Chiado to Principe Real: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Lisbon , Portugal

Chiado to Principe Real: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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45m - 2h

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

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

About this experience

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.

Available options

Chiado to Principe Real: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

What's included

Lifetime access to this tour in English

VoiceMap app for Android and iOS

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Detailed itinerary

Stop 1

This is Largo do Carmo which, if you're here in May or June, will be shaded by Jacaranda trees covered with lilac flowers.

Stop 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!

Stop 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.

Stop 4

Stop 5 Pass by

On your right is a large public square called São Pedro de Alcântara 'miradouro', or viewing spot.

Stop 6 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.

Stop 7 Pass by

The tour ends at this beautiful park

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.

What's not included

Smartphone and headphones

Transportation

Food and drink

Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Available languages

Audio guide

Important information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Meeting point

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.

Important notes

VOICEMAP CODE
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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

[REMOVE FOR DRIVING TOURS]This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.[REMOVE FOR DRIVING TOURS]

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
2. Create an account
3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
4. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE
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• You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
• This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
• When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
• Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT
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For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me

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