Lisbon Alfama and São Jorge Tour with Guided Visit to the Cathedral
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Experience Highlights
Explore the historic neighbourhoods of Alfama and São Jorge Castle on a 3-hour walking tour of Lisbon. On this tour for groups of about 15 people, discover the oldest Portuguese streets with a professional guide while enjoying breathtaking panoramic views of the Tagus River.
Visit the Lisbon Cathedral, learn about the origin of the traditional Portuguese music "fado" and discover Lisbon's secret Jewish quarter.
- Start the tour at the historic Casa dos Bicos ("House of Peaks "), built in the 16th century and survived the earthquake of 1755.
- Get to know the Lisbon Cathedral with an expert guide. Don't miss the views from the Portas do Sol viewpoint.
- Walk through the Alfama neighbour hood on a historical journey from Roman times to the present day. Learn about the origins of Fado music and stroll along Largo do Chafariz de Dentro.
- Visit the castle quarters and the tower Da Igreja Do Castelo de Sao Jorge.
- Enjoy the Baixa, where you will learn about the daily life of its residents.
What’s included
- Local guide
- Entrance and visit to Lisbon Cathedral
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Step by Step
Get to know the history of Lisbon's old town on this 3-hour tour through the Alfama and St. George's Castle neighbourhoods . Let yourself be guided by a professional guide through the oldest streets of Lisbon and discover all its nooks and crannies. Not only the most popular ones, but also the most unknown and unique ones. Walk through the history of Portugal and its capital in small groups of 15 people.
You will discover the Alfama neighbourhood, the most traditional and picturesque of Lisbon. You will stroll through its streets full of staircases, narrow alleys and inner courtyards that will lead you to secret places with lots of charm. You will explore Lisbon' s Jewish quarter and the Moorish castle of St. George, built on one of the highest hills in Lisbon. And with an excellent panoramic view of the capital and the Tagus River!
Located next to the castle you will discover the Castle Church of St. George, one of the most historically significant churches in Lisbon.
You will continue this walking tour with a guided visit to the Lisbon Cathedral, also known as the Sé de Lisboa. Built in the 12th century, today it is considered the oldest and most important church in the city. Despite the alterations made over the years and modified with different architectural styles, it still retains its 12th century Romanesque style.
Take an impromptu break at the Portas do Sol viewpoint and enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the traditional houses of Alfama, its red roofs and the city's churches.
On your trip to Lisbon's historic centre, you will also learn about the origins of the birth of the traditional Portuguese music "Fado" and experience the daily life of its residents by visiting Lisbon's Baixa district. This lively district with its busy shopping streets, neoclassical buildings and wide selection of restaurants is very popular with tourists. Here, your guide will advise you on the best places to visit for the rest of your stay.