Portugal Private Tours & Local Tour Guides

“Exploring Porto”

It was a delight to walk and talk with Magda as she showed us around her extraordinary home city. Porto is a delight and so full of surprises. She customised the walking tour for us and answered all of our questions. We gained a much deeper understanding of Porto and a new friend.

“Wine tasting in the Duoro Valley”

Joana is an excellent tour guide. I told her the wineries in the Duoro Valley that I would like to visit and she proceeded to make all of the arrangements. She is very professional, organized, knowledgeable and friendly. Driving around the Dupro Valley with Joana made for a very enjoyable day. In addition to the above, Joana chose a local restaurant where we had a lovely lunch. If I ever come back to this area in the future, I will definitely hire Joana again to be my tour guide and I will tell my friends to do the same.

Joana A.

(20 reviews)

Being able to show you Douro Valley and its hidden gems was a true delight for me. With great conversations about Portugal history, Douro Valley heritage and your great tips about life experience, was an amasing day with so many highlights! Being able to do wine tastings in unique places, understand the type of wines that are more for your palate and enjoy a great meal in a local restaurant, were the best way to go outside Porto and get immersed by Douro Valley natural beauty, surrounded by nature, water and beautiful vineyards! Thanks for your great energy during the day and always keep that incredible positive atitude towards life! Thanks again for choosing me as your tour guide and wishing you amasing trips around the world. All the best to you and your beautiful family!

“Algarves Party Boat: good music, good drinks and good company”

We had an amazing experience with Algarve On Board, thanks to Max and Nateka! We booked a 6-hour private boat tour exploring 10 stunning caves, and it was truly one of the highlights of our trip. The views were absolutely breathtaking, and not all boats can go through the caves—so having the perfect-sized boat made the experience even more special. Since it’s a private tour, we also loved having full control of our time, which made everything feel relaxed and personalized. Max and Nateka were fantastic hosts—friendly, professional, and very knowledgeable about the area. Max owns both a large and a small boat, which gave us confidence that we were in safe hands, but what stood out even more is his genuine passion for sailing—you can really feel that he loves what he does. They made the whole trip fun and easygoing, sharing insights while also giving us time to simply enjoy the scenery. The stop for lunch was perfectly timed, and the food experience in Alvor is a must-try—definitely ask Max for recommendations! Overall, it was a memorable and well-organized experience. If you’re in the Algarve and looking for something special, I highly recommend booking with them. Definitely worth it!

Max K.

(1 reviews)

Dear Ike, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was an absolute pleasure having you on board with us. We’re thrilled to hear that your private cave tour was one of the highlights of your trip. Exploring the Algarve coastline and its hidden caves is always a special experience, and we’re glad that our beautiful boat allowed you to fully enjoy places that larger vessels simply can’t access. Having the freedom to customize the day at your own pace is exactly what we aim to offer on our private charters. Max and Nateka will be especially happy to read your kind words. Their passion for the sea, local knowledge, and commitment to creating unforgettable experiences are at the heart of what we do. We’re also delighted that you enjoyed your lunch stop in Alvor. It’s one of our favorite spots to take our guests! Thank you again for choosing Algarve On Board and for taking the time to share your experience. We hope to welcome you back on board the next time you’re in the Algarve for another unforgettable adventure. Warmest regards, The Algarve On Board Team