Tours & Experiences
Porto, Portugal
Experience the city charm in an informal tour!
Let me share my beautiful city and local’s hospitality!
Let’s appreciate together one of the most eclectic destinations in Europe with its diverse architecture: Medieval, Art Nouveau, Romanic, Baroque, surrounded by the Douro river and the Atlantic Ocean.
We’ll visit in a relaxed way the best Porto monuments and viewpoints while we taste some local snacks and take you a few memorable photos as a souvenir.
I’ll drive you by car through the river seaside at “Foz”.
We’ll lunch the best fish in my favorite cosy restaurant and learn why Matosinhos city is the fisherman’s beach for surfers.
We’ll taste our expresso at the best Porto beach terrace and enjoy a unique view and chill with the Atlantic Ocean.
Back to the city center we’ll feel the city center energy at the emblematic Ribeira Square near the river and we’ll have a pleasure toast and snacks at my Porto Wine Cellar election.
If we want as a plus, we can end our wonderful day with a dinner live show at the oldest house of Fado Music.
Full Itinerary
– Meet the Lions Fountain at Gomes Teixeira Square and its symbology
– Learn about the twins Carmo and Carmelitas Church
– Visit from outside the Lello Bookshop its architecture
– Inside visit the Clérigos Church and outside Tower
– Visit the Aliados and Liberty Square
– Learn about the beauty of the S. Bento Train Station
– Visit the Porto Cathedral
– Walk at the Luis I bridge
– Appreciate the Serra do Pilar Monastery and its city sight views
– Drive from Vila Nova de Gaia to the other river side, Porto
– Lunch the best fish and seafood
– Visit the gorgeous and elegant Stock Exchange Market Palace
– We will driving through the Douro river coast
– We’ll make a relaxing stop at the best Porto Beach Terrace
– We’ll stop for a walking near the Matosinhos Beach
– Panoramic view along the Atlantic ocean and the Douro River side tour with stop for a photo shooting spot
Transportation: Sedan
In the Private Tour we are going to use a Car or Van, depending on your needs and require, with 3 to 4 seats, very comfortable, clean and air conditioned.
If you want a specific car model or a 8 px seat van for a group of people, or even only an extra driver (don’t need to waste time on parking), just contact me for details and a quotation.
Travelers per tour
4 pax (pls inquiry for more people)
Duration
8 hours
Activity level
Moderate
Price
since 95,00€
Starting time
9am-10am
Meeting Point
Airport, cruise port, hotel
Conditions
Car & walking tour
What's included?
Private guide / Private transportation
Évora, Monsaraz
Medieval Atmosphere – History & Wine tasting
Alentejo remains one of a favorite places to visit in Portugal.
Évora is one of the main cities in Alentejo and its traditional atmosphere is one of the main reasons why we visit the city and spend some time exploring all that Évora has to offer.
Considered by many to be one of the most timeless cities in Portugal, The UNESCO World Heritage city of Evora is rich with history, culture, architecture, and more.
The city dates back more than 5.000 years. It was originally known as ‘Ebora’ by the Lusitanians and was their regional capital was conquered by the Romans in 57 BC and began the growth that led to the popular city walls that help lend Evora its unique ambiance with its medieval walls, historic monuments and religious sites.
Followed by Monsaraz Castle, Lake and eye-viewpoints, our tour will be cheered with the best local tasty food and wine.
Full Itinerary
– From Lisbon we head straight to Évora through the countryside roads of Alentejo, a beautiful sightseeing road journey.
– Once we arrive in Évora, the must see place is St Francis Church and the famous Chapel of the Bones, a must see enigmatic place.
– We will then head to the temple of Diana, a roman temple from the 1st Century and its impressive state of conservation, located at the top of the historical city.
– A wine tasting session is on the menu followed by a lunch with the best cuisine of Alentejo.
– Then we’ll head towards the medieval Monsaraz city and to the biggest man made lake in Europe.
– Here we will have some time to walk around and enjoy the magnificent view from the Castle.
– Walking through the streets of Monsaraz is like going back in time, with a truly unique place where one can find all the peace and tranquillity that have been forgotten by the modern era.
