Almada’s Tale: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
- 1.5–2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Step off the beaten path and discover Almada - Lisbon’s soulful neighbour across the Tagus. This 90-minute walking tour weaves together maritime heritage, industrial grit, and artistic flair. Begin at the red Farol de Cacilhas lighthouse, stroll through the historic Ginjal district, and ride the Boca do Vento Panoramic Lift for sweeping views. Along the way, uncover Moorish roots, Roman ruins, earthquake tales, and striking street art. Visit a decommissioned submarine, a 17th-century fort turned gallery, and the Casa da Cerca art centre. From shipyards to revolutions, discover why locals call Almada “the other side of the coin” to Lisbon.
Inclusions
What's included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
What's not
- Smartphone and headphones
- Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
- Food and drink
- Transportation
Itinerary
Start the tour at the famous Farol de Cacilhas Lighthouse
The nautical Club of almada. Pass by this love letter to Almada’s maritime soul, founded in 1943.
Catch a glimpse of a decommissioned Cold War-era submarine as you walk.
Walk by this memorable fountain, built in 1886, which served as a vital water source for locals and sailors arriving from the Tagus River.
Enjoy glorious views from this panoramic elevator, completed in the year 2000, connecting Ginjal to Almada’s higher neighbourhoods.
Pass by this centre fundamentally dealing in contemporary art and take in the amazing view while you do.
Stroll along this historic street and learn about the Captain it's named after, a military man involved in a failed royalist uprising in Porto in 1919 and exiled to Angola.
Pass through this tranquil garden and witness the amazing spectacle as the river turns gold at sunset.
Peek at this elegant stone structure that once flowed with water channeled from nearby springs, adorned with the royal coat of arms of King John the 5th
Pass by this iconic building, once a strategic fort keeping an eye on the comings and goings of the mighty Tagus River.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The tour starts right next to the ferry terminal and the tram station at the big red lighthouse. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- VoiceMap Audio Tours
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
How it compares in Almada
- Its from-price is 94% below the median of the 15 experiences we list in Almada.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Almada
Almada sits on the south bank of the Tagus opposite Lisbon, with a giant statue of Christ, a ferry quay with fish restaurants and Atlantic beaches.
Almada lies on the south bank of the Tagus, facing Lisbon across the river, and is best known for the Cristo Rei, a 110-metre statue of Christ with open arms, completed in 1959. A lift takes visitors up to a viewing platform on its pedestal, from which Lisbon and the 25 de Abril Bridge spread out below. Almada Velha, the old quarter on the ridge above, has narrow streets and viewpoints over the river.
Special offers in Almada
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