This is a different look at the city, the people who shaped it and the works they left for posterity - The Timeless Giants of Guarda.
Travel back in time, to the 12th century, with D. Sancho I, the colonist, and uncover his main concerns.
Already in the 14th century, discover the magnificent Sé Cathedral of Guarda and be amazed by the interior and the view from the terraces.
Continue your journey, discover the ancient streets with giant steps, cross the walls and centuries, until you return to the present and learn why the Rooster is judged and burned at the stake every year.
Meet other Giants who helped fill the pages of the stories of this magnificent city:
- Rui de Pina; Frei Pedro do Guarda; Lopo de Carvalho and Sousa Martins; José Maria Pedrosa.



Guarda: Exploring the Timeless Stories of your Giants

This self guided audio tour takes you on a walk through the ruins of the Upper Town of São Miguel and the Castle of Monsanto, an epic historical site.

You'll discover little known stories behind all of the places you visit on a journey that will take you across time as far back as the Roman Empire and the Middle Ages. Together we'll explore the nearly twenty centuries of history that shaped this highly scenic site into the magnificent gem you find here today.

The tour's highlights include:

• A detailed exploration of the Castle of Monsanto and the upper town of São Miguel 
• The legend of the Divina Santa Cruz
• The legend of the Apparition of Our Lady of the Castle and the explosion of 1814
• The legend of the Thirteen Bowls
• The unveiling of the Hanging Rock of the Parish of São Miguel

Castle of Monsanto: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Portugal's Most Famous Site

The 800-year-old holy miracle in Santartem is one of the few miracles in the world involving a sacred host. We will also visit several Gothic churches and the tomb of the discoverer of Brazil. The visit to the Passos Canavarro museum house closes an important collection of works of art and international and national historical documents. The visit culminates in the viewpoint of Jardim das Portas do Sol.

Santarem Sul : Santissimo Miragre, Gothic, Doors of the Sun, sweets

With professional local guides from the area of history and 6 years of experience in tours, our service stands out for academic expertise and the ability to enrich the experience with a deep historical context. Visiting Conímbriga with the guides from RM Tour is a guarantee of a pleasant tour and full of history. We will talk about the ancient history, where the Romans ruled the entire Iberian peninsula and we will see the very well preserved ruins of Conímbriga. 

Traces of the Roman Heritage of Portugal

Embark on a self-guided tour through Parque das Nações, shaped by Expo '98. Explore cultural pavilions, modern architecture and enjoy a cable car ride. The Lisbon Oceanarium adds a breathtaking wildlife touch. Easily accessible, it's a must-visit in Lisbon.
This is a private tour. Only your group will participate.

After you complete the reservation, install the SmartGuide app. Find instructions and the TOUR LINK in the "Before You Go" section. Open the link and start exploring.

The SmartGuide app plays audio automatically using your phone's GPS, even offline. Keep it in your pocket as you walk. Explore at your own pace and feel free to stop anytime during the tour.

Admission and Opening Hours:

Please note that some attractions may require optional entry fees for in-depth exploration, which are not included in the tour reservation.

Before embarking on the tour, please verify the opening hours of the included sights. We suggest to take the tour between 11 am and 6 pm.

Lisbon: Parque Das Nações Self-Guided Audio Tour

The traditional sweets, the photo realism of the tiles that represent Life in the city and its surroundings in the last centuries, the sacred art of the Diocesan Museum.

Cultural Tours in Portugal

Guarda: Exploring the Timeless Stories of your Giants

Castle of Monsanto: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Portugal's Most Famous Site

Santarem Sul : Santissimo Miragre, Gothic, Doors of the Sun, sweets

Traces of the Roman Heritage of Portugal

Lisbon: Parque Das Nações Self-Guided Audio Tour

Santarém Norte. Tiles. Cathedral and Diocesan Museum. Sweets and the carnation revolution