Private tour in Porto Magda M
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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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Starting at the medieval Cathedral of Porto, this stroll will take us to Bonfim, one of the most intriguing districts in the eastern part of the city. It will be a delight to encounter areas/spots so different: by turn aristocratic, traditional, religious, popular and royal. In the late 19th century, Bonfim was Porto’s main industrial center, as it contained the city’s major textile factories. In the neighborhood, we'll visit the studio of the outstading Symbolist painter António Carneiro. Then you have the “ilhas” (“islands”). In Porto, an island is a cluster of single-storey dwellings that mostly housed the lower classes, especially factory workers. We'll wander along the neighborhood, where you can really feel the pulse of the city: the little cafes and the large number of bakeries, grocers and butchers. Time to marvel at the Church Santa Clara and for lovely public spaces, including one of the best viewpoints over the river Douro. This is magic. This is Porto.
-Start of the tour at Porto's Cathedral -Largo Primeiro de Dezembro: Church of the Convent Santa Clara (visit) Fernandine Wall "Tailor's Chapel"(National Monument) "Street of the Sun" Herculano Neighborhood Fontainhas -Coffee Break at a local café Prado Repouso Cemitery Military Museum of Porto Alexandre Herculano High School -António Carneiro's House and Studio (visit) Bonfim Church -Subway Station Campo 24 de Agosto: archaelogical site (visit) -S. Lázaro Garden (visit) Porto's Public Municipal Library Santa Catarina Street: Majestic Cafe -End of the tour at Praça da Batalha Square
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Terreiro da Sé, Porto, Porto, 4050-573, Portugal
In front the Cathedral's façade, at the staircase.
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