This tour explores Lisbon’s infatuation with Europe - and especially with France - in the last quarter of the 19th century. The opening of a majestic train station in Downtown allowing a direct connection to Paris became a clear sign of progress. But equally or more important was to recreate in Lisbon the culture, the elegance and the cosmopolitan magic of the City of Light. This urge for the so-called Civilization meant, on more pragmatic grounds, a replica of a French Boulevard in the heart of the Portuguese capital. This implied building a constellation of imposing buildings decorated with greenery, public art and street furniture. Today the Liberty Avenue area has the highest concentration of upmarket shops, luxury hotels and large companies offices. However, many locals never got accustomed to this transplanted French urbanscape and even today the city inhabitants have a nonlinear relationship with its main avenue.

This self-guided audio tour starts in one of the trendiest neighbourhoods in Lisbon. Here you can wander around a variety of fresh produce and craft markets, have a drink at one of the kiosks or a meal in one of the many restaurants offering many different types of cuisine. You will head downtown, passing by São Pedro de Alcântara to admire the beautiful view over Lisbon. You will also visit convents, palaces, the magnificent Rossio Train Station as well as a church with a dramatic past. And finally you will have the chance to experience and savour a shot of Ginjinha. This walking tour can be enjoyed on location or even virtually at home with VoiceMap's Continuous Play function which disables the GPS playback.

Can you imagine investigating a crime in 18th century Lisbon? It's 1758, and the city is recovering from the Great Earthquake. Last night, unknown assailants wounded the king returning from his mistress, and today the Prime Minister decides YOU should investigate... During this self-guided walking tour, you'll visit main historical sites in Príncipe Real and Chiado, learn fascinating facts and immerse yourself in a gripping historical detective story where YOU are the protagonist. Encounter the Prime Minister's intrigues, Jesuit machinations, aristocratic secrets and your rival's furious jealousy. For two hours, become Sherlock Holmes of the Enlightenment - hero of a stunning historical thriller. You'll get an email with a link and an activating code after purchase. Go to the starting point anytime when you're ready, start the tour, and let it lead the way