Alfama Free Tour: Lisbon's Oldest District, its Traditions and Secrets

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian
Guru: Take
Quality Verified Registered on February 19, 2020

Take is a small local company that wants to show its cities to the world. We have a team of talented and passionate guides who want to show you the nooks and crannies, secrets and stories of our unforgettable city. Come and discover Lisbon, Porto, Braga and Guimarães and all the charms and charisma of Portugal. 2018, 2019 & 2020 Certificates of Excellence by TripAdvisor.

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Our Alfama Free Walking Tour was created to offer you the most authentic Lisbon. Nothing feels more like Lisbon than Alfama. Narrow street by narrow street, balcony by balcony, we will reveal to you the city that Phoenicians, Romans, Visigoths, Arabs and Portuguese worshiped like no other. This is Lisbon, the Pleasant Haven, the joy of Caesar, the City of Light and no other city pays tribute to this multicultural historical heritage like the old districts of the city. This walk is perfect to feel the vibe of the city and we will have many tips and recommendations to share. An almost personal tour to celebrate Lisbon. During our Alfama Free Tour we will talk about the Roman heritage, the Moorish legacy and how the city was conquered by Afonso the first king. We will have the privilege to enjoy some of Lisbon’s most extraordinary viewpoints like Santa Luzia. Around the walls of the castle we will talk about ravens, the Portuguese sidewalk, sardines and the beautiful omnipresent azulejos (tiles). Join us and discover the most charismatic city in the world with our Alfama Free Tour.

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  • Meeting point:
    R. dos Bacalhoeiros 12, 1100-070 Lisb...
    R. dos Bacalhoeiros 12, 1100-070 Lisboa, Portugal
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    In front of Casa dos Bicos | Blue umbrellas // Rua dos Bacalhoeiros 14A, 1100-070 Lisboa, Portugal

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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Antoine 29 Nov 2023
Ottawa

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Travelled in couple - Nov 2023
Got us to places off the beaten path with real feel for older parts of Lisbon. Got to experience Favo by our guide. Unique experience by a very knowledgeable guide.
Lores 28 Nov 2023
Milan

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Travelled in couple - Nov 2023
Tour fantastico Elvira è molto brava e riesce fare arrivare al cuore l amore che ha per il suo lavoro e per questa città Consigliatissimo!
Sandra 27 Nov 2023
Lisbon

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Travelled alone - Nov 2023
Cécilia is an absolute star! She's a really good storyteller, knows all the facts, can even sing fado, and makes the Alfama Walking Tour a fun and unforgettable experience.
Danica 27 Nov 2023

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Travelled in couple - Nov 2023
Great walking tour, we saw some amazing sites and found about the history of the area, Cecilia was really animated in her storytelling and the tour was really interesting. Would highly recommend!
Claire 24 Nov 2023
Dublin

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Travelled in couple - Nov 2023
Kate was fun, informative and we really enjoyed it!
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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