Portugal Travel Planning with Local Experts

Why plan with a local?

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Tired of scrolling through blog posts and travel forums? Our experts have done the research for you

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No pre-written itineraries or generic advice. Your local expert focuses only on your travel style and interests

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Portugal Travel Consultations

Connect with a Portugal travel expert for a one-hour trip planning session to get expert advice and the best local tips & recommendations.

What you’ll get:

An expert-approved itinerary
Immediate answers to all your travel questions
Hidden gems and authentic local favorites
Hours of time saved
The trip of a lifetime with none of the stress

Here’s how it works

1. Choose your preferred local expert
2. Book a time on your Expert's calendar
3. Fill out our pre-consultation questionnaire
4. Hop on Zoom and meet your Expert!

Meet our Local Experts

Ever wished your guidebook could talk? Now it can!

Our Local Experts are veteran travel advisors and guides who have helped thousands of travelers plan unforgettable adventures in Portugal. They’re based in their country and know it as only a local can.

  • Leonor

    Advises on: Countywide

    Leonor is our resident expert on Porto and Northern Portugal, but with more than 20 years as a countrywide guide, she also knows just about every corner of Portugal and all its hidden gems.

  • Inês V.

    Advises on: Countrywide

    A Lisbon native, Inês has been helping travelers discover Portugal for more than 14 years now. She guides all throughout Central Portugal and advises on travel countrywide.

  • Samuel

    Advises on: Lisbon, Porto, Algarve, Beira Alta, Beira Baixa, Tagus International Park, Serra da Estrela and Malcata Nature Parks

    An outdoor specialist, Samuel is our go-to for anyone looking to get out into nature and experience a wilder side of Portugal.

  • Ana Sofia

    Advises on: Countrywide

    Ana Sofia is a Lisbon local who has been guiding tours and designing trips all over Portugal for more than two decades. No matter what questions you have, she’s got the answer!

  • Inês T.

    Advises on: Algarve, Alentejo, Northern Portugal

    Born and raised in the Algarve, Inês has worked in the hotel industry in the region for over a decade, and has helped thousands of visitors discover the best of her region. For an Algarve-focused trip, talk to Inês!

  • Mary

    Advises on: Madeira & Countrywide

    Born in South Africa to Madeiran parents, Mary Anne moved back to Madeira 25 years ago and has been a guide ever since. She leads tours throughout all of Portugal, but Madeira is her home turf.

Is a consultation right for you?

  • You’re an independent traveler and are comfortable making your own bookings

  • You’re wondering about where to go, what to do, how long to spend, what places to prioritize, and how to fit it all in

  • You don’t want to waste time with tourist traps and packed crowds

  • You’re on the hunt for the best local tips and expert advice

  • You value connecting with locals and want to discover unique and authentic experiences

Welcome! You’re in the right place.

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