– At the end of the day we start our journey back to Lisbon with our memories filled with Nature thoughts, tastings and colours.
Transportation: Sedan
In the Private Tour we are going to use a Car or Van, depending on your needs and require, with 3 to 4 seats, very comfortable, clean and air conditioned.
If you want a specific car model or a 8 px seat van for a group of people, or even only an extra driver (don’t need to waste time on parking), just contact me for details and a quotation.
Travelers per tour
4 pax (pls inquiry for more people)
Duration
8 hours
Activity level
Moderate
Price
since 95,00€
Starting time
8am-10am
Meeting Point
Airport, cruise port, hotel
Conditions
Car & walking tour
What's included?
Private guide / Private transportation
Sintra
Pena Palace, Azenhas do Mar, Cabo da Roca and Cascais
The magical and splendid Sintra village in Portugal, a romantic kingdom full of majestic palaces, fairytale castle, and fascinating mansions emerge amidst lush hills and forests, Sintra offers stunning scenery, in a rocky mountain range, dense vegetation, continues to make thousands of people fall in love for it every year, you have to visit it…
For more than five centuries, the Portuguese royal family used its sumptuous mansions and luxury properties as summer homes to enjoy the fresh air and refreshing microclimate of the mountain, escaping the heat of the city.
Therefore Sintra continues to attract great writers and filmmakers from all over the world, who find inspiration in their beauty as well as their legends and stories.
Estoril, the scene of espionage during World War II, where Yan Fleming lived the esteemed writer of the books that gave birth to 007 where one can dazzle the immense properties as well as the Casino of Estoril(considered the largest in Europe).
Full Itinerary
– We’ll visit the Pena Palace and stop for a local pastry tasting near the historical city center of Sintra.
– Then we have lunch at the best local Portuguese restaurant in Colares.
– Along the beautiful Sintra mountain we’ll drive and stop to visit Cabo da Roca (the western most point of the European continent) with its Lighthouse from 1772.
– Then we’ll drive to Cascais to stop at the “Boca do Inferno”.
– Finally we’ll drive through Estoril and see the Casino, the scene of espionage during World War II, where Yan Fleming lived the esteemed writer of the books that gave birth to 007 where one can dazzle the immense properties as well as the Casino Royal.
Transportation: Sedan
In the Private Tour we are going to use a Car or Van, depending on your needs and require, with 3 to 4 seats, very comfortable, clean and air conditioned.
If you want a specific car model or a 8 px seat van for a group of people, or even only an extra driver (don’t need to waste time on parking), just contact me for details and a quotation.
Travelers per tour
4 pax (pls inquiry for more people)
Duration
8 hours
Activity level
Moderate
Price
since 95,00€
Starting time
8am-9am
Meeting Point
Airport, cruise port, hotel
Conditions
Car & walking tour
What's included?
Private guide / Private transportation
Braga & Guimarães
Medieval Atmosphere – History & Wine tasting
Discover and Guimarães, the charming and historic city, regarded as the birthplace of Portugal, known as “The Cradle of Portugal”.
Fall in love with this medieval place where everything starts. Appreciate the famous unique historic center – UNESCO World Heritage.
Visit the palace from the beginning of the 1420s, where Afonso, Count of Barcelos, lived. He was the illegitimate son of John I and his line would occupy this imposing Burgundian-style residence for the next 200 years.
Feel Braga city, the third largest city of Portugal is one of the most important Portuguese cities and one of the oldest Christian cities in the world (with more than 2. 000 years of history).
The Roman legacy is another of the attractive factors of Braga, often called ‘Portuguese Rome’, due to its origin in the Roman city of Bracara Augusta.
Discover is a city of huge beauty and rich heritage, which combines tradition with innovation, the memory of the youth, creativity to conservatism. Welcome to share these two Gems of Minho.
