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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers
Overview
Step into the grandiose and blood-soaked Age of Discovery. This isn't just a walk past pretty monuments; it's an unvarnished journey into the economic engine that built them: black pepper. Join your expert guide Sara and local friend Martin as they decode the maritime symbols, uncover the staggering wealth of the 'Vintena da Pimenta', and reveal how a 20th-century dictatorship weaponized this history. From exotic botanical gardens to the iconic Torre de Belém, discover the true cost of global ambition.
- A 3.3 km self-guided tour with 8 stops over 120 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in Identity, Migration & Globalization and History & Memory
- Engaging podcast-style storytelling from experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide, and navigation through the app
What's included
Engaging audio content in a podcast style featuring experts and locals
Verified facts woven into an engaging story
Turn-by-turn navigation between stops
Interactive in-app guide for questions about the history and surroundings
What to expect
10m
A garden honoring the architect of the Portuguese Empire in the East, setting the stage for the story of spice wealth.
Jardim Botanico Tropical
10m
A lush garden showcasing the global exchange of flora, representing the ecological impact of the Age of Discovery.
10m
A breathtaking Manueline masterpiece funded entirely by a tax on eastern spices.
10m
The spiritual heart of the Discoveries, housing the tombs of Vasco da Gama and Luís de Camões.
Jardim da Praca do Imperio
10m
A grand plaza built by the 20th-century Estado Novo dictatorship to weaponize the memory of the Discoveries.
Padrao dos Descobrimentos
10m
A monumental tribute shaped like a ship's prow, representing the last gasp of 20th-century imperial propaganda.
10m
A massive marble compass rose that maps the vastness—and the Eurocentric bias—of Portuguese global ambition.
10m
The iconic fortress that guarded the entrance to Lisbon, serving as the final threshold between home and the unknown.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meet at Jardim Afonso de Albuquerque. Open the app at the meeting point to begin your self-guided tour.
End point
The tour ends at the Torre de Belém. Follow the final directions in the app and finish beside the landmark.
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
