Free tour

Alfama and Mouraria Free Tour - Discover the oldest neighbourhoods in Lisbon and the origins of this wonderful city

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Lisbon

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Languages: English

Guru: Hi Lisbon Walking Tours

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Registered on 3 March 2018

Hi Lisbon Walking Tours is a local company founded to provide tours with small groups for a better experience of the city and take you out of the beaten track to show the authentic Lisbon. Our team of local guides, are very knowledgeable, well informed, entertaining and free to give their touch according to the expectation of each group. We are passionate about Lisbon and would like to share this love with you providing the best walking tours around the city and showing why Lisbon has become such a popular destination recently, with its charming streets, lovely architecture, colorful houses and fantastic weather.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Join us on a fantastic tour around Alfama and Mouraria, the oldest neighborhoods in Lisbon and discover the origins of this incredible city, which is one of the oldest ones in Europe.

For over 3000 years, different civilizations left their mark in Lisbon. The Phoenicians, the Romans, the Visigoths, the Moors and finally the Christians, led by the first King of Portugal, Afonso Henriques.

From the shores of the Tagus river up to São Jorge Castle, you will be able to feel the mix of cultures so unique to Lisbon and learn a bit more about its history, culture and curiosities. The charming narrow streets, the famous “azulejos” on the walls, the clothes on the balconies, the iconic trams, the many steps up and down, the delicious local food, the friendly locals and the soul of the Portuguese culture, Fado.

Our team of local guides, are very knowledgeable, well informed, entertaining and free to give their touch to guarantee the best tour!

Some places we'll see on this tour:

Praça do Comércio (Commerce Square)
Augusta Street Arch
Sé Cathedral
Casa dos Bicos
The streets of Alfama
St. Antony's Church
Portas do Sol viewpoint
The National Pantheon
St. Vincent's Church
Santa Luzia viewpoint
St. George Castle
The old wall of Lisbon
The streets of Mouraria
The oldest house in Lisbon
The incredible street art of Lisbon
25th of April Bridge
Christ the King
Vasco da gama Bridge
and many more.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Praça do Comércio MB, 1100-083 Lisboa, Portugal

Look out for the orange umbrella at Praça do Comércio (the Commerce Square), next to the statue in the middle

Outside visit

Casa dos Bicos

A house, built in the early 16th century in the Alfama neighbourhood, with a curious façade of spikes, influenced by Italian Renaissance palaces and Portuguese Manueline styles. It survived the disastrous 1755 Lisbon earthquake that destroyed much of the city, but over time was abandoned as a residence and used as a warehouse. After a 20th-century renovation, it became the headquarters of the José Saramago Foundation.

Outside visit

Sé Cathedral

The Cathedral of Saint Mary Major, often called Lisbon Cathedral or simply Sé de Lisboa, is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Lisbon. Built in 1147, the cathedral has survived many earthquakes and has been modified, renovated and restored several times and it is nowadays a mix of different architectural styles.

Outside visit

Largo de São Miguel

Church and Square of São Miguel: Uncover the oldest residences in Lisbon and learn the distinctive features that mark them. Embark on a journey to visualize life as it was 500 years ago.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).