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Self-Guided Podcast Tour Lisbon: The Empire of Spice

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À propos de cette activité

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

Points forts

    Ce qui est inclus

    • 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

    Non inclus

      Itinéraire

      1. Campo de Ourique Market

        A garden honoring the architect of the Portuguese Empire in the East, setting the stage for the story of spice wealth.

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      2. A lush garden showcasing the global exchange of flora, representing the ecological impact of the Age of Discovery.

        10 minutesEntrée libre

      3. Campo de Ourique Market

        A breathtaking Manueline masterpiece funded entirely by a tax on eastern spices.

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      4. Campo de Ourique Market

        The spiritual heart of the Discoveries, housing the tombs of Vasco da Gama and Luís de Camões.

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      5. A grand plaza built by the 20th-century Estado Novo dictatorship to weaponize the memory of the Discoveries.

        10 minutesEntrée libre

      6. A monumental tribute shaped like a ship's prow, representing the last gasp of 20th-century imperial propaganda.

        10 minutesEntrée libre

      7. Campo de Ourique Market

        A massive marble compass rose that maps the vastness—and the Eurocentric bias—of Portuguese global ambition.

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      8. Campo de Ourique Market

        The iconic fortress that guarded the entrance to Lisbon, serving as the final threshold between home and the unknown.

        10 minutesEntrée libreVoir sur la carte

      Point de rendez-vous

      Meet at Jardim Afonso de Albuquerque. Open the app at the meeting point to begin your self-guided tour.

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      Prise en charge

      • Rendez-vous au point de départ pour tous

      Dépose

      • The tour ends at the Torre de Belém. Follow the final directions in the app and finish beside the landmark.

      À savoir avant de partir

      • Service animals allowed
      • Public transportation options are available nearby
      • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
      • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
      • One per traveler
      • Thank you very much for your booking! We are excited to give you a fantastic tour experience with the Red Thread app. Since this is a self-guided tour, you enjoy total freedom: start whenever it suits you — at your own pace, with no fixed timetable or group. Here is how to redeem your voucher: 1. Download the app: Install the free "Red Thread: Discover Home" app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/de/app/red-thread-discover-home/id6757938513 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.voltaire.redthread 2. Redeem your code: Open the app and scan the QR code on your ticket — or type your voucher code in. 3. For groups: Every participant installs the app on their own smartphone and redeems their own code from the ticket — one code per person. Once redeemed you have 14 days of access — the clock starts at redemption, not at booking. More information on our website: https://redthread.world We hope you enjoy your Red Thread tour!

      Annulation et remboursement

      For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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      Proposé par
      Red Thread
      Code produit
      5686150P731

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