Alfama: The Kaleidoscopic District - Private Walking Tour
Overview
Alfama is where it all started, the oldest and most picturesque district of Lisbon. The core of the old town was built and enlarged, then shaken and destroyed, reborn and rebuilt again, only to start all over again, for more than two thousand years.
That’s why we propose an unusual tour, with a good deal of improvisation and a handful of dazzling discoveries. All-time favorites include a restaurant framed by Roman walls, public restrooms six feet below -with a residential building inside-, a majestic royal palace converted into a dark prison, or a collection of decorative tiles that no one knows (not even thieves) whether they are cheap replicas or precious originals. By the way, does anyone still live in what increasingly resembles an amusement park for tourists?
What's Included
- Professional local photographer guide
- Private walking tour
- Local guide
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Use of bicycle
Meeting Location
Largo Portas do Sol
1100-411 Lisboa, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
R. Cais de Santarém 23
1100-603 Lisboa, Portugal
Near the cruise terminal and Terreiro do Paço square
What To Expect
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Miradouro de Santa Luzia
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lisbon Cathedral
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fachada do Edificio na Rua das Cruzes da Se 13-15
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Igreja Sao Joao da Praca
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Casa de Fado Porta d'Alfama
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Casa dos Bicos-Museu de Lisboa
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Rua dos Bacalhoeiros
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Porta do Mar
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-17131P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
- Professional local photographer guide.
- Private walking tour.
- Local guide.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
- Food and drinks.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Use of bicycle.
The minimum age to participate is 15. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Alfama: The Kaleidoscopic District - Private Walking Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Alfama: The Kaleidoscopic District – Private Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Professional local photographer guide
- Private walking tour
- Local guide
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Use of bicycle
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
