Lisbon Alfama Morning Walking Tour: Old Town & Viewpoints
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Lisbon, Portugal
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Discover Lisbon’s oldest neighborhood, Alfama, up close on a walking tour. Begin your tour in the famous Commerce Square and make your way to the colorful neighborhood that withstood the great earthquake of 1755. See several points of interest in one outing, including St. George’s Castle, the Lisbon Cathedral, and the National Pantheon. Learn about Fado, a traditional Portuguese genre of music, that was born in the district.
- Learn about the rich history and culture of Alfama
- Enjoy views of the Tagus River from the viewpoints
- Walk through the winding, cobblestone streets without getting lost
- Listen to legends and stories about the old district
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Small-group experience
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Praça do Comércio, 1100-148, Portugal
Your Alfama Walking Tour starts by the monument at Praça do Comércio. Look for the SANDEMANs Tours team with a SANDEMANs red umbrella.
End point
- Fado MuseumAlfama, Largo do Chafariz de Dentro 1, 1100-139 Lisboa, Portugal
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.
Start time.10:00 am
Itinerary
1
Praca do Comercio
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Fundacao Jose Saramago
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Campo das Cebolas
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Lisbon Cathedral
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Church of St. Anthony
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Miradouro de Santa Luzia
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Miradouro Das Portas Do Sol
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Castelo De Sao Jorge
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
9
Mosteiro de Sao Vicente de Fora
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Rua dos Cegos 20
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
Calçada - Obra de tributo à fadista Amália Rodrigues
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
12
Church São Miguel
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
13
Fado Museum
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Children up to 13 years old are welcome to join this tour for free.
- Our guides have your best interests in mind; while the tour usually includes the sites & stories mentioned and lasts about 2-2.5 hours, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for your group.
- Please wear comfortable, sturdy walking shoes. Alfama is a hilly district of steep, uneven cobblestones and stairs. We also recommend bringing water, sunscreen and a hat, especially in the warmer months.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 386 reviews
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Victoria_M, Aug 2026
My parents and I had a wonderful experience during this walking tour with Nuno! We learned so much, we got to ask questions, we were able to personalize parts of the walk, and we got to see so many parts on Alfama that we wouldn’t have known about without the tour. Nuno gave such in depth stories and history, and was so kind and entertaining! We laughed and learned so much with him. And he took great pictures for us. This experience was an amazing one!
Autumn_A, Nov 2022
Had an emergency and wanted to reschedule tour for the next day. No one answered the phone or responded to my messages. I won’t use this company again.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear you couldn't reach us when trying to reschedule your tour due to an emergency. We understand how frustrating that must have been. Your comments have been shared with our team as we continue working to improve our response times and customer support.
Kind regards,
Karla M
SANDEMANs Team
KwangHyun_C, Nov 2022
The guide was very kind and knowlegable in sharing a lot of historical facts and stories. Highly recommended. Wish to enter the Lisbon Cathedral.
Randal_B, Nov 2022
Anthony gave my husband and myself a very informative, unique and sometimes funny tour of the real Lisbon. There was a lot of walking uphill but he saved us a climb part of the way by using the lift which helped. He introduced us to 2 locals where one had a local drink to share with us. Not all of the tour was to the tourist areas but also to where the locals hang out. It made the tour somehow more authentic. We enjoyed it a lot.
Mahmood_N, Oct 2022
Honest and knowledgeable tour guide. He made very good recommendations regarding places of interest and avoid pitfalls.
Thanks.
Louise_P, Sep 2022
Rita -our guide -was delightful. She obviously knew the area so well and made it live. Amazing area and such fabulous views.
Manuela_W, Sep 2022
Patrick was a great guide and he showed us places we probably would have not seen without him. Alfama district is definitely worth a tour and learning about the history of this part of Lisbon rounded it up perfectly. Thank you, Patrick!
irmaimoreno, Sep 2022
Perfect way to get to know this unique neighborhood. Our tour guide, Bruno, was very passionate about sharing his home country. He’s very knowledgeable about the Alfama area and he made our tour very interesting. He spoke to us about the people who lived there, the history and costumes. We even stopped to try a typical drink from Lisbon. I would recommend the store to anyone interested in learning and visiting Alfama.
Shari_E, Sep 2022
This was a great tour that I would definitely recommend! Our guide, Rita, was energetic, enthusiastic, caring, and knowledgeable about the city. She was a great guide and we felt a whole new appreciation for the city and the Alfama neighborhood in particular. We loved the tour!
Sarah_P, Sep 2022
Our guide Cecilia was wonderful! Very informative. The views were spectacular at each vantage point and she even shared her family’s personal history with the country.
Dana_G, Jul 2022
Jaime brought Alfama alive for us with his thorough knowledge of the history and culture of the area that was not destroyed by the famous earthquake. He is a great story teller and able to educate while interjecting humor and fun facts. We loved the stop for Ginjinha, the amazing cherry cordial from the area.
Michaela_M, Jun 2022
Great tour with Anthony!! Friendly, knowledgeable and knowledgeable.cxcccvvvvvb by jhujhhd hi ghh h jeff hh
Robin_B, May 2022
Jaime was a great guide. Knowledgeable, fun, loud enough. Not too much walking even though a hood 2.5 hours. Maybe 2 miles total.
Victoria_D, May 2022
Rita was a fantastic guide! She was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Alfama. She made the tour extremely interesting and the time went very quickly! Book it, you won’t be disappointed!
Richard_F, Mar 2022
Rita is the most fun guide. And I loved talking with the other "new friends" in the group. I didn't think I could walk that far at 75 years old and was so excited to find that I could.
Nursil_S, Mar 2022
Antonio was a great tour guide and very informative. He likes to get to know everyone so no one feels left out on the tour. The walk and views were amazing. Thank you!!!
pkoleva, Mar 2022
This is probably the best tour we’ve been to so far. Jamie(James) is an absolutely fantastic tour guide - so knowledgable and the way he presented the tour was just fascinating. We learned so much about Alfama and Lisbon, we visited lots of interesting places and Jamie took us to multiple hidden spots with incredible views of Lisbon. We had the chance to taste the traditional Portuguese ginjinha , and after the ‘official’ tour ended Jamie took us to a small place where we tasted local green wine. We met some lovely people and genuinely had the best time! Highly recommend!
Iris_S, Feb 2020
Luis our tour guide did an amazing job! I would definetly choose the walking tour again and can only recommend it to others.
Catarina_C, Aug 2022
Infelizmente não consegui fazer o passeio pois meu voo atrasou e perdi o horário do passeio, mas espero voltar para poder realizá-lo.
Lies_O, Apr 2022
Een zeer mooie wijk bezocht met een topgids Jorge. Hij leerde ons heel veel, wist veel te vertellen en er was zelfs een illegaal trekje aan. Ook niet-toeristische kant van de wijk leren kennen. Kortom zeker doen!
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