Alfama Walking Tour: Lisbon's Historic Heart

Explore Lisbon’s Alfama: a historic walking tour through charming alleys, stunning views, and authentic Portuguese culture. Discover hidden gems and rich history.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Rossio Square - The journey begins at Rossio, moving through significant areas before reaching the heart of Alfama.
  • Teatro Nacional Dona Maria II - View and learn about Lisbon’s renowned theatre from the outside.
  • Igreja de Sao Domingos (Santa Justa e Rufina) - Explore the interior of the church and discover its rich history and…
What's Included
  • Pick up from your hostel, depending on location
  • Intriguing stories and legends
  • Expert local guide
  • 2.5 hour walking tour
What's Not Included
  • Wine and “ginjinha” tasting
  • Transportation tickets
  • Contribution to the guide (10-20€)
Additional Information

Alfama is not only one of the oldest and most picturesque districts in Lisbon, but it was also one of the few neighborhoods that survived the 1755 earthquake. As a result, the city has retained its charming, familial atmosphere. Interestingly, the name of this neighborhood is derived from the Arabic ‘Al-hamma,’ which means ‘hot fountains’ or ‘baths.’…

Location
Rossio Square
Look for our yellow shirted team near the statue.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Lisa_s
Sep 26, 2025
Vivian - Vivian was great! Wonderful information and good tourist tips. A very interesting tour, a little hilly, not too bad, wonderful viewpoints.
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Linda_v
Sep 20, 2025
History IS Fun! - ALEX was delightful and informative. He encourages interaction between participants. We all had a great time and encourage you to choose this tour.
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Jerry
Sep 16, 2025
Valeria from Italy. Your guide was awesome. High entry. Kind. Thoughtful and knowledgeable - It was a great and enjoyable experience. Informative. Loved the older church which had been burned. Enjoyed learning about Lisbon and its history. A great way to spend a few hours
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Lipc2020
Mar 22, 2025
Great - Fantastic, tour guide suggested things and stuff you can save money from the places she highlighted. Good pointers. Lots of walking on steep and narrow alleys.
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Christopherbx2555qg
Mar 17, 2025
Luigi rocks with the yellow umbrellas and T-hgirts - Luigi was a brilliant and very informative guide. The group was great, good to meet people from far and wide. We got to see stuff and hear about fascinting things in a pleasant relaxed way. Enjoyed the pleasatt walk. Viva Lisboa!
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Louisejl1981zs
Jan 28, 2023
Very complete and interesting visit - Very complete and interesting visit of Alfama, from the history of the city to its gastronomy, culture and fun facts. I really loved it, thank you so much Kate for this visit and all the extra info and advices!
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Nikoletakar98
Nov 9, 2020
no one should miss it - It was a unique experience. We started from Rossio Square and then we walked through the neighborhoods of Alfama. Our kind guide explained in detail the history of the city throughout the walk. The duration of the tour was about 2 hours. If you visit Lisbon you should not miss this tour!!
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Jakub
Oct 8, 2020
Worthwhile - We did it on the last day and didn't regret it. I was worried I might hear repetition of what I learned at a audio-guided exhibition in Lisboa Story Centre, but it was rather complementing it with some interesting stories and fact, than repeating it. Glad we did both!
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Lisb420
Mar 13, 2020
The story of Alfama - Leonardo was our guide in Alfama today. Not Almada. He is a very happy and active leader and actively involves his group in the leadership. His cheerful nature and humor prepares a wonderful day in Alfama, not Almada. He has great tips and a lot of interesting facts to tell about the history of Lisboa/Alfama. I highly recommend Leonardo.
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Eduardo
Oct 13, 2025
Disappointing - We arrived three minutes late and the guide was gone! Looking for him all over the square.Very unusual experience. Luckily we could join another guide half an hour after.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).