Photos: Sam, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 Manuel Menal, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Photos: Sam, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 Manuel Menal, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
Live from Alfama: a Lisbon evening on video
Your local guide
Ana Ferreira
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Highlights
- Alfama's lanes as the streetlights come on
- Tiled façades catching the evening light
- The story behind one of Alfama's small squares
- São Jorge Castle lit up above the rooftops
- Live questions answered as the evening walk goes
About this tour
This session walks Alfama as the evening comes on, from its narrow lit lanes to a small square and church, finishing at a viewpoint looking toward São Jorge Castle. The guide explains the stories behind these streets as the light changes around them. It is a slower, quieter version of Lisbon's oldest district than a daytime walk gives.
The call opens with a sound check, then follows the three stops as dusk settles over the rooftops, with live questions taken throughout the walk. A short list of what was covered follows once the call ends.
This suits anyone who prefers a city at night or anyone missing Lisbon and wanting an evening somewhere else. It also suits returning visitors who have only seen Alfama by day.
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 6 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 lanes at dusk 17 min
The camera moves through Alfama's narrow lanes as the streetlights come on, and the guide points out laundry lines and tiled façades that catch the evening light differently than at midday.
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A square and its church 17 min
In one of Alfama's small squares, the guide tells the story behind the church that anchors it and explains why so many of these buildings were rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake.
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A miradouro at night 17 min
From a miradouro above the rooftops, the camera looks out toward São Jorge Castle lit up on its hill, and the guide answers questions as the city settles into evening below.
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Your questions 11 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 5 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Bifana 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 Belém Tower and Praça do Comércio 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.
Do I need to know the history already?
No background needed. The guide explains everything as it comes up.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet. Headphones help, the city can be loud.
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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