Alfama tours, things to do and tickets

Perfect for first-time visitors, this guided walking tour takes you to the major sites of central Lisbon. As you follow your local guide, you will get great insight into the city's history and culture. Experience old Lisbon by walking around the Moorish Alfama neighborhood (the city’s oldest quarter). Admire the Eden Theatre, Rossio Train Station and the cafes and boutiques of the elegant Chiado neighborhood. Numbers are limited to 14 people on this guided walking tour, ensuring you'll receive good attention from your guide.

Take advantage of your short time in Lisbon on this action-packed 3h electric tuk-tuk tour.

Driven by a local guide, electric tuk-tuks offer the perfect transport for navigating Lisbon’s narrow streets, historic neighborhoods like Alfama and Mouraria, and stop at a viewpoint for a photo or and to enjoy the experience.

Belém is also another stop of this tour.

Learn about Lisbon’s long history and learn about its well-kept secrets from your storyteller driver, as you zip through the city. Let's discover Lisbon!

Legend has it that Lisbon rises upon its famous hills, and with our Electric Bike Small Group Tour (limited to a maximum of 8 participants per tour guide), you can conquer these slopes, uncovering the city's finest highlights and breathtaking scenic vistas. Undoubtedly, it stands as the ultimate way to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Lisbon's history, culture, and its welcoming people.

Visit the beautiful Alfama, Chiado and Baixa districts, and cycle pass Lisbon landmarks like Sé de Lisboa Cathedral and others. Ride up to the highest spots in the city, such as the National Pantheon and the São Vicente Monastery, and enjoy magnificent 360 - degree views over Lisbon’s beautiful landscapes.

Our guides are more than just tour guides—they are local storytellers with a passion for sharing the historical and cultural significance of our city as well as the current vibrant life.

Catch the wind in your hair on this 3-hour small-group electric bike tour of Lisbon. Many cyclists consider Lisbon a challenging city, but with a little boost from your electric bike, you can traverse it with ease. Zip up to the city’s highest points and take in 360 degree views on our trademark tour. See Castelo de Sao Jorge and the Miradouro Senhora de Monte. Explore the historic districts of Alfama, Graça, and Baixa, and, if you opt for an evening tour, watch a magical sunset from an elevated vantage point. This is a great way to explore Portugal's capital.

Enjoy a spectacular day in Lisbon with this 4-hour, private tour that includes the best the city has to offer. With convenient access from hotels or the port, a private guide will work with you to create the ideal itinerary to explore the area. See the historic Alfama district, the city’s oldest neighborhood, and take in the incredible views from a castle hilltop. Head to the coast of Belém to see the UNESCO-listed Jeronimo Monastery and taste pastel de nata, Portugal’s traditional egg tart.

Delve into ancient history on this four-hour private city tour of the highlights of Lisbon. Journey through Lisbon’s monumental landmarks in an air-conditioned vehicle while listening to commentary from your personal guide. Visit history-rich neighborhoods such as Chiado, Alfama and Baixa.

Visit Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, Lisbon’s ex-libris and the maximum exponent of Europe’s last gothic style.

During the tour, we will offer you a sweet gastronomic wonder, the famous Pastel de Belém.

Finish your tour at Tagus River mouth, next to Torre de Belém, the symbol of the city and Portuguese nationality.

Choose from morning and afternoon departures, with convenient pick-up and drop-off at your Lisbon hotel or Lisbon cruise terminal.

Please not that on Mondays it is not possible to visit the inside of Jerónimos and the church of São Roque. These monuments are closed on Monday.

Discover the beauty of Lisbon in a unique and exciting way – on a sidecar motorbike! See all of Lisbon’s highlights, like the famous 16th-century Tower of Belem, the Jerónimos Monastery, and the charming districts of Alfama, Bairro Alto and Chiado, while you relax and have fun on your sidecar. Motorbikes allow one to two passengers, and are driven by a qualified guide, who will ensure you have a memorable experience. With a choice of morning, afternoon, evening and full-day private tours, select the best option for you and see the best of Lisbon!

