Riverside Ride Audio Adventure Lisbon to Belem

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| Lisbon, Portugal

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90 to 120 minutes (approx.)

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Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the historic riverside district of Lisbon centre to Belém with our immersive self-guided audio tour. Designed for adventurers seeking independence, flexibility and rich storytelling, this tour combines the freedom of exploring by bike or scooter with the magic of professional storytelling and voices from the past.

As you follow designated bike paths all the way to Belém, you’ll hear about the lives of explorers, navigators, writers, and visionaries as you’re transported back in time along the Tagus River. And by the end of this 1-2 hour cycling tour, you’ll have gained a comprehensive view of Lisbon’s historical and cultural evolution.

So, hop on your bike or scooter, put on your headphones, and prepare to be transported to a bygone era on this one-of-a-kind audio adventure!

*You will need to supply your own bike/scooter (available from €2-20/day from Gira, Bolt/Byrd/Lime or a local rental company).

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Rua dos Arameiros
1100 Lisboa, Portugal

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Praça do Império 1400-206 Lisboa
1400-206 Lisboa, Portugal

Your self-guided audio tour will end right outside the Jerónimos Monastery, after which you can choose to get a ticket to enter, check out the Church next door for free or visit any of the other sites in Belém that you have learned about. The choice will be yours!

What To Expect

Praça do Comércio (Pass By)

You will begin your tour using your Voicemap App here at the river viewpoint looking out at the Cais dos Colunas. Be sure to have rented your bicycle/scooter already and have your headphones ready! Once you start the tour, listen carefully for instructions and then follow the directions to the next point of interest!

Alfama (Pass By)

Next, you will head to Largo Jose Saramago on the edge of the old city of Alfama where you will spend some time learning about Lisbon's early history by the ancient Roman stairs, which are over 2000 years old!

Casa dos Bicos-Museu de Lisboa (Pass By)

Head to Casa dos Bicos, the house of points which was once covered in jewels and now contains the Lisbon Museum and the Jose Saramago foundation.

Praca Do Comercio (Pass By)

Next, to the grand commercial center of Lisbon to hear the story of the single most important event in Lisbon's history: the earthquake of 1755.

Cais do Sodré (Pass By)

Now, we're following the riverside bike path through this historic dock district, past the train station and along the water to the bridge!

Docas de Santo Amaro (Pass By)

Past the riverside bars and restaurants and to the bridge, this trendy neighborhood on the edge of Alcantara is a great place to stop and enjoy the river and bridge views.

MAAT - Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology (Pass By)

We pass by the visually-stunning MAAT with its rooftop terrace if you want to stop for a gorgeous view of the river.

Padrão dos Descobrimentos (Pass By)

Next, this epic limestone monument overlooking the Tejo to learn about Portugal's early explorers and navigators...

Torre de Belem (Pass By)

And still following the river, we arrive at the Tower of Belem, once a fortress and prison where you will hear the fascinating (and true!) story of the Rhino and the King.

Pastéis de Belém (Pass By)

You will have time at the end of the tour to enjoy one of these delicious treats, but on this stop you will hear the story behind the famous egg tart and the monks who came up with the secret recipe!

Church of St. María of Belém (Pass By)

Our final stop of the tour where you learn about the important final resting place of some of Portugal's most famous historical figures. Admission is free and you can head inside once your tour is over!

Mosteiro dos Jeronimos (Pass By)

Our final stop of the tour, the UNESCO world heritage site and former home of the Order of the Hieronymites. You can hear the story of the final landing place where sailors and adventurers would be blessed before heading across unknown seas. Stop to enjoy the beautiful architecture from the outside or purchase a ticket to go in to the cloisters once the tour is over.

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