Full Itinerary
Guimarães:
– Meeting at any place in Porto
– We’ll drive to Guimarães city
– We’ll make a visit at the Guimarães Main Castle
– Enjoy a beautiful view in and outside the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza
– We would do a walking tour through the Historical Center city, Unesco World Heritage Site
– We’ll make a walk visit at the Toural Square, one of the most central and important city squares
– Visit the Nossa Senhora da Oliveira Square
– We will make a walking tour inside the Nossa Senhora da Oliveira Church
Braga:
– We’ll visit Bom Jesus Sanctuary
– Appreciate walking tour through the Historic City Center
– Stop at the Porta Nova Arch (city door)
– We will do a walking tour through the Ancient Episcopal Palace & appreciate the Santa Barbara Garden (sightseeing)
– We’ll go for a visit at the Braga Castle (sightseeing)
– We’ll entry for a visit at the Cathedral of Braga
Transportation: Sedan
In the Private Tour we are going to use a Car or Van, depending on your needs and require, with 3 to 4 seats, very comfortable, clean and air conditioned.
If you want a specific car model or a 8 px seat van for a group of people, or even only an extra driver (don’t need to waste time on parking), just contact me for details and a quotation.
Travelers per tour
4 pax (pls inquiry for more people)
Duration
8 hours
Activity level
Moderate
Price
since 95,00€
Starting time
8am-10am
Meeting Point
Airport, cruise port, hotel
Conditions
Car & walking tour
What's included?
Private guide / Private transportation
Fátima, Nazaré e Óbidos
Fátima, Nazaré and Óbidos: the religion and story nature
“The Lady of Fátima & the Miracle of the Sun”. . .
The story behind Fátima is very thrilling and thought-provoking.
Do you want to know?
Do you know who the Virgin Mary is, right? But have you heard about the Miracle of Fátima or the Miracle of the Sun? October 13, 1917 marked the last Maria apparition in Fatima, and the day in which thousands of people bore witness to the miracle of the dancing sun; a miracle that not only proved the validity of the Fatima Marian apparitions.
Visit the Sanctuary and its energy. Listen all the story tells and meet the locals, the place where the catholic celebrations are taking over. Allow you to feel the energy of this incredible peaceful place and placement.
This tour will be followed by a visit to nature connection in Nazaré city and beach. A place with old local traditions takes place, such as typical clothes, local foodies and a unique Atlantic Ocean view visited by surfers and people from all over the world.
Visit these two incredible spots in Portugal!
Full Itinerary
– Meeting point in Lisbon
– Visit the Fátima Sanctuary and listen about its happenings and stories
– Visit the new church of Fátima
– A walking tour through the local markets with a visit at the wax museum
– Drive from Fátima to Nazaré
– Lunch at the best fish local restaurant
– Visit the local fisherman’s, ladies, know about their costumes, habits, history and life stories
– Relax and enjoy a view at the Nazaré eye view beach point
– Calm walk near the Nazaré beach
– Visit the Medieval Castle Walls and streets in Óbidos and taste the local cherry licor ‘Ginginha’.
– Return back to your hotel
Transportation: Sedan
In the Private Tour we are going to use a Car or Van, depending on your needs and require, with 3 to 4 seats, very comfortable, clean and air conditioned.
If you want a specific car model or a 8 px seat van for a group of people, or even only an extra driver (don’t need to waste time on parking), just contact me for details and a quotation.
Travelers per tour
4 pax (pls inquiry for more people)
Duration
8 hours
Activity level
Moderate
Price
since 95,00€
Starting time
8am-10am
Meeting Point
Airport, cruise port, hotel
Conditions
Car & walking tour
What's included?
Private guide / Private transportation
The best of Porto
Discover The Best of Porto – Walking Tour
Discover the Porto must-sees all in a few hours or a day.
This is the best way to discover Porto attractions and all the most important hidden Gems in the city but also to share in a unique way other spots apart from the city center.
Porto is more than the downtown scene and typical tourist spots.
Join me in a unique drive tour where the Douro River meets the Atlantic Ocean, my special place for a sunset view with you. Launch the best fish with a Douro white wine in a family local restaurant followed by a walk at the beach.
You’ll be pleased with a photo shoot just for you if you want and share with you the most typical food in Porto.
