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The TouringBee audio guide is your convenient mobile companion for a self-guided tour of Porto. This tour is specially designed to help you explore the city in just 1.5–2 hours. Follow the route on the app’s map, walking from the Porto Cathedral to the Crystal Palace Gardens and passing by the city’s main attractions. Highlights include: Clérigos Tower, São Bento Station, Lello Bookshop, University of Porto, Hidden House, Café Majestic. The tour features 23 points of interest. All stories are crafted by professional journalists and historians with humor and a passion for travel. Once you download the tour, the app runs offline. We recommend using headphones for better sound quality. Enjoy engaging stories and legends at your own pace, without a need to keep up with a group. Feel free to pause anytime to take a break at a café or wander down a picturesque alley before continuing your exploration.

See where JK Rowling became inspired to write the hit Harry Potter series during this private and personalized tour of Porto. Join a private local host and discover the city’s highlights and hidden gems to learn about their history and relation to the books. Highlights include perusing the iconic Livraria Lello bookshop, seeing the café where Rowling wrote the series, and visiting some of Porto's architectural landmarks.

On the 1st of November 1755, at 9:40 in the morning, the ground beneath Lisbon moved. What followed in the next six minutes — and the six hours after that — remains one of the most catastrophic events in European history. This tour tells that story. The real one. Lisbon's Dark History Tour takes you through the streets of the Baixa — the downtown district destroyed by the 1755 earthquake Lisbon still bears the mark of today. All stops are outdoor public spaces — no entry fees, no queues. You'll walk the same ground where tens of thousands of people died in a single morning. Where a king never slept indoors again. Where bodies were loaded onto barges and sunk in the river to prevent disease. And where a ruthless genius named Pombal — the Marquis of Pombal — used the chaos to seize power and reinvent a city, and crush anyone who stood in his way. This tour also visits Europe's most quietly haunted ruin: the Carmo Convent.

Lisbon has been displaying art for centuries. From the tiles present in almost every building to the sculptures and murals present in every corner, the Portuguese capital is one of the best cities in the world for those who love Art. On this tour, you will discover Lisbon in a way that you never saw or heard of before as we are going to explore not only the old town but also the industrial area of Xabregas, Chelas, and Marvila neighborhoods. You will understand why the art scene is so important in the city, who are the artists making their name locally and internationally, and the social/cultural aspects involved. Last but not least: you will be guided on an electric tuk-tuk painted by one of the most remarkable Portuguese street artists, Ozearv, and we will also see his art around! At the end of the tour, an old building transformed into an art gallery, restaurants, and bars will wait for us for a little snack and drinks if you would like that! This place is 8 Marvila.

Embark on a journey through time and uncover the untold stories of Albufeira's inhabitants as you walk in their footsteps during this immersive five-star history tour, revealing the poignant moments that shaped the city's population. Immerse into the heart-wrenching stories that echo within the historic walls, uncovering the struggles and triumphs that shaped the community's destiny. This meticulously curated tour not only reveals the somber chapters of Albufeira's past but also celebrates the resilience and spirit that emerged from adversity. You’re invited to listen carefully and perhaps think again... You’ll be transported back to a dark time where all the modern fantasies were true. Join us to walk the cobbled paths of Albufeira’s Old Town and its centuries-old ruins and houses.

Porto’s connections to J.K. Rowling and the Harry Potter stories can be easy to overlook when exploring the city without local context. On this private tour, visit the café where Rowling worked on early drafts, explore the famous Livraria Lello, and discover lesser-known places associated with the series and its inspirations. Your guide connects these stops with Porto’s own history while you enjoy a local snack, revealing literary details that are difficult to uncover on a standard city tour.

