Bom dia and welcome to Portugal. My name is José and I am a licensed guide from Lisbon, born and raised here.

From a very young age I developed a taste for travel, which led me to a degree in tourism and to work on board cruise ships in the shore excursion department, which allowed me to visit more than 60 countries around the world.

In 2013 I decided to become a full time local tour guide. As a licensed tour guide, with knowledge of Portuguese Culture, Art, History, Gastronomy, Music and Nature, I have access to all monuments, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

I love my job, my hometown Lisbon and my country, Portugal. It is always a pleasure to share my knowledge of my country and my hometown with visitors coming from all around the world.

My main hobbies are hiking and surfing, so we may always include a hike in a natural park or surfing in one of many excelent surf spots along our coast. If you don't bring your board we may always rent one for you.

My tours and experiences are tailored to your individual interests - they are as unique as you are - offering you the opportunity to feel and experience Portugal in an authentic way. As a licensed national tour guide, I can guide you not only in Lisbon, but throughout the entire portuguese territory, just point on the map where you would like to go…

I love showing Portugal, its culture and natural beauty in an authentic and passionate way, with the focus on sustainability and the preservation of local customs and habitats. For this reason, my offer of services is designed taking into account the respect and support for local cultures and the conservation of the environment and nature. And this is why I use na electric van on my day trips.

Come and discover an unexpected Lisbon, through breathtaking viewpoints, monuments and medieval streets, full of hidden treasures. And of course there is always time for a codfish cake or a "pastel de nata" along the the way.

- I am an Official Licensed National Tourist Guide, with nr. 4719 By SNATTI
(Which allows me to guide inside all monuments in Portugal)
- Degree in Tourism Information, at ISLA, Lisbon
- Postgraduate Degree in Tour Guiding, at INP, Lisbon
- I own a licensed company with all insurances required and registered at the national tourism board: RNAAT: 261/2019
- Safe & Clean certification provided by Tourism of Portugal board

I do have no restrictions.
As a National Official Tour guide I may give tours all over Portugal and inside all monuments.
I am also certified to conduct Tours in Spain.
On my day trips near Lisbon I drive an eight seat electric van.

Bridge 25th of April and amazing view over Lisbon

At the Cape of Roca, Sintra and Cascais tour

Hiking to a secret beach in the Arrabida Natural Park

Hiking on the fisherman's trail, Alentejo Coast

We will start our day heading to Tomar, which holds a special place in my heart as my grandparents are from a small town nearby and I spent my childhood summers in this region.

Tomar was the headquarters of the Templar Knights in Portugal. We will visit the remains of their castle and the convent created on the same site, built by the religious order that replaced the Templars.

After the visit to this monument, one of the biggest in Portugal, we will head to the city's pleasant historical center for some free time for lunch, I can recommend you a local restaurant with very tasty food, the type my grandma makes!

We will head to Almourol, a castle built by the Templars in an island in the middle of the Tagus river for defensive purposes. If you prefer to skip the visit to the second castle, we can replace it for a visit to the historical area of Tomar after lunch, including the 14th century Synagogue.

This is a unique tour, filled with history and amazing views that will feel like traveling back in time!

Templar Knights Full Day Private Tour

Join me in this tour and discover the wonderful Sintra with its breathtaking vistas!!

Sintra was the capital of romanticism in the 19th century, with its fairy tale palaces, it was the perfect place for an escape into a world of dream.

In this tour you will understand why Sintra attracted the Portuguese Royal Family, aristocrats, famous artists and bourgeoisie to its magnificent, natural scenery. It was called by Lord Biron "the glorious eden".

Now it is considered one of he most beautiful places in the world!!!

This tour is perfect for a more in depth visit to Sintra, discover its hidden gems, its historic monuments, tales and culture.

Come with me in this journey and I will show you the best of the best in Sintra, those little details that are easy to miss. . .

It also includes the visit to two of the most iconic palaces, the best views, the local pastries and traditions. Everything in a relaxed pace with all the information provided.

It can be customizable according to your needs and interests.

Sintra - The delights of a Romantic escape Private Tour with your local guide

In Lisbon, you will explore some of the picturesque districts of Lisbon, in the perfect combination of tradicional portuguese food, a yellow tram ride, and the art of the portuguese tiles. The next day you will visit Óbidos - one of the most beautiful medieval towns in Europe - and Nazaré, a small fishing town with beautiful white houses and stunning cliffs, now famous for its beaches and giant waves.

After one rest day we will visit the second city of Portugal, Porto, with a stop at Aveiro, known as the Venice of Portugal. The next day, on the way back to Lisbon, we will visit the Catholic sanctuary of Fátima, known as the "city of peace", home to one of the world's most important Marian shrines.

The next day we will visit the Natural Park of Arrábida, including Cape Espichel (where we may hike to see dinosaur footprints), and the fishing town of Sesimbra, with its beautiful castle by the sea. Our last day will be dedicated to the romantic Sintra the Cape of Roca, the westernmost point in Europe.

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