Full Itinerary
– Meet the Lions Fountain at Gomes Teixeira Square and its symbology
– Learn about the twins Carmo and Carmelitas Church
– Walking tour inside the Clérigos Church and Tower
– Stop at Allies Avenue and Liberty Square
– Visit inside the S. Bento Train Station
– Visit the Sé, the Porto Cathedral from outside
– We’ll walk at through the Luis I bridge and enjoy the city landscape
– Stop to appreciate the Serra do Pilar Monastery and its city sight views
– If tickets available, visit the gorgeous and elegant Stock Exchange Market Palace
– Relax and enjoy a view at the best Porto Beach Terrace
– Walk near the Matosinhos Beach
– Lunch at the best fish local restaurant
– Boat trip in Douro River or Tasting in a Port Wine Lodge
– Return back to your Hotel
Transportation: Sedan
In the Private Tour we are going to use a Car or Van, depending on your needs and require, with 3 to 4 seats, very comfortable, clean and air conditioned.
If you want a specific car model or a 8 px seat van for a group of people, or even only an extra driver (don’t need to waste time on parking), just contact me for details and a quotation.
Travelers per tour
4 pax (pls inquiry for more people)
Duration
4 hours
Activity level
Moderate
Price
since 95,00€
Times
11am to 13 pm
Meeting Point
Airport, cruise port, hotel
Conditions
Walking tour
What's included?
Private guide / Private transportation
Aveiro
The Venice of Portugal
The called ‘Portuguese Venice’ is a charm.
Aveiro has beautiful beaches, typic buildings, great seafood restaurants and very pleasant river and sea sidewalks.
One of the postcards of Portugal, are the city colourful houses in Costa Nova, the beach area of the city. As the story goes, fishermen who lived in this region began to paint their homes so that they could be recognised from afar when they were returning from a trip from the high seas. The city center with the typical boats and canals are the perfect scenario for photos that have everything to rock your soul.
Take a ride in a moliceiro through the canals of Aveiro. Among the points of interest that the moliceiros pass through are the historic Art Nouveau buildings.
Visit the salt flats in Aveiro, as the salt is one of the most famous in the world. And production there is quite old, even older than the country itself. It’s a more than ideal place to get to know a salt pan.
Finally we’ll try the fresh seafood and the sweeties you’ll not forget.
Full Itinerary
– Pick up in Lisbon and drive to Aveiro
– Visit the Vista Alegre Porcelain & Crystal Museum
– Traveling in a moliceiro boat through the city canals
– Photographing the houses in Costa Nova
– Enjoy the Aveiro beach view
– Take the Art Nouveau route in a walk through the city
– Eat the famous Ovos Moles and other local sweeties
– Lunch daily fresh seafood or fish
– Stroll through the historic center of Aveiro
– Return to your hotel in Lisbon
Transportation: Sedan
In the Private Tour we are going to use a Car or Van, depending on your needs and require, with 3 to 4 seats, very comfortable, clean and air conditioned.
If you want a specific car model or a 8 px seat van for a group of people, or even only an extra driver (don’t need to waste time on parking), just contact me for details and a quotation.
Travelers per tour
4 pax (pls inquiry for more people)
Duration
8 hours
Activity level
Moderate
Price
since 95,00€
Starting time
8am
Meeting Point
Airport, cruise port, hotel
Conditions
Walking tour
What's included?
Private guide / Private transportation
Douro Valley
Landscapes breathtaking in the enchanted Valley
The Douro Valley could as easily be called the enchanted valley, such is the beauty and magic that its landscapes offer.
In this tour I’ll show you this enchanted place, filled with breathtaking natural landscapes that interact with the men’s capacity to transform this rough land, into one of the most divine nectars in the world: Porto Wine.
While appreciating the gorgeous eye-view points as we call it “vistas”, cheers a P. Wine at the best local Vineyard and taste the tasty local food spot.
In 1756 Douro was created and nowadays is ranked as first demarcated wine region in the world; last but not the least in 2001 would also be considered a World Heritage Site.
Sharing the beautiful riverside setting overlooked by vast vineyards carved in terraces on the slopes of the steep hills, the landscape offers you soothes the senses and allows us to contemplate one of the most picturesque and scenic views in Europe.
Let me share with you the unforgettable Valley, considered one of the country’s crowned jewels.
