Tour guide in Coimbra José C.
Coimbra, Portugal
Spanish, Portuguese, French, English, Italian
Tours Delivered,
Since May 27, 2013
13.0
Hours, Avg. response time
I'm José C., your private tour guide in Coimbra
Guide #6219
I have been working in tourism as a guide, manager and consultant since 2004. My background includes an international career that allowed me to travel extensively, helping me understand how valuable a good local guide can be for discovering the true character of a place. Today, I offer private walking and car tours that go beyond standard itineraries, always adapted to each traveler’s interests, pace and expectations. My goal is to help visitors truly understand Portugal through local insight, stories, daily life — and gastronomy. I am an officially licensed national tour guide, with academic training in tourism (Master and Phd) and a professional diploma as a cooking chef. This allows me to design and lead food-focused experiences, local meals and gastronomic tours with real context, not just tastings. I value clarity, organization and flexibility, and I enjoy creating relaxed, personal experiences for travelers of all ages. Tours can be adapted for guests with mobility needs upon request. I look forward to welcoming you and sharing my country in an authentic, engaging and meaningful way.
Delivers tours starting at
- Coimbra
- Porto
- Lisbon
- Fatima
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Traveller reviews
- William E.United States1 week ago
Jose is an excellent guide of Fatima, Tomar, Coimbra, Alcobaca, and Batalha. We had four fantastic days with Jose giving us tours on foot and by car. He was willing at anytime to adjust our needs and interests. Jose is very knowledgeable, personable, and accommodating.At the end of four days of touring, we felt as though Jose was a part our family. BRAVO!
- William E.United States1 week ago
Jose is an excellent guide of Fatima, Tomar, Coimbra, Alcobaca, and Batalha. We had four fantastic days with Jose giving us tours on foot and by car. He was willing at anytime to adjust our needs and interests. Jose is very knowledgeable, personable, and accommodating.At the end of four days of touring, we felt as though Jose was a part our family. BRAVO!
- Stephen G.United StatesAugust 2026
We have taken two tours with Jose, and always he is GREAT! Well organized, flexible, extremely knowledgable, always considering our interests, and best of all: FUN!. Our most recent tour was in Porto, and had to be hastily booked due to another guide cancelling (aargh!). Jose jumped into action, and created a wonderful day for myself and my wife! Do not hesitate...
- Kelly M.United StatesJune 2026
5 STARS!!!! What a fabulous experience with our guide, Jose! He was so kind and thoughtful and we truly enjoyed our 7+ hours together. I highly recommend this type of tour for anyone exploring areas between Lisbon and Porto. We found Coinbra to be amazing and Fatima, what can I say….it was humbling and remarkable all at the same time. Fatima is an experience that...
