Free Walking Tour of Alfama - Reviews

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9.60 / 10

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Jun / 06 / 2025

Valeria Tese

Agrigento, Italy

I travelled with my partner

Marti è stata un'ottima guida, preparata e coinvolgente. È stato piacevole trascorrere con lei queste ore per il quartiere di Alfama, che si è concluso con un assaggio di "gigjinha", un delizioso liquore all'amarena servito in un bicchierino di cioccolato, preparato da un'anziana signora del posto. Consigliato Translate this opinion into English.

Marti was a great guide, knowledgeable and engaging. It was a pleasure to spend these hours with her in the Alfama neighborhood, which ended with a taste of "gigjinha", a delicious cherry liqueur served in a chocolate cup, prepared by an elderly local lady. Recommended Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 06 / 2025

Hilda Arango

Colombia

I travelled with friends

Diana la colombiana es una guía espectacular!! Nos fascinó el barrio de alfama Gracias a todas sus excelentes recomendaciones y al diseño de la ruta. Además nos llevó a utilizar el wc perfecto, a probar el " giginia" licor local delicioso!! Luego nos compartió información muy importante sobre desplazamientos restaurantes sitios de fado etcétera toda la información que puede necesitar un turista para sacar el máximo provecho de una ciudad. Translate this opinion into English.

Diana the Colombian is a spectacular guide!! We were fascinated by the Alfama neighborhood thanks to all her excellent recommendations and route design. She also took us to use the perfect restroom and to try the delicious local liquor "giginia!" Then she shared very important information about getting around, restaurants, fado venues, and all the information a tourist could need to get the most out of a city. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 05 / 2025

Andrea

Montevideo, Uruguay

El free tour del barrio Alfama con Quique fue impresionante. Nos hizo pasar una tarde fantástica. La experiencia es muy diferente cuando el guía es apasionado de lo que hace y te transmite esa buena energía. Se nos pasaron las dos horas y media rapidísimo, paseamos por todo Alfama, miradores espectaculares y el cómo guía un 10!!! Felicitaciones Quique y gracias Translate this opinion into English.

The free tour of the Alfama neighborhood with Quique was impressive. He made us spend a fantastic afternoon. The experience is very different when the guide is passionate about what they do and transmits that good energy. The two and a half hours flew by. We walked all over Alfama, to spectacular viewpoints, and the guide was a 10/10! Congratulations, Quique, and thank you. Opinion translated. Show original.

Jun / 03 / 2025

Fernando Perez

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Nuestra guía Diana una excelente profesional, nos hizo subir muchas cuestas jajaja pero también hizo que el tour de Alfama fuese muy entretenido y ameno contándonos un montón de cosas sobre la cultura portuguesa, gracias Diana por tu buen trabajo. Translate this opinion into English.

Our guide Diana was an excellent professional. She made us climb many hills, haha, but she also made the Alfama tour very entertaining and enjoyable, telling us a lot of things about Portuguese culture. Thank you, Diana, for your good work. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 02 / 2025

Antonella Raviello

Milano, Italy

I travelled with friends

Questa è la terza volta che vengo a Lisbona e avevo già fatto altri due tour nelle volte precedenti. Sicuramente consiglio anche questo: interessante, per nulla scontato e anche questa volta è riuscito a farmi amare questa città. Tour consigliato sia per chi è la prima volta in città, sia per chi come me ormai la conosce bene. Antonella, la nostra guida, top! Entusiasta, giovane e frizzante sa trasmettere la gioia di Lisbona. Super consigliato! Translate this opinion into English.

This is the third time I come to Lisbon and I had already done two other tours in the previous times. I definitely recommend this one too: interesting, not at all obvious and also this time it managed to make me love this city. Recommended tour both for those who are in the city for the first time, and for those like me who already know it well. Antonella, our guide, top! Enthusiastic, young and bubbly she knows how to convey the joy of Lisbon. Highly recommended! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 02 / 2025

Santiago Malluk

Caba, Argentina

I travelled with my partner

Nos gusto mucho el tour que hicimos con Mariana, una chica local que habla muy buen español. Ella nos comento la história del barrio, nos llevo a conocer puntos relevantes y hasta pudimos conversar con una vecina local que hacia muchos años que vive ahí. Recomiendo hacer este tour ya que es muy enriquecedor. Translate this opinion into English.

We really enjoyed the tour we took with Mariana, a local woman who speaks excellent Spanish. She told us about the neighborhood's history, took us to important sites, and we even chatted with a local resident who has lived there for many years. I highly recommend this tour as it's very enriching. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 02 / 2025

Anonymous

The Dominican Republic

I travelled with my partner

Rafa es un guía excepcional, su conocimiento y su estilo único. Es respetuoso y atento a todo detalle. Un gusto de que haya sido nuestro guía. aprendimos mucho de Alfama. Su pasión de trasmitir la historia de Portugal es una cualidad extraordinaria. Translate this opinion into English.

