Free Walking Tour of Alfama - Reviews

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9.70 / 10

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Jul / 06 / 2025

Carla Roma

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Nos ha encantado el tour con Rafa, el Gallego, hemos aprendido mucho de forma didáctica, siendo así partícipes del tour y visitando las zonas más auténticas así como las más bonitas del barrio, para nosotros ha sido genial, muy completo y auténtico. Gracias Translate this opinion into English.

We loved the tour with Rafa, the Galician. We learned a lot in an educational way, participating in the tour and visiting the most authentic and beautiful areas of the neighborhood. For us, it was great, very comprehensive and authentic. Thank you. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jul / 06 / 2025

Manuela

Valladolid, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Rafa nos hizo el tour muy ameno, interactuando en todo momento con el grupo. Fue muy amable preguntando si alguien tenía algún impedimento fįsico para adecuar el tour. Se nota que es un apasionado de la cultura, se Lisboa y de su barrio, y así intenta transmitirlo. Translate this opinion into English.

Rafa made the tour very enjoyable, interacting with the group at all times. He was very kind, asking if anyone had any physical disabilities that would make the tour more accessible. It's clear he's passionate about Lisbon's culture and its neighborhood, and he tries to convey this. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jul / 05 / 2025

Julii

Buenos Aires, Argentina

I travelled with friends

Excelente recorrido por el barrio de Alfama. Rafael “el gallego” 1000 puntos!!! Sus explicaciones y conocimientos de la cultura y la historia portuguesa hacen de esta vista un experiencia enriquecedora y atrapante. Nos invita a seguir descubriendo los secretos de esta hermosa ciudad. Translate this opinion into English.

Excellent tour of the Alfama neighborhood. Rafael "the Galician" scores 1000 points!!! His explanations and knowledge of Portuguese culture and history make this tour an enriching and captivating experience. He invites us to continue discovering the secrets of this beautiful city. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jul / 01 / 2025

Berenise Lucia Martinez

La Plata, Argentina

I travelled by myself

Mariana ha sido un guía espectacular. Varias horas de tour que se pasan volando entre risas historias y mucha pasión por lo que hace. Cerró el tour cantando Fado y nos hizo emocionar a todos. Además, te regala una guía completisima para conocer Lisboa también para otros viajes y poder compartir. Recomiendo enormemente sumarse a este propuesta. Ojalá vuelva! Abrazos Mariana! Sos excelente en tu trabajo. Translate this opinion into English.

Mariana was a spectacular guide. Several hours of the tour flew by, filled with laughter, stories, and a passion for what she does. She closed the tour singing Fado, which moved everyone to tears. Plus, she gives you a comprehensive guide to discovering Lisbon, perfect for sharing on other trips. I highly recommend joining this tour. I hope to come back! Hugs, Mariana! You're excellent at your job. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jul / 01 / 2025

Carmen Rosa Batalla Rosado

Alcala De Henares, Spain

I travelled with my partner

El freetour con Rikardo fue una experiencia inolvidable. Una de las cosas que más nos gustó fue que se aprendiera todos los nombres y lugar de origen de los participantes. Fue una gran experiencia y el guía Rikardo fue lo mejor de lo mejor.. un 10 sobre 10 Carmen Rosa y Tomas desde Alcala de Henares (Madrid) Translate this opinion into English.

The free tour with Rikardo was an unforgettable experience. One of our favorite things was learning all the participants' names and places of origin. It was a great experience, and our guide, Rikardo, was the best of the best. A 10 out of 10 from Carmen Rosa and Tomas from Alcalá de Henares (Madrid). Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 30 / 2025

Julia

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Un tour magnífico. kike nuestro guía nos ha hecho una inmersión en la vida del barrio de Alfama profundizando en los detalles de la vida real y la esencia del barrio., sus costumbres y relacionándonos con personas del barrio en su día a día. A dejado a un lado la parte turística lo cual se agradece y hemos conocido de su mano lo que es este bario de Lisboa tan auténtico Translate this opinion into English.

A magnificent tour. Kike, our guide, immersed us in the life of the Alfama neighborhood, delving into the details of real life and the essence of the neighborhood, its customs, and allowing us to interact with locals in their daily lives. He left aside the touristy side of things, which was appreciated, and we learned about this authentic Lisbon neighborhood through his guidance. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 29 / 2025

Nelson David Deiros Sousa

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Margarita.... Eres un angelito colombiano que se enamoró de esta tierra, que son mis raíces... Portugal ... Un placer haber compartido está tarde contigo con mi hijo, gracias por explicar de una forma fácil, sensible y humana lo que significa para un portugués su cultura y los valores de esta tierra y sus rincones. Translate this opinion into English.

