Porto Audio Tour: Palaces, Towers, and Timeless Treasures
Self-guided audio tour of Maia. Explore the area while listening to fascinating stories.
Location
University of Porto
University of Porto Praça de Gomes Teixeira, 4099-002 Porto, PortugalPraça de Gomes Teixeira 4099-002 Porto PortugalGood to know
Highlights
- In person
Refund Policy
About this event
Embark on the Porto Audio Tour: Palaces, Towers, and Timeless Treasures
A city once lit by smugglers’ lanterns and shaken by forbidden love still hides its secrets in the shadows of Porto’s steep lanes.
Find the stories scripted in stone and echoing between the Clérigos Tower and the Super Bock Arena on this immersive self-guided audio tour. Move beyond postcards as whispered legends and overlooked corners come to life in your ears.
Which rebellion echoed off the Baroque walls of Clérigos Church? Why did spies slip through the halls of Carrancas Palace at midnight? And what strange sporting scandal once rattled the calm of the arena?
Stride from sunlit plazas to thrilling alleyways as Porto’s drama unfolds step by step. Feel the pulse of lost centuries under your feet and glimpse the city behind the stage set.
Ready to unlock the stories hidden in stone and spirit? Press play and let Porto reveal itself with every step.
🗺️ Tour Details
- Duration: 1 hour 22 minutes
- Distance: Around 3.2 km (2.0 miles)
- Audio Content: up to 35min
- Meeting Point: Start at University of Porto, only a 3 minute walk from Porto São Bento Train Station
- Stops: 14 captivating landmarks including Clérigos Church and Tower, Crystal Palace Gardens, João Chagas Garden
Experience the charm of Porto like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.
🎒 What's Included
- Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Porto's history to life
- Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
- Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
- Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience
ℹ️ Important Info
- This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
- You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
- You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
- The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
- Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!
📲 Getting Started is Easy!
Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore Porto on your terms. It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.
👥 Who's It For?
Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.
🎧 What is AllTours?
AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!
With AllTours, you'll experience:
- Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
- Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
- Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
- Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
- Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options
AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.
📍 Tour Stops
You will visit the following locations:
- ⚓ University of Porto (4min)
- 🏰 Palacete of the Visconts of Balsemão (4min)
- 🏰 Carrancas Palace (4min)
- ⛪ St James' Church, Porto (4min)
- 🗼 Tower of Pedro-Sem (2min)
- 🏰 Cardosas Palace (2min)
- ⚓ Liberty Square (Porto) (3min)
- ⛪ Clérigos Church and Tower (3min)
- ⛪ Monastery of São Bento da Vitória (4min)
- 🌺 João Chagas Garden (3min)
- ⛪ Carmo Church (Porto) (2min)
- 🌳 Carlos Alberto Square (4min)
- 🏰 Crystal Palace Gardens (4min)
- 🏟️ Super Bock Arena (3min)
Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.
🌍 Available Languages
Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:
🇬🇧 English • 🇫🇷 French • 🇪🇸 Spanish • 🇩🇪 German • 🇮🇹 Italian • 🇵🇹 Portuguese • 🇷🇺 Russian • 🇯🇵 Japanese • 🇨🇳 Chinese • 🇳🇱 Dutch • 🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil) • 🇸🇦 Arabic • 🇰🇷 Korean • 🇸🇪 Swedish • 🇩🇰 Danish • 🇫🇮 Finnish • 🇵🇱 Polish • 🇨🇿 Czech • 🇭🇺 Hungarian • 🇬🇷 Greek • 🇹🇷 Turkish • 🇮🇳 Hindi • 🇦🇱 Albanian • 🇪🇹 Amharic • 🇦🇲 Armenian • 🇧🇩 Bengali • 🇧🇦 Bosnian • 🇧🇬 Bulgarian • 🇲🇲 Burmese • 🇪🇸 Catalan • 🇭🇷 Croatian • 🇪🇪 Estonian • 🇬🇪 Georgian • 🇮🇳 Gujarati • 🇮🇸 Icelandic • 🇮🇩 Indonesian • 🇮🇳 Kannada • 🇰🇿 Kazakh • 🇱🇻 Latvian • 🇱🇹 Lithuanian • 🇲🇰 Macedonian • 🇲🇾 Malay • 🇮🇳 Malayalam • 🇮🇳 Marathi • 🇲🇳 Mongolian • 🇳🇴 Norwegian • 🇮🇷 Persian • 🇮🇳 Punjabi • 🇷🇴 Romanian • 🇷🇸 Serbian • 🇸🇰 Slovak • 🇸🇮 Slovenian • 🇸🇴 Somali • 🇰🇪 Swahili • 🇵🇭 Tagalog • 🇮🇳 Tamil • 🇮🇳 Telugu • 🇹🇭 Thai • 🇺🇦 Ukrainian • 🇵🇰 Urdu • 🇻🇳 Vietnamese
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