Free audio walk in Lisbon

Ajuda Uncovered

  • 6 stops
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Starts at Calçada Da Ajuda 249

Ajuda Uncovered, Lisbon

About this walk

Distance: 2.7 km Time: 40 minutes This hidden corner of Lisbon offers a surprising mix of royal grandeur and quiet charm. Wander around the majestic Ajuda Palace, a symbol of Portugal’s regal past, and discover a peaceful neighborhood untouched by the city's usual bustle. Don’t miss the lush botanical garden tucked away nearby—a green sanctuary filled with exotic plants and serene paths. The route starts and ends at the same location.

The stops

Walk them in order; each story plays when you reach its pin.

Map of the 6 stops on Ajuda Uncovered
  1. 1
    Stop 1

    Ajuda National Palace

    A royal residence filled with memory.

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  2. 2
    Stop 2

    Royal Treasury Museum Opens

    Jewels displayed in a luminous wing.

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  3. 3
    Stop 3

    Birth of King Carlos I

    A birth announced with cannon salutes.

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  4. 4
    Stop 4

    Távora Affair: Attempt on King José I

    Shots fired; trials followed in scandal.

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  5. 5
    Stop 5

    First Social Housing Keys

    Keys given in a new neighborhood.

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  6. 6
    Stop 6

    Real Barraca Fire

    A royal camp that went up in flames.

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Ready when you are

Walk Ajuda Uncovered with ROODS.

6 stops through Lisbon. Open ROODS in your browser, walk to the first pin and the story plays.

  • Stories on a map, with narrated audio
  • Walk at your own pace, stop where you like
  • Runs in your browser. An app is optional.
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