We had a fabulous day made all the more special by the care & attention given by Filipa to make our excursion so memorable! I have already recommended this tour to others! Book it you will have a fabulous day!!
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We had a wonderful time in Évora! Filipa was an outstanding tour guide. We saw so much together!
My daughter and I had a great tour with Andre at Portuguese for a Day. Andre was well-informed, punctual, and professional. He got us into all the sites ahead of the crowds and made great recommendations for the rest of our stay. In fact, he helped us secure “hard-to-get” dinner reservations at his favorite fado restaurant for TONIGHT! We are so excited! Thank you, Andre!
Absolutely amazing tour and a wonderful experience overall! Andre was so personable, incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. He made our first trip to Portugal unforgettable. Will definitely recommend his company to all of our friends planning Lisbon vacations.
After sightseeing on our own for a week, this tour made me realize how invaluable a guide can be. Filipa made everything so easy, stress free, and fun. We did two tours in two days and by the end, she was part of our family. She thought of every detail and even accommodated my aging parents. You will not regret booking a tour with them!!
We are having tea with our pastries and reliving the happy memories of today. We really, really enjoyed meeting you and appreciated all that you shared. We are also very happy you suggested early admission to Pena Palace. It was so worth it! We also loved Regaleira! Both places are a photographer’s paradise. Thank you for being so warm, welcoming and patient. Will definitely recommend you and the tour to others.
Working with Filipa to create a tour for the five of us in our party, we worked on a two-day tour that took us around many great sites inside and outside of Lisbon, while working in some very good wine tasting. Since this was a first time in Portugal, we felt we wanted to get the most of our time and we soooo many pictures to remember our visit for some time. Our tour guide was the main reason our time there was complete. He seemed well prepared for our days out, was quite knowledgeable (and patient) answering all of our questions, and really went out of his way to make us all feel comfortable in Lisbon and the towns we visited. Now we know so much more about the region, and looking forward to a return trip.
Filipa was our guide and she was nothing short of phenomenal. Tour was excellent and she pointed us towards excellent food spots multiple times. Probably the best tour of our two week vacation. Also a great way to see multiple spots near Lisbon in a single day.
This was an excellent escape for a day outside of the city. We got to see how the locals live and saw some of the most stunning mountains and beaches on our stops. Our guide Andre was interesting and shared so much information with us, treating us like we were lifelong friends. Be sure to eat some seafood for lunch in Setubal.
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Prep match in Lisbon for the EURO 2024 was amazing to attend!
If you’re coming to Portugal, you should definitely attend a football/soccer game next season! 🎉
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Did you know there’s a little Portugal tucked way in Coimbra where everything is shrunk to a miniature size?
This is Portugal dos Pequenitos, which literally translates to Portugal of the Little Ones.
It’s a park built in the 40s that lets you explore tiny replicas of traditional Portuguese homes from the sunny Algarve to the historic North.
But it’s not just houses. There are pint-sized versions of Portugal’s most iconic monuments and buildings. Just imagine stepping into a mini Lisbon…
And the adventure doesn’t stop in mainland. You can check out the mini wonders of Madeira and Azores and embark on a tour around the Portuguese speaking world from Angola to Brazil, Cape Verde and beyond!
This is perfect for families and the young at heart. Portugal dos Pequenitos is a journey through Portugal’s rich culture and heritage all in miniature!
Like the founder said: “everything is tiny for us but big for the children, and everything is real!”
So whether you’re big or small, make sure you add this to your trip to Portugal!
📍Portugal dos Pequenitos
Douro Historical Train 🚂
Running from June to October, the historical train takes you back in time. You have a chance to ride coaches that date back to 1908! 😱 Hello Sheldon Cooper!!
As soon as the next edition opens, you can buy your tickets at the @cp_comboiosdeportugal but keep in mind, they sell out super fast! We recommend going in June or October, because the Douro Valley can be quite hot in the summer months.
🎟️ we’ll let you know once the tickets for this year go on sale!