Porto Audio Tour: Noble Palaces, Towering Tales & Cathedral Echoes

Schedule

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025 at 12:00 pm to Wed, 22 Oct, 2025 at 12:00 am

UTC+01:00

Location

Palacete of the Visconts of Balsemão | Porto, PO

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Embark on the Porto Audio Tour: Noble Palaces, Towering Tales & Cathedral Echoes

A bell tolls over Porto’s crooked rooftops, echoing from the Baroque heights of Clérigos Tower. But beneath these ancient stones beats a rebellious spirit and a labyrinth of stories waiting to be uncovered.

With this self-guided audio tour, slip beyond the postcard facades and unmask the city’s true character. Let secret alleys, grand cathedrals, and hidden squares reveal Porto’s untold tales along your own path and pace.

Who plotted an explosive uprising from the shadows of Carlos Alberto Square? What keeps watch in the midnight silence inside Porto Cathedral? And why did a forbidden message travel from the tower to the streets below one storm-lashed night?

Cobbled lanes twist beneath your feet. Legends flare to life at every turn. Each step peels away centuries, transforming everyday sights into breathtaking discoveries.

Answer the bell. Press play. The real Porto waits to be revealed.


 


🗺️ Tour Details
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  • Duration: 1 hour 21 minutes
  • Distance: Around 2.9 km (1.8 miles)
  • Audio Content: up to 38min
  • Meeting Point: Start at Palacete of the Visconts of Balsemão, only a 3 minute walk from Porto São Bento Train Station
  • Stops: 15 captivating landmarks including Episcopal Palace of Porto, Clérigos Church and Tower, João Chagas Garden

Experience the charm of Porto like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.


 


🎒 What's Included

  • Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Porto's history to life
  • Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
  • Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
  • Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience

 


ℹ️ Important Info

  • This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
  • You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
  • You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
  • The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
  • Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!

 


📲 Getting Started is Easy!

Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore Porto on your terms.
It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.


 


👥 Who's It For?

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.


 


🎧 What is AllTours?
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AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!


With AllTours, you'll experience:



  • Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
  • Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
  • Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
  • Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
  • Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options

AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.


 


📍 Tour Stops

You will visit the following locations:


  • 🏰  Palacete of the Visconts of Balsemão (4min)
  • ⚓  University of Porto (2min)
  • 🗼  Tower of D. Pedro Pitões (4min)
  • 📍  Casa-Museu Guerra Junqueiro (2min)
  • 📍  Casa da Rua de D. Hugo (4min)
  • ⛪  Porto Cathedral (2min)
  • 🏰  Cardosas Palace (4min)
  • ⚓  Liberty Square (Porto) (3min)
  • 🌳  Carlos Alberto Square (2min)
  • ⛪  Carmo Church (Porto) (4min)
  • 🌺  João Chagas Garden (2min)
  • ⛪  Clérigos Church and Tower (4min)
  • ⛪  Church of Misericórdia do Porto (3min)
  • 🏰  Episcopal Palace of Porto (3min)
  • ⛪  Church of Santa Clara (Porto) (2min)

Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.


 


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Above photo: António Amen, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

 


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Above photo: Laszlo Daroczy, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0. Cropped & resized.

 


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Above photo: Manuel de Sousa, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped & resized.

 


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Above photo: Manuel de Sousa, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped & resized.

 


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Above photo: Manuel de Sousa, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

 


 


🌍 Available Languages

Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:



🇬🇧 English  • 
🇫🇷 French  • 
🇪🇸 Spanish  • 
🇩🇪 German  • 
🇮🇹 Italian  • 
🇵🇹 Portuguese  • 
🇷🇺 Russian  • 
🇯🇵 Japanese  • 
🇨🇳 Chinese  • 
🇳🇱 Dutch  • 
🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil)  • 
🇸🇦 Arabic  • 
🇰🇷 Korean  • 
🇸🇪 Swedish  • 
🇩🇰 Danish  • 
🇫🇮 Finnish  • 
🇵🇱 Polish  • 
🇨🇿 Czech  • 
🇭🇺 Hungarian  • 
🇬🇷 Greek  • 
🇹🇷 Turkish  • 
🇮🇳 Hindi  • 
🇦🇱 Albanian  • 
🇪🇹 Amharic  • 
🇦🇲 Armenian  • 
🇧🇩 Bengali  • 
🇧🇦 Bosnian  • 
🇧🇬 Bulgarian  • 
🇲🇲 Burmese  • 
🇪🇸 Catalan  • 
🇭🇷 Croatian  • 
🇪🇪 Estonian  • 
🇬🇪 Georgian  • 
🇮🇳 Gujarati  • 
🇮🇸 Icelandic  • 
🇮🇩 Indonesian  • 
🇮🇳 Kannada  • 
🇰🇿 Kazakh  • 
🇱🇻 Latvian  • 
🇱🇹 Lithuanian  • 
🇲🇰 Macedonian  • 
🇲🇾 Malay  • 
🇮🇳 Malayalam  • 
🇮🇳 Marathi  • 
🇲🇳 Mongolian  • 
🇳🇴 Norwegian  • 
🇮🇷 Persian  • 
🇮🇳 Punjabi  • 
🇷🇴 Romanian  • 
🇷🇸 Serbian  • 
🇸🇰 Slovak  • 
🇸🇮 Slovenian  • 
🇸🇴 Somali  • 
🇰🇪 Swahili  • 
🇵🇭 Tagalog  • 
🇮🇳 Tamil  • 
🇮🇳 Telugu  • 
🇹🇭 Thai  • 
🇺🇦 Ukrainian  • 
🇵🇰 Urdu  • 
🇻🇳 Vietnamese


 


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