Discover Lisbon's Alfama: Secrets of the Old Town

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Lisbon, Portugal

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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Alfama is Lisbon’s oldest neighborhood, and the only area to survive the catastrophic 1755 earthquake. Discover the ins and outs of Lisbon’s historic and cultural heart on this guided walking tour. Learn about the city’s Roman and Moorish roots, walk past several buildings covered in beautiful “azulejos,” or tiles, take in views of the Tagus River from a famous viewpoint, and much more.

Discover parts of Alfama that you wouldn’t find on your own
Check off multiple highlights in one convenient tour
Choose from several departure times to fit your schedule
This is a tip-based tour, so pay what you feel like at the end

What's Included

Expert local guide
Walking tour of approximately 2.5 hours
Intriguing stories and legends
History of earthquake and destructions in the past
Discounts for other tours in the day and nights

Alcoholic Beverages

Wine/Ginjinha Tasting
Any transport ticket
Contribution to the guide (10-20€)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Rossio Square
Praça do Rossio, 1100-200 Lisboa, Portugal
In the middle of the square near the main statue you will see our yellow dressed guides.

End point

Lisbon Cathedral
Largo da Sé 1, 1100-585 Lisboa, Portugal
We end the tour in this street where you can find lots of restaurants for lunch.

Itinerary

Praca Dom Pedro IV

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Teatro Nacional Dona Maria II

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Igreja De S Domingos

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Castelo De Sao Jorge

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 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 106 reviews

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Jack was a really great...

Liora_M, May 2026

Jack was a really great tour guide! I would highly recommend taking a tour with him. It was a very fun and informative experience

Response from Host, May 2026

Dear Guest, Thank you for joining our tour! We’re thrilled you enjoyed it and truly appreciate your kind feedback. It means a lot and helps us keep creating memorable experiences. We hope to welcome you again soon for more unforgettable moments! Best regards, The Discover Lisbon Team

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Bernadette_B, Dec 2025

Valeria was a great guide. She was pleasant, easy to talk to and very knowledgeable in the history of Lisbon. We would recommend this tour for those who are interested to learn about Lisbon's main landmarks and it's history.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

"Free" walking tour

Craig_G, Oct 2025

We paid a small amount to book the tour, however when we got there we were told the tour was free. We were then it informed to please tip the guide because she would have to pay her boss for the number of people on the tour.