Uncover Classic Lisbon: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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50 minutes to 1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: English

Explore Belém, Lisbon, and the landmarks of the Portuguese Age of Discovery at your own pace with this highly acclaimed self guided audio tour of the neighbourhood of Belém.  Beginning from Afonso de Albuquerque Square, by the Presidential Palace, you’ll weave your way through Portugal’s history and heritage while discovering and unfolding the stories of the Portuguese Age of Exploration. 

The tour is ready whenever you feel like taking a stroll. 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. If you've got an hour and want to see all the major historical and cultural themes that the area of Belém has to offer – this is the tour for you! You can also enjoy the tour virtually a home.

What's Included

Lifetime access to 'Lisbon: The Age of Discovery' tour
VoiceMap Application
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Smartphone
Transportation
Food/drinks
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Afonso de Albuquerque Square. Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace.

End point

The tour ends next to the Belém Tower.

Itinerary

Duration: 50 minutes to 1 hour (approximately)
  • Afonso de Albuquerque Square (Pass by)

    We begin our tour in this square, named after the notable politician and warrior, Afonso de Albuquerque, the Viceroy of India between 1508 and 1515.

    Admission ticket free
  • Mosteiro dos Jeronimos (Pass by)

    Known as the The Monastery for the Navigators, the Jeronimos Monastery was where the monks of the order of St. Jerome provided spiritual guidance to seafarers. It is a UNESCO world Heritage site.

    Admission ticket free
  • Padrao dos Descobrimentos (Pass by)

    The Monument to the Discoveries - during all the stories and symbolism contained in the world famous monument celebrating the Age of Discovery.

    Admission ticket free
  • Torre de Belem (Pass by)

    The Tower of Belém is one of the architectural jewels of Lisbon.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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