19 Apr 2023
My husband and I spent nearly three weeks in Portugal and can honestly say that Andre is an amazing tour guide (one of the best we had!) and we're so thankful to him for a memorable day exploring Sintra and Cascais. We booked a private one day tour for a Monday, but arrived in Lisbon a few days before. I took a chance in texting Andre to ask for some suggestions before we had even gone on the tour with him and he responded right away with helpful insight and recommendations. We were surprised that he would spend his time to reply and help us even before meeting with us! Andre's experience in providing upscale tours is evident in all that he does - before, during, and after the tour. His communication skills were terrific and helped us to know what to expect, where to meet, what to bring, etc. to make the most of our day. His vehicle is luxurious, clean, and comfortable and he anticipates your needs by having water, tissues, etc. all on hand. During the tour, he provided fascinating historical information (we were interested in this, if you're not, he'll modify the tour to your liking as he offered to do for us) and knew all the in's and out's of the palaces. This was especially beneficial for navigating Sintra which was crowded, but he knew the quiet trails to take and where to stand for the perfect photo. He also knows the local's hangouts so we enjoyed lunch at a delicious restaurant in Sintra where we seemed to be the only tourists. In Cascais, he gave us some time to walk the promenade on our own which was nice since this was the last day we had in Portugal. Andre is perceptive to your wants and needs and willing and capable to modify the tour accordingly. He is a professional through and through and our only regret is not being able to have a second or third day with him. Book with him, you won't be disappointed!