Lisbon : Private St George Castle w/tkts + Walking Tour Alfama

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  • Price from
    €150
  • Duration
    3 h
  • Group size
    Up to 15 travellers
  • Guide languages
    Portuguese, English, Spanish

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    Overview

    Join this tour and get to know the most historic Menu publisher in the city of Lisbon in greater depth.

    The Alfama district was for a long time the only urbanized area of the city and where different civilizations (Phoenicians, Romans, Moors and Christians) settled.

    In this itinerary you will explore the most symbolic places that reveal the secrets hidden in the many layers of local history.

    The tour begins with a visit to the famous São Jorge Castle, one of the city's most visited attractions, followed by historic sites such as the Roman theatre of Lisbon, charming viewpoints from where you will admire the still-preserved medieval layout of the region, as well as iconic buildings such as the Cathedral and the Church of Santo António.

    At the end of this tour, you will have a broader and more revealing view of the fantastic history of Alfama and Lisbon, one of the oldest European capitals.

    What's included

    • Guided Tour inside St George Castle and Alfama
    • Entrance Ticket to St. George's Castle

    Not included

    • Private transportation

    What you will do

    • Castelo De Sao Jorge

      San Jorge Castle is the founding Menu publisher of the city, where many different civilizations settled and left their legacy throughout history.

      1 h

    • In this location, you can admire the ruins of a large Roman theater, inaugurated in the 1st century AD and with a capacity of approximately 4,000 people.

      10 min

    • A viewpoint overlooking Alfama and the Tagus River, where we find beautiful tile panels depicting episodes from Lisbon's history.

      10 min

    • A charming viewpoint from which you can admire excellent views of the historic Alfama district and its medieval urban layout.

      10 min

    • In this location, you can discover a bit about the history of the Jewish community that inhabited Lisbon and you can see sections of the medieval wall, built by the Moors.

      15 min

    • This was the first public fountain in the city of Lisbon, built in the 13th century, where a large part of the population came to obtain water.

      10 min

    • This is the oldest Catholic church in Lisbon and was built in the 12th century, when the Christians took the city from the Moors.

      10 min

    • The Church of Saint Anthony is a landmark in the Alfama district and was built on the same Menu publisher where Saint Anthony was born, at the end of the 12th century.

      15 min

    • A beautiful example of 16th-century architecture, the current church was remodeled and adapted after the great earthquake of 1755.

      10 min

    • Lisbon's largest square, located on the banks of the Tagus River, has always been a political and economic center of the capital and, after the great earthquake of the 18th century, it was completely remodeled.

      10 min

    Meeting point

    We meet our guests in front of a red phone booth, next to the entrance to San Jorge Castle.

    End point: Our Tour finishes at the Commerce Square

    Important information

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

    Cancellation policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.