Admissions not included.
Your purchase is for 30-day access to our self-guided cell-phone tour. Tickets or entry fees
for museums, historic sites, and other attractions are sold separately.
Explore Lisbon’s layered past from castle walls and cathedral towers to squares reborn after the great quake. Stand in haunting ruins, cross tile-lined terraces over Alfama, and learn how Fado rose from neighborhood taverns to UNESCO fame. This easy, mapped route connects stone and song, ruin and revival, and is a simple way to see the essential sights to see in Lisbon.
Highlights
Castelo de São Jorge — hilltop fortress and royal courts; learn how sieges, reconquest, and views shaped Lisbon’s story.
Lisbon Cathedral (Sé de Lisboa) — fortress-like cathedral; discover layers from Romanesque stone to chapels that survived great quakes.
Museu do Fado — guitars, voices, and saudade; hear how taverns and alleys gave Lisbon its most soulful music.
Carmo Convent Ruins — roofless Gothic nave; learn how the 1755 earthquake left arches open to the sky.
Praça do Comércio — grand riverside square; discover how a vanished palace became Lisbon’s ceremonial front door.
Arco da Rua Augusta — triumphal arch of Baixa; climb for river views and learn the comeback story in stone.
Miradouro de Santa Luzia — azulejo terrace over Alfama; see before-and-after tiles and the view that explains the city’s shape.
Igreja de São Domingos — fire-scarred church interior; learn about royal rites, tragedy, and resilience in red stone.
Casa dos Bicos — diamond-pointed Renaissance façade; discover spice-trade wealth and today’s ties to José Saramago.
All this, plus additional "hidden gems," expertly brought to life through our virtual guides....with rich, vivid history, local stories, and unmatched knowledge you will not find elsewhere. Even better, no tipping required!
Tour area: Lisbon - Castles, Quakes & What is Fado?
Distance: ~2.2 miles (3.5 km) • Time: 2.5 hours • Stops: 10+ • Terrain: Hilly with cobblestones and stairways
Shaded area = approximate tour area
What you’ll experience
GPS location tracking — see your current location on the map.
Virtual Tour Guides — Detailed narration at each stop & answers to common questions.
Vast local knowledge — history, legends, and insider spots.
Local weather updates — stay prepared as you explore outdoors.
A “Free Roaming” adventure — start anywhere, wander at your pace.
What exactly unlocks when I buy?
You’ll get the full tour map with hot-air balloon markers (our map pins), our suggested walking path for orientation, detailed stories and site info, narration, and tons of local tips. Your purchase gives you unlimited access for 30 days via a private link. It runs right in your mobile browser — no installs, no storage — just open and go.
How do I start the tour?
Open your private tour link on your phone and tap the compass icon on the map to show where you are. Simply walk to the nearest stop and tap its marker to start the story. Then just visit any other stops you like, in any order, at your own pace.
How does a SmartWalkTour differ from a traditional tour?
It’s your pace, your path. No buses or group schedules. No tour guide tipping. Explore freely with on-map markers, narration, and an optional suggested path for big-picture orientation. Pause for a café, browse a shop, and pick up where you left off anytime — your guide is always in your pocket.
Screenshots from an actual tour. (Key West example)
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Multiple tour stopping points. Start at any one, then tap the hot air balloon for detailed tour guide information.Virtual tour guides share rich stories at every stop, with Q&A and helpful links.Always know the local weather and plan your walk comfortably.Discover more tours nearby—walkable options to keep exploring.Four map styles, live GPS, and a suggested path you can toggle on/off.Helpful information is built in, plus links for even more detail.In app tips, FAQs, Local festivals and events. Maps show a wealth of detail, with public restroom locations.Direct links to attractions for hours, tickets, and more.