Take three tours: two on a panoramic bus and one tour in a historical tram using just one ticket! The Belém Lisbon Bus tour and Modern Lisbon Bus Tour offer you unforgettable views from 4 metres high over the city, passing through Belém, Baixa, Eduardo VII Park and Oriente.

In Hills Tramcar Tour we provide an exciting trip around the history of Lisbon. The contrasts in this richly diverse city will amaze you. From the simplicity of the traditional quarters of Alfama, Castelo and Bairro Alto, to the sophistication of Lapa. Later on, take the chance to visit the impressive St. George's Castle and the Lisbon Cathedral, using your ticket on the public tramcars.

Embark on a guided Segway Small Group Tour, with a maximum of 8 participants per tour guide, and discover Lisbon's most renowned attractions while enjoying a curated selection of authentic Portuguese tastings.
With your local and expert guide, ride by important Lisbon landmarks like the medieval Castelo de São Jorge, the famous Sé de Lisboa Cathedral and the Baroque-style St Anthony of Padua Church located in Alfama, the city’s oldest district. In addition, get a taste of the best local delicacies such as Pastel de Nata, tinned sardines or cherry liquor.
In this experience, you will receive personalized attention from your guide. Let's go!

This will be the best introduction to Lisbon on a 5-hour tour, limited to a max of 8 people, in English. You will enjoy the magnificent views from the city of the seven hills. Driving along the narrow streets of the historic neighborhoods in the old town, such as Baixa, Bairro Alto, and Alfama, stopping at its best viewpoints. You’ll travel back to 16th century in Belem to discover all of the adventures of the brave Portuguese navigators around the world. Taste the Pasteis de Belem, the original custard tart recipe that only 6 people know in an 1837 old bakery. Cross the 25th of April bridge (the Portuguese Golden Gate Bridge!) and enjoy the breathtaking view over Lisbon at the Christ the King Statue (a replica of the one in Rio de Janeiro).

Explore Lisbon in a unique and easy way with this private 2h30 city tour by tuk tuk. An electric three-wheeled motorbike, tuk tuk is the perfect way to explore parts of the city buses and cars cannot go. Follow your local guide to important tourist destinations including the Church of São Roque, the Lisbon Cathedral, and the historic Alfama district - the oldest neighborhood in the city. This private tour can accommodate up to six people and offers a personalized opportunity to see the very best Lisbon has to offer.

Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in Europe and there are layers and layers of history so the day stats early with a unique ride on the famous Lisbon tram 28, taking in you to the Castle district area and the famous Alfama district while heading down to the city centre.
Once at downtown you are going to Miradouro da Rua Augusta to enjoy the panoramic view, and next to the Lisbon Story Centre were you can walk trough the history of Lisbon.
After the shaky experience, free time to lunch and get back on the tram 15 heading to the Belém district to see the Torre de Belém sitting at the Tagus riverside, and the imposing Jerónimos Monastery, both elevated to World Heritage by UNESCO that have dominated this landscape for 500 years.

This unique tour shows you some of the most beautiful views over the city, while taking you into a chronological trip of Lisbon's History.

Journey through ancient history on this 7-hour historic small-group tour of Lisbon, and ride through some of Lisbon’s oldest neighborhoods such as Alfama and Castelo.

Hop out to explore landmarks such as Lisbon Cathedral, Jerónimos Monastery, and Belém Tower. Sample a traditional custard tart from Belém, and enjoy stunning panoramic city views on your intimate eight-person tour.

