Lisbon: Alfama Old Quarter

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Join a small group walking tour to discover Alfama, the historical soul of Lisbon
( max 12 people)

Enjoy the company of a specialist local guide to to get acquainted with Portugal’s history in an efficient way organized professionally

Explore the major monuments, cathedrals, and castles in Lisbon

Learn about the Moorish influence in Alfama and savor the Fado culture

Explore the village within the city with its breathtaking views and walk the medieval maze.

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* Duration: 3 hours
* Starts: Lisboa, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours



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Join a small group walking tour to discover Alfama, the historical soul of Lisbon
( max 12 people)

Enjoy the company of a specialist local guide to to get acquainted with Portugal’s history in an efficient way organized professionally

Explore the major monuments, cathedrals, and castles in Lisbon

Learn about the Moorish influence in Alfama and savor the Fado culture

Explore the village within the city with its breathtaking views and walk the medieval maze.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Alfama, Lisbon Portugal

Explore Alfama’s maze of tiny streets, cobblestone lanes, and steep staircases.
Feel this living and breathing district in Lisbon with historically tiled houses.
Discover Alfama, Lisbon’s most colorful neighborhood with a specialist guide and small group.

Pass By: Rua das Portas de Santo Antão, R. das Portas de Santo Antão, 1150 Lisboa, Portugal

Start your walking on the pedestrian-only street known for its local life and lively restaurants.

Stop At: Church of St. Dominic, Largo São Domingos, 1150-320 Lisboa, Portugal

Explore the Church of Saint Domingos, the location of important events like royal weddings, inquisition trials, numerous fairs, and markets.
It even has been destroyed by earthquake and fire, but yet it is still here and attracting many curious eyes. The church interior is painted in a hunting orange color and with its morose atmosphere, the Igreja Sao Domingos is a truly unique sight of Lisbon.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Igreja de Sao Vicente de Fora, Largo Sao Vicente, Lisbon 1100-572 Portugal

Visit the SAO VICENTE DE FORA MONASTERY. Monastery of St. Vincent Outside the Walls.
It is one of the most important monasteries and mannerist buildings in Portugal.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Museu de Lisboa – Teatro Romano, Rua de Sao Mamede 3 A, Lisbon 1100-532 Portugal

Travel in time to the Roman Empire and learn about this period in Lisbon.
The Roman theatre museum will perfectly give you an insight into the roots of Lisbon. The museum is set inside the two buildings from different areas and is a perfect example of industrial architecture.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Castelo de S. Jorge, Rua de Santa Cruz do Castelo, Lisbon 1100-129 Portugal

Explore the Lisbon Castle rising majestically above Lisbon. Learn about the turbulent history reflected throughout the Castle with fortified battlements, medieval royal quarters and seaward views, which inspired exploration within Portuguese kings.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Miradouro das Portas do Sol, Largo das Portas do Sol Alfama, Lisbon 1100-411 Portugal

Continue your walk to Portas do Sol: ‘’Gate to the sun’’. Located in Lisbon’s historical center, this place invites many people from all around the world.
Here you can see amazing views overlooking the Alfama rooftops and the river Tagus. We would say and we are pretty sure, once you will see, you will agree that Portas do Sol is one of the most beautiful places in Lisbon.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Lisbon Cathedral, Largo da Sé, 1100-585 Lisboa, Portugal

Visit Lisbon Cathedral: Lisbon’s most important and iconic religious building.
See the exterior that resembles more that of a fortification than the religious center, with massive solid walls and two imposing clock towers.
The Se Cathedral is a wonderful ancient complex that is steeped in history and no holiday to Lisbon is complete without visiting this magnificent monument.

Duration: 30 minutes



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