The Soul of Alfama

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This is a 1.4mi walking tour

It takes an average of 60 mins to complete.

Lisbon

Portugal

$8.99

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About the Tour

If Alfama would be demolished even the pickaxes would weep, wrote historian and writer Norberto de Araújo.

The Soul of Alfama will take you on a journey through a neighbourhood that has been the home to Romans, Moors, Jewish and Christian communities.

Visiting Alfama is stepping into an ancient village within the city, wherever you turn is a postcard with vivid colours, arches, tile panels, street art, fountains, eclectic balconies, tiny streets with potted plants, clotheslines, and stunning river views.

Founded in the time of the Romans or perhaps even earlier and then given shape by the Moors, this district, as you’ll see, is a unique location in the heart of one of the oldest capitals in Europe.

During this journey you’ll hear about its history, stories, people and the Portuguese soul music, Fado. Step into Alfama's Soul, and discover one of the oldest and most interesting stories Lisbon has to tell.

Tour Producer

Lisbon with Pats

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Pats, Award-Winning, Founder and Cultural Tour Guide of Lisbon with Pats. is a Lisbon enthusiast who dives deep into the city’s historic and cultural treasures. She’s got a knack for storytelling, so every spot will come with a history lesson, maybe about Lisbon’s love affair with its azulejos or the secrets of its cobblestone streets.
Pats is all about diving into the hidden corners of Portugal’s capital, spotlighting its hidden gems while weaving in its rich history, from Moorish influences to Fado-filled streets. Lisbon with Pats audio tours are less of a guidebook and more about soaking in the city’s soul, delivered with a personal touch and a dash of humour.

Preview Location

Location 2

Miradouro de Santa Luzia - Upper Terrace

Stop here for a moment on the upper terrace.

The upper level of this viewpoint is one of the greatest charms of Lisbon. Portuguese cobblestone pavement, cut in small garden beds and topped by a pergola of stone and wood, coated with traditional Portuguese tiles.

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Major Landmarks

Miradouro de Santa Luzia
Miradouro das Portas do Sol
Santo Estêvão Belvedere
Igreja de Santo Estêvão
Escadinhas de São Miguel
Church São Miguel
Largo do Chafariz de Dentro
Rua da Judiaria
Fado Museum

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Getting There

Route Overview

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Start location
Largo de Santa Luzia, 1100-487 Lisboa, Portugal
Total distance

2km
Final location
Alfama, Largo do Chafariz de Dentro 1, 1100-139 Lisboa, Portugal
Distance back to start location

240.19m

Directions to Starting Point

In front of Santa Luzia Viewpoint, by Tram n.º 28 Stop

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Tips

Places to stop along the way

Castle of St. George, Lisbon's Cathedral, Fado Museum

Best time of day

Early Morning or one hour before sunset (the golden hour), to get the most of Lisbon's light.

Precautions

Keep an eye on your belongings as pickpockets tend to target tourists in crowded areas, especially on tram 28. The alleyways of Alfama are very narrow. This can sometimes result in poor GPS signal, which can lead to some tracks not triggering automatically. In this case, please open the app and manually play the correct audio track or look at the map to find the next location.

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“Great app. walk around at your own pace, stop where you want, move on or speed up when you want. Read the script before you go or during the commentary, speed it up or replay it. Repeat the tour whenever you like.”