Central Northern Portugal Route Audio Tour
By Herodot AI - city travel buddy
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 7d
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
With your personal AI guide you aren't restricted to major landmarks and limited stories any more! Explore iconic sites like the Praça do Comércio, the Lisbon Cathedral, the Palácio Nacional da Pena or any other popular or less known landmark, historical building or even piece of art. You can ask about literally anything which catches your eye: whole city district, hidden street corner, intriguing frescoes…
Key Features for Your Portuguese Holiday:
Snap a photo of any ancient ruin, fountain, or masterpiece and instantly receive a fascinating storey. It’s like having a historian in your pocket!
Navigate seamlessly with map-based audio tours, giving you full flexibility.
Choose a narrator persona—from an in-depth local guide to a fun, kid-friendly companion—to tailor the stories to your interests.
Offline Ready: Download guides in advance so you never miss a storey, even without Wi-Fi.
7 days premium subscription included. Available both for iPhones and Android smartphones
Activity location
- Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco)
- Avenida Infante Dom Henrique 1C
- 1100-053, Lisbon, Portugal
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Rua Augusta Arch
- 2 Rua Augusta
- 1100-053, Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
Check availability
All Portugal for 7 days in Multilingual
- 7d
- Opening hours: Wed 12:00 am-11:30 pm
- English
Price details
AU$16.49 x 1 AdultAU$16.49
Total
includes taxes & fees
What's included, what's not
- 7 days premium app access for iPhone or Android
Know before you book
- Service animals allowed
- Public transport options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Activity itinerary
Day 1: Day 1: Lisbon — The Heart of the Empire (Baixa and Alfama Districts)
- 8 stops
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Not included
Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco)
This monumental square was once the grand reception hall for kings and explorers returning from the New World.
Rua Augusta Arch
Standing as a symbol of Lisbon’s resilience, this triumphal arch celebrates the city's rebirth after the 1755 earthquake.
Elevador de Santa Justa
A Neo-Gothic iron marvel designed by a student of Eiffel to connect the city's hills in industrial style.
Lisbon Cathedral
This fortress-like cathedral has guarded the city since the 12th century, blending Romanesque and Gothic architectural eras.
Castelo de S. Jorge
Perched on the highest hill, these ancient walls have seen everything from Moorish rule to the birth of the Portuguese kingdom.
Miradouro de Santa Luzia
A terrace draped in bougainvillea that offers a breathtaking view over the red roofs and white churches of Alfama.
Panteao Nacional
This Baroque masterpiece houses the remains of Portugal’s greatest icons, from explorers to Fado legends.
Tram 28
A legendary yellow wooden tram that tackles the city’s steepest hills, offering a cinematic tour of Lisbon’s oldest quarters.
Day 2: Day 2: Lisbon — The Age of Discovery (Belém District)
- 8 stops
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Not included
Jerónimos Monastery
A Manueline masterpiece where explorers once prayed before setting sail across unknown oceans.
Torre de Belem
This iconic limestone fortress served as both a ceremonial gateway and a defence for the Tagus River.
Padrao dos Descobrimentos
A massive stone monument shaped like a ship's prow, honouring the figures who led the Age of Discovery.
Pastéis de Belém
The original bakery that has kept the secret monk’s recipe for these famous custard tarts since 1837.
National Coche Museum
One of the world’s finest collections of royal carriages, showcasing the sheer opulence of the Portuguese court.
MAAT - Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology
A striking contemporary museum on the riverbank that bridges the gap between historical heritage and modern art.
LX Factory
A creative hub born from an old industrial complex, now buzzing with street art and avant-garde spirit.
Pink Street
Once a rough dockside district, this colourful lane is now the vibrant heart of Lisbon’s modern nightlife.
Day 3: Day 3: Sintra — The City of Royal Dreams
- 8 stops
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Not included
Park and National Palace of Pena
A colourful Romanticist castle that looks like a storybook dream brought to life atop the Sintra hills.
Castelo dos Mouros
These 9th-century ramparts wind across the mountain ridge, offering a panoramic view of the Atlantic coastline.
Quinta da Regaleira
A mystical estate filled with hidden tunnels and an enigmatic "initiation well" shrouded in Masonic symbolism.
Sintra National Palace
The best-preserved medieval royal palace in Portugal, instantly recognisable by its two giant conical chimneys.
Park and Palace of Monserrate
An exotic fusion of Gothic, Indian, and Moorish styles surrounded by gardens from every corner of the globe.
