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Ines P.
Hi! My name is Ines and I would be thrilled to be your guide in the Lisbon area. I studied history of art, holding both a degree and a masters, and have 10 years of experience as a tour guide. I am passionate about art, architecture, history and culture. Whereas you want to enjoy the architecture highlights and hidden gems of the Lisbon area; explore the art scene being or contemporary art or Portugal’s unique crafts; or even combine history, art and indulging in gastronomy and wine tasting I am more than welcome to cater to your preferences. I am also a mother of two young children, plus I have worked for more than 12 years as a museum and heritage educator so, I am very happy to create tours or adapt them to families travelling with children of all ages.
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Diogo C.
Hello, I’m Diogo — a private Lisbon tour guide, sommelier, and host, with a background in hospitality and Portuguese culture. I’ve worked for many years in the hospitality world in Portugal and London, including as a sommelier, and I studied the WSET Level 3 in Wines in London. I’m also the co-founder of a Portuguese wine brand in Alcácer do Sal, which gives me a strong connection to local producers and the countryside beyond the cities. While wine is an important part of my background, my tours are not limited to food and wine. I design private, tailor-made tours from Lisbon that can focus on culture, history, landscapes, architecture, and everyday local life, or combine these elements naturally with wine and gastronomy when it makes sense. I work exclusively with private guests and small groups, creating experiences at a relaxed pace and shaped around each guest’s interests. Whether you’re visiting Portugal for the first time or returning to explore more deeply, my goal is to offer an authentic, personal perspective rather than a standard sightseeing tour. I look forward to welcoming you and helping you experience Portugal in a genuine, unhurried way.
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Pedro F.
I`m a calm person and I pay attention to detail. Also i like to pass on knowledge and good mood and i have a degree from Turismo de Portugal specific to the Sintra area and 8 years of experience. Regarding the area where I work and where I have always lived, I know all the monuments and their stories. The Sintra area is not only palaces and gardens, it has beaches and other interests as well. I like to provide a good experience and captivate people in relation not only to the monuments but also to our gastronomy and local handicrafts. I think the experience is further enriched with a local guide who knows the stories and places that don't usually come in the tourist guides.
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João B.
Hello and welcome! I’m João, a passionate professional driver guide who loves sharing the beauty, culture, and local stories of the regions I work in. From historic towns and natural landscapes to hidden gems and local traditions, I’m here to help you discover the best experiences and make unforgettable memories. I specialize in guided tours that are both informative and fun, with a focus on creating a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for all travelers. With deep knowledge of local history, culture, and must‑see spots whether it’s scenic nature parks, charming coastal towns, traditional gastronomy or wine‑tasting experiences — I strive to bring every destination to life. I’m committed to providing clear, engaging commentary and ensuring that your tour is comfortable, safe, and tailored to your interests. As your guide, I’ll help you explore at the right pace, answer your questions, and share insights that only a local would know. Whether you’re a first‑time visitor or returning to explore more, I look forward to showing you the highlights as well as the hidden treasures of this wonderful region. Let’s make your journey memorable!
New Lisbon Tour Guides
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Pedro G.
I was born and raised in Eric Eira, a coastal village located approximately 45 minutes from Lisbon. I pursued my academic studies in Audiovisual Communication in Lisbon and currently reside in the city. With a strong passion for sports and outdoor activities, I have a deep connection to the ocean. I practice bodyboarding regularly and enjoy spending time in nature, including multi-day trekking experiences. These interests have shaped my appreciation for both Lisbon’s coastal identity and its surrounding landscapes. I have been working as a professional tour guide since 2014. My career began following a transformative overland journey from England to Guinea-Bissau with my partner (now my wife) and close friends. This experience reinforced my vocation for communication, cultural exchange, and connecting with people from diverse backgrounds. Upon returning to Lisbon, I recognized the emerging potential of tuk-tuk tourism within the city. I saw this as an opportunity to combine my passion for Lisbon with a dynamic and people-oriented profession. Since then, I have been continuously active in the industry, providing personalized and engaging tour experiences.
