Lisboa Trip Overview
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.
Additional Info
* Duration: 50 to 60 minutes
* Starts: Lisboa, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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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.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Afonso de Albuquerque Square, Rua Belem, Belem Portugal
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.
Pass By: Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Praca do Imperio Belém, Lisbon 1400-206 Portugal
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.
Pass By: Padrao dos Descobrimentos Avenida Brasilia Belem, Lisbon 1400-038 Portugal
The Monument to the Discoveries – during all the stories and symbolism contained in the world famous monument celebrating the Age of Discovery.
Pass By: Torre de Belem, Avenida Brasilia – Belem, Lisbon 1400-038 Portugal
The Tower of Belém is one of the architectural jewels of Lisbon.
