Private tour in Porto Miguel R
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Miguel R.
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Olá from PORTO! With a wealth of knowledge and expertise spanning over 30 years in the travel industry, I am thrilled to guide your exploration of Porto and its vibrant surroundings. A true local, born and raised in this amazing city, I take immense pride in sharing its rich culture and traditions with you. My journey commenced with over 17 years on a six-star luxury cruise ship, where I explored the globe and served as the restaurant manager in the main dining room. Building upon this foundation, I've dedicated an additional 13 years as a committed tour guide, deepening my passion for creating unforgettable experiences. My commitment to professionalism, meticulous attention to detail, and the delivery of informative and unique commentary ensure that every moment with me is truly special. Portugal, though small, boasts 14 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and I am eager to guide you through the treasures of my homeland. From the Historic Centre of Porto to the enchanting Douro Valley Wine Region and beyond, immerse yourself in the unique beauty and flavours that make Portugal truly exceptional. As a fervent food & wine lover, I can confidently declare that Portuguese gastronomy is among the world's best-kept secrets, especially when paired with our award-winning wines—a culinary delight not to be missed. Join me as your personal guide on unforgettable tours, offering a diverse range of experiences tailored to your preferences. Explore my list of tours to discover what awaits you. My ultimate goal is to ensure that your travel is more than just a visit—it's an experience etched in your memory! I look forward to hosting you and your party as we together uncover the treasures of Portugal and create lasting memories! Vaccination Certificate (Covid-19) with booster. "Clean & Safe" Certificate complying with Health Measures in accordance with Tourism Portugal and the World Travel & Tourism Council. Professional guide with licensed company nº247/2012 by Tourism Portugal Cheese Sommelier Course Certificate Crowd and Crisis Management Course Certification Lifeboat Commander Training Certification I have a licensed tour company nº247/2012 by Tourism Portugal. I am not an official guide and will not be able to guide guests inside of certain historical monuments.
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Depart the pier, hotel or other location to Coimbra, the birthplace of six Portuguese kings and the seat of Portugal's first university, one of the oldest in the world. Coimbra's ancient cathedral is one of the finest examples of Romanesque architecture in Portugal. We will stroll through the picturesque and romantic streets, stairways, courtyards and medieval arches as well as the commercial heart of the city boasting lively cafes, pastry shops, restaurants and boutiques. Continue to Aveiro, known as the 'Venice of Portugal'. Aveiro is surrounded by salt-flats, beaches and lagoons and dominated by the central canal running through town. We will see the famous moliceiros - their authentic brightly painted fishing boats. Visit Aveiro's Cathedral and walk through the historical center stopping to taste Aveiro's typical sweet specialty, Ovos Moles, and enjoying the local ambience. Do not miss this two unique cities filled with history and beautiful architecture that will stay forever in your memory!
Good tour offered by a local guide, modern and well-versed in current-day Coimbra as well... nice stops in the old town to see architecture and get coffee/local pastries. The visit to Albeiro may be better organized to make sure reservations for lunch were anticipated. Overall, an interesting, well-spent day-tour.
Coimbra and Aveiro are very interesting cities and well worth a visit. We learned a lot about the history of the university at Coimbra, and we thoroughly enjoyed the scenic aspects of Aveiro, and especially the fish lunch we had there sitting by the canal. Miguel worked around our schedule to make an outbound flight at the airport, so we unfortunately had to rush the Aveiro visit (only to find that Easy Jet cancelled our flight so we could have enjoyed Aveiro even more). Miguel is an excellent guide an
Miguel, thank you for a fascinating day trip to Coimbra and Aveiro. Your knowledge of the history of Coimbra was wonderful and I would definitely recommend you. You chose an excellent restaurant for us in Aveiro for lunch - one typical of the region rather than touristey!
Miguel is a professional engaging guide & driver. His English is excellent & he is a great storyteller w/a true passion for Portugal. His profound knowledge of history, culture, food & hidden gems made for interesting transfers. NEVER rushed, covering tremendous ground efficiently and w/the fewest crowds. We saw more than we would have seen on our own. He was very flexible and patient as we stopped to take MANY photos. Obrigados to our personal photog & extraordinary guide-now we are In photos together!
Miguel is a professional engaging guide & driver. His English is excellent & he is a great storyteller w/a true passion for Portugal. His profound knowledge of history, culture, food & hidden gems made for interesting transfers. NEVER rushed, covering tremendous ground efficiently and w/the fewest crowds. We saw more than we would have seen on our own. He was very flexible and patient as we stopped to take MANY photos. Obrigados to our personal photog & extraordinary guide-now we are In photos together!
Miguel is a professional engaging guide & driver. His English is excellent & he is a great storyteller w/a true passion for Portugal. His profound knowledge of history, culture, food & hidden gems made for interesting transfers. NEVER rushed, covering tremendous ground efficiently and w/the fewest crowds. We saw more than we would have seen on our own. He was very flexible and patient as we stopped to take MANY photos. Obrigados to our personal photog & extraordinary guide-now we are In photos together!
Pick up in Porto Your private van will take you to Coimbra where you will wintess one of the Europe's oldest universities and the ancient cathedral amongst the historical centre. Continue to Aveiro where you will see the typical fishing boats - molicieros, visit the main museum, walk through the historical centre stopping at a pastry shop to taste Aveiro's typical sweets, Ovos Moles, with some free time for shopping and exploring before returning to Porto.
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Guests will be driven in a comfortable, spacious air conditioned Mercedes tour van.
Porto, Porto District, Portugal
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