Photos: Jens Cederskjold from København S, Danmark, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 Jakub Hałun, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0 Ingo Mehling, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo credits
Photos: Jens Cederskjold from København S, Danmark, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 Jakub Hałun, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0 Ingo Mehling, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Alfama & Mouraria Old Town Walk
Your local guide
Ana Ferreira
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Highlights
- Lisbon's oldest neighbourhood, lane by lane
- São Jorge Castle walls and the old Moorish quarter
- Mouraria, the neighbourhood where fado began
- A ginjinha bar, seen from the counter
- Small squares tucked between the castle and the river
About this tour
This session walks Alfama and Mouraria, Lisbon's two oldest neighbourhoods, from the lanes below the castle to the streets where fado is said to have begun. The camera takes in the São Jorge Castle walls, the Moorish quarter's narrow lanes, and a small ginjinha bar in Mouraria. It is a close look at the part of Lisbon that survived the 1755 earthquake mostly unchanged.
After a sound check, the guide moves through the two districts in order, stopping at each square and street corner named above, with questions taken as the walk goes. A short list of the stops is sent once the call ends.
This suits anyone drawn to old neighbourhoods and local history, whether planning a visit to this part of Lisbon or remembering one from before.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 7 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Lisbon before heading out.
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Alfama's lanes 21 min
The camera winds through Alfama, Lisbon's oldest district, moving lane by lane past small squares between the castle and the river, and the guide explains why this area survived the 1755 earthquake largely intact.
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São Jorge Castle walls 21 min
Below the castle walls, the camera looks up at the old fortifications and into the Moorish quarter's narrow streets, while the guide describes the district's roots in the city's Moorish era.
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Mouraria and a ginjinha bar 21 min
In Mouraria, the guide points out where fado is said to have started, then stops outside a small ginjinha bar, explaining the cherry liqueur and how locals still drink it standing at the counter.
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Your questions 14 min
Time to ask anything about Lisbon: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 6 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Pastel de nata and Alfama, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Lisbon time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 12 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Lisbon, showing you Tram 28 and Belém Tower live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Lisbon live with my phone and you ask anything as we go.
Times shown in Lisbon time (WET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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