wonderful - Joao was a great host! This was a perfect way to get an overview of the entire city. We hit all the highlights. Recommended.

Portugal (and Joao) will always hold a special place in our hearts... - Travel can be challenging in general, but traveling with special needs requires additional adaptability and patience. We can be hesitant if not outright skeptical of adventures with my son and (autistic) daughter in unfamiliar places. But Joao changed all that... Over the course of seven days, we toured Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais, Cabo de Roca, Óbidos, Aveiro, Porto, and a brief excursion to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Over that period, we had an air flight delay (upon arrival), (limited) attraction closures due to the possibility of forest fires, and other uncontrollable circumstances. It didn't matter. We had a thoroughly enjoyable time. Joao knows Portugal and can pivot with the best of them! He will pay attention as he gets to know his clients, propose adjustments or share his personal insights to not just guide you - but acclimate you to Portugal. His grasp of the country - its culture, economy, history, gastronomy, night life, influence on other countries, etc. - is limitless. We always had a reasonable game plan for the day, but flexibility to adjust based on my daughter's capabilities. It's also important to note that Joao was curious. He (respectfully) asked questions to learn more about my daughter and how she saw things, processed her surroundings, etc. It showed me that he wanted to make this an unforgettable experience for her - and he was going to figure it out! As for my son, they loved quizzing each other on geography, politics, and generally laughing along the way. Joao shared stories of his adventures with his children and we all felt like we were no longer with a tour operator but a family friend. We were traveling with extended family on this trip, and we all had positive, reaffirming moments where Joao took time to connect, to share and to engage. We are so glad that we had this adventure in Portugal, but we are truly grateful that our family had it with Joao.

9 day Multi-generational Tour of Portugal and Galicia - My extended family (7 of us) were treated royally by Joao who managed to plan and execute an ambitious 9-day tour of Lisbon, Sintra, Porto, Obidos, Evora and Galicia (ES), such that a couple in their golden years were just as entertained as their 13-year-old grandson. Joao is gregarious, engaging and acutely sensitive to the needs of his clients, adapting with grace and facility to contingencies. While the trip was planned to almost every detail, his wit, charm and persistence secured favorable outcomes for us with vendors he knows and does not know (e.g. last-minute tables, tickets, etc.). His encyclopedic knowledge of Portuguese history, culture and international affairs sparked spirited dialogue with mutual respect and learning during our long drives and tours. Most of all, Joao's passion and love for his home country is infectious and left us with a keen interest in returning to explore more (hopefully with him)! Go Green!

Great Tour Guide - We had two great tour days with João. He was very informative, and quickly knew what we liked and how to tailor the day for us. I would highly recommend João to anyone looking for a fantastic, energetic, knowledgeable and fun guide who has tons of experience throughout Portugal.

Sheer delight in Lisbon with Joāo - João was AMAZING!!! His love of Lisbon is incredible; he takes you places you’d never see on your own! Thank you João for 8 hours of sheer delight! We will pass your name on to other Canadians who will visit beautiful Portugal.

Learned a lot about Portugal - The tours were excellent. Wonderful, personality and attentiveness to detail . we will highly recommended to others. Communication and knowledge were outstanding. I was entertaining and informative.

Excellent - Joao was our guide for our Sintra day tour with a lunch stop off in Cascais. He is so knowledgeable and approachable. He made Sintra come to life. We will definitely use João once again for our next trip.

Joao’s your is a must! - Joao is amazing! He is knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about his work. He was so patient with our group and customized the tour to our liking. I would recommend him to anyone. Please book with him!

4 hour walking tour - Amazing tour and amazing tour guide. I highly recommend the 4 hour walking tour. You won’t regret it. We love learning the history of Lisbon and familiarizing ourselves with Lisbon. JOÃO has great recommendations and lots of tips for spending time in Lisbon.

Fantastic tour! - Wow! Our tour was amazing!! We were just in Portugal for about 36 hours and Joào made the most of it. He picked us up at the airport and took us on a tour of the coast including Sintra (which was beautiful). The next day, he picked us up at our hotel and took us to all the sights of Lisbon. At the end, of our whirlwind trip, he took us to the airport for the next leg of our journey. Highly recommend. Great tour with an AWESOME guide!!