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

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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

  • Entrance Ticket to St. George's Castle
  • Guided Tour inside St George Castle and Alfama
  • Private transportation
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Meeting Location

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Rua de Santa Cruz do Castelo
1100-129 Lisboa, Portugal

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1100-148 Lisbon
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Our Tour finishes at the Commerce Square

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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.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Museu de Lisboa - Teatro Romano

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Miradouro de Santa Luzia

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

Miradouro Das Portas Do Sol

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

Rua Da Judiaria

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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chafariz D'El Rei

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lisbon Cathedral

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

Church of St. Anthony

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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao Velha

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

Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco)

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Lisbon : Private St George Castle w/tkts + Walking Tour Alfama?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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 (WEST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-447923P1

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

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  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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