Porto, Portugal
Tours Delivered,
Since Oct 27, 2023
4.0
Hours, Avg. response time
Guide #62613
Hello, I'm Magda, I'm passionate about my hometown Porto, its History, Art and Heritage! I would be very pleased to show you my beloved Porto, the city where I was born and raised, and where I have developed my professional background. I graduated in History of Art at University of Porto. My first job was as a teacher of History in a few Public High Schools in Portugal. Afterwards I worked in contemporary art galleries for almost a decade and lately worked 5 years as a bookseller at the so-called most beautiful bookshop in the world. My main interests are Art, Architecture and History. I also love the curiosities and legends of this town, Portuguese genuine traditions, our gastronomical specialities and wines. Since 2022, I have been working as a tour guide and the experience of sharing and exchanging knowledge with people from different cultures and backgrounds has been so personally rewarding and it is the reason why I am doing it in a full time basis. All tours can be customised according to your preferences and I welcome your wishes to plan a completely new tour (you can send me also an enquiry in order to visit other towns in Portugal, for instance: Guimarães, Braga, Viana do Castelo, Coimbra or Aveiro or regions like Douro Valley and Côa Valley). As our most remarkable 20th century woman novelist, Agustina Bessa-Luis, once said (and she chose Porto to live): "Porto is not a place, is a feeling. " Therefore, I invite you to come into my favorite streets, museums and views in Porto, also unveiling the unique character of its inhabitants. Degree in History of Art, Faculty of Humanities, University of Porto Guide Licensed by Tourism of Portugal (RNAAT), with all the mandatory insurances required. I am not a driver but I can secure transportation and professional drivers for the tours.
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50 reviews
Bring your questions - Magda is able and willing to help you understand Porto within its historical significance and in the midst of its current upheaval and change. It’s a phenomenal discussion time!
Replied from the guide, Magda M.
July 2026Thank you so much, Karen, for the pleasant time spent in our tour and for your lovely review. All the best, Magda
There is lots of history involved with the university. Magda must know it all! She is very knowledgeable about the school, library, church and town. Her background of study is art history and that is quite obvious in her narrative during the tour. It is also easy to see that she loves Coimbra.
Replied from the guide, Magda M.
July 2026Dear Terry, thank you very much for your review. I love Coimbra! I am glad that you enjoyed the tour, so at a certain point this feeling passed to you. You were very kind and it was a pleasure to meet you. All the best
We enjoyed our walking and driving tour with Magda.
Replied from the guide, Magda M.
June 2026Dear Irene, thank you very much for the tour and for your review. Wish you all the very best, Magda
Excellent tour. Magda M. was a wonderful guide: friendly, knowledgeable, informative. And she went out of her way to make special transport arrangements for a wheelchair user in our group of four. Recommend her highly.
Replied from the guide, Magda M.
June 2026Dear Ian, thank you so much for the opportunity of giving you this tour and for your review. I am very glad that you enjoyed it. All the best for you, Magda