Private tour in Lisbon Rui M
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Rui M.
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I’ve often been described as friendly and communicative, always eager to lend a helping hand. I was born in Lisbon and raised between this vibrant city and the Portuguese central-west coast, giving me an interesting blend of urban and coastal roots. I am a passionate surfer, and I have dedicated much of my life to the ocean and teaching this sport and lifestyle to others. I began my journey in the tourism industry in the late 90s, building a strong foundation of knowledge and experience. My love for sharing Portugal with travellers led me to take a degree in tourism (tour guiding and tourism marketing), for which I deeply studied Portugal and the best way to promote it. Later, a post-graduate degree in adventure tourism gave me better tools to explore and share my country's secrets. Since then, I’ve embraced the opportunity to welcome travellers from around the world, with whom I shared the essence of Portuguese culture. Now, as a proud family man with two children, I can confidently say that parenthood is the greatest adventure of my life. Music is my third passion; I studied jazz drumming and have enjoyed playing drums and percussion in various projects. Conscious that Lisbon’s strategic location offers access to some of Portugal's most authentic treasures within just an hour’s drive, I've crafted unique routes and experiences around the city. On my tours, I aim to share my deep love for Portugal with every guest, providing a relaxed, genuine, and informal experience. I can deliver tours starting in Lisbon, Cascais, Sintra, Lourinhã, Peniche, Óbidos and Nazaré. --- ISLA Campus Lisboa - Bachelor's Degree in Tourist Guide and Agent / 1995 - 1998 ISAI - Graduation in Tourism Marketing and Management / 1999 - 2000 The University of Hospitality and Tourism of Estoril - Post-Graduation on Adventure Tourism Management / 2003 - 2004
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Listed as a UNESCO Cultural Landscape since 1995, Sintra is renowned for its medieval heritage, 19th-century Romantic architecture, fairytale-like palaces, and lush, misty mountains. While many tours combine Sintra with the coastline and Cascais, this experience is different. Here, we slow down and focus on Sintra's monuments and parks. I’ll guide you through a carefully chosen selection of three monuments and parks that, in my opinion, offer the most complete and meaningful historic experience. Please keep in mind that Sintra is set on a mountain, and visiting these sites involves a lot of walking—uphill and downhill paths and stairs. But we’ll take it step by step, with breaks whenever needed. Along the way, I’ll share not just the history, but also personal stories, local insights, and the little details that most visitors miss. This tour can be customised. You may choose to visit another monument that you would particularly enjoy seeing.
- Pick-up from your chosen location for a 45-minute drive to Sintra. - Guided visit to Pena Palace. - Free time in Sintra’s old town to explore and enjoy lunch. - Guided visit to the Sintra National Palace, the best-preserved medieval royal palace in Portugal. - Short break to taste local pastries and recharge. - 15-minute walk to Quinta da Regaleira for a guided visit with free time to explore. - Walk back to Sintra’s old town and return to Lisbon. NOTES: *You may choose to visit other monuments in Sintra. ** Monument tickets are not included, and some require a timed entry. I will send you a link to purchase tickets and assist you in selecting the correct time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited availability. *** The tour can be customised.
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Modern and clean 9-seat minivan with air conditioning.
Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
Hotel, Airbnb, Cruise Port; Train Station, Airport
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