Free Walking Tour of Alfama - Reviews

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9.70 / 10

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Sep / 09 / 2026

Piera Scaccioni

Roseto Degli Abruzzi, Italy

I travelled with friends

Esperienza eccellente alla scoperta di Alfama con Civitatis! La nostra guida, Marti, è stata fantastica: preparata, professionale, sempre sorridente e disponibile a rispondere a ogni nostra domanda. Ci ha fatto immergere nell'atmosfera più autentica di Lisbona con grande passione. Un tour assolutamente consigliato. Grazie Marti! Translate this opinion into English.

An excellent experience exploring Alfama with Civitatis! Our guide, Marti, was fantastic: knowledgeable, professional, always smiling, and available to answer any of our questions. She immersed us in Lisbon's most authentic atmosphere with great passion. A highly recommended tour. Thank you, Marti! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 09 / 2026

Ana Insausti

San Sebastian, Spain

I travelled with my partner

El tour ha sido muy entrenido, a pesar de las cuestas que tiene este pintoresco barrio no se ha echo nada pesado gracias a Yerlin, gran guia que sabe mucho de la vida cotidania de Alfama y lo ha echo super ameno Gracias Yerlin por habernos echo pasar una mañana encantadora Translate this opinion into English.

The tour was very entertaining, and despite the hills in this picturesque neighborhood, it wasn't tiring at all thanks to Yerlin, a great guide who knows a lot about daily life in Alfama and made it super enjoyable. Thank you, Yerlin, for giving us a lovely morning. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 07 / 2026

Albert Delgado Guardia

Badalona, Spain

I travelled by myself

Genial!! Manuel nos ha echo victimas en positivo de un gran Tour, rapido y sabio no de ha dejado nada que contar, alma colombiana y pasion Lisboeta, muy muy recomendable. El detalle de ponernos musica en varios puntos para contarnos las fiestas del barrio y el Fado en sus dos formas ha sido precioso y sensible. Tomad el vasito de chocolate con Ghinjina con El y seguid viajando. Translate this opinion into English.

Fantastic!! Manuel made us feel like we were victims of a great Tour, fast and wise, leaving nothing unsaid. A Colombian soul and a Lisbon passion, highly recommended. The thoughtful touch of playing music at various points to tell us about neighborhood festivals and Fado in its two forms was beautiful and touching. Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate with Ghinjina with him and keep traveling. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled by myself

Sep / 03 / 2026

Laura Casas Atienza

Madrid, Spain

I travelled by myself

El tour con Rafa me encantó. Tiene una manera de explicar la historia y las costumbres que hace que todo resulte muy ameno e interesante. Gracias a él he podido acercarme mucho más al barrio de Alfama, conocer sus costumbres, su historia y entender mejor la esencia del barrio. Se nota que disfruta compartiendo todo lo que sabe y hace que la experiencia sea todavía más especial. ¡Muy recomendable! Translate this opinion into English.

I loved the tour with Rafa. He has a way of explaining the history and customs that makes everything so enjoyable and interesting. Thanks to him, I was able to get much closer to the Alfama district, learn about its customs and history, and better understand its essence. You can tell he enjoys sharing everything he knows, which makes the experience even more special. Highly recommended! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 03 / 2026

Esther

Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Araceli es majísima, nos ha hecho pasar un rato estupendo lleno de historia y explicaciones muy amenas. Vale la pena visitar Alfama de la mano de personas tan estusiastas y comprometidas con su trabajo. Ha estado pendiente en todo momento del bienestar del grupo, ya que hacía mucho calor y había edades muy variadas (con su botellita de agua vaporizada) Repetiríamos con ella sin duda Translate this opinion into English.

Araceli is absolutely lovely; she made our visit a wonderful experience, filled with history and engaging explanations. It's definitely worth visiting Alfama with such enthusiastic and dedicated guides. She was always attentive to the group's well-being, as it was very hot and there was a wide range of ages (with her little bottle of misted water). We would definitely book with her again. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 30 / 2026

Ines

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with small children

La visita al barrio de Alfama ha sido una maravilla. Elvira ha sido nuestra guía y nos ha llevado por lugares preciosos hablándonos de la historia del barrio en particular y también de manera generalizada con la historia de Lisboa. Repetiríamos sin duda Translate this opinion into English.

The visit to the Alfama neighborhood has been wonderful. Elvira was our guide and took us to beautiful places, telling us about the history of the neighborhood in particular and also in a more generalized way about the history of Lisbon. We would definitely do it again. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 27 / 2026

Anna Maria Gaetani

Roma, Italy

I travelled with friends

Il quartiere di Alfama è stato il più bello della città di Lisbona, a renderlo speciale è stata MARTINA la nostra giuda...molto preparata e attenta,si vede che ama il suo lavoro,ci ha allietato la visita,con poesie e racconti suggestivi ,si merita un 10 e lode ,grazie ancora e buona vita MARTINA . Translate this opinion into English.

