Private tour in Aveiro Magda M
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Magda M.
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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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Situated on the edge of an extensive coastal lagoon system, Aveiro is the eternal "Portuguese Venice", due to its small network of picturesque canals, crossed by "moliceiros" - the colorful boats traditionally used for seaweed harvesting and nowadays for canal cruises. Salt has shaped Aveiro's history, going back to Roman times. The "salinas" (the technique of salt production) played a key role in Aveiro's prosperity, known as the "white gold" in the region. The town abounds with Art Nouveau and this artistic movement shows here unique aspects. It has been, therefore, distinguished as the City-Museum of Art Nouveau in Portugal and it is a member of the Réseau Art Nouveau Network, along with Barcelona, Brussels, Budapest, Glasgow, Helsinki or Havana. We will visit the iconic family house of Mário Pessoa, built between 1907 and 1909, and today home of the Art Nouveau Museum. Some extremely gilded wood carved or tiled churches and large street art murals regarding maritime activities are other great attractions.
10 a.m.-Estação Ferroviária de Aveiro (Aveiro Train Station) Dr. Lourenço Peixinho Avenue São Gonçalinho Chapel Boitirões Quay/Canal of the Fish Market/S. Roque's CanalMercantéis Quay Market of the Fish/Market of the Fish Square Art Nouveau Museum (visit) 11.30 a..m.-Moliceiro Boat Cruise Central Canal Coimbra Street Our Lady of Mercy Church (optional visit) Marquês Pombal Square: Church of the Carmelitas Convent (optional visit) Santa Zita House Aveiro Museum (Princess Saint Joana) Aveiro's Cathedral 1p.m.-End of the tour at Aveiro's Cathedral Please share your thoughts if you would like me to customize this tour or if you are a group of more than 7 travelers. Thank you.
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Estação Ferroviária de Aveiro, Rua Doutor Arlindo Vicente, Aveiro, Portugal
Aveiro Train Station, Rua Doutor Arlindo Vicente, Aveiro (outside the Train Station, in front of the tile pannels)
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