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"We enjoyed our time with Ana. She was knowledgeable and full of information. Ahead of time she was great at communicating and making sure we knew what was needed about Lisbon and travel during our trip. Ana is a guide that takes pride in her job and absolutely loves her town and the fact she and her mom grew up in Lisbon. Any questions we had she knew the answer and more. She really was a joy. "

"Very engaging, passionate, young guide. Pedro made our time in Lisbon a real adventure!"

"David was so generous with his time and stayed beyond the three hours with us. He took us to interesting spots, including a unique church, a tram to Belem Tower and we got to have yummy pasteis at a legit place that wasn’t as crowded as Pasteis de Belem. He made the tour personalized according to the spots we wanted to see. He was also flexible with his schedule, which was so helpful because we had a toddler who needed to sleep in. David gave useful tips after the tour too!"

"As an English teacher, I take writing seriously and understand the power of words. So believe me when I say that João is the best tour guide I've ever met. He is personable, accommodating, and EXTREMELY well versed about the history and highlights of Lisbon. My friend and I were both very impressed and truly liked him as a person. If you choose Joāo to show you around the city, you will not be disappointed!"

"We thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour of Lisbon with Ines. We did the 90 min kickstart tour our first day and it was a perfect introduction to this beautiful city. Ines was knowledgeable and friendly and even sang a fado song which was a special treat for us! My family loved this tour and we highly recommend it. "

"Our party of 8 (4 adults and 4 children/young people) had a great morning with Angelo. He is very knowledgeable, gave some great recommendations for food and was very obliging to an inquisitive six year old! Can’t recommend enough! "

"My family enjoyed a wonderful day with Sonia strolling through Lisbon! Sonia met us at a miradouro (which she taught us means “viewpoint” in Portuguese) that overlooked the entirety of downtown. It was the first of many delightful lessons throughout our tour. After a quick family photo, we began strolling downhill through the entertainment district, arts district, and shopping district. Sonia had our tour perfectly planned, and along the way she took special care to entertain my 11-year-old daughter. We visited the gorgeous Church of Saint Roch, where we were amazed by the intricate artwork and shocking relic collection in one of the oldest churches in Lisbon. Each chapel within the church displayed unique art, with rich histories. My daughter enjoyed searching for the statue of Saint Roch’s loyal bread-delivering dog amongst the gilded scenes. Sonia then shared the story of the Carnation Revolution while we passed by a building facade that honored the peaceful end to a 50-year dictatorship. We continued down the hill to a bakery serving Lisbon’s famous pastel de nata. Sonia ordered the treat for each of us, a delicious sweet custard topped with cinnamon in a flaky pastry shell. So good! This was my daughter’s favorite stop! Sonia then walked us through the arts district, where we saw the inside of a 100-year old coffee shop that introduced the drink to Lisbon and served the local creatives. We also heard the interesting story of the owner’s connection to Brazil and a coffee plantation. Next, we strolled down the hill through the shopping high street. My daughter enjoyed a fresh-squeezed juice as we walked. Sonia shared the history of Lisbon before and after the 1755 earthquake. The royal family was certainly full of drama. In the main square, Sonia treated us to ginjinha, a famous cherry liqueur in Lisbon. The best part: it was served in an edible dark chocolate cup. My daughter got one full of fruit juice, which brought endless smiles. Next up was a true hidden gem: a wealthy home, turned underground casino, turned restaurant and event center. The tiling inside was divine. It had a beautiful courtyard and fascinating architecture and design. We took many family photos inside. We finished our tour by strolling down the main street towards the river. Sonia pointed out the Santa Justa Lift, an old iron elevator that made for another great photo op. After experiencing the hills of Lisbon, I know why this was built! Sadly, the elevator was under maintenance, so we will have to come back to ride it. Our tour ended at the Rua Augusta Arch. My family really enjoyed going up to the top to see the city from the other side and to take even more gorgeous pictures. We also had some fun watching the mechanical clock gears turn. Overall, Sonia made our day in Lisbon unforgettable for all the right reasons. She has our highest recommendation!"

"Catarina made an uncomfortably hot day much more enjoyable with her energetic approach to sharing information about hidden gems throughout Lisbon. As a Lisboeta, she is familiar with the best shaded routes through the city and the most convenient ways of avoiding walking up the many hills. She shared her impressive wealth of knowledge about the city’s history and culture. We learned a great deal and thoroughly enjoyed her tour. We highly recommend her!"

"Joao is a fantastic tour guide who loves what he does! He was attentive, smart and so informative. We learned about the history of the Jews and everyone else in Portugal. He showed us the Alfama and Baixa neighborhoods, and his love for Portugal rubbed off. And, as seniors, we appreciated his sensitivity to all our needs, and his great sense of humor was infective"

"We had a wonderful experience with Inês in Lisboa. She was incredibly knowledgeable, kind and fun. We traveled with my mother and almost 2 year old. She was conscious of navigating the streets of Lisbon with a stroller. We didn’t know much Portuguese history coming and she was able to educate us not only on the history but the culture and so much more. She even dropped us off at an incredible restaurant because we mentioned we wanted to try a specific type of food. Thank you, Inês!! We hope to book your your next time we are in Lisboa!"