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Lisbon: Old Alfama Quarter Walking Tour

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120 minutes
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Discover Lisbon’s oldest quarter on our Alfama walking tour to find your feet in the foundations of the city through its extraordinary history and architecture. As our Local Experts take you around Alfama, you will find yourself at the feet of Portugal's most magnificent churches, like the remarkable Lisbon Cathedral. Of course, we will take advantage of Alfama's hilly landscape and find the most beautiful vistas it offers of the city and harbour below. Learn the stories of the Fado and how it developed in the streets of Alfama whilst visiting key landmarks like the National Pantheon, the Portas do Mar and hearing the stories of the world's oldest traffic sign.

→ Take a 2 hour walking tour through Alfama with our local guides → See famous landmarks like Lisbon Cathedral and the iconic 28 yellow tram → Explore the best viewpoints in Lisbon, including Santa Luzia → Download the VoxCity app with the map of Lisbon (included in the price) and enjoy multiple self-guided tours of Lisbon

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Lisbon: Alfama Guided Walking Tour

FromNZD $26.85Per Person

What's included in Lisbon: Old Alfama Quarter Walking Tour

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Augusta Street Arch is often thought to represent the grand entryway into the biblical Solomon’s Temple. Standing in a prominent position in Praça do Comércio, all of the symbols on the Arch serve to remember and celebrate the varied history of Portugal while glorifying the rich cultural icons of the land.

Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco)
Pass-by Only

Previous site of the Royal Palace, devastated in 1755 by a earthquake, is now one of the biggest enclosed plazas in Europe.

Casa dos Bicos-Museu de Lisboa
Pass-by Only

Originally built in 1521 is a great example of the 16th-century architectural style of Lisbon. Today, it is the headquarters of the José Saramago Foundation, which is dedicated to the works and message of the only Portuguese author to have won the Nobel Prize for Literature so far.

Inclusions

  • Evening Walking tour (only available in high season)
  • Vox City sightseeing app with multiple self-guided walking tours
  • Alfama walking tour
  • Public Transportation Tickets
  • Entry to Attractions
  • Food and Drinks
  • Service animals allowed
  • 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 / End Points

  • Tours depart from the Boost Shop at R. dos Douradores 16, 1100-206 Lisboa. Your tour guide will be wearing a dark blue "Vox City Walks" branded uniform.

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Direct access

The QR code on this voucher is magic; it will unlock all the secrets of Lisbon. Simply follow these three steps: 1. Scan the QR code on the top right corner 2. Follow the instructions to download the Vox City App 3. Choose your preferred language and enjoy!

Operator

Vox City International Ltd