Alfama Walking Tours: 2 Great Tours & Pastel de Nata Tasting
So you want to explore the historical area of Alfama while you’re in Lisbon, and we get it. There’s so much to see and learn about here that it can be overwhelming! A walking tour is an excellent way to get the best experience of this area.
Activity Overview
So you want to explore the historical area of Alfama while you’re in Lisbon, and we get it. There’s so much to see and learn about here that it can be overwhelming! A walking tour is an excellent way to get the best experience of this area.
We recommend two excellent tours, depending on whether you’re traveling with little ones or a group of grown-ups. Both tours cover Baixa, Alfama, and Carmo Square and include a pastel de nata tasting!
Why We Think It’s Great:
If you are going to do a walking tour while in Lisbon, do one that goes through Alfama. There is so much history, and it is easy to get lost. These tours are excellent options as they give you fascinating history and a taste (literally!) of the area. They’re well-priced and include some delicious treats!
These tours are family-friendly and quite similar, but they differ in that one is more fun for adults, and the other is great for families.
Alfama Walking Tour Highlights:
- 3 hours
- Tour offered daily at 9:30 AM
- Tour cost: € 22
- Treats are included in the price
- Maximum 50 guests per tour
What Makes this Tour Great for Adults
This tour includes a glass of wine, and there’s just one ticket price, regardless of your age. It also includes some Fado (a Portuguese musical genre).
Additional Sites
In addition to Baixa, Alfama, and Carmo Square, you’ll explore Chiado, Rossio Square, Restauradores Square, Commerce Square, Lisbon Cathedral, and Praca do Comercio.
Included Treats
Enjoy a complimentary pastel de nata (custard tart), a snack, and a glass of wine.
Family-Friendly Alfama Walking Tour Highlights:
- 3 hours
- The tour is offered daily at 9:30 AM or 3 PM
- Tour cost: € 25 for adults 13+, € 5 for children ages 2-12, free for children under 2
- Treats are included in the price
- Maximum 30 guests per tour
What Makes this Tour Great for Families
Two things set this tour apart and make it great for families. 1) Tickets for children under 13 are heavily discounted; infants can join for free. 2) A tram ride is included with this tour, which is always a blast for kids, but it also helps to give little legs a break.
Additional Sites
In addition to Baixa, Alfama, and Carmo Square, you’ll also explore Bairro Alto, Sao Pedro de Alcantara, San Roque Church, and take a tram ride up from the castle to the Portas do Sol, where you’ll find the Monastery of São Vicente de Fora, the National Pantheon.
Included Treats
Enjoy a complimentary pastel de nata and coffee. The tram ride is also included in the price.
Things to Note:
- 24-hour cancellation policy
- Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes
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