Full Itinerary
– Pick-up at the Hotel
– Drive to Peso da Régua city at Douro Valley
– Stop for visiting the Miradouro (Panoramic Sightseeing over the Douro River)
– Welcome for a visit to a Quinta (Wine Estate) and learn all wine process and taste its Port Wine
– Drive from Peso da Régua to Pinhão Village through Road N-222 (Find out why it’s considered one of the best roads of the world)
– Lunch a local gastronomy or enjoy a gourmet experience at the Michelin star award restaurant near the river
– Visit to the historical and beautiful train station of Pinhão Village
– Enjoy a magnifique Rabelo boat trip for 1 hour through the Douro River
– Enjoy another Port Wine Tasting at one of the best Quintas & Vineyards in Douro Valley
– Stop at a new panoramic sightseeing over the Douro River
– Traveling back to your hotel
Transportation: Sedan
In the Private Tour we are going to use a Car or Van, depending on your needs and require, with 3 to 4 seats, very comfortable, clean and air conditioned.
If you want a specific car model or a 8 px seat van for a group of people, or even only an extra driver (don’t need to waste time on parking), just contact me for details and a quotation.
Travelers per tour
4 pax (pls inquiry for more people)
Duration
8 hours
Activity level
Moderate
Price
since 95,00€
Starting time
8am
Meeting Point
Airport, cruise port, hotel
Conditions
Car tour
What's included?
Private guide / Private transportation
Lisboa Fado and Dinner Show
The splendid music of Portugal
Join me for a unique tour experience in Lisbon and listen to a live Fado Music Show, a Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, recognized as Portugal’s soul message.
We’ll start with a city walking tour through the highlights, a few monuments and hidden Gems of Lisbon.
See the beautiful city scenarios, connect with the history and locals.
Let’s activate all our senses. I’m waiting for you…
Let the show begin!
Full Itinerary
– Pick-up at the Hotel
– Dinner in a traditional Lisbon restaurant with a Fado music show live
– Drop off at your hotel
Transportation: Sedan
In the Private Tour we are going to use a Car or Van, depending on your needs and require, with 3 to 4 seats, very comfortable, clean and air conditioned.
If you want a specific car model or a 8 px seat van for a group of people, or even only an extra driver (don’t need to waste time on parking), just contact me for details and a quotation.
Travelers per tour
4 to 8 pax
Duration
3 hours
Activity level
Light
Price
since 95,00€
Starting time
7pm
Meeting Point
Airport, cruise port, hotel
Conditions
Car tour
What's included?
Private guide / Private transportation / Dinner with music live show restaurant
City Escape – Arrábida Tour
Arrábida Wine and Nature Tour
This tour will visit one of the most beautiful areas of Portugal, the Arrabida Natural Park, located south of Lisbon, at only 20min driving distance.
Cross the two bridges over the river Tejo in Lisbon, the Vasco da Gama (one of the longest ones in Europe) and the 25th of April.
Ascend the Pamela Castle Tower for an amazing photo opportunity.
Visit two different wineries: a family owned one (including 4 tastings) and one of the main wine producers in the country (including 2 tastings).
Let’s make a photoshoot session from the highest point of the Arrábida Natural Park with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Lunch at the picturesque fishing village of Sesimbra and relax on the beach.
Full Itinerary
– Pick-up at the Hotel
– Cross the two bridges over the river Tejo in Lisbon, the Vasco da Gama (one of the longest ones in Europe) and the 25th of April with the Cristo Rei view.
– Albufeira Lagoon – This Lagoon and its warm waters are known as a perfect place for kayaking, kitesurfing, and windsurfing.
– Cabo Espichel – An impressive cliff where you can visit the sanctuary and church of Nossa Senhora do Cabo and the aqueduct. We will make the most of this incredible landscape by making a toast.
– Sesimbra Castle – contemplate the view over the fishing village.
– Portinho da Arrábida – A paradisiacal beach with crystal clear water and white sand in the mouth of the river Sado. It can’t be missed!
– Azeitão in the cellars of José Maria da Fonseca to have a tasting of the best regional wines.
– Praia das Bicas – visit the almost wild Praia das Bicas, an unexplored beach with clear waters in the Sesimbra area. From the cliffs, you can enjoy a wonderful view of the ocean and of the Sintra ridge in the background.
– Admire the dinossauros footprints at Zambujal.
