Tour guide in Lisbon Marta C.

📌✉️ Please message me if you're having trouble with booking one of my tours: I am checking my messages frequently. Thank you! 😊 Hi there! I was born in Lisbon and I am endlessly in love with my hometown! Sharing this fairytale country with visitors is my dream job, and after my family, guiding is my greatest passion. Waking up knowing I’m about to meet enthusiastic people who are excited to discover my city makes me a very grateful person. Tour guiding has been my full-time career since 2003. For over two decades (time really flies!), I traveled the world as a guide across Europe, South America, and Central America. I traded the nomadic life to settle back home when my first child was born, and since 2016, I've been 100% dedicated to Lisbon and its surroundings. Across my career, I’ve led nearly 5,000 tours, including over 1,100 with ToursByLocals. In 2021, I was honored as one of the world's "Best Specialist Guides" by the Wanderlust Awards—a recognition born out of doing what I love every day. To offer you the highest quality experience, I hold a 5-year academic degree in Touristic Information, the official Certificate of Competence required for regulated guides, and my own tour company licensed by Turismo de Portugal. But even with all my background, don't expect a dry history lecture! I consider myself knowledgeable, but above all, easygoing, friendly, and flexible. I truly believe we learn the most when we’re having fun in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. As a mother of three, I love planning family trips and know firsthand how precious those travel memories are. If you’re traveling with kids, I excel at keeping them genuinely thrilled and engaged with our history and monuments. I am equally fond of guiding solo travelers, small groups of friends, and extended families, always welcoming you as a friend while delivering a seamless, professional experience. How We Can Work Together: Flexible Logistics: Scenic walking tours or private transportation (minivan, minibus, or bus) if you prefer to sit back and relax. Customized Experiences: Pick from my popular itineraries or let's build a tailored experience at your pace, whether that’s combining half-day tours or planning a multi-day itinerary. Hassle-Free Planning: I’ll help you choose the best timings to avoid crowds and assist with ticket bookings. Virtual Tours: Interactive online tours—a concept I started in 2020—perfect for distant family reunions, schools, or friends who can't travel physically. Portugal is a year-round paradise. Even in winter, you can enjoy simple pleasures like sitting on a terrace under the sun. Plus, as an avid cook and baker, I’m always happy to share my favorite Portuguese recipes, local food spots, and wine recommendations! Send me a message and let's start planning. Get ready to fall deeply in love with Portugal—I can't wait to meet you! Credentials: 🔵 Certified licensed Tourist Guide since 2003 (17/26820/1244) 🔵 Proud member of SNATTI #4282 🔵 5 year Degree in Tourism Information by the Estoril Higher Institute for Tourism and Hotel Management, a non-profit public higher-education institution 🔵 Tourist Guide & Tour Leader Certificate of Competence, acquired through 2 different qualifying examinations, in order to be able to exercise this profession. 🔵 Master Degree in Tourism – Specialisation in Strategic Management of Tourism Destinations 🔵 I own and manage a tour company licensed by the Turismo de Portugal IP, Portugal's National Tourism Authority