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Paulo C.
Dear Traveler, If you are looking for a licensed private guide in Portugal, I would be delighted to be your choice. With over 38 years of professional experience, I design private, tailor-made tours that reveal the real Portugal — beyond the tourist paths. My motto: “My aim for excellence has no finish line.” My name is Paulo, and I am an Official National Tour Guide in Portugal, licensed since 1988. ● License nº 12/3992/167 — Ministry of Qualification and Employment, Tourism School of Algarve. ● Credentials & Expertise ● University degree in History of Portugal, Art History, Anthropology, Portuguese Culture, Geography, Geology, Botany, Gastronomy & Wines ● Certified by the National Tourism Board (RNAAT 829/2020) ● Clean & Safe certified ● Fully insured transport (civil liability, personal accidents & full vehicle insurance) ● Quality Diploma by Dr. TIGGES / GEBECO Travel Agencies (Germany & USA) I live between Lisbon, Fátima, and the Algarve, and I specialize in small, private experiences designed for travelers who value knowledge, comfort, flexibility, and genuine local insight. Why Travelers Choose My Tours ● Private tours only — up to 4 guests ● Travel in comfort in a new 2026 Tesla Model X SUV ● Fully customized itineraries, including multi-day tours ● Licensed to guide inside all monuments in Portugal ● Native English-speaking guide with decades of experience Every tour is personally designed and guided by me, never rushed and always flexible. Whether you wish to explore Lisbon, Porto, the Douro Valley, Évora, Fátima, or the Algarve, I’ll ensure your journey reveals Portugal’s true soul — beyond the tourist paths. Important Note Many guides you find online are not native or officially certified. Choosing a licensed, native Portuguese guide ensures quality, authenticity, and accurate cultural insight — making your experience both meaningful and memorable. * I joined recently GoWithGuide and therefore no reviews yet.
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Liliia S.
I’m a passionate local who loves Portugal, and I know every hidden gem in Lisbon. I’m kind, caring, energetic, and full of life. As the owner of an adventure tour agency and a tourism marketing expert with over 8 years of experience and thousands of happy guests, I create fully personalized tours. Each experience is unique - just like every traveler. I can’t wait to welcome you to Lisbon, my new friend!
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Ida H.
I’m a Danish guide based in Lisbon, where I’ve been living since the summer of 2024. I love traveling, exploring the Lisbon area, and sharing the places, flavors, and stories that make this region special. My tours are made in either English, Danish or Norwegian in Lisbon, Cascais and Almada. I design guided experiences that combine culture, food, coastal walks, and local life. With interests ranging from sport and culture to relaxed social moments and great experiences, my tours are all about enjoying Portugal in an authentic and easy-going way.
Popular Lisbon Private Tours
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Full day Lisbon architecture tour with an art historian
Discover Lisbon through its architecture and history, from Roman and Islamic remains to Gothic and Manueline treasures. Explore the remarkable rebuilding of Baixa after the 1755 earthquake, experience the flair of 19th-century Lisbon, discover a beautiful 17th-century garden and venture off the beaten path into the architecture of the Estado Novo era. We finish at MAAT, looking toward Lisbon's architectural future.
Full day Lisbon architecture tour with an art historian
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Guided Food Tour – Classic Lisbon Flavours
Discover the flavors of Lisbon on a guided food tour through the city’s historic center. Over 3 hours, you’ll sample iconic Portuguese specialties such as pastel de nata, bacalhau croquettes, and bifana, paired with local wine. Along the way, you’ll hear the stories behind the food and the traditions that shape Portuguese cuisine.
Guided Food Tour – Classic Lisbon Flavours
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Half-Day Historical Tuk Tuk Tour of Lisbon
Discover Lisbon´s rich history and breathtaking viewpoints on this half-day Tuk Tuk tour. Visit Lisbon Cathedral, the stunning Senhora do Monte viewpoint, São Vicente Monastery, the National Pantheon, and wander through the charming streets of Alfama. Continue to Belém to taste the famous pastel de Belém before exploring Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries. A perfect blend of history, culture and unforgettable views.
