Chiado to Principe Real: Local History, City Views and Urban Cool

Name: Chiado to Principe Real: Local History, City Views and Urban Cool
Brand: VoiceMap
SKU: 1278
Price: 9.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.2 (121 reviews)
Author: Julie

(121 reviews)

Lisbon audio tour: Chiado to Principe Real: Local History, City Views and Urban Cool

This is a 1.3mi walking tour

It takes an average of 60 mins to complete.

Lisbon

Portugal

$9.99

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About the Tour

This short stroll takes you from one of Lisbon's most emblematic cafés in Chiado to a square packed with history and on to the trendy Principe Real district. On the way, you'll be able to admire spectacular views of Lisbon from various points, including the Santa Justa elevator. 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. Within Principe Real, you'll discover a collector's dream come true, a magnificent tree and underground reservoir and a palace that is now a shopping centre. End the tour in a small residential square, lined with an array of tempting foodie offers.

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Julie Fox

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I have been living in Portugal since 2007 and have travelled extensively within the country since then. I use this insider knowledge to write about the delights of travelling in Portugal and help people explore it. I tend to focus on history, culture, food, wine, art and walks in cities and countryside.

Preview Location

Location 5

Largo 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. Stop at the fountain so that I can point out a few interesting buildings.

The fountain is directly in line with the Convento do Carmo church, which was... Read More

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Major Landmarks

A Brasileira
Largo do Chiado
Largo do Carmo
Carmo Convent
Santa Justa Lift
Church of Saint Roch
Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara
Principe Real Garden
EmbaiXada

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Getting There

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Start location
R. do Alecrim 70, 1200-018 Lisboa, Portugal
Total distance

2km
Final location
Praça das Flores, 1200-192 Lisboa, Portugal
Distance back to start location

969.47m

Directions to Starting Point

Rua Garrett 120, Largo do Chiado, Lisbon. Take the metro (blue or green line) to Baixa/Chiado and use the Largo do Chiado exit. Turn around as you get to the top of the steps and you'll see Café A Brasileira in front of you.

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Places to stop along the way

Largo do Carmo, Carmo Museum, Cervejaria Trindade, São Roque church, São Pedro de Alcântara viewpoint, Pavilhão Chinês, Principe Real Gardens, Embaixada, Coralla coffee and chocolate store, Entre Tanto Urban Market, Praça das Flores

Best time of day

You can do this walk at any time of day but given opening times of sights and venues on the route, afternoon is probably best unless it's baking hot. If you intend to visit the Carmo Museum, it is open from 10am to 6pm daily except Sundays. São Roque church is open from 10am to 6pm daily, except Mondays when it opens at 2pm. Embaixada and Entre Tanto open from noon to 8pm and Pavilhão Chinês is open from 6pm to 2am.

Precautions

As in any city, you should keep an eye on your belongings as pickpockets tend to target tourists in crowded areas. You will also be going to some quieter spots but it's always best to take simple precautions.

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