The Moorish Beyond the Tourist Trail Quarter Free Walking Tour
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On this tour we will explore one of the best kept secrets of Lisbon, that also happens to be the most diverse place in all Portugal, having a total of 52 nationalities in one single district. That place is Mouraria.
A tour that takes you to the heart and soul of Arabic influence in Lisbon since the VIII century until today. The Fado, the colors, the food and the tiles of this neighborhood will seduce you, making really hard not to fall in love with Lisbon.
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The Moorish Beyond the Tourist Trail Quarter Free Walking Tour
What's included in The Moorish Beyond the Tourist Trail Quarter Free Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Praca Da Figueira
King John the first ruled from 1385 to 1433 and started the biggest colonial empire in the world, first with Ceuta/ Morocco in 1415 and fast-forwarding it to Macau that remained the Portuguese empire until 1999.
Escadinhas de Sao Cristovao
The first fado singer of all times was this lady, Maria Severa, a lady from the streets that used to work on the streets. Do you know what I mean? “Fado Vadio” is a type of Fado that doesn’t follow any rules, it’s like a free and wild fado, sung mostly in the streets. This is the Fado that Maria Severa invented. You also have Fernando Mauricio, a legend in Mouraria and a fado singer, born and raised here. Later on, we will go deep on his and Maria Severa life.
Rua da Rosa
So, we have seen 3 different historical moments: Cordoba Emirates and the beginning of the arabic presence in Lisbon, The conquest of Lisbon, the moors got played by the christians and Lisbon became part of Portugal, and the beginning of inquisition times and the new christians.
Inclusions
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- At the center of the Plaza you have a big statue. We will meet near the statue.
End Points
- At the mirador.