– Sesimbra – A fishing village located in a bay with calm water. In the village, you can enjoy fish and seafood of exceptional quality and take a walk along the breakwater near the beach.
– Serra da Arrábida – A climb up to the top of the ridge. You will have no words to describe the incredible landscape presented in front of you! To the north, you will be able to see the entire city of Lisbon, the mountains of S. Luís, S. Francisco, Louro, and Gaiteiros. And to the south, the crystal clear blue sea, the islets, the Tróia peninsula and the city of Setúbal.
– Drop-off at your hotel
Transportation: Sedan
In the Private Tour we are going to use a Car or Van, depending on your needs and require, with 3 to 4 seats, very comfortable, clean and air conditioned.
If you want a specific car model or a 8 px seat van for a group of people, or even only an extra driver (don’t need to waste time on parking), just contact me for details and a quotation.
Travelers per tour
4 pax
Duration
8 hours
Activity level
Light
Price
since 95,00€
Starting time
8:30am
Meeting Point
Airport, cruise port, hotel
Conditions
Car tour
What's included?
Private guide / Private transportation
Lisbon Walking Tour
Discover the authentic Lisbon
Our Private Lisbon Walking Tour takes you outside the crowds to discover the authentic Lisbon.
Get some of the best local guides to show you the city.
No confusion, no stress, no strangers in your group. It is private and adjusted to you.
Full Itinerary
– Pick-up at the Hotel
– This is a tour focused on the main attractions of Lisbon. It also explores the local neighbourhoods, the beaten path spots, the oldest part of town, the narrow streets, the traditional places loved by locals, telling you about the history, stories, curiosities of Lisbon. If you are a curious traveler looking for an authentic experience, this is your perfect tour!
– We’ll start at the Restauradores Square, catch the funicular direct to the top of one of the Lisbon hills. We’ll appreciate the city view direct to Alfama, the oldest neighborhood of Lisbon.
– Afterwards, we’re going to visit the old Rossio train station and walk directly to the Chiado Warehouses and neighborhood.
– We’ll chill at the ‘Brasileira Coffee’ and listnen the life story about one of the greatest portuguese writers, Fernando Pessoa.
– After we’re going directly to visit the Lisbon Cathedral and finally we’ll appreciate the arch of the ‘Praça do Comércio’ and the main offers and mood of the Augusta Street.
– We end our tour with drop-off at your hotel.
Transportation: Sedan
In the Private Tour we are going to use a Car or Van, depending on your needs and require, with 3 to 4 seats, very comfortable, clean and air conditioned.
If you want a specific car model or a 8 px seat van for a group of people, or even only an extra driver (don’t need to waste time on parking), just contact me for details and a quotation.
Travelers per tour
1-8 pax
Duration
4 hours
Activity level
Moderate
Price
since 95,00€
Starting time
8:30am to 4pm
Meeting Point
Airport, cruise port, hotel
Conditions
Walking tour
What's included?
Private guide
Food Tour
Embark on a flavorful journey through Portugal
Embark on a flavorful journey through Portugal, where every region offers its own unique culinary delights. Start in Lisbon, where the iconic bacalhau(salted cod) is served in countless variations, from the traditional bacalhau à brás to crispy croquettes.
Venture to Porto and savor the rich, hearty flavors of a francesinha, a decadent sandwich smothered in cheese and spicy sauce. In the Algarve, indulge in fresh seafood, especially the cataplana, a savory clam and seafood stew cooked in a copper pot. Head to the Douro Valley for a wine-tasting experience, pairing robust Portuguese wines with local cheeses and cured meats.
Don’t miss the sweetness of Lisbon’s famous pastéis de nata, delicate custard tarts that are a perfect end to any meal. Explore the charming town of Óbidos for ginjinha, a cherry liqueur that’s been a local tradition for centuries. A food tour through Portugal is an unforgettable experience, where every dish tells the story of the country’s rich cultural heritage.
Transportation: Sedan
In the Private Tour we are going to use a Car or Van, depending on your needs and require, with 3 to 4 seats, very comfortable, clean and air conditioned.
If you want a specific car model or a 8 px seat van for a group of people, or even only an extra driver (don’t need to waste time on parking), just contact me for details and a quotation.