Lisbon Alfama District Walking Tour including St George’s Castle and Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
by SANDEMANs NEW Lisbon Tours
Choose from 1 available option
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.€39Overview
This 2.5-hour walking tour covers Lisbon’s Alfama district, guided by a local expert. The tour begins in central Lisbon, then climbs the steep, narrow streets of Alfama, one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods. Visitors walk through tight cobbled lanes lined with tiled houses and small restaurants. Key landmarks include St George’s Castle on the hilltop, which offers views of the Tagus River, Lisbon Cathedral from the 12th century, and the National Pantheon where notable local figures are buried. The route also includes Miradouro da Senhora do Monte, a viewpoint providing wide views across Lisbon and the river. The guide explains the history of the area and the tradition of Fado music during the walk. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Start in Central Lisbon
Meet the guide in central Lisbon in the early afternoon and begin walking uphill into the Alfama district.
Alfama District Walk
Spend about 40 minutes exploring Alfama, one of Portugal’s oldest neighborhoods, which survived the 1755 earthquake with much original architecture intact.
40 min
St George’s Castle
View the turreted St George’s Castle from its hilltop position above the Tagus River. Walk through Alfama’s narrow streets that are so close you can touch both sides.
40 min
Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Climb to this viewpoint for approximately 40 minutes to see panoramic views across Lisbon’s hills and the Tagus River.
40 min
Lisbon Cathedral and National Pantheon
Spend around 30 minutes visiting Lisbon Cathedral, built in the 12th century, and passing the National Pantheon where prominent local figures, including a famous Fado singer, are buried.
30 min
Meeting point
Your Alfama Walking Tour starts by the monument at Praça do Comércio. Look for the SANDEMANs NEW Europe team with a red t-shirt and red umbrella.
End point
Your Alfama Walking Tour usually finishes by the Museu do Fado, a 12-min walk away from the starting point of the tour. There are MANY great options for food and drinks in the area after your tour, and your guide will be happy to share their favorites.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Lisbon Alfama District Walking Tour including St George’s Castle and Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
by SANDEMANs NEW Lisbon Tours
Choose from 1 available option
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.€39Overview
This 2.5-hour walking tour covers Lisbon’s Alfama district, guided by a local expert. The tour begins in central Lisbon, then climbs the steep, narrow streets of Alfama, one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods. Visitors walk through tight cobbled lanes lined with tiled houses and small restaurants. Key landmarks include St George’s Castle on the hilltop, which offers views of the Tagus River, Lisbon Cathedral from the 12th century, and the National Pantheon where notable local figures are buried. The route also includes Miradouro da Senhora do Monte, a viewpoint providing wide views across Lisbon and the river. The guide explains the history of the area and the tradition of Fado music during the walk. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Start in Central Lisbon
Meet the guide in central Lisbon in the early afternoon and begin walking uphill into the Alfama district.
Alfama District Walk
Spend about 40 minutes exploring Alfama, one of Portugal’s oldest neighborhoods, which survived the 1755 earthquake with much original architecture intact.
40 min
St George’s Castle
View the turreted St George’s Castle from its hilltop position above the Tagus River. Walk through Alfama’s narrow streets that are so close you can touch both sides.
40 min
Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Climb to this viewpoint for approximately 40 minutes to see panoramic views across Lisbon’s hills and the Tagus River.
40 min
Lisbon Cathedral and National Pantheon
Spend around 30 minutes visiting Lisbon Cathedral, built in the 12th century, and passing the National Pantheon where prominent local figures, including a famous Fado singer, are buried.
30 min
Meeting point
Your Alfama Walking Tour starts by the monument at Praça do Comércio. Look for the SANDEMANs NEW Europe team with a red t-shirt and red umbrella.
End point
Your Alfama Walking Tour usually finishes by the Museu do Fado, a 12-min walk away from the starting point of the tour. There are MANY great options for food and drinks in the area after your tour, and your guide will be happy to share their favorites.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.