Rafa is an exceptional guide, with his knowledge and unique style. He's respectful and attentive to every detail. It was a pleasure to have him as our guide. We learned a lot about Alfama. His passion for sharing Portugal's history is an extraordinary quality. Opinion translated. Show original.

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May / 31 / 2025

Fiammetta

Milano, Italy

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Abbiamo fatto il tour di Alfama in un caldo pomeriggio di giugno, nel poeno dei preparativi per la festa che dura tutto il mese. Nonostante la calura e la fatica dei saliscendi Elvira è stata bravissima a tenere vivo l'interesse durante tutto il tuor, ci ha raccontato la storia e la vita di uno dei quartieri più antichi della città. Translate this opinion into English.

We took the Alfama tour on a hot afternoon in June, in the midst of preparations for the month-long festival. Despite the heat and the fatigue of the ups and downs, Elvira was very good at keeping our interest alive throughout the tour, telling us about the history and life of one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city. Opinion translated. Show original.

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May / 29 / 2025

Monica Castro Reinoso

Toledo, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Una visita muy recomendable si quieres conocer uno de los barrios más famosos y reconocidos de Lisboa. Es muy dura por el terreno, subiendo y bajando continuamente, pero también es la manera empaparte de la cultura, vida y tradiciones lisboetas Nuestro guia David nos lo hizo super divertido, a pesar del calor, nos lo explicó con pasión y profundo respeto por los locales, lo que me parece muy importante, ya que tendemos a no pensar en ellos y nos limitamos a invadir su espacio. muy recomendable Translate this opinion into English.

A highly recommended visit if you want to get to know one of Lisbon's most famous and renowned neighborhoods. It's very challenging due to the terrain, constantly climbing and descending, but it's also a great way to soak up Lisbon's culture, life, and traditions. Our guide, David, made it super fun, despite the heat. He explained everything with passion and deep respect for the locals, which I think is very important, since we tend not to think about them and simply invade their space. Highly recommended. Opinion translated. Show original.

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May / 27 / 2025

Paola

Bergamo, Italy

I travelled with teenagers

Il tour dell’Alfama è stato un’esperienza davvero eccellente. La guida è stata estremamente preparata e appassionata. Ha saputo andare oltre le aspettative, raccontando dettagli affascinanti sulla storia del quartiere. Ogni angolo visitato ha preso vita grazie alle sue spiegazioni coinvolgenti. Abbiamo scoperto aspetti poco conosciuti di Lisbona che difficilmente avremmo notato da soli. Consiglio vivamente questo tour a chiunque voglia conoscere l’anima autentica della città Translate this opinion into English.

The Alfama tour was a truly excellent experience. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and passionate. He was able to go beyond expectations, telling fascinating details about the history of the neighborhood. Every corner visited came to life thanks to his engaging explanations. We discovered little-known aspects of Lisbon that we would have hardly noticed on our own. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to know the authentic soul of the city Opinion translated. Show original.

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May / 19 / 2025

Eugenia Conca

Argentina

I travelled with my partner

Fue una de las visitas guiadas más espectaculares que vivimos, Mariana entregó alma y corazón en cada rincón del barrio de Alfama, trasmitió mucho amor a este recorrido transformándolo inolvidable. Ojalá todos aquellos que realicen esta actividad puedan hacerlo con ella. Translate this opinion into English.

It was one of the most spectacular guided tours we've ever experienced. Mariana poured her heart and soul into every corner of the Alfama neighborhood, infusing this tour with so much love, making it unforgettable. I hope everyone who participates in this activity can do so with her. Opinion translated. Show original.

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May / 17 / 2025

Mara Maggi

Carugate, Italy

I travelled with small children

Esperienza eccellente. Antonella è stata in grado di coinvolgere tutta la nostra famiglia (2 adulti, 1 adolescente e un bambino di 8 anni). Ha descritto e raccontato la storia di lisbona rendendoci attivamente partecipi. Porteremo a casa un ricordo indelebiledi Lisboa.

I travelled with small children

May / 17 / 2025

Regina

Valencia, Spain

I travelled with friends

Una experiencia muy bonita ,Juan un trato impecable ,el pobre lo ha pasado mal por que habia gente que no le hacia caso y el iba pendiente de todos ,encima se han ido sin darle nada siendo que Juan se lo merecia y mucho.Muchas gracias Juan por ser tan atento y estar en todo momento pendiente de nosotros.Gracias Translate this opinion into English.

A very nice experience, Juan provided impeccable treatment. The poor guy had a bad time because there were people who didn't pay attention to him and he was paying attention to everyone. On top of that, they left without giving him anything, even though Juan deserved it a lot. Thank you very much, Juan, for being so attentive and always looking after us. Thank you. Opinion translated. Show original.