Half-Day Historical Tuk Tuk Tour of Lisbon
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Private Lisbon Historic Walking Tour
On this private tour of Lisbon you’ll get a full introduction to the Portuguese capital’s historic. It´s monuments, palaces, churches, and typical historical neighbourhoods. Visit sites that are of interest to you, on a full day of discovery. Also you can customize it to your requirements. Your guide will give you a taste of local life, and also make stops for some delicious local pastries if you so wish it.
Private Lisbon Historic Walking Tour
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New Lisbon Private Tours
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Portuguese Decorative Arts: Crafts, Design & Tradition
Discover the material culture behind Portugal’s visual identity on this private tour of Portuguese decorative arts and craftsmanship. With an art historian as your guide, explore how Portuguese makers have worked with ceramics, textiles, wood, stone, metal and other materials, and how local traditions have been shaped by Portugal’s history and connections abroad. A closer look at the objects, techniques and craftsmanship that are easy to overlook when simply sightseeing.
Portuguese Decorative Arts: Crafts, Design & Tradition
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Discover Lisbon: History, Art & the City with a Local Expert
Start with a postcard view of Lisbon, then go beyond the picture. This 3-hour private tour is an introduction to the city designed to help you understand its history, geography, architecture and cultural layers, with an art historian’s eye for the details that reveal how Lisbon has evolved. You’ll leave with a stronger foundation for exploring the city further, whether on your own or on another tour with me.
Discover Lisbon: History, Art & the City with a Local Expert
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Cosmopolitan Lisbon. Half day
Step into the Lisbon of dandies, aristocrats, artists and writers. Through Chiado, Bairro Alto and Príncipe Real, discover the cafés, theaters, salons and streets where 19th- and 20th-century Lisbon’s cultural life unfolded. From fashionable meeting places to the avant-garde, we’ll explore the people, ideas and artistic movements that transformed these neighborhoods into the cosmopolitan heart of the city.
Cosmopolitan Lisbon. Half day
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Lisbon Rebuilt: An Art Historian’s Tour
Explore Lisbon before and after the devastating 1755 earthquake, discovering what stood here before the disaster and how the city was transformed in its aftermath. We’ll examine the architecture and urban planning behind the reconstruction, including the remarkably innovative plan that created a new, orderly Downtown Lisbon. We’ll explore how this groundbreaking project combined new ideas in architecture, engineering, and urban planning under the political leadership of the Marquis of Pombal.
Lisbon Rebuilt: An Art Historian’s Tour
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Popular Lisbon Private Cars
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From Lisbon: Private Évora & Alentejo Wine Tour (2 Wineries)
This private full-day experience combines Évora’s cultural heritage with the wines and landscapes of Alentejo. From Lisbon, we travel to Évora to explore key landmarks, visit a local cork factory, and enjoy a relaxed local lunch. In the afternoon, the focus shifts to wine, with visits to two selected wineries, including one recognized among the world’s top producers. A calm, well-paced day blending history, agriculture, and wine.
From Lisbon: Private Évora & Alentejo Wine Tour (2 Wineries)
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Lisbon Private Luxury City Tour
Discover Lisbon’s highlights on a private tour with your personal guide. Stroll through historic districts including Chiado, Alfama, Baixa, and Belém, and enjoy a taste of the world-famous Pastel de Belém.
Lisbon Private Luxury City Tour
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Day Trip From Lisbon - Food and Wine Tasting Experience
Discover the best of Setúbal on a private tour that starts at the colorful Livramento Market, followed by a scenic drive along the Arrábida coastline with stunning viewpoints. In Azeitão, visit two renowned wineries, explore their historic cellars, and taste iconic local wines, including Moscatel. A perfect blend of nature, culture, and flavor, crafted to let you experience Setúbal like a local with total comfort.
