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Alfama - The Kaleidoscopic District Private Walking Tour

6 Reviews 4.83 out of 5 stars Based on 6 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Lisbon, Portugal

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Overview

Alfama is where it all started, the oldest and most picturesque district of Lisbon. The core of the old town was built and enlarged, then shaken and destroyed, reborn and rebuilt again, only to start all over again, for more than two thousand years.
That’s why we propose an unusual tour, with a good deal of improvisation and a handful of dazzling discoveries. All-time favorites include a restaurant framed by Roman walls, public restrooms six feet below -with a residential building inside-, a majestic royal palace converted into a dark prison, or a collection of decorative tiles that no one knows (not even thieves) whether they are cheap replicas or precious originals. By the way, does anyone still live in what increasingly resembles an amusement park for tourists? 

What's Included

  • Professional local photographer guide
  • Private walking tour
  • Local guide
  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Largo Portas do Sol
1100-411 Lisboa, Portugal

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Rua Cais de Santarém
1100-603 Lisboa, Portugal

Near the cruise terminal and Terreiro do Paço square

What To Expect

Miradouro de Santa Luzia

Ore first stop offers an open view over Alfama whimsical skyline, the majestic Straw River and its South Bank
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lisbon Cathedral

First and only Romanesque monument remaining in town, the Lisbon Cathedral is half a church, half a fortress. Some say it's almost a new medieval cathedral, as it was radically rebuilt in the 30's of the 20th century.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fachada do Edificio na Rua das Cruzes da Se 13-15

An awesome medieval fake window, opened in south wall of the Cathedral's Cloister and, on the other side of the road, a XIXth century smithy with a facade covered with rare ceramic tiles
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Igreja Sao Joao da Praca

A place of miracles and public hangings. One of the best fado houses and also a wonderful baroque small church are just around the corner
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Casa de Fado Porta d'Alfama

That's where you finally found out what "Alfama" means, in the midst of a dazzling urban puzzle, including a fado restaurant with an archaeological museum inside
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Casa dos Bicos-Museu de Lisboa

One of the rare surviving manor houses of the Age of Maritime Exploration, now also hosting Foundation José Saramago. Astonishing archeological findings in the ground floor.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rua dos Bacalhoeiros

The old Onion Market now converted into a garden and all the refurbished shops around it. At this very moment, it's certainly one of the most lively places in town.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Porta do Mar

One of the 12 doors that where daily opened in Medieval Lisbon, framed by two noble houses, one waiting to be refurbished, the other a five stars hotel with its own archeological treasures
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Alfama – The Kaleidoscopic District Private Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Professional local photographer guide
  • Private walking tour
  • Local guide
  • Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Use of bicycle

Additional Info

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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST).

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