Discover Portugal's green wine country on a fully private day guided by a professional licensed historian, not a standard driver. Beyond the tastings, you will uncover the heritage, stories and ancestral techniques that shaped this lesser-visited region, away from the Douro crowds. Visit two welcoming family estates with guided tours of their vineyards and cellars, and taste a range of the region's native white grapes - Alvarinho, Loureiro, Azal, Avesso, Arinto and more - crisp, fresh and found almost nowhere else. Your day is capped by a gourmet lunch at a renowned restaurant, with regional wines carefully paired to each dish, in an elegant setting among rolling green hills. Designed exclusively for your group, at your own relaxed pace.

Experience the vibrant and dynamic street art scene of Lisbon on an immersive 3-hour tour that will take you on a journey through the city's colorful neighborhoods and hidden corners. Led by a knowledgeable guide, this tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the thriving urban art culture that breathes life into the city's walls. As you stroll through the bustling streets, you'll be captivated by the stunning and thought-provoking murals, graffiti, and street installations that adorn building facades, alleyways, and public spaces. Each artwork tells a story, representing the creative expression and diverse perspectives of the local artists who bring the city's walls to life.

Lisbon’s avenues, streets, murals, buildings, bridges, and other unusual areas have become the canvas for international artists Biggest outdoor Street Art galleries like, Quinta do Mocho, Padre Cruz neighborhoods. Get familiar with Canvas from Vhils, Bordallo II, Pichiavo, Obey Giant, Mar, Utopia, and super Linux. Be amazed by the history of José Maria da Fonseca’s winery, one of the oldest Portuguese wine producers, and taste the unique sweet Moscatel from this region Enjoy breathtaking views from Arrábida’s natural park and beautiful turquoise Sea. The Castle of Palmela on the east side of Arrábida Mountain Range, exactly between the estuaries of the River Tagus and Sado River

This is a tutorial walk through the streets of the old town of Lagos. I will supply you with a Fujifilm camera and you will learn to shoot in manual mode. Really lean photography. If you have only ever shot on your phone, this masterclass will give you the confidence to enter the amazing world of cameras. Discover the vibrant essence of Lagos, Portugal, through the lens of street photography on this immersive walking tour. I live in this town for the past 16 years & once you get off the beaten track you will see the real character of this walled city. Navigate the narrow alleys of the historic old town, where colorful street art and lively local scenes await. Capture authentic moments of daily life— you'll gain valuable tips on composition, timing, and candid photography, all while soaking in the unique atmosphere that Lagos offers. - Learn the real skill of photography and take control of your shots - Learn street shooting techniques from a seasoned local photographer

+ It will be accompanied by Miguel Boim, writer and researcher of the history of the Sierra de Sintra, and whose outstanding literary work - "Sintra Legendary - Stories and Legends of the Mount of the Moon" - is already in the seventh edition. + You will know stories with several centuries that only those who deal daily with the study of history know. + You will see nightly landscapes that are unique. + This will avoid the crowds of tourists that are present during the day. + You will always have the care of those who have hundreds of nights in the Serra de Sintra. + Bring with you memories that will stay forever.

As you start the drive, the landscape shifts from coastal vistas to the lush green vineyards of the Douro Valley, setting the stage for Porto, renowned for its port wine and vibrant riverside ambiance. Traveling by car makes it easy to experience these highlights and discover hidden gems along the way, turning the journey from Lisbon to Porto or viceversa into an adventure full of authentic Portuguese culture and scenery.

Discover Porto by e-Bike half day tour Depending on your physical shape, despite the bikes are electric and will only assist you riding, we can make several tracks: - Minimal, flat area by the river side and beach side -Light trail, we can go downtown or uptown, discovering amazing viewpoints overlooking the city and the river Douro - Moderate, we can go anywhere, in the city, outside the city, wherever we want

Lisbon is renowned for its wealth of street art—and this small-group tour offers a perfect introduction to its ever-changing urban murals. In the morning, meet your guide in central Lisbon, and hop aboard your comfortable minivan. Your guide will whisk you up the hills with ease to the city’s must-see artworks, graffiti displays, and other artistic highlights. As you go, learn more about the artists who have left their mark on the city.