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Rick provides a brief introduction to his Portugal playlist, a collection of audio files designed to help you plan and enjoy your best possible trip.

From the mosaic-covered streets of the Baixa neighborhood, we'll ride a funicular up to the back-alley Bairro Alto neighborhood. We'll enjoy great views, port wine, salt cod, and classic coffee. Don't forget to download the PDF companion map at http://www.ricksteves.com/audiotours.

Portuguese tour guides describe their nation's beloved fado music: sad songs that make everyone feel better.

Print out this handy companion map and bring it along as you follow the tour. Each stop along the tour is marked on the map. To view and print this PDF map, you'll need Acrobat Reader.

Lisbon-based tour guides offer expert advice for enjoying the intimate neighborhoods of Portugal's historic capital.

Tour guides Cristina Duarte and Robert Wright introduce us to the historic Portuguese city of Porto and the breathtaking Douro Valley wine region nearby.

Cristina Duarte and Robert Wright, two Portugal tour guides, explain the historic importance of decorative tiles in Portuguese architecture.

Rick finds sun, seafood, and sleepy fishing villages on Portugal's southern coast.

Cristina Duarte and Maria Jose Cardoso, two guides from Portugal, share the highlights of their country's cuisine, from the seafood along its long Atlantic coast, to the hearty dishes enjoyed in the inland mountains.

Two guides from Lisbon describe the highlights of the Portuguese capital, where there's always time to be friendly and a great view seems to be around every corner.

Rick talks with two experts on Portugal's unusual approach to drug policy, including Vitalino Canas, the architect of Portugal's law dropping criminal penalties against all narcotics users. He explains the intention behind the revamped policy and how it actually worked out in the decade that followed.

Two guides from Lisbon describe what makes Portugal distinctive today and share itinerary suggestions for a country that used to be a colonial powerhouse but is now a bargain "backdoor" destination for travelers wanting to enjoy a Mediterranean-style climate without the crowds.

Tour guide Cristina Duarte gives tips for enjoying the small towns and countryside of Portugal.