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The medieval quarters of Lisbon: Mouraria and Alfama
Joined 2022
Alfama and Mouraria, the old quarters from the time of the Arabs were not destroyed by the great earthquake (1755). Alfama and Mouraria with alleys, small squares with cobblestones, lots of steps, and dead ends remind us of what Lisbon looked like in middle age.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
At your hotel or in the Rossio square
Mouraria
After leaving the downtown we head to Mouraria, an old ghetto from the Moorish when the city was reconquered in 1147.
Beco da Achada
In a hidden alley, we reach the Beco da Achada (dead end), with a Gothic house from the 15th century. From 3 different terraces of Chão do Loureiro (an old market hall), Portas do Sol and Sta Luzia, there is a superb view over Bairro Alto, Alfama, Baixa and the south bank of the river Tagus.
Alfama
Then we take a walk through Alfama, the oldest quarter of Lisbon, with its Moorish roots, a real labyrinth of picturesque alleys, hidden corners, and narrow staircases.
Cathedral
One of the highlights of the old town is the Cathedral, a fortified church that replaced a mosque after the reconquest.
House of the pointed Stones
Continuing downhill, we arrive at the harbor, up to the House of the Pointed Stones with a unique facade since the pointed stones look like diamonds. The son of the Viceroy of India, Albuquerque, had this Italian-style city palace built in 1522.
Commerce Square
After learning about the history of the old town and understanding its development nothing better than a fresh drink in one of the several bars at the visit card of Lisbon, the beautiful Commerce Square.
Ending Point
Commerce square
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
Entrance fee in the cathedral
Tour Important Information
Comfortable shoes are recommended
This tour has hills and steps
Important message from the supplier
I don´t guide during the night
I can guide you in Coimbra, Fatima, Evora, Obidos, Alcobaça, and Batalha if you pay my transportation fee
On Monday the Monastery, Belem Tower, and S. Roque church are closed
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2022
About Tour Guide Rute M.
My name is Rute and I am a qualified tour guide since 1992. I completed my training at the "Instituto Novas Profissões" in Lisbon in 1992 and I am officially registered under the number 01/114. For 11 years I have been guiding groups in English, German, and Italian all over Portugal but since 2003 I do sightseeing tours in Lisbon and its surroundings like Sintra, the Estoril Coast, Mafra and Arrábida mountain. In the last two years, I specialized in gardens, native and exotic plants in Portugal.
I guide groups or I do private tours through historical districts in Lisbon, visits of palaces, churches, museums, and other tourist attractions. I offer a variety of tours with different themes according to your specific needs.
$183/ per group
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