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May / 06 / 2025

Ainhoa

Almería, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Daniel fue un guía magnífico. Suuuper dinámico. Se extendió un poco más en tiempo del tour por su voluntad. Se nota que ama su trabajo. Nos contó muchas anécdotas y todas sus recomendaciones fueron acertadas. Nos ofreció ayuda por whatsapp y eso es muy de agradecer cuando viajas. Un amor!! Translate this opinion into English.

Daniel was a magnificent guide. Super dynamic. He extended the tour a little more of his own accord. It's clear he loves his job. He told us lots of anecdotes and all his recommendations were spot-on. He offered us help via WhatsApp, which is greatly appreciated when traveling. A sweetheart! Opinion translated. Show original.

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May / 05 / 2025

Montse

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Perfecto, Rafa muy buen guía, nos hizo descubrir el barrio de la Alfama desde un punto de vista muy particular . Por un momento estuvimos callejeando como un lugareño más. Conociendo sus costumbres y forma de vivir. Me encantó su espontaneidad , improvisando todo lo que explicaba. Translate this opinion into English.

Perfect! Rafa was a great guide. He showed us the Alfama neighborhood from a very unique perspective. For a moment, we wandered around like locals, learning about their customs and way of life. I loved his spontaneity, improvising everything he explained. Opinion translated. Show original.

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May / 03 / 2025

Laura

A Coruña, Spain

El tour de Alfama es un tour de subidas y bajadas por un barrio laberíntico, de mirador en mirador, perfecto para una toma de contacto con la ciudad de Lisboa. Mi favorito sería el mirador de Portas do Sol, tuvimos la suerte de que se estaban perparando para las fiestas y estaba todo lleno de girnaldas. Manolito, nuestro guía, se implicó mucho para que entendiesemos el sentir de sus habitantes y su contexto en la historia de la ciudad. Demostración de fado y cata de ginja incluidas, recomendado! Translate this opinion into English.

The Alfama tour is a hop-on hop-off tour through a labyrinthine neighborhood, from viewpoint to viewpoint, perfect for getting a feel for the city of Lisbon. My favorite would be the Portas do Sol viewpoint; we were lucky enough to find it was just getting ready for the festivities, and it was filled with garlands. Manolito, our guide, was very involved in helping us understand the feelings of its inhabitants and their context in the city's history. A fado demonstration and ginja tasting were included—highly recommended! Opinion translated. Show original.

May / 03 / 2025

Serafina

Roma, Italy

I travelled with friends

Esperienza bellissima, Martina è una guida molto brava che ci ha consentito di viaggiare nel tempo scoprendo tutte le particolarità del quartiere di Alfama. Contagiosa la sua passione e l’entusiasmo che hanno reso tutto molto piacevole nonostante le salite e la pioggia. Assolutamente consigliato il tour con lei! Translate this opinion into English.

Beautiful experience, Martina is a very good guide who allowed us to travel in time discovering all the peculiarities of the Alfama neighborhood. Her passion and enthusiasm were contagious and made everything very pleasant despite the climbs and the rain. Absolutely recommended the tour with her! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 27 / 2025

Silvia Jimenez Garcia

Gijón, Spain

Marta es una guía excepcional. Local de Lisboa, nos enseñó todos los secretos del barrio de Alfama, un barrio con unas tradiciones, cultura e historia que mantienen intactas, haciéndolo de lo más auténtico. Marta nos presentó a gente local, nos dio datos interesantísimos y hasta nos compartió una lista de spotify con nuevos fados! Un 10! Translate this opinion into English.

Marta is an exceptional guide. A Lisbon local, she showed us all the secrets of the Alfama neighborhood, a district steeped in traditions, culture, and history, making it truly authentic. Marta introduced us to locals, gave us some really interesting facts, and even shared a Spotify playlist of new fados! A 10! Opinion translated. Show original.

Apr / 27 / 2025

Isabel Scotton

Porto Alegre, Brazil

I travelled with my partner

Nosso tour pela Alfama com nossa guia Marta foi excelente! Marta nos levou a muitos lugares lindo e explicou sobre a história e cultura do bairro e de Lisboa. Foi ótimo conhecer a cidade através do olhar de alguém que vive, mora e tem grande conhecimento histórico! Translate this opinion into English.

Our tour of Alfama with our guide Marta was excellent! Marta took us to many beautiful places and explained about the history and culture of the neighborhood and Lisbon. It was great to see the city through the eyes of someone who lives it, lives it and has great historical knowledge! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 25 / 2025

Mariantonietta

Bari, Italy

I travelled by myself

Silvestro è stato eccezionale grande professionista ma simpatico ed ironico. Ci ha permesso di immergerci nella Storia di alfama tra aneddoti e storia. Esperienza assolutamente eccellente e spero di poter fare nuovi percorsi a Lisbona con silvestro. Translate this opinion into English.

Silvestro was exceptional, great professional but friendly and ironic. He allowed us to immerse ourselves in the History of Alfama between anecdotes and history. Absolutely excellent experience and I hope to be able to do new routes in Lisbon with Silvestro. Opinion translated. Show original.

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