Alfama and Mouraria Free Tour: History vs Modern Facts (Lisbon)

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Your guru: Live History
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Lisbon
Available in: English, Spanish
Duration: 3 hours

About the guru Live History

Live History is a 100% Portuguese registered trademark and a licensed company by the tourism bureau of Portugal. Learn the history and legends of the old town most representative neighborhoods, told by real local guides (sometimes impersonating Portuguese historical figures), getting a truly personal and insightful view on Lisbon, walking through the city's narrow alleys up and downhill, lost in time on a genuine "back to the past" entertaining and informal guided tour where history, stories, and fun facts combine together. :) For the best tours in Lisbon, look for our white umbrellas at Praça Dom Pedro IV, also known as Rossio. ;) Live History - Live Lisbon

About the tour

Cross the downtown of Lisbon, follow the old medieval walls, and enter Mouraria and Alfama, the oldest neighborhoods of the city that survived almost intact to the great earthquake of 1755, the birthplaces of Fado, where the true multicultural colours of Lisbon show up, ending at the Castle area or at the best sightseeing spot in Lisbon (Graça). On Tuesdays and Saturdays, we end at the famous flea market held on those days. :)

Learn the history and legends of the old town most representative neighborhoods, told by real local guides (sometimes impersonating Portuguese historical figures), getting a truly personal and insightful view on Lisbon, walking through the city's narrow alleys up and downhill, lost in time on a genuine "back to the past" tour. :)

Along the way, we will be visiting points of interest in the historic center of the city on an entertaining and informal guided tour where history, stories, and fun facts combine together. :)

Meeting point

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How to find me: at the center of Praça Dom Pedro IV, also known as Rossio, our team is easy to identify wearing white t-shirts and also with white umbrellas with our company branding Live History Walking Tours.

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Tour schedule

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	What's the price? A guruwalk is a pay-what-you want walking tour, which means, it's completely free to book and join the group, but the 'guru' expects to be rewarded once the tour ends. Some people give €10 per person, some people give US‎$ 50, you choose the price. For organizational purposes, it is mandatory to book the tour. Booking is completely free, fast and easy. Book your guruwalk now!

Ratings 85

Belén

1 month ago

El tour fue fantástico un guía del pais y que trasmite muy bien toda su historia muy recomendable la empresa y Pedro cómo guía.

Response from Live History:

Muchas gracias por la buena crítica a nuestros tours :)

Belén

1 month ago

Fantástico Pedro un guía excepcional típico guía del la localidad sabe un montón de historia y da gustó la escursión con el. Un placer elegir este tour.

Response from Live History:

Muchas gracias por la buena crítica a nuestros tours :)

Christian

3 months ago

Marco did a great job! We saw excellent places and heard fun trivia. Marco is a people person - attentive, well-mannered and speaking a very good english.

Would recommend.

Cheers,

Jen and Chris

Response from Live History:

many thanks for your review!! :)

Cristina

4 months ago

Un tour genial! Gracias a su guía Mónica hemos conocido muchos datos históricos, los barrios más antiguos de lisboa, los mejores miradores, etc. Además nos ha dado recomendaciones sobre muchas cosas que le hemos preguntado. La guinda final del tour, acabar en un magnífico mirador. Totalmente recomendable. Muchísimas gracias!!!

Response from Live History:

Muchas gracias por la buena crítica a nuestros tours :)