Pavilhão da Luz Nº 2
Café Nicola (Lisbon)
Livraria Bertrand
Chiado
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Historic & Cultural Wonders Of Lisboa: From Ancient Times To Today

Charles the Historian

Tour Guide

Charles the Historian

Welcome to Lisboa! On this GPS guided audio tour, we will visit 9 stops on a route of 1.12km. This tour focusses mainly on history.

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2 hours

Walking Time

1.12 km

Distance

9

stops

en-GB

Language

Tour Stops

Pavilhão da Luz Nº 2
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Pavilhão da Luz Nº 2

A 1,800-seat arena, mainly used by S.L. Benfica's handball and volleyball departments, constructed alongside Pavilhão Fidelidade and characterized by its roof and side stands, hosting fewer spectators than the main arena.

Café Nicola (Lisbon)
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Café Nicola (Lisbon)

Café Nicola was founded in 1787 by Nicola/Nicolau Breteiro, serving as a gathering place for intellectuals, artists, and politicians, including famous poet Manoel Maria de Barbosa du Bocage.

Livraria Bertrand
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Livraria Bertrand

Livraria Bertrand is the oldest bookstore in Portugal, founded in 1732 by Pedro Faure and Pierre Bertrand, and has been in continuous operation for over 285 years, despite facing challenges such as earthquakes and changing ownership.

Chiado
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Chiado

A historic square in Lisbon's city center, Chiado is known for its picturesque streets, cultural attractions, and luxury shopping. It was severely damaged in a 1988 fire, but was rebuilt according to modern construction techniques and safety regulations.

Largo do Chiado
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Largo do Chiado

A central square in Lisbon, Largo do Chiado connects Rua Garrett and Praça Luís de Camões, flanked by historic buildings and featuring a 1929 monument to poet António Ribeiro, also known as "Chiado".

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Palácio Ferreira Pinto Basto
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Palácio Ferreira Pinto Basto

A former city palace, the Palácio Ferreira Pinto Basto was built in 1791 and has served as residences, embassies, and hotels, hosting notable figures such as João Lannes and General Junot, before being acquired by the Ferreira Pinto Basto family in 1827.

Café A Brasileira
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Café A Brasileira

Café A Brasileira is a historic coffeehouse that has been serving "genuine Brazilian coffee" since 1905.

Basilica of Our Lady of the Martyrs, Lisboa
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Basilica of Our Lady of the Martyrs, Lisboa

A Catholic church built in the baroque and late neoclassical styles, exemplifying the quality of religious architecture in the Pombaline rearrangement of Lisbon, and featuring an image of the Virgin brought by English crusaders.

Chiado Museum
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Chiado Museum

A museum of contemporary art, the Chiado Museum showcases the best collection of Portuguese painting and sculpture from Romanticism, Naturalism, and Modern periods, featuring works by prominent artists.

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Quick Facts

  • GPS-guided navigation
  • Professional audio narration
  • Offline maps available
  • Free to try

Why Choose This Tour

Expert Local Guide

Narrated by Jenny Multilingual, specializing in general tourism

Flexible Timing

Take the tour at your own pace, any time of day