Funchal, Portugal
Tours Delivered,
Since May 18, 2013
7.0
Hours, Avg. response time
Guide #7743
OLÁ. My name is Nicolau, Nico for my friends, born and raised in Madeira, I can say that I live in one of the best and most beautiful places in the world. not only by its exuberant nature but also for our people and traditions, love my heritage and island. I lived outside Madeira for a while, but couldn't stand living far away from my roots. . and since I came back years ago, and took my official Guide and mountain guiding course, knew immediately that the thing that would make me happier and fulfilled was offering and showing you my home! Knowing the Toursbylocals, I was the first guide for Madeira Island and It as been some fantastic years, but everyday feel that its our first day, and been working as an idependent local guide with ToursByLocals (yes looks like it was yesterday) To be able to do what I love, and reach travellers like you own that visit our island and want to see what was really important. . not just going to all the touristic places. . but be free to give you the taste of a local! In my life, I always try not to choose the "big man" and give the maximum back to small independent workers and business, like me, so I hope you don't get tricked and lured as well into a fake tasteless tour, of the big companies sharks "disguised" as a local experiences, that in the end its just one more tour! ;) Let me take you with me and share the best of our island. I love my cars, one is a classic UMM jeep, convertible, completely restored and a great machine, other is my vw transporter mini bus or a SUV, but as professional can also get any type of transport like a bus for a bigger group, and my tours are designed for the people who really want to explore the island in a relaxed calm way, learn about our culture and history. . drink and eat in the real local places. for you as I believe in people, not numbers! Hope to count on you, so I can keep fulfilling my purpose. . showing to you the real Madeira!! Official Certified Mountain Guide
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169 reviews
What a wonderful tour we had with Nico! From start to finish. Everything was perfect. When I first contacted him, I said that we wanted a customize tour and explained what we would like and Nico. Accommodated us perfectly and arranged. A fabulous day! We wrote the gondola visited the amazing botanical. Gordon saw Old town and a fun parade. The highlight of the day was a...
Nico is a personable guide who did a great job showing us the different sides of Madeira. We recommend him for your visit.
Nicolau was a terrific guide! This was our fourth time in Funchal, but he still managed to make our visit special. He got us to the Monte Basket Ride bright & early so we had very little wait. The Basket rides are our favorite thing to do in Funchal - this was our fourth visit & our fourth time on them! But he then showed us many other incredible places on the island,...
Nico was such a wonderful guide. Made us fall in love with the entire island. He had knowledge of the history, culture and current times in Madeira. I would definitely hire him again. Vey safe driver and sure knew the short cuts. He watched the weather and the webcams, so we knew when to visit certain areas. Book him before someone else books him first.