Lisboa Trip Overview
This Lisbon Walking Tour will take you through the origins of Lisbon, behind the city walls and inside the Alfama district – a 2 to 3 hour walking tour.
We start with the Phoenicians, who named it “quiet bay”, followed by the Romans – the first major settlers – to the Arabs, who shaped the old town alleys. The geography and climate of Lisbon were the greatest temptation for all the communities who settled here. This is still the case today, incidentally.
The old district of Alfama, sitting on the hill facing the river, still exhibits strong references to maritime activities, from fishing to freight handling, that were once on top of the job opportunities list. Its inhabitants maintain a unique lifestyle, with a strong sense of community, influenced by an urban density and the narrowness of the streets, making this neighborhood a small village inside the big city.
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* Duration: 2 to 3 hours
* Starts: Lisboa, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
This Lisbon Walking Tour will take you through the origins of Lisbon, behind the city walls and inside the Alfama district – a 2 to 3 hour walking tour.
We start with the Phoenicians, who named it “quiet bay”, followed by the Romans – the first major settlers – to the Arabs, who shaped the old town alleys. The geography and climate of Lisbon were the greatest temptation for all the communities who settled here. This is still the case today, incidentally.
The old district of Alfama, sitting on the hill facing the river, still exhibits strong references to maritime activities, from fishing to freight handling, that were once on top of the job opportunities list. Its inhabitants maintain a unique lifestyle, with a strong sense of community, influenced by an urban density and the narrowness of the streets, making this neighborhood a small village inside the big city.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco), Avenida Infante Dom Henrique 1C, Lisbon 1100-053 Portugal
the everlasting centre of power
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao Velha, Rua da Alfandega, Lisbon 1100-016 Portugal
Manueline Architecture
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Casa dos Bicos-Museu de Lisboa, Rua dos Bacalhoeiros 10 R/C, Lisbon 1100-070 Portugal
house that survived the earthquake of 1755
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Se de Lisboa, Largo da Se, Lisbon 1100-585 Portugal
the oldest church in Lisbon
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Igreja de Sao Miguel, Largo de Sao Miguel 6, Lisbon 1100-117 Portugal
the heart of Alfama
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Alfama, Lisbon Portugal
Maze-like streets in one of the oldest neighborhoods of Lisbon
Stop At: Largo do Chafariz de Dentro, Lisbon 1100-139 Portugal
the meeting point of Alfama
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Museu do Fado, Largo do Chafariz de Dentro 1, Lisbon 1100-139 Portugal
the soundtrack of Lisboa
Stop At: Miradouro das Portas do Sol, Largo das Portas do Sol Alfama, Lisbon 1100-411 Portugal
a breathtaking view over Alfama, the Oldtown
Duration: 10 minutes
