Your brutally honest local Audio Guides for exploring the world.
Think of Sofia as your brutally honest local friend, revealing the secrets of Lisbon, Porto, and beyond
Discover the magic of Portugal with GuideSofia, your ultimate personal audioguide app. Whether you are wandering through the historic streets of Alfama in Lisbon, exploring the fairy-tale palaces of Sintra, or tasting wine in Porto, GuideSofia brings history to life right in your headphones.
Core Features:
- Immersive Audio Tours: Expertly narrated stories, historical facts, and local secrets.
- Offline Maps & Guides: Download your tours ahead of time and save on roaming data. Works 100% offline!
- GPS-Triggered Playback: Just put your phone in your pocket. The audio plays automatically as you approach monuments and points of interest.
- Self-Guided Walking Tours: Explore at your own pace without the rush of crowded tour groups.
Why Choose GuideSofia?
Skip the line for expensive physical audio guides. GuideSofia is a pocket travel guide, history teacher, and local companion all in one. Perfect for solo travelers, couples, and families visiting Portugal.
Lisbon:
Jerónimos Monastery audioguide (Mosteiro dos Jerónimos)
Belém Tower audio tour (Torre de Belém)
São Jorge Castle audio guide (Castelo de São Jorge)
Alfama self-guided walking tour
Lisbon Oceanarium guide
Sintra (Massive market for audio tours):
Pena Palace audioguide (Palácio da Pena)
Quinta da Regaleira audio tour
Moorish Castle guide Sintra (Castelo dos Mouros)
Sintra National Palace audioguia
Porto & North:
Livraria Lello audio guide
Clérigos Tower tour (Torre dos Clérigos)
Porto Ribeira walking tour
Bolsa Palace audioguide (Palácio da Bolsa)
Guimarães Castle audio tour
Central & South (Algarve):
Batalha Monastery audioguide
Alcobaça Monastery audio tour
Convent of Christ Tomar guide (Convento de Cristo)
Évora Roman Temple audio guide
Algarve Benagil Cave guide
Terms of Use: https://www.guidesofia.com/terms-of-use/
Privacy Policy: https://www.guidesofia.com/privacy-policy/
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UX and UI
Version 1.7.15
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Information
Seller
OBSIDIANBLOOM, UNIPESSOAL, LDA
Size
97.8 MB
Category
Travel
Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 16.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 13.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.