Margarita... You are a little Colombian angel who fell in love with this land, which is my roots... Portugal... It was a pleasure to have shared this afternoon with you and my son. Thank you for explaining in an easy, sensitive and human way what their culture and the values of this land and its corners mean to a Portuguese person. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 29 / 2025

Giuseppe

Bovisio Masciago, Italy

I travelled with my partner

Matteo ci ha accompagnato per oltre due ore nei meandri di Alfama, facendoci scoprire un sacco di posti caratteristici e raccontandoci molti dettagli dei luoghi, della storia, della vita delle persone che ci vivono, di come si vive a Lisbona oggi rispetto al passato. Insomma, una piacevolissima passeggiata al ritmo delle sue parole, che ci hanno fatto superare i tanti dislivelli del percorso senza quasi che ce ne rendessimo conto. Una guida più che ottima! Translate this opinion into English.

Matteo accompanied us for over two hours in the meanders of Alfama, making us discover a lot of characteristic places and telling us many details of the places, the history, the life of the people who live there, how people live in Lisbon today compared to the past. In short, a very pleasant walk to the rhythm of his words, which made us overcome the many differences in level of the route almost without us realizing it. A more than excellent guide! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 28 / 2025

Domenico Fallo

Milano, Italy

I travelled with my partner

Raffaele è stata una guida impeccabile che ha anche compreso le esigenze del gruppo visto il caldo e le salite di Alfama.. Abbiamo provato anche la Ginjinha fatta da due signore oltre ad aver ricevuto chicche interessanti sul quartiere. Esperienza consigliatissima

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Jun / 28 / 2025

Joaquim

Spain

I travelled with my partner

El freetour de Alfama con Mariana ha sido de lo mejor del viaje!! Lisboeta del barrio de Alfama nos ha transmitido todo lo que significa ser portugués, ha sido un privilegio poder visitar el barrio con ella. Su entusiasmo, conocimiento y paciencia marcaron la diferencia! Disfruta de su trabajo y eso se nota en la manera que comparte la historia y las curiosidades! Es el segundo tour que hacemos con ella, repetimos porque el primer ya nos gustó mucho! Translate this opinion into English.

The Alfama free tour with Mariana was the highlight of the trip! A Lisbon native from the Alfama neighborhood, she conveyed to us everything that being Portuguese means. It was a privilege to visit the neighborhood with her. Her enthusiasm, knowledge, and patience made all the difference! She enjoys her work, and it shows in the way she shares the history and interesting facts! This is the second tour we've taken with her; we'll repeat because we already loved the first one! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 28 / 2025

Virginia

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Araceli es muy maja y se preocupó mucho de que el recorrido fuera lo mas agradable posible. Se aseguró de que lo hiciéramos en condiciones seguras por el calor, nos rociaba con agua y paraba en sombras. También haciendo muchas recomendaciones de todo tipo y se portó muy bien. La zona muy interesante, aunque la zona es para coger fuerzas y perderse por las callejuelas con espíritu aventurero Translate this opinion into English.

Araceli is very nice and made sure the tour was as pleasant as possible. She made sure we did it safely due to the heat, spraying us with water and stopping in the shade. She also made many recommendations and was very well behaved. The area is very interesting, although it's a good place to recharge your batteries and wander through the narrow streets with a sense of adventure. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 28 / 2025

Juan Pablo

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Marta es súper simpática, cercana y domina todos los rincones de Alfama con un conocimiento impresionante. Se percibe cuánto ama su barrio: saluda y charla con vecinos, transmitiendo una calidez única. Respondió pacientemente todas nuestras preguntas y nos dio consejos geniales sobre dónde comer y qué actividades hacer. El tour fue muy completo, dinámico, puntual y divertido. ¡La recomendamos sin duda! Translate this opinion into English.

Marta is super friendly, approachable, and has an impressive knowledge of every corner of Alfama. You can tell how much she loves her neighborhood: she greets and chats with neighbors, conveying a unique warmth. She patiently answered all our questions and gave us great tips on where to eat and what activities to do. The tour was comprehensive, dynamic, punctual, and fun. We highly recommend her! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 26 / 2025

Amalia

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Hicimos esta mañana el freetour por Alfama con Manuelito y fue una experiencia excelente. Explica la historia con pasión, sentido del humor y muchísimos datos curiosos. El recorrido fue ameno, interesante y muy bien estructurado. Además, nos dio recomendaciones útiles para seguir explorando Lisboa. ¡Gracias, Manuelito, por transmitirnos tanto amor por Alfama! Muy recomendable. Translate this opinion into English.

