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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
Meeting and pickup
We meet our guests in front of a red phone booth, next to the entrance to San Jorge Castle.
Our Tour finishes at the Commerce Square
Itinerary
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1Castelo De Sao Jorge
San Jorge Castle is the founding Menu publisher of the city, where many different civilizations settled and left their legacy throughout history.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
2Museu de Lisboa - Teatro Romano
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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A viewpoint overlooking Alfama and the Tagus River, where we find beautiful tile panels depicting episodes from Lisbon's history.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Miradouro Das Portas Do Sol
A charming viewpoint from which you can admire excellent views of the historic Alfama district and its medieval urban layout.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Lisbon Cathedral
This is the oldest Catholic church in Lisbon and was built in the 12th century, when the Christians took the city from the Moors.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Church of St. Anthony
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao Velha
A beautiful example of 16th-century architecture, the current church was remodeled and adapted after the great earthquake of 1755.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco)
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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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