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Save/ShareThere are a few things I'm a little obsessed with. Some that fall in the travel category are sightseeing tours, GPS devices (oooo, gadgets!), and those cute Smart Cars.
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The bright yellow, three-wheeled cars are available for rent. Start driving, and the GPS device kicks in automatically. The fun comes when the device starts "talking" to you—not only giving directions but also providing a running commentary on the sights that you're passing. Think of it as an overly chatty but very informed local giving you directions and a tour—only you're in the drivers seat.
The brand-new Lisbon operation has 10 cars in its fleet, with four available tours. On the East City Center tour, you'll quickly circuit the city, passing such important sites as St. George's Castle. There's also an optional detour into Lisbon's more secluded neighborhoods. And with those painfully cute, two-passenger, open-air cars, there's no telling what conversations you can start with the locals.
You can reserve a GoCar in the U.S. in advance on the website or by calling 800/914-6227. For Lisbon, email reservation-pt@gocartours.com or call 011-351/210-965-030. Rates are 25 euros ($35) for the first hour, 20 euros ($28) for the second, and 18 euros ($25) per hour after that. Or, rent a car for the whole day for 89 euros ($126). Rentals are available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Brilliant idea. I love how technology is forging forth in providing a reasonably sized vehicle that provides a valuable service.
Farrah Ashline
Posted By Farrah Ashline on September 12, 2008, 4:36 PM
Yes, but just think of the running commentary provided by pedestrians you pass in this goofy looking vehicle.
Posted By Marilyn Terrell on September 12, 2008, 6:40 PM
I tried GoCar Tours recently on a trip to Barcelona and it was the best city tour I have ever done, I was planning to go for only an hour but ended up taking the car all day and saw the whole wonderful city. Really good fun and surprisingly easy to drive.
Posted By Esther Defren on September 16, 2008, 2:47 AM
For Barcelona reservations please book online, email reservations-bcn@gocartours.com or call us on +34 902 301 333
See you soon in Barcelona for an unforgettable city tour in one of our GPS guided talking cars.
cheers
Damien
Posted By Damien on October 9, 2008, 9:11 AM