Discovering Alfama District Live Virtual Tour
In this Live Virtual Tour you'll explore Alfama, one of the oldest districts in Lisbon, a delightful maze of narrow cobbled streets and colourful ancient houses. Discover Lisbon's intriguing history on this Live Virtual Tour with a professional tour guide that will explain the city's ancient origins right up to the present day. On your virtual tour, you will:
- Start at Portas do Sol Viewpoint, and from here you will continue to explore the Alfama district all the way to the river Tagus.
- Dive into The Alfama district, which was once a poor area outside the city walls but it has now become a popular arty district with labyrinthine streets.
- Virtually wander the steep alleyways where yellow trams wind up to St George’s Castle, past ancient houses, Fado bars and colourful shopfronts.
- Learn about the Sé de Lisboa, the 1147 Romanesque cathedral that has miraculously withstood the city’s many quakes.
If you’re looking for a quick, informative introduction to Portugal’s multi-cultural, colourful capital, and in particular the district of Alfama then this express Live Virtual Tour is the perfect place to start.