Join us on this downhill walk past Fado taverns, markets and churches.

The name “Alfama” comes from the Arabic “Al-Hamma”, meaning springs or baths, due to the natural springs found in the area. During the Moorish period, Alfama was the center of Lisbon’s daily activities and over the centuries it became a slum for poor fishermen. You can steel feel the vibe of ancient Arabic markets through these narrow streets.

While you immerse yourself in Lisbon’s unique cobblestoned streets, our guide will provide context on the history, culture and daily life of Portugal.

Feel like a time traveler while you walk along Lisbon’s oldest quarter.

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Private Alfama Walking Tour 01

You will visit Alfama district’s landmarks and navigate this ancient neighborhood’s narrow streets and staircases towards its unique “becos” (alleys) and “largos” (small squares).

During your Alfama private walking tour you’ll catch an occasional glimpse at magnificent river views while our guide keeps you from getting lost in these labyrinth-like streets.

We are proudly committed to the idea of not being strict to timings or specific plans and instead be flexible so that you can fully enjoy the day during your private tour.

  • Details
  • Languages Available: English and Spanish | French on request
  • Duration: 3 Hours
  • Departure Time: On request
  • Pick-up and Drop-off: On request
  • Included
  • Private local guide Private Local Guide
  • Not included
  • Entrances in Monuments
  • Meals
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    inievesm - November 3, 2022
    Punctuality, well planned, friendliness, well adjusted for our needs and expectations of the places visited, excellent vehicles, great restaurant suggestions were important factors that made us enjoy the whole experience. Since the beginning when we contacted the agency, Ricardo managed to arrange our trip and tours according to our needs. Our tour guide, Carlos, was knowledgeable in almost every aspect of Portugal history as well as the country's folklore. He tried to please everyone in our group making a perfect balance in the activities we performed. We have traveled in Europe, Australia, Africa, South and Central America as well as United States. Comparing the overall experience of 4U2Enjoy with other companies that we have been in contact, this has been one of the best!!!
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    Mary C - October 15, 2022
    Ricardo helped us preplan a wonderful itinerary. Jose Anthony, our driver, was knowledgeable, pleasant, accommodating and flexible. He introduced us to people and places during our 3 days spent with him, sharing with us the history and culture of Portugal. My adult son, daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed the trip and would reach out to Ricardo and Jose Anthony in the future.
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    dcrec - November 3, 2022
    We had a wonderful experience with 4U2Enjoy, and have nothing but compliments for this company, but really for the people we interacted with. We decided to use them based on the reviews we read on this site (which we don't always fully trust), but in this case, the reviews were 100% accurate. Ricardo was extremely helpful and communicative from the moment we reached out to him a few weeks before arriving in Portugal. We spoke to him in person and he helped us design 2 different customized tours. I felt from the first time I interacted with him that this was a very personal company with very personal service, and that was exactly our experience during the planning process as well as during the tours. We were met at the airport and transported to Porto in a luxury vehicle. We were fortunate to have Miguel as our driver and tour guide, and he was incredible. For such a young man, he is extremely knowledgeable and professional. It is clear that he is passionate about his job and his enthusiasm in sharing his country with us was amazing, not to mention the amount of knowledge he has...there was not one question we asked him that he didn't know the answer to, and we asked a lot of them! We spent the entire day with him after landing in Lisbon, jet lagged and having only spent a few hours sleeping on the plane, yet we were able to really enjoy the long day which included three different short city tours and an incredible authentic Portuguese lunch in Nazare. It ended up being one of the best days we had while in Portugal, and we were fortunate to have another opportunity to drive back to Lisbon with Miguel stopping in other places along the way. We will definitely use this company again for any transportation or touring we do next time we are in Portugal and highly recommend them to anyone who is seeking the same.
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    Holisticluxury - September 15, 2022
    A fantastic experience with great, customized service. I wanted to squeeze in a trip to Monchique from the Algrave. Ricardo was responsive and accommodated my schedule. Miguel was a fabulous guide and was professional and kind. I love being able to support a small business while receiving excellent service. Customized luxury at its best. I will rebook with them when I return.
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    Carmentacoma - November 22, 2022
    I visited Portugal in October as part of a work trip, and added on a few days of solo travel at the end. Ricardo worked with our company to organize amazing excursions and visits. Every one of his choices was top notch from the restaurants to the hotels to the experiences. Ricardo went above and beyond, making sure I had everything I needed for my solo travels at the end of the work trip. He was very thorough, detail-oriented, and knowledgeable, and generally just a lovely human being. I am not one to seek out a tour company when I travel for personal reasons, but if I return to Portugal (hopefully someday with my family), I will 100% be contacting Ricardo to help make the most of my time there. Don't hesitate to contact 4u2enjoy!

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