The Alfama neighborhood was the most beautiful in the city of Lisbon, what made it special was MARTINA, our guide... very knowledgeable and attentive, you can tell she loves her job, she enriched our visit with poems and captivating stories, she deserves a 10 out of 10, thank you again and have a good life MARTINA. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 27 / 2026

Gemma Jimenez Limones

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Mariana una persona maravillosa, nos hizo el tour por alfama y llegamos a sentir que pertenecíamos a este barrio. No sólo nos explico, sino que con su experiencia y la forma en la que hablaba nos transmitió mucha confianza y paz. Hemos visto alfama de un forma distinta Translate this opinion into English.

Mariana is a wonderful person. She gave us a tour of Alfama, and we truly felt like we belonged in this neighborhood. She not only explained things to us, but her experience and the way she spoke instilled a great sense of confidence and peace. We saw Alfama in a completely different light. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 26 / 2026

Albert Miquel Mir

Igualada, Spain

I travelled with friends

La visita por el barrio de la Alfama de Lisboa fue súper divertida, entretenida y KIKE lo hizo ¡ESPECTACULAR! Un guía de 1000 al que se le ve la pasión por Lisboa, y su historia en todo lo que nos contaba. Sin duda, híper recomendado si se desean pasar una horas agradables y súper súper entretenidas. ¡Enhorabona Kike! Translate this opinion into English.

The tour of Lisbon's Alfama district was incredibly fun and entertaining, and Kike was absolutely fantastic! A top-notch guide whose passion for Lisbon and its history shone through in everything he told us. Without a doubt, highly recommended if you want to spend a few enjoyable and incredibly fun hours. Congratulations, Kike! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 25 / 2026

Francesco

Bari, Italy

I travelled with my partner

Abbiamo avuto la possibilità di partecipare a questo tour molto bello con una guida italiana di nome Matteo, esperienza eccellente ma la guida lo è stata ancora di più, ha saputo metterci a nostro agio e ci ha mostrato tutto quello da vedere con una descrizione molto dettagliata del tutto. Guida preparatissima. Siamo molto soddisfatti speriamo di ritrovarla in un prossimo tour. Se ci fosse la possibilità di dare oltre le 5 stelle lo farei tranquillamente. Translate this opinion into English.

We had the opportunity to take this wonderful tour with an Italian guide named Matteo. It was an excellent experience, but the guide was even better. He made us feel at ease and showed us everything there was to see, providing very detailed descriptions. He was a very knowledgeable guide. We are very satisfied and hope to see him again on a future tour. If there were a chance to give more than 5 stars, I would definitely do so. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 21 / 2026

Antonio Castro Melero

Cádiz, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Muy entretenida. Pensaba que sería más agotadora ya que Alfama es todo cuestas y escaleras, pero Marta se preocupó de hacernos el paseo relajado parando cada poco para contarnos anécdotas y detalles históricos de las puntos de interés. Muy recomendable. Translate this opinion into English.

Very entertaining. I thought it would be more tiring since Alfama is all hills and stairs, but Marta made sure the walk was relaxed, stopping every so often to tell us anecdotes and historical details about the points of interest. Highly recommended. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 20 / 2026

Olatz

Legazpi, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

David ha sido un guia excelente. La visita ha sido de 10 ! Trabajo en el sector cultural en el Pais Vasco y creo que a la visita le ha puesto mucha pasión, humor y conocimiento. Hablar de edificios es más o menos sencillo, pero David nos ha sabido transmitir el Patrimonio Inmaterial, el alma del barrio y sus gentes. Lo recomendaré seguro. Gracias David por esta experiencia. Translate this opinion into English.

David was an excellent guide. The tour was a 10 out of 10! I work in the cultural sector in the Basque Country, and I think he brought a lot of passion, humor, and knowledge to the tour. Talking about buildings is relatively easy, but David managed to convey the intangible heritage, the soul of the neighborhood, and its people. I will definitely recommend him. Thank you, David, for this experience. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 19 / 2026

Maria Victoria Coca Cabachnaya

Murcia, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Nuestro Tour fue increíble gracias a el Gallego, nuestro guía, fue único y nos enseñó una visión del verdadero viajero, y estar atento a los detalles que nos pueden contar muchas cosas, gracias ha sido un verdadero placer hacer este Free Tour para nuestro guía Translate this opinion into English.

Our tour was incredible thanks to Gallego, our guide. He was unique and showed us the true traveler's perspective, emphasizing the importance of paying attention to details that can reveal so much. Thank you, it was a true pleasure to do this free tour for our guide. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 19 / 2026

Noelia

Asturias, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Fantástica Mariana. Una forma distinta de enfocar este tour, no es tanto sobre historia, arte, etc. sino sobre la cultura y forma de vivir del barrio de Alfama desde tiempos pasados a hoy. Esto es muy adecuado para esta visita y es un estupendo enfoque, al menos para nosotros. Y además contado por alguien del propio barrio, lo que lo hace aún más auténtico. Y de guinda el fado con el que nos deleitó, no se puede pedir más! Translate this opinion into English.

