Lisboa Trip Overview
Alfama is the oldest and most medieval quarter of Lisbon, rich in charm and heritage. On this tour, you’ll explore the narrow alleyways, take in the beautiful views over the Tagus River and soak in the neighborhood’s rich musical culture, fleshed out in Fado, the song of “saudade.”
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* Duration: 3 hours
* Starts: Lisboa, Portugal
* Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Half-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
Alfama is the oldest and most medieval quarter of Lisbon, rich in charm and heritage. On this tour, you’ll explore the narrow alleyways, take in the beautiful views over the Tagus River and soak in the neighborhood’s rich musical culture, fleshed out in Fado, the song of “saudade.”
Itinerary
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Stop At: Miradouro da Graca (Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen), Calcada da Graca Sao Vicente, Lisbon 1100-265 Portugal
Enjoy the view of Lisbon’s downtown, with the Castle of Saint George, the historical district of Mouraria, and the Tagus river as background scenery.
Travelers will meet their guide on this location and then begin the tour after a short introduction.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Igreja & Convento da Graca, Largo da Graca, Lisbon 1199-019 Portugal
Travelers will get the chance to admire one of Lisbon’s oldest churches and Convents, home to the Augustinian monks until 1834.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Villa Sousa, 1100-265 Lisboa, Portugal
Visit one of the most charming little streets in Lisbon, lined with houses with large terraces decorated with buganvilia and other delightful flowers.
Pass By: Rua Voz do Operario 13 Graça, 1100, Lisbon 1100-620 Portugal
Learn about the history of trade union activism in Lisbon.
Stop At: Igreja de Sao Vicente de Fora, Largo Sao Vicente, Lisbon 1100-572 Portugal
Travelers will learn about the historical significance of the church of Saint Vincent the Deacon, dedicated to Lisbon’s patron saint.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Feira da Ladra, Campo de Santa Clara Alfama, Lisbon 1100-471 Portugal
Travelers will be acquainted with one of the oldest flea markets in Lisbon and get to enjoy its unique atmosphere on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: National Pantheon, Campo de Santa Clara, 1100-471 Lisboa, Portugal
Travel will receive an exterior visit to the attraction and admire the monumental scope of Portugal’s National Pantheon, a mausoleum to some of the greatest Portuguese men and women.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Alfama, Lisbon Portugal
Travelers will get acquainted with the Alfama neighborhood and the everyday life of its inhabitants.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Miradouro de Santo Estevao, Beco do Carneiro 3, Lisbon 1100-219 Portugal
Enjoy Alfama’s best viewpoint and its picturesque tiny streets that characterize this historical neighborhood of Lisbon.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Museu do Fado, Largo do Chafariz de Dentro 1, Lisbon 1100-139 Portugal
Travelers will receive an exterior visit of the building and learn about Alfama’s connection to Fado music.
Stop At: Igreja de Sao Miguel, Largo de Sao Miguel 6, Lisbon 1100-117 Portugal
Travelers will receive an exterior visit to one of the Churches that survived the earthquake of 1755.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Se de Lisboa, Largo da Se, Lisbon 1100-585 Portugal
Travelers will get the opportunity to visit Lisbon’s cathedral and receive a detailed tour of the interior.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Museu Do Aljube, Rua Augusto Rosa 42, Lisbon 1100-059 Portugal
Travelers will learn about how this former political prison was converted to house a museum for the memory of people persecuted under the Salazar regime.
Stop At: Igreja de Santa Luzia, Largo de Santa Luzia, Lisbon 1100-160 Portugal
Enjoy a unique viewpoint of Alfama and the Tagus river, and learn about Lisbon as a religious battleground during the Reconquista.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Miradouro das Portas do Sol, Largo das Portas do Sol Alfama, Lisbon 1100-411 Portugal
Travelers will get to experience a breathtaking view of Lisbon.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Casa dos Bicos-Museu de Lisboa, Rua dos Bacalhoeiros 10 R/C, Lisbon 1100-070 Portugal
Travelers can see the famous “Spiked House” and admire a rare example of 16th century palatial architecture.
Stop At: Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco), Avenida Infante Dom Henrique 1C, Lisbon 1100-053 Portugal
Travelers will end the tour at the famous Commercial Square or “Praça do Comércio” and learn about its connection with Portuguese historical figures such as the Marquis of Pombal and the regicide of 1908.
Duration: 10 minutes