Cape Roca
Standing at the westernmost point of continental Europe, where the land ends and the vast sea begins.
Boca do Inferno
A dramatic seaside chasm near Cascais where the Atlantic waves crash against the cliffs with thunderous power.
Cascais
A sophisticated former fishing village that became the preferred summer retreat for European royalty and spies.
Day 4: Day 4: Óbidos and Nazaré — The Middle Ages and the Ocean
- 8 stops
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Not included
Castelo de Óbidos
Walk the perimeter of this perfectly preserved medieval town that was traditionally given as a gift to Portuguese queens.
Rua Direita
The main cobblestone artery of Óbidos, famous for its whitewashed houses and small cups of Ginja liqueur.
Igreja de Santa Maria
A historic church where a ten-year-old king once married his eight-year-old cousin in 1441.
O Sitio
A high cliff overlooking Nazaré where legend says a knight was saved from falling by the Virgin Mary.
Forte de Sao Miguel
This lighthouse-guarded fort offers a front-row seat to the world’s largest surfable waves at North Beach.
Nazare Beach
A wide golden shore where you can still see traditional fishermen drying fish in the Atlantic sun.
Ascensor da Nazaré
A century-old cable car that connects the seaside town with the historic hilltop district.
Ericeira
A world-renowned surfing reserve that maintains its charm with narrow blue-and-white streets and fresh seafood.
Day 5: Day 5: Coimbra — The University and Traditions
- 8 stops
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Not included
University of Coimbra
One of the oldest continuously operating universities in the world, founded way back in 1290.
Biblioteca Joanina
A stunning Baroque library where a colony of bats protects 200,000 ancient books from insects.
Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Se Velha de Coimbra)
One of the most important Romanesque buildings in the country, built during the era of the Reconquista.
Santa Cruz Church
The final resting place of Portugal’s first two kings, located in the heart of the historic centre.
Portugal dos Pequenitos
A charming miniature park showcasing the history and architecture of Portugal and its former colonies.
Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Velha
The haunting ruins of a Gothic convent that was abandoned due to centuries of river flooding.
Jardim da Quinta das Lagrimas
The tragic site where the forbidden love storey of Pedro and Inês de Castro met its bloody end.
Ponte Santa Clara
The main bridge offering the most iconic postcard view of Coimbra rising above the Mondego River.
Day 6: Day 6: Aveiro and Costa Nova — The Venice of Portugal
- 6 stops
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Not included
Canal Central de Aveiro
Glide through the city on a "moliceiro," a traditional boat once used to harvest seaweed from the lagoon.
Museu de Arte Nova
A beautiful mansion dedicated to the elegant architectural style that defines Aveiro’s unique waterfront.
Sé Catedral de Aveiro
A 15th-century church featuring a stunning bell tower and intricate Portuguese tilework.
Forum Aveiro
An award-winning open-air shopping centre that seamlessly blends modern retail with the city’s canal landscape.
Aveiro Salt Flats
Explore the ancient salt pans where "white gold" has been harvested by hand for over a thousand years.
Costa Nova Sahili
A wild and beautiful stretch of sand where the Atlantic breeze keeps the dunes in constant motion.
Day 7: Day 7: Porto — The City of Granite and Wine
- 8 stops
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Not included
Ribeira
A UNESCO-listed riverfront where colourful medieval houses lean against each other in a charmingly chaotic maze.
Ponte de Dom Luis I
This double-deck iron bridge was designed by a colleague of Gustave Eiffel and is Porto’s most famous landmark.
Livraria Lello
One of the world’s most beautiful bookshops, rumoured to have inspired the magical world of Harry Potter.
Torre dos Clerigos
Climb the 225 steps of this Baroque bell tower for the best 360-degree view over the city.
Sao Bento Railway Station
A railway station transformed into a gallery by 20,000 tiles depicting the most epic scenes of Portuguese history.
Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral)
A monumental fortress-church that has stood watch over the Douro River since the 12th century.
Palacio da Bolsa
The former stock exchange featuring a stunning Arabian Room inspired by the Alhambra in Spain.
Fonseca Port Wine Cellars
Cross the river to explore the historic warehouses where Port wine has been aged and shipped for centuries.
Location
Activity location
- Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco)
- Avenida Infante Dom Henrique 1C
- 1100-053, Lisbon, Portugal
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Rua Augusta Arch
- 2 Rua Augusta
- 1100-053, Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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