Begin your tour in Praça do Comércio, an imposing square facing the blue Tagus river, Lisbon’s entrance for vessels by the time of the Discoveries.
Travel through the 18th century downtown, rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake.
Climb up the hills on the way to hilltop monuments such as Estrela basilica. Discover Bairro Alto and Chiado, the cultural quarter of cafes and museums that became famous after the gathering of its artists, journalists and poets.
Enter the narrow streets of Alfama, the very 1st quarter of Lisbon full of roman remains, arabic influences and details that inspired the Fado songs, the 12th century imposing Cathedral and the St. Georges Castle crowning the hill.
There’s a lot more to discover aboard this vintage tram, a regular presence in Lisbon’s scenery since the 19th century. Ready to hop on?

Departures from Comércio Square: From 9h30AM to 5h00PM, every 30 minutes

This private 1h guided tour is a bestseller and includes a visit to the ancient area of Lisbon, to the inside of Lisbon's Cathedral, a stop at the sunny Portas do Sol viewpoint, a tour in Graça district, a stop in the highest Senhora do Monte viewpoint, and a return to the city center by the Alfama district. The vehicles are 100% electric and are 100% ecofriendly. No noise and pollution. Experience Lisbon with passion! Get to know the city like locals do!

Discover Portugal’s capital city at your own pace and agenda, during this private 5-hour sightseeing tour. Accompany your guide through the city, to famous landmarks and locations that usually are not visited. Explore the historic São Jorge Castle; wander through Lisbon’s Cathedral; the mysterious commerce Square and many other sites. Learn about Olisipo, the “Roman Lisbon” and in the old sector of Alfama, the Moorish influence.
Being a private tour, participants will be just you (your group) and your guide.

Explore Lisbon, the "City of Light" and "Queen of the Sea", on a 8-hour narrated walking tour. Begin the tour by the Church of Saint Roch and then proceed with your guide to explore some of the main historical neighborhoods of Lisbon.

Next on the list are Bairro Alto, Chiado and Baixa, where you will have the opportunity to visit attractions like the Carmo Square, the Santa Justa Elevator and the world’s oldest bookstore. We will also discuss a variety of topics ranging from current events in Portugal to rich culinary traditions and much more.

After lunch, your guide will take you to Alfama, Lisbon’s medieval quarter famous for its Fado culture and narrow maze-like streets and alleyways. Here you will learn about the history and folk traditions of the oldest neighborhood in Lisbon.

This unique tour shows you some of the most beautiful views over the city, while taking you into a chronological trip of Lisbon's History.

Journey through ancient history on this 7-hour historic small-group tour of Lisbon, and ride through some of Lisbon’s oldest neighborhoods such as Alfama and Castelo.

Hop out to explore landmarks such as Lisbon Cathedral, Jerónimos Monastery, and Belém Tower. Sample a traditional custard tart from Belém, and enjoy stunning panoramic city views on your intimate eight-person tour.

Can you imagine all the stories that Lisbon has to tell you? What you have to do is sharpen your eyes. Come with us and discover legends and secrets lost in the cobblestones, kept in the magical stone vaults of the houses, in the bubbling of forgotten recipes, and, always, in the traditions. Be enchanted by our Lisbon tour itinerary that remains steadfast around every corner, in the treading of every step. The city holds a memory that shines in the sun and welcomes everyone in its unforgettable light.
Pulled together, let yourself go, sharpen your eyes, remember?

Lisbon has always been a meeting‐place for different people. Important Jewish communities settled in this region and contributed to the flourishing of its trade and culture.

This tour is the opportunity to see some of the most important Jewish heritage in the city, such as the Lisbon Synagogue built in the 19th century, the Rossio, where the Court of the Inquisition was held, at the site where the Dona Maria national theatre and the Jewish Memorial stand now.

Near the Penha de França district is located the Jewish Cemetery built in 1868 and still used by the Jewish community, its grave markers are generally horizontal, in the Sephardic fashion.

In Alfama, one of the most emblematic districts of Lisbon, there was a small Jewish quarter until the 14th century built on land that Dom Dinis had given to their chief rabbi, Judas Navarro.