Lisbon: The Age of Discovery

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Lisbon audio tour: Lisbon: The Age of Discovery

This is a 1.6mi walking tour

It takes an average of 60 mins to complete.

Lisbon

Portugal

$8.99

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About the Tour

“The sea with an end can be Greek or Roman. The endless sea is Portuguese”, wrote the poet Fernando Pessoa.

Lisbon is a maritime city rich in history, architecture and stories. This tour will take you through the hallmarks of the Portuguese Age of Discovery, a fascinating time of kings, explorers, writers and navigators. This was a time steeped in adventure.

From periods of discovery to periods of autocracy. You'll hear about Estado Novo, the autocratic regime of the 1940's. Find out how they redesigned the Belém district to represent a romanticized idealization of the Portuguese Exploration.

You’ll see not only 16th century UNESCO World Heritage sites, like Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower, but Estado Novo hallmarks as well, such as the Empire Square or the Monument to the Discoveries, on the waterfront.

Journey into Portuguese maritime history, and find out how a tiny country on the western edge of Europe became the world's first superpower.

Tour Producer

Lisbon with Pats

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Pats, Award-Winning, Founder and Cultural Tour Guide of Lisbon with Pats. is a Lisbon enthusiast who dives deep into the city’s historic and cultural treasures. She’s got a knack for storytelling, so every spot will come with a history lesson, maybe about Lisbon’s love affair with its azulejos or the secrets of its cobblestone streets.
Pats is all about diving into the hidden corners of Portugal’s capital, spotlighting its hidden gems while weaving in its rich history, from Moorish influences to Fado-filled streets. Lisbon with Pats audio tours are less of a guidebook and more about soaking in the city’s soul, delivered with a personal touch and a dash of humour.

Preview Location

Location 8

Rua de Belém - The Bakery of the famous Custards Tarts

Stop here for a moment by the road.

Have a look to the opposite side.

Can you spot the bakery with the dark blue sun blinds? It’s the original bakery of the famous Pastéis de Belém, the one and only custards tarts.

Its well worth a visit. If you want, you can pause... Read More

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Major Landmarks

Praça Afonso de Albuquerque
Jerónimos Monastery
Belém Tower
Monument to the Discoveries
Empire Square Garden
Pastéis de Belém
Garden Vasco da Gama
'Bom Sucesso' Marina

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Getting There

Route Overview

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Start location
Praça Afonso de Albuquerque, 1300-004 Lisboa, Portugal
Total distance

3km
Final location
Av. Brasília, 1400-038 Lisboa, Portugal
Distance back to start location

1km

Directions to Starting Point

Start at Afonso de Albuquerque Square. It's the square right in front of Belém Palace and close to the Coach Museum, in Belém District.
How to get there:
By Train: Belém station
By Tram: 15
By Bus: 728 – 714 - 727 - 729 - 751
Bus/Tram Stop: Belém (the one prior to Jerónimos Monastery)

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Places to stop along the way

The Coach Museum, Pastelaria de Belém, Belém Cultural Centre, Belém Tropical Botanical Garden

Best time of day

Morning from 10am onwards. The monuments open at 10am and close at 5.30/6pm. Please note that last admissions are, in general, at 5pm/5.30pm on Winter Schedule and that the Monuments are closed on Mondays. In the Summer, avoid the hottest time of the day (1pm-3pm) or, at least, take enough water and sun protection with you.

Precautions

Beware of pickpockets on trams and buses to Belém.

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