Joined 2024
Joana A.
Available Areas
Braga, Porto (Living), Guimarães
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese (Native)
Response Time
13 hours on average
Availability Updated
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About Tour Guide Joana A.
Hello! My name is Joana, and I'm passionate about travelling. I've been to around 70 countries and lived on three Continents, but there is nothing like showing my own country, which I love, and sharing secret places and curiosities of a city! Come and explore Portugal with me. It will be fun, relaxed, and insightful! Be ready for a memorable experience with an easygoing person who will respect your own pace!
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
Douro Valley Tour (Private Car)
FAVAIOS - VIEWPOINTS - DOURO - PINHÃO - WINE TASTING - N222 ROAD - PESO DA RÉGUA Embark on an enchanting journey through Portugal’s Douro Valley, an UNESCO World Heritage. Your adventure takes you through picturesque landscapes of rolling hills and terraced vineyards, revealing the rich tapestry of Portuguese winemaking tradition.
TOP SELLER: Porto All City (Private Car)
RIBEIRA - ALFÂNDEGA - PASSEIO ALEGRE - FOZ DO DOURO - BEACH AREA - AVENIDA BOAVISTA - CASA DA MÚSICA - PALÁCIO CRISTAL - CLÉRIGOS TOWER PORTO has a unique vibe combining the mix between a Medieval style city and a modern place to hang out and discover the coolest shops and restaurants. The mix of city story through vintage buildings with the cosmopolitan environment is what you will experience in our tour. You will learn some funny facts of Porto, but also have time to shop and enjoy the city.
Porto City Center (Private Car)
CATHEDRAL - LUIS I BRIDGE - RIBEIRA VIEW - BOLHÃO MARKET - SANTA CATARINA STREET - SÃO BENTO STATION - CLÉRIGOS TOWER – LELLO BOOKSHOP - AVENIDA ALIADOS - CITY HALL PORTO has a unique vibe combining the mix between a Medieval style city and a modern place to hang out and discover the coolest shops and restaurants. You will learn some funny facts of Porto, but also have time to shop and enjoy the city.
Braga & Guimarães (Private Car)
BOM JESUS DE BRAGA - BRAGA CITY CENTER - SÉ DE BRAGA - GUIMARÃES CABLE CAR - GUIMARÃES CASTLE - PAÇO DOS DUQUES - GUIMARÃES CITY CENTER Braga and Guimarães are two historical cities of Portugal's rich heritage. Explore Braga's known as the "Rome of Portugal" for its rich religious heritage and picturesque streets, then wander through Guimarães' medieval center, known as the "Birthplace of Portugal" for its significant role in the country's foundation.
Reviews
Debbie P.
“Fantastic experience!”
We had the most delightful time with Joana today in Porto! It did not come without its challenges. There was a week long college graduation celebration going on with thousands of visitors yet Joana managed to cater to all of our wants and needs. We had an awesome overview of the beautiful and charming city, visited all of the highlights and important sights, and felt very special and catered to. I highly recommend her and used her dinner recommendation as well!!
Joana A.
Thanks for your kind words and also for our great time during this morning! We could visit many places in Porto, yet having interesting conversations about life in Portugal and in USA. That's always a priviledge, to share some knowledge with travelled people. Even the weather was on our side today, as eventhough many roads were not open, due to the university graduation that was happening in the city, the rain stoped just so we could have Porto on it's best version! And also you could enjoy the colorful tiles around the riverside and downtown. Thanks for being always with great energy and enthusiastic about the places and little stories of each place. Was a true pleasure being your tour guide. Have a lovely rest of your trip in Iberia and all the best! Joana
May L.
“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
John N.
“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
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