Really quaint and representative of all the postcard pictures you see of Lisbon. Streets are paved with slippy mosaic like stones and they are a steep climb up. Views from the castle are amazing. Buy tickets online first though.

Small steep alleys, nice shops and small cozy restaurants. A random serenade from a balcony and small cultural events in the streets. Had a really good time in this district, but wear comy shoes!

Really enjoyed this part of the city, the steep winding streets were great. The Metro day pass saved us a lot of uphill hiking, highly recommend getting a pass right away when you start your sightseeing. Available at any metro station, the VIVA Viagem card just takes a minute to buy and is good for all buses, metro, trams and elevators in Lisbon.

We wandered through the Alfama and discovered a ruined Roman Amphitheatre archaeology site, so cool. The narrow streets and alleys were wonderfully decorated with Moorish tiles and quaint balconies hung with laundry. We didn't hear Fado music but you could imagine city life here happening from medieval times forward. We later had a tuk tuk tour through the same are and discovered 11th century churches, mansions, and overlooks with grand views of the city and harbor. Alot of walking but so worth it.

OK, it's time to get lost. Allow yourself the freedom to just wander aimlessly with time on your hands and you will discover the pleasures of this very old hillside neighborhood in Lisbon. One of the original settlements, long been full of very narrow streets with steep narrow houses. Take a tram or cab or elvador up to the top and wander down. Walk slowly and notice everything. The area is changing with the big invasion of tourists, but it's still worth a slow visit. Stop and have a drink outside.

I wish I had more time to wander about. We first explored a bit of Alfama on our first day in Lisbon when we took tram 28 from Martin Moniz and got off at Portas do Sol to watch a beautiful sunset while sipping some wine. We then walked our path down through Alfama but it was getting dark and I felt we need to return at day time. Next day we took a brilliant Chill Out Free Walking tour and the guide took us to the less touristy parts of Alfama which was a great experience finished by the amazing views when we reached Castelo de Sao Jorge viewpoint. What I think we missed out is just taking our time ourselves to breathe the atmosphere of the old Alfama. We need to come back!

Very picturesque area of Lisbon. Very hilly. We enjoyed our little walking tour of the area despite the fact that it was pouring with rain. We saw the cathedral and the viewing points. Didn’t make it as far as the castle as we were soaked. The older style trams are lovely. Highly recommended. Worth going out of your way for.

Wondering through the narrow street of Alfama around the Castelo de Sao Jorge is always a fun. Narrow, steep curve streets with a lot of surprises like mosaics, paintings. We did not enter the castle, but we walked around and we enjoy it.

I took an afternoon walking tour of the beautiful, historic Alfama neighborhood and would highly recommend it to others interested in learning the history of the neighborhood, seeing breathtaking views of the city, and learning more about the Portuguese culture with special insights into Alfama living. I did the free Sandeman’s tour with Nuno after taking his free Lisbon city center history tour the day before. So glad I did! The content was new, and he pointed out things that I otherwise wouldn’t have known if I had explored the area by myself like the oldest home in Alfama, a back route view of Castelo de S. Jorge to save on entry, where the best spots are to hear fado, where to get ginjinha, and more. An afternoon well spent!

One of the original neighborhoods of Lisbon and many of the building survived the earthquake of 1755. Steep streets, stairways and courtyards, alleys, fine old houses next to tiny houses., bars, restos, washing hanging, little stores. Is slowly being modernized but generally looks dilapidated. Bring your walking shoes and be prepared to wander or take a hop on, hop off bus. St Anthonys church is maybe worth a visit.