour visits St. George's Castle, located in the Santa Maria Maior parish. The site has evidence of human occupation dating back to the 8th century BC, with the earliest fortifications built in the 1st century BC.
10 min
Meeting point
MEETING POINT is at Praça D. Pedro IV (Rossio), find our yellow t-shirt team with yellow umbrellas near the statue, right in the middle.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Alfama Walking Tour Lisbon Including Rossio, Miradouro Portas do Sol, and Cathedral
by Discover Lisbon
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€39.98Overview
Alfama is one of Lisbon’s oldest neighborhoods and one of the few that survived the 1755 earthquake largely intact, preserving its traditional atmosphere. Its name derives from the Arabic term 'Al-hamma,' meaning hot springs or baths. The area is known for its steep, winding streets lined with tiled buildings, offering views over terracotta rooftops and the Tagus River. The neighborhood retains a strong local character with the scent of Portuguese cuisine, sounds of fado music, and the voices of longtime residents. This walking tour lasts about two and a half hours and begins in Rossio square. The route goes through several key parts of the city before reaching the heart of Alfama. Along the way, there is a stop at Miradouro Portas do Sol, a viewpoint over the neighborhood. The tour concludes at Lisbon’s cathedral. An expert local guide provides stories and history, including details about the 1755 earthquake and its impact. Discounts on other tours offered the same day and evening are available. The tour is free to join, with payment based on what participants feel it is worth. Stops include viewing the famous Lisbon theatre from outside, entering the cathedral to learn its history, and visiting St. George's Castle, a historic site dating back to at least the 8th century BC with fortifications from the 1st century BC.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Rossio to Alfama and Miradouro Portas do Sol
The tour begins in Rossio square and moves through key areas before arriving in Alfama. There is a stop at Miradouro Portas do Sol, a viewpoint overlooking Alfama’s rooftops and the Tagus River. The walk ends at the Lisbon cathedral.
10 min
Famous Lisbon Theatre (Outside)
Participants see the exterior of Lisbon’s famous theatre and learn about its significance from the guide.
10 min
Lisbon Cathedral Interior
The group enters the cathedral to explore its interior and hear historical facts and stories related to the building.
15 min
St. George's Castle
The tour visits St. George's Castle, located in the Santa Maria Maior parish. The site has evidence of human occupation dating back to the 8th century BC, with the earliest fortifications built in the 1st century BC.
10 min
Meeting point
MEETING POINT is at Praça D. Pedro IV (Rossio), find our yellow t-shirt team with yellow umbrellas near the statue, right in the middle.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.