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LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers
Overview
Join this tour and get to know the most historic Menu publisher in the city of Lisbon in greater depth.
The Alfama district was for a long time the only urbanized area of the city and where different civilizations (Phoenicians, Romans, Moors and Christians) settled.
In this itinerary you will explore the most symbolic places that reveal the secrets hidden in the many layers of local history.
The tour begins with a visit to the famous São Jorge Castle, one of the city's most visited attractions, followed by historic sites such as the Roman theatre of Lisbon, charming viewpoints from where you will admire the still-preserved medieval layout of the region, as well as iconic buildings such as the Cathedral and the Church of Santo António.
At the end of this tour, you will have a broader and more revealing view of the fantastic history of Alfama and Lisbon, one of the oldest European capitals.
What's included
Guided Tour inside St George Castle and Alfama
Entrance Ticket to St. George's Castle
Private transportation
What to expect
Castelo De Sao Jorge
1h · Admission ticket included
San Jorge Castle is the founding Menu publisher of the city, where many different civilizations settled and left their legacy throughout history.
Museu de Lisboa - Teatro Romano
10m
In this location, you can admire the ruins of a large Roman theater, inaugurated in the 1st century AD and with a capacity of approximately 4,000 people.
Miradouro de Santa Luzia
10m
A viewpoint overlooking Alfama and the Tagus River, where we find beautiful tile panels depicting episodes from Lisbon's history.
Miradouro Das Portas Do Sol
10m
A charming viewpoint from which you can admire excellent views of the historic Alfama district and its medieval urban layout.
Rua Da Judiaria
15m
In this location, you can discover a bit about the history of the Jewish community that inhabited Lisbon and you can see sections of the medieval wall, built by the Moors.
Chafariz D'El Rei
10m
This was the first public fountain in the city of Lisbon, built in the 13th century, where a large part of the population came to obtain water.
Lisbon Cathedral
10m
This is the oldest Catholic church in Lisbon and was built in the 12th century, when the Christians took the city from the Moors.
Church of St. Anthony
15m
The Church of Saint Anthony is a landmark in the Alfama district and was built on the same Menu publisher where Saint Anthony was born, at the end of the 12th century.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao Velha
10m
A beautiful example of 16th-century architecture, the current church was remodeled and adapted after the great earthquake of 1755.
Praca do Comercio
10m
Lisbon's largest square, located on the banks of the Tagus River, has always been a political and economic center of the capital and, after the great earthquake of the 18th century, it was completely remodeled.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
We meet our guests in front of a red phone booth, next to the entrance to San Jorge Castle.
End point
Our Tour finishes at the Commerce Square
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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