Lisbon, Portugal
Tours Delivered,
Since Jul 7, 2016
4.0
Hours, Avg. response time
Guide #15915
***I have a 4 year degree in Touristic Information followed by a final exame that gave me the National Certificated Tourist Guide BADGE nº17/26231/1218. ***I've been a Certified Guide since 2004. Hello everyone!! My name is Matilde and it will be a pleasure to welcome and introduce you to this marvelous city and its surroundings. Today I'll be focused on you and your experience in Portugal! I'm very flexible and I can definitely read my guests. I love challenges and learning from all different backgrounds, that's what makes me richer and happier! As a native of Lisbon and a passionate guide my focus is to give you the locals perspective! I'll make sure you have the best time experiencing our sights but also our daily life. History and geography, politics and economy, art and architecture , folk and crafts, food and wine are some of the genuine elements that so well characterize Portugal. Beside my regular tours I'll be happy to create tailor-made tours that meet your personal interests. This will make your visit unique to your needs and add an even more personal touch to your trip. Join me on this adventure and you'll want to come back over and over again! I have a 4 year degree in Tourism Information followed by a final exame that gave me the badge as a National Certificated Tourist Guide nº17/26231/1218. I've been an Official Guide since 2004. Wine Course (Level II of WSET taken in 2026 and accomplished with Distinction /98%) Two years of Hebrew studies. First level of Judaism Culture Course. Botanical courses (Botanics on Art, Spices , Biblical Plants). NOTE : A CERTIFICATE TOURIST GUIDE has been educated in a higher education level for at least 3 years in order to be able to present in an accurate way all the historical facts and bring to life the history of each place, connecting it with life in modern Portugal , when offer his/her services to the visitors. Choosing to have a guided tour with an officially licensed tourist guide will enhance your experience and provide an in depth presentation. Also the history of each place will be connected that way with the other sites you may visit, so you will have at the end a complete experience while touring around Portugal. No restrictions. As a Certified Guide I can tour anywhere in Portugal including driving and touring at the same time.
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233 reviews
Matilde was lovely and gave us an amazing walking tour of Lisbon. She was so knowledgeable and shared the history of her beloved city. She tailored the tour to us & answered all our questions. Highly recommend the warm & amazing Matilde!
Matilde’s knowledge of the Belém area and her understanding of the various sites made our tour interesting and easy to navigate. She knew about a potential strike at the monastery and was able to adapt our tour accordingly. Her understanding of the related history in the area was stellar.
Matilde was kind, personable, and had a great knowledge of the Sintra area. We enthusiastically recommend her.
We are a family of 10 and had the most wonderful foodie tour with Matilde. Two persons in our family have food allergies so the fact that we could order and pay for whatever was appropriate was a huge benefit. The tour was well-paced. Matilde met us at our VRBO and we walked from spot to spot, so we weren't eating the entire time. We got to experience some of the best...