Joined 2023
Magda M.
Available Areas
Porto (Living)
Languages
Portuguese (Native), English, French
Response Time
1 hour on average
Availability Updated
Today
About Tour Guide Magda M.
Hello, I'm Magda and I would be so pleased to host your in my hometown Porto and/or other towns in the Northern Portugal.
I graduated in History of Art at Faculty of Humanities, University of Porto, worked as a teacher, art gallerist, bookseller and finally as a tour guide (and I loved all these previous jobs!).
My tours are focused on Architecture, Art and History, but the charm of Porto goes beyond that: traditions, legends, secrets, food...
My main purpose is to show you what really makes us different and unique.
(sometimes I'm the traveler, taking pictures of my favorite spots - you check the gallery :-)
I'm available and pleased to create the best plan for you, according to your preferences.
Looking forward to meeting you! Best
Important
Please contact me before booking to check my availability for the schedule chosen. Sometimes I am only available morning or afternoon. Thank you.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
Porto's Main Sightseeing Spots & Visit Porto Cathedral
Set between the Douro river and the seaside, Porto is an ancient city in northern Portugal, famed for its hilltop "miradouros" (viewpoints), medieval monuments and Unesco-listed historic center. A rich and varied architecture eloquently expresses the cultural values of succeeding periods: Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassic and Modern.It's also a magical place with seemingly limitless possibilities when it comes to culture, cuisine and nightlife and a friendly and curious host.
Porto Off the Beaten Path & Visit Bolhão Market
From the renovated Market Bolhão to one of the most intriguing districts of the eastern part of the city: Fontainhas. Come to know the mysteries of Porto: the 19th century romantic garden of São Lázaro, the Fine Arts Faculty ambiance, the little local cafes and grocer's where you'll feel the local vibe. Or the "Street of Islands"! “Islands” are picturesque dwellings from the industrialization period. Time to the opposite: the “villas”, owned by the industrialists. Still the magnificent Douro.
Reviews
Joakim H.
“Perfekt guide ”
We truly enjoyed our tour with Magda. She is very knowledeble and friendly. She is really flexible and adjusted our 3 hour tour to fit our interests. She answered questions with enthusiasm. She prepurchased skip the like tickets making life easy. She was also helpful with booking of transports and restaurant. My recomendation is, choose Magda!
Magda M.
Hi Joakim and the goup! Thank you so much for your review and appreciated my work. I am glad you enjoyed my city and will be always welcome! Warm regards, Magda
Kel B.
“Magda is superb. ”
I cannot say enough good things about Magda, and how well she took care of us on our tour of Porto. We booked the tour on very short notice, and I had asked her specifically to show us residential areas that we might consider renting later in the year. Specifically flat, areas with nice places to walk my dogs outside. She showed us areas in Matasinho that were by the water, as well as one of the sites that overlooked the whole city. As we looked over the skyline, she pointed out several important buildings and structures. What made her tour so special was that she gave us the history and the purpose of these buildings. I was also very impressed by her, taking the time to tell us about Carnation Day, its history, its importance, and pretty particular meaning to her. That was the icing on the cake. Her knowledge of Porto from having lived here all of her life really made a huge difference. I cannot recommend Magda highly enough. She will give you the best tour of Porto that you can possibly get. Kel Brown King George, VA
Magda M.
Dear Kel, I have so much appreciated the time with you and thank you very much for this beautiful review. I am glad that the tour was according to your expectations and wishes. I did my best. My warmest regards and greetings from Porto.
Harris K.
“Terrific and enjoyable”
Magda planned a separate morning visit to Coimbra, which was wonderful to see. She is very organized and efficient. Being flexible on a private tour is always the best because it lets you change on the fly and Magda was so accommodating to do exactly what we wanted. She was a terrific guide and we greatly enjoyed our time with her!
Magda M.
Dear Harris and Nina, such a pleasure to meet you! Thank you very much for the day we spent and for your kind review. I am very happy you enjoyed it. With kindest regards, Magda
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