The Soul of Alfama: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Explore the historic neighbourhood of Alfama at your own pace with this self guided audio tour perfect for story lovers and photography enthusiasts. Beginning at the top of the Alfama, by Santa Luzia viewpoint, you'll weave your way through timeless streets while discovering the stories and history that this ancient neighbourhood hides in plain sight.
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 this picturesque quarter has to offer – this is the tour for you! The tour can also be enjoyed virtually at home.
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The Soul of Alfama Self-guided Audio Tour by VoiceMap Lisbon
What's included in The Soul of Alfama: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
AlfamaPass-by Only
Visiting Alfama is like stepping into an ancient village within the city, wherever you turn is a postcard with vivid colours, arches, tile panels, street art, fountains, eclectic balconies, tiny streets with potted plants, clotheslines, and stunning river views.
Miradouro de Santa LuziaPass-by Only
The upper level of the Miradouro de Santa Luzia is one of the greatest charms of Lisbon. There's a Portuguese cobblestone pavement, cut in small garden beds and topped by a pergola of stone and wood, coated with traditional Portuguese tiles.
Miradouro Das Portas Do SolPass-by Only
Portas do Sol means the gateway of the sun. Its postcard perfect panoramic vista offers you views over Alfama, from the St. Vincent Monastery to the National Pantheon and the Church of St. Stephen.
Inclusions
- VoiceMap Application
- Lifetime access to 'The Soul of Alfama' tour
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Smartphone
- Transportation
- Food/drinks
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
VOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. 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. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── 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 ─── • 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 ─── For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]
