Janet D.United States
Great tour. Our guide Mia was enthusiastic and engaging. We hit the highlights of Porto and had a great experience. Highly recommend, but there was a lot of walking
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Private tour in Porto Paulo Alexandre L
AVEIRO City Tour and COSTA NOVA and Boat Cruise in the channels that go through the picturesque "Portuguese Venice €280.
4.6
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Paulo Alexandre L.
4.9
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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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Explore Oporto and discover the"Portuguese Venice", Aveiro.
Overview of your Porto tour
In Aveiro, we will on board in a typical boat called «Moliceiros» for a surprising cruise by the channels that go through the picturesque "Portuguese Venice"!
Recent Reviews
Stephen T.United States
Paulo what an amazing tour guide. This tour was outside of Porto to a place we never been before per. It certainly lived up to the expectations that we had as to being the Venice of Portugal. Was a very ass place to go certainly outside of Porto into an area of Portugal that we’ve never been before. Paulo spoke perfect English and had a command of the entire trip. He is most friendly, and we had a wonderful, educational, and enthusiastic time. I would highly recommend this tour and especially this tour guide.
Paula L.United States
Had a terrific day with Paulo, visiting Aveiro and Costa Nova. Paulo speaks English very fluently, is a good driver, and is intelligent, professional, kind, and funny. He has vast knowledge of his homeland, and not only taught me about the places we saw, but gave me hints on other ways to spend time while here in Portugal. Do yourself a favor and book a tour with Paulo. You will enjoy your day and will learn things too. I recommend him without hesitation. Time well spent.
Johanna B.United States
Salt mines very interesting as are the fishermen's houses Aveira very pretty town but construction is off putting and in center of city which makes it unpleasant and very crowded Paolo was lovely in making it work Thank you for your good humor and smile
Roberto D.Guatemala
Paulo was very good and had a very good attitude as wells as being very kind.
Sherryl A.United States
Great tour of Oporto. We went to Peninsula of Costa Nova, Aveiro and Porto. Had a very informative tour and a wonderful personality to go with it. Highly recommend this guy!!
Your Porto tour itinerary
We will start at 8h30 Driving to the Peninsula of Costa Nova. - we will visit the barra lighthouse, the largest in Portugal - we will visit the famous haystacks ( Palheiros) and the famous fish market Continue to Aveiro - Boat cruise in the channels that go through the picturesque Aveiro "Portuguese Venice" -Visit to the art nouveau museum -Visit to the Aveiro history museum - Lunch - Back to Hotel.
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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan
TRANSPORTATION ... RENAULT GRAND SCÉNIC 1.5 ( 4 Pass+Driver/Guide ) With all the Modern Comfort + AC and Wifi included.
What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Services: Bottled water
Other: - Free Wi-Fi.- All insurance required by the Tourism of Portugal.- Bottled water
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Lunch , River Cruise and Museums
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets
Private Transportation With Driver
Meeting location
Avenida dos Aliados, Porto, Porto, 4000, Portugal
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide:
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Boat
Layover
City Highlights
History
Museums
Tour reference number
389412
Languages
Spanish
Portuguese
French
EnglishActivity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Traveller reviews
4.6
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6 hours
30 minutes
Private transportation
Private tour for 1-4 people
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Tour date
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