Very knowledgeable and personable. Adaptable to our requests. Good English. Very enjoyable tour!
Private tour in Porto Miguel M
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Miguel M.
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Hello, my name is Miguel and I was born in 1968 in Angola (portuguese ex-colony in Africa). However I have lived in Porto since I was two years old and for that reason I know this city like I know myself! I have always loved to travel and so I used to visit many different places inside my home country. This fact allows me not only to create the best tours possible with what I believe are the most interesting stops, but also to know plenty of local miths and hidden places. In 2018, after 21 years of banking career, I was finally able to start a project that is to me a lifetime acomplishement. A dream that always accompanied me come true. I am moved by the passion for Portugal and its astonishing destinations, unique places and monuments, history and culture. Therefore it is a pleasure to me to provide you the opportunity to meet them and get to know what real heaven looks like. These opening years were, as I expected, unbelievable! Being able to show and talk about the wonders of Portugal, such as its history, gastronomy, wines, climate, landscapes, wonderful places and above all its people is a passion that gives me energy necessary to wake up cheerful every single morning to work. Moreover having the chance to meet fantastic people from all over the world, introducing me to new habits and mindsets everyday, has been a truly enriching experience that I value the most. My priority is always the client's satisfaction, that way I'm quite flexible on my tours, according to your needs. A feature that you can choose if you prefer are tailor-made tours, created specifically as you wish and regarding my sugestions, if needed. One other option are multi-day circuits that encompass Portugal and Spain, for a longer and more fulfilled experience. For this, I have at your disposal a luxury Mercedes Van (up to 7 passengers) with unique comfort conditions capable of providing you with unforgettable moments. I am looking forward to meet you! Licensed by Turismo de Portugal: RNAVT nº 7707/2018 - RNAAT n° 975/2022 "Clean & Safe" company certified by Turismo de Portugal No restrictions.
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In the words of the poet Miguel Torga: "it is an excess of nature. [. . . ] A geological poem. Absolute beauty. " Douro Valley was the first DEMARCATED REGION of the world since 1756. With breathtaking landscapes and a gastronomy with a traditional Portuguese flavor, the oldest Demarcated Region of the World, Douro Vinhateiro, highlights the indescribable beauty of the Rio Douro Valley's Nature and the production of the iconic and so tasty Vinho do Porto. Land of tradition, the Douro Vinhateiro creates the perfect symbiosis between human activity, responsible for the production of wine, and its enchanting Nature. It's impossible not to love your visit! In this tour you will do a 1h relaxed boat cruise in Douro river in a traditional "Rabelo" boat, visit one or two Vineyards with one guided visit and port wine tasting in the end, lunch in a superb local restaurant and most of all, enjoy the enjoy the beautiful scenery around!
Very knowledgeable and personable. Adaptable to our requests. Good English. Very enjoyable tour!
Miguel was amazing, we have used TBL many times in many different parts of the world and would rate Miguel as one of the absolute best!!! You will be very lucky of he is available to guide you in your tour you are interested in. Our advice is 'book now" before he becomes unavailable for your desired tour
From the wine tasting at multiple locations, to the private boat tour on the river, to eating at a local family owned restaurant off the beaten track, just an incredible day. This was our 3rd day with Miguel and once again he did not disappoint. No detail left to chance. A few planned and fun surprises along the way. Once again what made this tour so fantastic was our guide Miguel. We spent 3 days in a row with him and as I stated in a previous review we started as customers with our guide and ended as friends. Just an amazing day in the Douro Valley with an incredible human being sharing his country and culture with us! All our Tours with Miguel were amazing but this was our favorite of the 3.
The 4 of us toured the Douro Valley with Miguel Torga in his Mercedes van. The car was immaculate and he was an excellent driver. We visited two wineries, took an hour boat ride on the Douro River, saw the tiles at the railroad station in Pinhao, and had a wonderful lunch at a small restaurant on top of a mountain with beautiful views. Miguel was very knowledgable about all-things Douro valley, kind, well-spoken, and eager that we all have a wonderful time, which we did. His personal experiences with the food and wine of the valley were invaluable. We tasted Port wines at vineyards we had not heard of, that were fabulous and the restaurant he chose for us was delicious and the owners very welcoming and helpful. We would all highly recommend Miguel if you are planning a trip to the Douro valley.
Miguel was just wonderful. His knowledge of the area and his compassion was second to none. He was personable and cared as to whether we were having a good time. Thank you so much for a truly enjoyable day!
Our tour with Miguel in the Douro Valley was exceptional! He set up unique experiences at small and larger wineries and we had one of the best meals of our lives at a small restaurant that we otherwise would have passed right by. His love of the region shows through as he expertly guided through the stunning mountains and winding byways. He even thought to stop at a roadside stand so we could bring back cherries that were in season. His kindness and knowledge of the area combined to make it a trip to remember!
- Pick-Up at the port or any other location in Porto. Drive to Pinhão through Douro Valley region. - Visit and tasting at a small and family winerie, Quinta do Beijo; - 1h Boat Cruise in Pinhão Visit to "Pinhão train Station" and it's beautiful tiles; - Lunch Time in a superb local restaurant, a non-touristy place, in a small village in the middle of the mountains. - Guided visit and a Premium Port wine tasting in Sandeman "Quinta do Seixo", with its 100 hectares, is undoubtedly one of the most traditional and grand wine-producing estates in the Douro Region. - Return through EN222, one of the most beautiful roads in the world, passing in the city of Régua and Drop-Off in Porto.
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A luxury Mercedes van, V class (up to 7 people) or a luxury Mercedes E220 station wagon (for small group, up to 3 people), both with wifi and bottled water on board.
Porto, Porto District, Portugal
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