Alfama Wander
About
Survivor of the 1755 earthquake, Alfama is a maze of steep alleys and tiny squares. Follow the sound of guitars to a fado house, pause at a miradouro and wander between blue-and-white tiled façades.
Why visit
- Authentic old-Lisbon atmosphere
- Viewpoints appear around every corner
- Fado in the evenings
Good to know
- Very steep: wear proper shoes
- Tram 28 is scenic but often crowded
- Explore early or late to avoid the day-trip crowds
Nearby while you’re here
Combine Alfama Wander with Fado Night in Alfama, Miradouro de Santa Luzia and São Jorge Castle for a full day around Alfama.
Eat and drink nearby
Distances are straight-line estimates from sample coordinates.
Sample hotels nearby
- Casa Tejo Alfama (Alfama), about 100 m away. Sample listing.
- Baixa Azulejo Rooms (Baixa), about 700 m away. Sample listing.
- Chiado Mirante Hotel (Chiado), about 1.1 km away. Sample listing.