Absolutely amazing tour. We felt extremely welcomed and part of the family. Was clearly one of the highlights of the trip!
Private tour in Porto Andre P
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My name is André. I'm a historian, graduated in Oporto University and also a photographer. Porto, one of the most ancient European cities, stemming from the northern bank of the river during the Middle Ages. One of the most significant aspects of Porto and its historical centre is its surrounding landscape, the steep river banks providing a dramatic setting for the old town. Both the streets next to the river and the surrounding countryside have been classified as a World Heritage sites by UNESCO. I am passionate about Porto, both for its culture and for the History of this fantastic city. I describe myself as an open-minded person, always looking for new things and meeting new cultures. It would be a pleasure to share my knowledge with you, to show you the historical and most secret places of this city, to make you feel the ancestral atmosphere of this city and capture in a unique way the images of this unique city, in the most spectacular places that I will show you. Together, we'll enter into an extraordinary journey to the Medieval times through a private tour that takes you to the main spots of e Middle Ages, the medieval period, and the Moors. Discover the history, the old buildings, the hidden secrets of the city, traveling the paths drawn from the city refounding times, after the city's reconquest to the Moors by Vimara Peres in IX century. Walk by the XIV century defense wall with fantastic views to the historical part of the city and feel the atmosphere in a XII century cathedral. Next, stroll labyrinthic passages walked once by medieval knights and visit the house where Henrique the Navigator was born, the mentor of the Portuguese discoveries in XV century, and Master of the Order of Christ. I invite you to come with me, to travel back in time, discover the secrets and live a fantastic experience that only the city of Porto can provide. Graduated in History in Oporto University I am not a licensed guide.
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Explore Porto through its beautiful highlights & landmarks and discover hidden gems along the way. See the best the city has to offer, explained by an historian. Porto, one of the most ancient European cities, stemming from the northern bank of the river during the Middle Ages. One of the most significant aspects of Porto and its historical centre is its surrounding landscape, the steep river banks providing a dramatic setting for the old town. Both the streets next to the river and the surrounding countryside have been classified as a World Heritage sites by UNESCO. Let's explore together!
Absolutely amazing tour. We felt extremely welcomed and part of the family. Was clearly one of the highlights of the trip!
We spent a wonderful day driving and walking Porto with Andre. Andre shared his love for his city and his country, teaching us about Porto and the Portugal along the way. We were a small group of four on a part day excursion from our cruise ship. Andre met us at the port entrance and the shared the highlights of Porto for the next 5 hours. We added a Port wine lodge visit/tasting to the itinerary which Andre worked perfectly into our day. We highly recommend selecting Andre as your guide in Porto.
Andre was an amazing tour guide. Having grown up and spent his entire life here, he was most qualified to maximize our time in this beautiful city in order to see all the main attractions. His knowledge in history ensured our understanding of the significance of the region and its beautiful land marks. He also took us to the "hometown" favorite restaurants and wineries. We highly recommend!
If you are looking for a friendly, professional and knowledgeable guide in Porto, then choose Andre. My wife and I recently spent a pleasant day with him. Andre gave us a nice overview of the city. His knowledge of the city and its history was impressive, and Andre's pride in his city was evident throughout the tour. But, what really made the tour enjoyable was chatting with Andre on daily life there. We enjoyed discussing sports, politics and other mutually-relatable topics with him. We feel that we got a solid understanding of life in Porto from this tour. Andre was also resourceful in changing the order of our tour stops when inclement weather arose. Andre brought us to several places that few tourists ever get to . Overall, an excellent tour with a superb guide..
Andre gave us a very comprehensive tour of the medieval history and sites in Porto. His choice of locations gave us many different viewpoints for photos. Through his explanations, were able to appreciate the past and current history of this city. He was able to arrange for us a tour of a port wine cellar. We appreciated his driving us through the older sections and visiting the local areas. His passion for the local history was obvious. Well done.
What can I say? Andre was by far the best tour guide I ever had in my life! Andre is a true subject matter expert in many fields, including on the Knights Templar! He customized my 6-hour private tour to my interests. As a retired US Army Civil Affairs Soldier, I was captivated by his knowledge and his passion for his beloved Porto! He is very articulate and humorous. I highly recommend Andre to any history buffs and people who truly want to learn about Porto!
- Ponte D. Luís I - Visit inside the Medieval Cathedral - Medieval streets - Ribeira - Hidden streets of the river - Visit the Palace of the Stock Exchange and Gothic Church of San Francisco - House where the Infante D. Henrique was born - Old jewish quarter - Visit the Tower and church of the Clérigos - Lello Bookstore - Lions Fountain - Carmo Church - Streets Galleries of Paris - Avenida dos Aliados - São Bento Station
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