“Absolutely amazing tour of Porto with Joana”
If you’re looking for a fantastic tour guide, you can stop now. Just book Joana and you will have an amazing experience. Joana was prompt in all her email replies and designed the itinerary based on what we wanted - visit Lello bookshop, savour Portuguese tarts, buy vintage port and see all the iconic sights in Porto. Unfortunately our boat was 1.5 hours late to disembark due to a malfunctioning gangway. I was frantically texting Joana and she remained calm and reassuring. Despite waiting so long for us at the terminal, she still very generously gave us the full 5 hour tour, moved our Lello bookshop tickets entry time and rejigged our entire itinerary. We tasted the best Portuguese tarts, still warm from the oven, sampled port wine and purchased an excellent bottle, and toured all over Porto while she filled us with history, culture and amusing anecdotes. She also showed us some beautiful spots not on any tourist agenda. My whole family loved the day we spent with Joana, from the moment she picked us up, surprised us with a lovely picnic basket filled with drinks, snacks and really thoughtful souvenir gifts. And finally, the next day, she sent us a video she put together of al the places we had visited with her. Thank you, Joana, for sharing your beautiful city with us!
Joana A.
Dear May, your super kind words just fill my heart! From my side was a true pleasure to be able to show Porto to you and your beautiful and inspiring family, with such cool energy during all day! The afternoon went so fast, we explore, we laugh, we walk a bit to get the city athmosphere. But, most important of all, is that you enjoyed your time and take good memories: by the new places you saw, new country visited, new tastes like the Pastel de Nata and drinking the real Porto Wine in Porto! I love a quote that says that "when people meet, they take a bit of us and leave a bit of them", and that was the exact feeling that I got after meeting your sweet and kind family! Wishing you all the best & great travels around the globe.. and thanks again for picking me as your tour guide! Joana
“Wonderful Personalized Tour”
We (2 Americans) spent 1.5 days with Joana and would give her 10 stars if we could. She is attentive, thoughtful, sincere, flexible, and personalized our tour to our interests. Her comfortable car had snacks, water, juice, crackers, cookies, and more. Splendid tour! And we have been on hundred of tour over the decades
Joana A.
Dear John and Colleen, was a true pleasure being your tour guide and had the priviledge of showing you Porto and around! I was honestly thrilled to see Colleen's happy face in the Sardines shop!... and your smiles along these days was the best part! Porto city was presented to you with amasing weather, as you deserved the perfect conditions to explore this charming little city! Wishing you all the best and great trips around the world! Joana
“Douro Valley Tour: stunning views, excellent wine and food!”
This tour was easily my favorite experience during my vacation. Joana is a wonderful guide, very friendly, knowledgeable, and considerate. She had a great day lined up for us with two wine tastings and a lunch. Douro Valley was absolutely breathtaking, and we had plenty of opportunities to stop, appreciate the views, and take pictures. Highly recommend this tour! Joana, thank you so much, we had such a lovely day!
Joana A.
Dear Danielle and Thomas, was super wonderful being able to be your guide in Douro Valley! Also for me was a great, but most important was that you enjoyed the way it was planed, the wine and the food! Wishing you all the best and hope to see you again in Portugal.
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Unlock once in lifetime memories and hidden sites in Porto with a local tour guide. See the port city through authentic encounters and custom experiences.
Our local guides allow you to maximize your visit. With their in-depth knowledge of the city, guides can streamline your travel routes and help you avoid tourist traps and long lines. Imagine bypassing the crowds at the Clérigos Tower or having a perfectly timed visit to the serene Serralves Museum and Gardens. You get to enjoy efficiency, meaning you spend more time enjoying Porto’s beauty and culture and less time worrying about logistics.
Local guides also introduce you to hidden gems and local experiences, such as discovering a quaint, off-the-beaten-path café or enjoying an authentic meal at a traditional tasca, offering a deeper connection to the culture and essence of Porto. To fully enjoy the perks and charms of this port city, it’s time to create your own itinerary with a local’s expertise and insight.