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Private Historical Tour in Medieval Lisbon and St George Castle

About this experience

Discover the Medieval neighborhood of Alfama and enjoy your skip-the line tickets for the São Jorge Castle.
On this kid-friendly tour your guide will tell you about the history and the rich culture of this district and make you live a great adventure with your family, full of activities and interesting descriptions that will keep everyone involved and engaged.
Walk through the narrow streets, see the colorful architecture of the charming buildings and the characteristic squares where you will meet street artists playing Fado music.
Then, you will head inside São Jorge Castle, one of the symbols of the city, and learn about the stories and the anecdotes connected to it thanks to the commentaries of your expert guide-
Play games and answer to trivia together with your children, while stopping at the main highlights of the area, such as the José Saramago Fundation, the Church of Santo Antonio and the Lisbon Cathedral.

At a glance

  • Duration: 2 hr 30 min
  • Private experience

What is included

  • Private tour
  • Professional kid-friendly guide
  • Skip-the-line access tickets

Not included

  • Food & drinks
  • Gratuities

Itinerary and highlights

Stop at the José Saramago Foundation, a cultural institution in the Casa dos Biscos, a 16th building with a curios spike facade, that hosts also the Museum of Lisbon.

The Cathedral is a Romanqseue church, built in the XII century on the remains of a Moorish mosque and a great example of mixed architectural influences, including the Gothic and Baroque styles.

Admire the great baroque church dedicated to Saint Anthony of Lisbon, also known as Saint Anthony of Padua, patron saint of Portugal, classified as a National Monument.

Explore the 11th century castle and discover its many uses over the time, from royal residence, defending fortress until its nowadays purpose of Museum and National Monument.

Meeting and pickup information

  • We will contact you directly few days before the tour to send you a picture of your meeting point and further instruction, such as the name of your guide in Lisbon.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Mamma Mia! Tours

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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