Old Lisbon Alfama and São Jorge neighbours 3Hour Walking Tour

Old Lisbon Alfama and São Jorge neighbours 3Hour Walking Tour

Explore Lisbon’s oldest and most charming areas on a 3-hour guided tour of the Alfama and São Jorge Castle. Enjoy panoramic views of the Tagus River and city center. Learn about the “fado” culture of the Portuguese, visit Lisbon Cathedral, and much more.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Casa dos Bicos-Museu de Lisboa, Rua dos Bacalhoeiros 10 R/C, Lisbon 1100-070 Portugal

Discover Lisbon’s oldest neighborhood on a half-day tour of Alfama, following the path of the city walls and Moorish castle of São Jorge.

Meet at the historic Casa dos Bicos (“House of the Spikes”), built around 1523 and a rare survivor of the 1755 Lisbon Earthquake. See evidence of the old Roman salting tanks at the Cetária.

Pass By: Alfama, Lisbon Portugal

Travel back to Roman times, when Lisbon was known as “Olisipo,” and learn how the Romans discovered the thermal waters of Alfama before the Muslims gave them the name “Al-Hamma.”

Stop At: Se Catedral, Largo da Se, Lisbon 1100-585 Portugal

Wander a labyrinth of alleys and interior patios to discover secret stairways and hidden squares that lead to what used to be Lisbon's Jewish Quarter. Learn about the birth of Fado music, and experience one of the city's oldest customs as you pass through Largo do Chafariz de Dentro.
Next, go to Lisbon Cathedral, built in the 12th century and modified in a mix of architectural styles. Enjoy panoramic views from the Portas do Sol belvedere.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Cidade Baixa, Lisbon Portugal

Along the way, learn about the origins of the city and experience the daily lives of its residents. Your guide will also advise you on the best places to visit for the rest of your stay.