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This short stroll takes you from one of Lisbon's most famous cafés in Chiado to a history-packed square and on to the trendy Principe Real district with spectacular views of Lisbon from various points. Major landmarks include Largo do Carmo, Santa Justa Elevator, São Roque church, São Pedro de Alcântara viewpoint, Principe Real, Praça das Flores.
You'll learn about some of the key moments in Lisbon's rich history and see a range of Portuguese ceramics in bakeries, a former convent-turned-beer factory-turned restaurant and an extremely ornate church. Discover a collector's dream come true, a magnificent tree and a palace that is now a shopping centre.
The tour is ready whenever you are. It plays audio automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smart phone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline. Total walking distance is around 2 kms and can be completed within 30 minutes although the tour is designed to take half a day or longer.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Before arrival, install the VoiceMap app and use the code provided on your ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart any time and complete at your own pace. Directions to the starting point are in the app.
The tour ends at Praça das Flores and there are plenty of tasty treats available around this little square.
Itinerary
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1Largo do Carmo
This is Largo do Carmo which, if you're here in May or June, will be shaded by Jacaranda trees covered with lilac flowers.
1 minute • Admission ticket free -
2
If you pay to ride the Santa Justa elevator from the lower level, you can access the highest platform but the views you get from this upper entrance are impressive, and free!
3 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3
you can either decide to pop inside for some over-the-top decorations, or you can continue on the tour. If you go inside, I also urge you to pay close attention to the intricate mosaics and inlaid marble, as well as the azulejo-clad walls.
1 minute • Admission ticket not included -
4
you can either decide to pop inside for some over-the-top decorations, or you can continue on the tour. If you go inside, I also urge you to pay close attention to the intricate mosaics and inlaid marble, as well as the azulejo-clad walls.
1 minute • Admission ticket not included -
(Pass by)
On your right is a large public square called São Pedro de Alcântara 'miradouro', or viewing spot.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
This pretty little park provides a welcome patch of greenery for local residents and has a kiosk bar at either end as well as an indoor café, so you're welcome to take a walk around the park and explore further.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The tour ends at this beautiful park
Admission ticket free -
5
While the ground floor exhibitions are not particularly inspiring, the chance to explore the 18th century Chemistry laboratories of Lisbon University might appeal. The upper floor is full of interactive Maths and Physics exhibits and activities. You can visit either the gardens or museum separately or save money with a combined ticket.
1 minute • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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