Fantastic, Mariana! This tour offers a unique approach, focusing less on history and art and the culture of the Alfama district, from its origins to the present day. This perspective perfectly suits the visit and is a wonderful approach, at least for us. And being told by someone from the neighborhood itself makes it even more authentic. To top it all off, the fado music she treated us to was simply divine! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 19 / 2026

Maru

Spain

I travelled with small children

Desde el primer minuto Asunción, la guía, te hace formar parte de la ciudad. Divertida, gran conocedora y amante de Lisboa y muy atenta (íbamos con mi hijo de 4 años y se preocupó en todo momento porque estuviera bien, por ayudarnos con el carrito, etc). Un freetour muy recomendable Translate this opinion into English.

From the very first minute, Asunción, our guide, makes you feel like you're part of the city. She's fun, incredibly knowledgeable, and a huge fan of Lisbon. She's also very attentive (we were with my 4-year-old son, and she made sure he was okay, helped us with the stroller, etc.). A highly recommended free tour. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 19 / 2026

Alba Gonzalez

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Excepcional!! Con Rafa el Gallego, gran profesional y mejor persona. Ha hecho de este tour un alarde a la cultura al saber i a respetar el entorno i al projimo. Heramos 4 con mis hijos adolescentes y se han empapado de la esencia de Alfama. Muchas gracias Rafa!! Translate this opinion into English.

Exceptional!! With Rafa el Gallego, a true professional and an even better person. He made this tour a showcase of culture by showing respect for the environment and others. There were four of us, including my teenage children, and they soaked up the essence of Alfama. Thank you so much, Rafa!! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 16 / 2026

Elisa

Italy

I travelled with my partner

Tour molto godibile e interessante del quartiere Alfama. Grazie mille alla guida, Laura, che ci ha dato dei suggerimenti niente male su dove mangiare. Consiglio di partecipare al tour per conoscere meglio l'affascinante quartiere di Alfama e, in generale, alcune chicche sulla storia della città. Da non perdere l'assaggio di ginjinha, liquore alla ciliegia, fatto da un'anziana signora che abita nel quartiere. Translate this opinion into English.

A very enjoyable and interesting tour of the Alfama neighborhood. Many thanks to our guide, Laura, who gave us some great suggestions on where to eat. I recommend taking the tour to better understand the charming Alfama neighborhood and, in general, to learn some interesting facts about the city's history. Don't miss sampling ginjinha, a cherry liqueur, made by an elderly lady who lives in the neighborhood. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 16 / 2026

Ana Serrano

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with small children

Un buen resumen de la actividad sería que no queríamos que terminase. El “culpable” se llama Diego, nuestro guía, que nos ofreció no una visita turística sino un recorrido muy personal y emocional por un barrio que no se puede llegar a conocer bien si no es por una persona que lo conoce y vive como él. Ha encantado, hubiéramos estado 2 horas y media más y no se nos ocurre una persona mejor para ver un barrio tan especial como éste. Translate this opinion into English.

A good summary of the experience would be that we didn't want it to end. The "culprit" is named Diego, our guide, who offered us not a tourist visit but a very personal and emotional tour of a neighborhood that you can't truly get to know unless you're guided by someone who knows it and lives there like he does. We loved it; we could have stayed another two and a half hours, and we can't imagine a better person to show us such a special neighborhood. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 15 / 2026

Carla

Spain

El tour estuvo bien y nuestra guía Araceli lo hizo super bien y ameno. Vimos varios miradores en el que las fotos quedan muy bonitas. Recomiendo hacerlo por la mañana por qué por la tarde había ciertos sitios que fuimos y estaban cerrados. Por el resto bien. Translate this opinion into English.

The tour was good and our guide Araceli did a great job and made it enjoyable. We saw several viewpoints where the photos turned out very nice. I recommend doing it in the morning because in the afternoon there were certain places we went to that were closed. Everything else was fine. Opinion translated. Show original.

Aug / 15 / 2026

ángela

Valenfia, Spain

I travelled with my partner

¡Nos encantó el free tour por Alfama con Clara! Fue una guía estupenda: explica todo de forma súper clara, amena e interesante, y se nota que conoce muy bien el barrio y su historia. Además, lleva el tour a un ritmo perfecto para Alfama, haciendo paradas que vienen genial para coger aire mientras subes sus famosas cuestas . Todo lo que va contando hace que entiendas y disfrutes mucho más del barrio. Una experiencia muy recomendable y una forma genial de conocer Alfama. ¡Muchas gracias, Clara! Translate this opinion into English.

We absolutely loved the free walking tour of Alfama with Clara! She was a fantastic guide: she explained everything in a super clear, engaging, and interesting way, and it was obvious she knew the neighborhood and its history very well. She also kept the tour at the perfect pace for Alfama, making great stops to catch your breath while climbing its famous hills. Everything she shared helped us understand and enjoy the neighborhood so much more. A highly recommended experience and a wonderful way to discover Alfama. Thank you so much, Clara! Opinion translated. Show original.

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