Day Trip From Lisbon - Food and Wine Tasting Experience
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Personalized Pilgrimage to Fatima: 1-Day Tour from Lisbon
Embark on a private tour from Lisbon with convenient hotel pick-up to the Sanctuary of Fátima. This journey immerses you in deep faith, tranquility, and spirituality. The itinerary includes a guided visit to the Apparition sites, understanding the history of the 1917 events, visiting Aljustrel and Valinhos and time to attend the 11 AM Mass. Your specialized guide ensures a hassle-free experience, allowing you to pray and soak in the peace of this sacred place.
Personalized Pilgrimage to Fatima: 1-Day Tour from Lisbon
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Lisbon Tour Reviews
Michael C.
“Great Half-Day Tour in Lisbon”
We took a half day Lisbon tour with Joao on Sept 1 2026. Excellent guide!! From the moment we met he made us feel very comfortable. He showed us many sites throughout the city and gave us some great suggestions for where to eat some local food. His knowledge of Lisbon and Portugal’s history made for a wonderful day. Thank you so much Joao!! Mike, Roberta and Jason
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João B.
Thank you so much, Mike, Roberta, and Jason, for your wonderful review! It was a real pleasure spending the day with you and showing you around Lisbon. I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour, the history, and the local food recommendations. It was lovely meeting all three of you, and I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. I hope you have many more wonderful travels together, and you’re always welcome back to Lisbon! All the best, João
Ricardo M.
“An Exceptional Guide — Inês Made Lisbon and Sintra Unforgettable”
If you are visiting Lisbon or Sintra, book Ines. She is extraordinary. We had the absolute pleasure of spending two days with Ines — one exploring Lisbon and another in Sintra — and she truly became one of the highlights of our trip to Portugal. Ines is incredibly knowledgeable, but what makes her exceptional is the passion behind that knowledge. She genuinely loves history, Portugal, and what she does, and her enthusiasm is contagious. She does not simply recite dates and facts; she tells stories, provides context, connects different periods of Portuguese history, and brings everything you are seeing to life. We learned an incredible amount without ever feeling like we were being given a history lesson. Some of us had visited Lisbon before while others were experiencing it for the first time, and Ines made the experience equally fascinating for everyone. Even those who already knew the city felt as though we were discovering it all over again. Our day in Sintra was equally memorable. Having Ines there transformed beautiful places into meaningful experiences because we actually understood the people, history, and stories behind them. Beyond her knowledge, Ines is simply wonderful to be around — warm, intelligent, funny, thoughtful, patient, and incredibly engaging. After two days together, she honestly felt less like our guide and more like a friend showing us the country and history she loves. We have traveled extensively and worked with many private guides over the years, and Ines is genuinely among the very best we have ever had. If you are considering a guide in Lisbon or Sintra, do not hesitate. Book Ines. She will completely elevate your experience. Thank you, Ines, for two unforgettable days. We feel very lucky to have met you!
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Ines P.
Dear Ricardo, I am truly lost for words reading your review. Thank you so much for your thoughtful words. I am deeply touched, and so happy that I was able to add to your experience and help make your time here so special. Your kindness, wonderful spirit, and fantastic company are exactly what make me love my job so much. Having the opportunity to share my dear Lisboa and Sintra with people who genuinely want to discover them, and to create memories that will stay with them, is always my goal. Thank you again for such a lovely review. It was an absolute pleasure having you here.
Robert l B.
“Wonderful trip around Lisbon with an excellent guide !”
Our day was amazing traveling, learning, and experiencing the sights of this truly wonderful place. We quickly were able to see several important sites in a comfortable private car. I highly recommend this tour without hesitation. Very knowledgeable and friendly guide !
Lisbon Private Tour Guide
Create your seamless Lisbon experience with a private tour guide and gain exclusive access and tailored exploration for an unforgettable, memory filled journey.
Starting from the historic Alfama, wind through colorful houses and hear the traditional Fado music speak to you in intimate venues. A private guide navigates the labyrinthine alleys, sharing the district's rich history and taking you to hidden viewpoints for panoramic views of the city.
Touring Lisbon with a local, private tour guide unveils the city's hidden treasures, providing a personalized and enriching journey filled with curated, stress-free memories chosen by you and your loved ones.
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