We took the free tour of Alfama this morning with Manuelito, and it was an excellent experience. He explains the history with passion, a sense of humor, and lots of interesting facts. The tour was enjoyable, interesting, and very well-structured. He also gave us useful recommendations for continuing to explore Lisbon. Thank you, Manuelito, for instilling such a love for Alfama in us! Highly recommended. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 25 / 2025

Ana Jiménez García

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with friends

El guía Diego fue 10/10, atento, profesional, y súper entregado. Disfrutamos mucho de la experiencia y nos quedamos con ganas de más. Da gusto encontrarse con gente así por el camino y que te exoliquen la historia de estos sitios con tanto mimo. Muchas gracias. Translate this opinion into English.

Our guide, Diego, was a 10/10, attentive, professional, and incredibly dedicated. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and are eager for more. It's a pleasure to meet such wonderful people along the way and have them explain the history of these sites with such care. Thank you so much. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 24 / 2025

Elisa Del Carmen

Berlin, Germany

I travelled by myself

Rose fue una guía extraordinaria. Nos explicó un montón, nos ha dado tips e incluso nos ayudó a lidiar con el día a día en Lisboa. Amable, atenta y muy entretenida. La recomiendo un montón y si le toca en su siguiente tour, han ganado en la vida Translate this opinion into English.

Rose was an extraordinary guide. She explained a lot to us, gave us tips, and even helped us navigate everyday life in Lisbon. She was friendly, attentive, and very entertaining. I highly recommend her, and if she's on your next tour, you've won in a lifetime. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 22 / 2025

Yasmina

Alzira, Valencia, Spain

I travelled with friends

Tuvimos de guía a Franco, que explicaba todas las curiosidades de este barrio tan vivo con todo detalle. Es un tour diferente, de curiosidades, de conocer el barrio de Alfama a fondo. La verdad es que si contáis con tiempo es más que recomendable para recorrerlo casi entero. Se nota que Franco tiene una gran vocación por enseñar la historia. Translate this opinion into English.

We had Franco as our guide, who explained all the interesting facts about this vibrant neighborhood in great detail. It's a unique tour, full of interesting facts, and a way to get to know the Alfama neighborhood in depth. The truth is, if you have time, it's highly recommended to explore almost the entire area. It's clear that Franco has a great passion for teaching history. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 22 / 2025

Elena

Italy

I travelled with my partner

Matteo, la nostra guida per il tour dell'Alfama è stato bravissimo. Ci ha guidato per 2h e 30 tra i vicoli del quartiere spiegando la storia di Lisbona e in particolare del quartiere Alfama rendendo l'esperienza sempre piacevole e affascinante. Consiglio questo tour Translate this opinion into English.

Matteo, our guide for the Alfama tour was great. He guided us for 2h30 through the alleys of the neighborhood explaining the history of Lisbon and in particular of the Alfama neighborhood making the experience always pleasant and fascinating. I recommend this tour Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 22 / 2025

Eleonora

Genova, Italy

I travelled by myself

Tour molto piacevole e sentito, guidato da Matteo con passione e gentilezza. L’itinerario, più autentico e meno turistico, è stata una bella immersione nella vera cultura locale. Matteo ci ha accompagnati con simpatia ed emozione. Esperienza consigliata. Translate this opinion into English.

Very pleasant and heartfelt tour, led by Matteo with passion and kindness. The itinerary, more authentic and less touristy, was a nice immersion in the true local culture. Matteo accompanied us with sympathy and emotion. Recommended experience. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 20 / 2025

Maria Nieves Perez

Neuquen, Argentina

I travelled with my partner

El 20.06.25 hicimos el free tour por Alfama con Mariana, una genia! Con solidos conocimientos, nos adentró a diferentes etapas de la vida de la gente de Portugal y del barrio de Alfama, fue muy emotivo e interesante. Se nota que ama Portugal y lo que hace . Además nos regalo con su bella voz una canción de faro. Obrigado Mariana!!! Translate this opinion into English.

On June 20, 2025, we took the free tour of Alfama with Mariana, a genius! With solid knowledge, she introduced us to different stages of life in Portugal and the Alfama neighborhood. It was very moving and interesting. You can tell she loves Portugal and what it does. She also gave us a lighthouse song with her beautiful voice. Thank you, Mariana! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 19 / 2025

Antonio

Noventa Di Piave, Italy

I travelled with small children

Il miglior modo di conoscere una città é di farsi accompagnare da chi ama la propria città! Elvira ama il quartiere dell'Alfama ed è stata fantastica nel farci da guida per "il suo quartiere"! La sua passione e la preparazione storico/culturale ci ha fatto amare Lisbona ancor di più. Consigliatissimo il tour, specialmente se con Elvira. Translate this opinion into English.

The best way to get to know a city is to be accompanied by someone who loves their city! Elvira loves the Alfama neighborhood and was fantastic in guiding us through "her neighborhood"! Her passion and historical/cultural knowledge made us love Lisbon even more. Highly recommended the tour, especially with Elvira. Opinion translated. Show original.

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