Free Tour of Lisbon's Old Town: Alfama Portugal — #1

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Free Tour of Lisbon's Old Town: Alfama

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42457 Reviews

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Provided by: Take Free Tours

Duration

2h 30min

Meeting point

Casa dos Bicos | Blue Umbrella

Languages

English, French +2

From €0

Tip based

Free Booking. Free Cancellation.

No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.

Overview

Dive into Lisbon's heartbeat with the Alfama Free Tour. This journey transforms every traveler into a storyteller, exploring corners where history breathes. Begin at Casa dos Bicos, marvel at resilience and literary legacy. Wander through Áurea Museum Hotel, where cultures converge. Let Chafariz d’El Rei’s square and the Fado Museum tug at your heartstrings. Explore Judiaria Street, alive with scents and sounds, and witness history at São Miguel and Santo Estêvão. Celebrate Alfama's spirit at Square of Salvador, delve into the art of azulejos at Beco do Garcês, and capture breathtaking views from Portas do Sol. Conclude at Lisbon Cathedral, a fusion of past and present. This tour is more than sightseeing; it’s an immersive tale of Lisbon's soul, inviting you to be part of its ongoing story. Ready for an adventure that's not just seen but felt? Join us and become a part of Lisbon's narrative.

Tour Conditions

Accessibility

Suitable for people with reduced mobility

Minimum Attendees

No minimum attendees

Children

Suitable for families with children

Extra Fees

No additional cost

Pets

Pet-friendly

This activity includes:

Museu do Fado
Casa dos Bicos
Myths and Legends
Amália the Queen of Fado
Alfama, Lisbon's Oldest District
Sardines: Our Local Obsession
The Oldest House in Lisbon
Camilla Watson and her passion for Lisbon
Saint Anthony
Popular Saints and all the parties
The Conquering of Lisbon by the Portuguese
Mouraria the Moorish District
Roman and Arab Heritage
Chão do Loureiro Viewpoint

Meeting point

Casa dos Bicos | Blue Umbrella

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On arrival

Bem-vindos a Alfama!
To help you find the guides, we remind you that the meeting point is around Casa dos Bicos.

Groups of 7 or more are always welcome. In this case, we require a deposit of 10€ per adult (12 years old or more). This principle results from the need to protect and value the level of quality and dedication that we demand from our local Take Lisboa guides.
See you soon!

Things to note

Bem-vindos a Alfama! Alfama, where it all started and where we're going to take a trip to the past. Being a free tour, we will give it our best for you to enjoy our charismatic neighborhood. Being a free tour, all we ask is that you show up and if not please cancel, so others may join.
To help you find the guides, we remind you that the meeting point is around Casa dos Bicos.

See you soon!

How can the tour be free?

Our concept is simple — there is no set price. Instead, you tip your guide at the end of the tour whatever amount feels right to you. Typically, guests give between $10 to $50, depending on their satisfaction and budget.

Most guides accept cash or card payments, or you can do it via our app.

Rating

9.5

Organisation

9.6

Atmosphere

9.6

Content

9.5

Guide

9.6

Usefulness

9.6

Reviews (42457)

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Reviewed on Apr 16, 2025

“positive experiencea”

Our guide was friendly and kind. He told us in simple detail about what the Alfama area is all about. Highly recommended.

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2025

“Old town Alfama”

The visit was very interesting, we discovered the old Lisbon and visited the small streets. A big thank you to Bruno, our guide, who is very friendly, attentive and available to give us good advice and show us good places to eat.

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2025

“Alfama splendid ”

Marti was a knowledgeable and helpful guide I recommend the tour to discover hidden parts of Alfama

Reviewed on Apr 05, 2025

“Excellent service ”

Everything worked beautifully. Excellent Laura, the guide who proved to be knowledgeable and not boring. Thank you

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2025

“Great visit with Antonella”

Thank you for this great visit to Alfama. Thanks to Antonella <3

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2025

“Tour with Ersilia ”

Elvira was a very knowledgeable guide, very good and engaging she told us the history of Lisbon with passion and curious anecdotes, Highly recommended tour,

Reviewed on Mar 09, 2025

“Alfama district tour”

Mélanie guided us around the district, explaining historical facts but not too much, played some Fado and ended with a Ginginha tasting. A really nice moment.

Reviewed on Mar 09, 2025

“Super”

Melanie was a great guide! I recommend

Reviewed on Mar 07, 2025

“Visit Alfama”

Great experience... Great guide.

Reviewed on Mar 02, 2025

“Perfect”

Perfect tour guide with Mélanie! The content was very interesting and relevant.

Free Cancellation

You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.

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