Private tour in Porto Ricardo A
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Hello, my name is Ricardo, I was born and raised in Porto, so I'm an authentic "tripeiro". I lived in cities such as London, Paris, and later Lisbon, and 10 years ago I returned to Porto, my hometown! I have a degree in Fine Arts, so in addition to being a tourist guide, I am also a creative mind. I've worked in various fields and started my professional activity after university studies, as a teacher in high schools. Later I started working as a freelance graphic designer and page layout, created my brand, and collaborated with various national and international publishers. As an entrepreneur, I had a store selling organic food products, one of the first stores in the city of Porto, one of my greatest challenges!!! In 2017 I changed my area and decided to take a risk, applying for a position as a tour guide with a renowned company in the city. After a year and a half of experience, I felt I could go it alone and create my own experiences. I'm passionate about art, history, culture and gastronomy. Besides loving what I do in tourism or arts, I have another passion which is the ocean, I am a veteran bodyboarder. I have a license from Turismo de Portugal as a tourism animation agent with RNAAT nº1320/2018. I therefore have 6 years' experience as a guide. As a tour guide, I have the CLEAN & SAFE recognition and certification awarded by TURISMO DE PORTUGAL, since I have implemented an internal protocol that, by the recommendations of the Directorate-General for Health, ensures the necessary hygiene to avoid risks of contagion and guarantees safe procedures for your operation. I aim to offer maximum confidence, as well as guarantee compliance with the requirements decreed for the prevention and control of COVID-19. I cannot guide inside museums that offer their guides.
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Did you know that Porto is renowned for its significant contributions to architecture? Including works by Pritzker Prize laureates. Álvaro Siza is a renowned Portuguese architect, celebrated for his poetic modernist buildings that harmoniously blend with their surroundings. This tour offers a glimpse into Porto's rich architectural tapestry, showcasing the works of Alvaro Siza, one of its most distinguished architects. Whether you are an architecture aficionado or a curious traveler, the buildings and structures in Porto are sure to inspire and impress. Let's embark on a tour of stunning architectural marvels that seamlessly blend with their natural surroundings. Even though my degree is in Fine Art (Painting) and not Architecture, I have always been fascinated by the interplay between interior/exterior spaces, building scales, and how they interact with public spaces.
This is the initial structure of the tour which can be modified as per your request. - Meet at your hotel or Leixões port terminal - São Bento Metro Station (15 minutes walk) - Trindade Metro Station (15 minutes walk) - Bairro da Bouça (15 minutes) - Faculty of Architecture of Porto University (15 minutes walk) - Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art (60 minutes walk/visit) - Boa Nova Teahouse (15 minutes walk) - Pool of Tides (15 minutes walk) - Quinta da Conceição Pool - Four Houses - Casa Fernando Neto (5 minutes walk) - Casa da Arquitectura/ Portuguese Centre for Architecture (60 minutes walk/visit) * Note: If you are arriving by cruise, the tour will start and end at the Leixões port terminal. ** If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to message me for more details.
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Porto de Leixões, Matosinhos, Porto, 4450, Portugal
Porto de Leixões, Matosinhos, Portugal
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