Porto, Portugal
Tours Delivered,
Since Nov 22, 2017
1.0
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Guide #26330
Hi! My name is Paulo and I was born and raised in OPORTO/MIAMI and DOURO VALLEY. AWARDED the INTERNACIONAL SOMMELIER CERTIFICATE Foundation Level. (Theory, Blind tasting Practical Service ) from the UNITED STATES SOMMELIER Association at Wine School at Johnson &Wales University AND accredited by the Court Of MASTER SOMMELIER and Gastronomy. After successfully completing two-years at the professional Hotel Beverage School, I Graduated in 1988. I started my career in the Hospitality Industry on the MADEIRA Island, then I moved to MIAMI to work on cruise ships as Sommelier. I went ahead with my career and became HEAD SOMMELIER , responsible for the development of wine lists and delivery of Wine service. Meanwhile, I GRADUATED from the WINE SCHOOL at Johnson & Wales University in Miami and AWARDED FROM the INTERNACIONAL Sommelier CERTIFICATE Foundation Level, by the United States SOMMELIER Association. I kept working on cruise ships until I decided to move to LONDON to 3 Michelin Restaurant for a while and then to go back to Portugal. Here, I started using my knowledge and experience to show my country and its culture to the travellers and I became a private tour guide. I HAVE DEPTH KNOWLEDGE of my country, I a warm personality and a great sense of HUMOUR . I really enjoy showing people the charm of Oporto REGION /DOURO VALLEY and the surrounding AREAS. It's great to see and share people's joy and amazement when they discover all this beauty. Therefore, I would like to invite you to visit and enjoy these magnificent places. IT WILL BE A PLEASURE to be your PRIVATE GUIDE ! YEARS of Experience as a Private Guide. AWARDED the INTERNACIONAL SOMMELIER CERTIFICATE Foundation Level AND accredited by the COURT Of MASTER SOMMELIER and Gastronomy. (Theory, Blind tasting Practical Service) from the United States Sommelier Association at Wine School at Johnson & Wales University . - CERTIFICATE Bar / Wine and Restaurant School Hospitality and Tourism of the Porto. - CERTIFICATE from Brow-Forman Beverages Worldwide Wine Group.- -EXCELLENT knowledge of the History and Heritage of the Regions of Portugal. - I have a Tour Company Licensed under the nº 1569/2017 the Official Tourism Office of Portugal , For Guide & Driving Tours with mandatory insurances . I have NO Restrictions and I already have the Covid Vaccination Certificate with the doses of BioNTech, Pfizer...
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Paulo was awesome. Filled with energy and love for the places you showed us. I cannot recommend this tour more highly.
Replied from Paulo Alexandre L.
Hi dear, I'll start by thanking you for your comment and wishing you all the best. It was a pleasure to have you here.
The Duoro Valley is definitely worth the day trip required to visit. Paulo picked us up from our Gaia hotel and we went directly to our first Sandeman tasting. Our early arrival although we drove at 80-100kmh the whole way allowed us to beat the crowd and do the premier 10,20,30, 40 year tasting After a cozy lunch we visited Dow before returning to the hotel at a similar...
Replied from Paulo Alexandre L.
Hi dear, thank you for your kindness and I'm happy to have been your guide and to be able to share this adventure with you. I wish you all the best and good health.regards
Our guide was very accommodating to our needs. He was very well informed. He went out of his way to make things interesting and less strenuous for us. We all loved him.
Replied from Paulo Alexandre L.
Hi dear, I'd like to start by thanking you for your words. It was a pleasure to serve you and I hope you come back to watch my team play a football game.
This is a wonderful tour. My wife and I got to see the beautiful Douro valley and had two fabulous wine tastings plus stopped for lunch. Our tour guide Paulo Alexandre Lopes was excellent. He is very knowledgeable and knows where to go and stop for the best views of the valley. We highly recommend this tour who has limited time and really wants to taste superb wines.
Replied from Paulo Alexandre L.
Hi dear, I appreciate your words and it was a pleasure to receive you. Regards