Alfama's streets with a guide
Explore Alfama on foot in a small group. Steep lanes and old houses provide the setting for stories about Lisbon's oldest neighbourhoods and life in the city.
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AREA GUIDE · Portugal
Lisbon
Neighbourhoods with their own rhythms, views and local meals. Leave time for breaks on the steep streets.
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FIND YOUR BASE
Where should you stay?
Choose a base around the neighbourhoods you want to explore: Alfama's streets have a different rhythm from an area with easy transport access. A small city property suits long days out, while more comfort leaves room for breaks. Consider hills, luggage access and transport to Belém.
Plan your stayAlfama, Belém and local flavoursBefore bookingAllow time for hills and transport
Three ideas for your days
Belém and the Age of Discovery
Follow a guide through Belém from Afonso de Albuquerque Square towards the riverfront and Belém Tower. Learn the stories behind the neighbourhood's monuments and Portugal's voyages of exploration along the way.
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View the experienceSintra's palaces in a day
Take a trip from Lisbon to Sintra, visiting Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira. Admission is included, with time to explore Sintra as well; lunch is paid for separately.
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View the experienceTravel months and seasons
April–October offers possibilities for cities and the coast. Spring and autumn are good for excursions, while summer is popular in the Algarve. The Atlantic can be cool.
See advice for all 12 months in PortugalThe advice provides a general overview of the country. Local conditions and activity opening times may vary.
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Editorial travel inspiration · October 2026. Suggestions for areas and types of accommodation, not reviews of individual hotels.
