Almada’s Tale: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

1 h 30 min – 2 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Almada Tagus River Walk — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

Private and Luxury Private Sightseeing Tours Audio Guides Architecture Tours Historical Tours Walking Tours New Product Short term availability

At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min – 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Included: App for Android and iOS
Included: Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Included: Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Not included

Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Not included: Food and drink
Not included: Transportation

Itinerary

Farol de Cacilhas

Passing by

Start the tour at the famous Farol de Cacilhas Lighthouse
Stop 2

Passing by

The nautical Club of almada. Pass by this love letter to Almada’s maritime soul, founded in 1943.
Stop 3

Passing by

Catch a glimpse of a decommissioned Cold War-era submarine as you walk.
Chafariz de Cacilhas

Passing by

Walk by this memorable fountain, built in 1886, which served as a vital water source for locals and sailors arriving from the Tagus River.
Stop 5

Passing by

Enjoy glorious views from this panoramic elevator, completed in the year 2000, connecting Ginjal to Almada’s higher neighbourhoods.
Stop 6

Passing by

Pass by this centre fundamentally dealing in contemporary art and take in the amazing view while you do.
Stop 7

Passing by

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.
Stop 8

Passing by

Pass through this tranquil garden and witness the amazing spectacle as the river turns gold at sunset.
Fonte da Pipa

Passing by

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
Stop 10

Passing by

Pass by this iconic building, once a strategic fort keeping an eye on the comings and goings of the mighty Tagus River.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.

End point

The tour ends at the Quinta da Arealva, old winery building

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

───

Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

───

Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

Create an account

Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

───

You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.

This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.

When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.

Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

───

For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]