Private tour in Porto Magda M
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Hello, I'm Magda, I'm passionate about my hometown Porto, its History, Art and Heritage! I would be very pleased to show you my beloved Porto, the city where I was born and raised, and where I have developed my professional background. I graduated in History of Art at University of Porto. My first job was as a teacher of History in a few Public High Schools in Portugal. Afterwards I worked in contemporary art galleries for almost a decade and lately worked 5 years as a bookseller at the so-called most beautiful bookshop in the world. My main interests are Art, Architecture and History. I also love the curiosities and legends of this town, Portuguese genuine traditions, our gastronomical specialities and wines. Since 2022, I have been working as a tour guide and the experience of sharing and exchanging knowledge with people from different cultures and backgrounds has been so personally rewarding and it is the reason why I am doing it in a full time basis. All tours can be customised according to your preferences and I welcome your wishes to plan a completely new tour (you can send me also an enquiry in order to visit other towns in Portugal, for instance: Guimarães, Braga, Viana do Castelo, Coimbra or Aveiro or regions like Douro Valley and Côa Valley). As our most remarkable 20th century woman novelist, Agustina Bessa-Luis, once said (and she chose Porto to live): "Porto is not a place, is a feeling. " Therefore, I invite you to come into my favorite streets, museums and views in Porto, also unveiling the unique character of its inhabitants. Degree in History of Art, Faculty of Humanities, University of Porto Guide Licensed by Tourism of Portugal (RNAAT), with all the mandatory insurances required. I am not a driver but I can secure transportation and professional drivers for the tours.
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We are at "Ropemakers' Garden"a complex of buildings, dated the 18th century, arises majestically. Or beside the monumental fountain of the four-winged lions (Porto has 170 fountains! They are really everywhere!). At the opposite hill, called "Battle Square", we can imagine the bohemian 19th-century Porto. Here was placed the first Opera House and, on the top, St. Ildefonso Church depicts 11000 tiles. Near the "Calçada da Vandoma" lays the most important of the 4 gates of the old wall. The story goes back to the year 900. Over there, look at "the Queen Stairs", climbed every day by the mother of our first king to follow the progress of the cathedral construction, that she founded. Inside it, the marked verticality of the central nave, with its thick, fasciculated pillars, vaults and arches, the gilt altarpiece, the fresco walls, the silver altar. At "The Whirlpool Alley" stands the city's oldest house. Now strolling down the riverfront, through narrow streets and long granite staircases towards Ribeira
10a. m. -Praça Gomes Teixeira Carmo and Carmelitas Churches/Livraria Lello/Clérigos Avenida dos Aliados/Town Hall Santa Catarina Street/Majestic Cafe/Praça da Batalha 11. 10-a. m. -São Bento Train Station-visit 11. 40-a. m. -Porto's Cathedral-visit Fernandine Wall Santa Clara Church D. Luiz Bridge Praça da Ribeira Igreja de S. Francisco/Palácio da Bolsa/Mercado Ferreira Borges 2p. m. -Praça do Infante-End of the tour That's how I conceived the tour, but you can change it with me! After all, it's your tour! I look forward to welcoming to you.
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This is a Walking Tour and Porto is a steep town. I was cautious designing this tour from high to low areas, for you not to be tired. Anyway, please bring comfortable shoes. We'll have comfort stops. Walking tours proceed in rain or shine and inclemet weather conditions do not cover a refund. If there is a chance of rain and wind on the day of the tour, please be prepared with rain-appropriate attire.
Porto, Porto District, Portugal
Hotel/Accommodation if downtown center. Please inform. Or the meeting point set by Guide: Praça de Gomes Teixeira (Praça dos Leões, beside Lions' Fountain)
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