Alfama Tour

Famous azulejos, old trams, soulful fado and an incredible mix of cultures!

The oldest Neighborhood

Alfama is the heart of a 3000-year-old city. It's a plexus of narrow streets, civilizations and traditions. Phoenicians, Romans, Visigoths and Moors lived here. Lisbon was born here. The alphabet miraculously survived the earthquake of 1755 and has not changed much since then. I will guide you through the labyrinth of alleys and tell you a lot of interesting things - about azulezh, fado, architecture and more.

Multifaced Alfama and mystical streets

The quarter is famous for its labyrinths of charming narrow streets. We will walk along them, I will explain why they were designed in this way and how to find your way through this picturesque plexus of alleys. Along the way, we will talk about how the features of the cultures of different peoples - from Phoenicians to Romans and Moors - affected the appearance of the district and local traditions.

Singing architecture and the cradle of Fado

We will pay special attention to the colorful azulejo - mosaic tiles that decorate the facades of buildings. You will learn what these patterns symbolize and what stories they tell. And we'll definitely remember the fado. I will explain why Alfama became the cradle of this musical genre, and how it, in turn, became an integral part of Portuguese culture.

Panoramic views and literary roots

We will walk from the banks of the Tagus to St. George's Castle. Let's go up the hill, enjoy breathtaking views of the city and the river.

You will understand where artists, historians and writers got inspiration from while in Lisbon. Also, we will not forget the connection between Alfama and the great José Saramago, whose words have become not only a reflection of the past, but also a guide to the future, where every stone and every corner of the city comes to life with their own stories: "In Lisbon, even the walls speak. They keep the secrets of the past and dreams of the future, telling their stories to those who are ready to hear them."