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The Palácio de Cristal and Rua de Dom Manuel II
High up, far from the river, Porto had another life.
From Cedofeita to Lapa: audio walk in Porto
You walk the streets where Porto staked its freedom: the street where the king lived during the Siege, the square where his army marched in, the city that ate rats rather than surrender, the field of two revolutions, a regiment that never came out, and the church that keeps the heart of Pedro IV.
What this walk is about
You start on Rua de Cedofeita, where Pedro IV lived when the bombs drove him out of his palace, and where the town council moved in too. You reach the square where, one midday in 1832, the city watched an army that was far too small march in, and where, in 1958, a general said his heart would stay in Porto: hold on to that line. You climb on, hearing what a year under siege was like, to the field where the cry of "Cortes" went up in 1820 and where, before dawn one morning in 1891, two regiments waited in vain for a third. And you finish in Lapa, before the heart a king left to the city.
- Start
- A king next door
- Finish
- A heart behind five locks
- Who it is for
- For another visit, when you want to look beyond the familiar sights. A walk for anyone curious about political history. For anyone looking for neighbourhoods off the usual circuit.
- Languages
- Spanish and British English
- Underfoot
- The walk has slopes or changes in level.
The route, stop by stop
An outline of the walk. The full stories are in the app.
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- 1
A king next door
- 2
The council that fled the shells
- 3
The scholar who came from Berlin
- 4
Noon on 9 July 1832
- 5
The king who left his heart in Porto
- 6
The city that ate rats
- 7
The printing house that kept the memories
- 8
The square of two revolutions
- 9
The regiment that stayed put
- 10
The sergeant's beard
- 11
A celebration under bombardment
- 12
The king's farewell in civilian clothes
- 13
A heart behind five locks
Walking directions are based on mapped pedestrian routes. Check local access and signs; the route is not an accessibility guarantee. Times are approximate.
Porto, before you go
Tiled façades, steps and pauses with the Douro in view: Porto is made for measured walks. Group nearby places together; the map draws much easier lines than your legs will find.
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Good to know
What is Podtour?
An app for self-guided audio walks. Choose a city and a route, then listen to the stories behind its streets. You decide when to start and when to stop.
When can I download the app?
Podtour is coming to iOS and Android. There is no confirmed launch date yet. Join the waitlist and we will let you know when it is ready.
Does Podtour include attraction tickets?
No. Street walks and monument audio tours do not include admission tickets, transport or a guide accompanying you.
Can I listen without an internet connection?
Download the audio in the app before heading out, then listen offline. Loading the online base map and calculating a new route from your location require a connection.
What languages are included?
Every route includes Spanish and British English. The English version is adapted for English-speaking travellers, rather than translated word for word.
How do I get a whole city for free?
Join the waitlist, choose a city and confirm your email address. When the app launches, we will email you with access details. No card is required. You can also try one free route in every city.
Can I buy for myself or for a group?
Yes. Your own access is included and you can choose 0–5 guests: up to 6 people including you. Each guest saves up to €0.50 on a walk, €1 on a pack or €2 on a whole city compared with buying separately. The counter shows the total before you confirm one payment.
How do I share, and when must guests accept?
After paying, share your purchase’s invitation link. Each guest opens it in Podtour and accepts their place on their own iPhone or Android phone. They must redeem it within 30 days of purchase. Unclaimed places then expire and cannot be recovered or renewed. Access accepted in time is kept. Opening the link does not use a place; one account takes just one place, and no more people can join once all places are taken.
Can I add guests after buying?
No. Choose all your guests before confirming the first purchase. Afterwards you can share the places you paid for, but you cannot increase their number or restart the 30-day deadline.
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