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Joined 2020
Marisa F.
Available Areas
Lisbon (Living), Evora, Mafra
Languages
English, Portuguese (Native)
Response Time
23 hours on average
Availability Updated
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About Tour Guide Marisa F.
Hello. My name is Marisa and I am a tour guide in the ancient, mysterious and beautiful city of Lisbon. Lisbon is an ancient city and Phoenicians, Romans, Muslims, Catholics passed through this city all left their mark in heritage, words and food. Lisbon was also a city of spies. Even the real James Bond ( yes, it was a real James Bond) lived here and worked here.
So, if you want to join me in this journey, I offer you, in Lisbon, 2 tours: a tour to discover the old town of Lisbon and a spy tour, focusing on world war II. But if you want to experience a magical place, I'll take you
to Pena Palace. Pena Palace is a must-see, in the beautiful, romantic and world heritage, Sintra Village.
And in the end, before you leave Portugal, I promise you will understand the true meaning of the Portuguese word Saudade.
See you soon. Goodbye or Adeus!
Important
1 day notice to Lisboa and Sintra and Mafra
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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Spy Tour: Lisbon in the world war II.
Spy tour. In world war II, Lisbon was the place to be. Spies, royal families, actors and intellectuals, all passed by Lisbon. Do you know that the real James Bond was inspired by a Spy that had operated in Portugal? All the top-secret, pieces of information, here!
Spy Tour: Lisbon in the world war II.
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Walking Tour in old Lisbon
Fenicians, Romans, Muslims, Christians, Jews, all those passes through Lisbon, changed the city and left their marks: the alphabet, the numbers, the architecture, the tiles, the poetry, the wine and the pastry. Come and join in a walking tour through Alfama, the neighborhood where Fado was born, the Cathedral, where the old mosque is buried, and the Jewish quarter. We finished with a coffee and a custard tart or a ginginha, who knows? It will be unforgettable, I promise you.
Walking Tour in old Lisbon
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Sintra. the most romantic place on earth
As described by Lord Byron "Even on earth, Sintra is the most romantic place in Portugal or maybe in the world. With this beautiful historical centre, Sintra has many palaces but the most impressive is Pena Palace, a romantic palace at the top of the mountain. We start our guided tour in Lisbon, pick up the car and in 40 minutes Will arrive. After a walk in the centre we will visit Pena Palace, After lunch, we move to Cascais, a privileged place chosen by royal families to live.
Sintra. the most romantic place on earth
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Fado Tour - Music of Love and Despair.
Fenicians, Romans, Muslims, Christians, Jews, all those passes through Lisbon, changed the city and left their marks: the alphabet, the numbers, the architecture, the tiles, the poetry, the wine and the pastry. Come and join in a walking tour through Alfama, the neighbourhood where Fado was born. A magnificent opportunity to discover Lisbon in the perspective of a local guide. The tour will end in the restaurant Fama de Alfama, with a concert by Joana Amendoeira, Júlio Resende, among others.
Fado Tour - Music of Love and Despair.
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Évora, The Renaissance city.
Évora was the preferred city for conquers and Kings. From a celtic place to a vibrant roman city, to a glorious Muslim period, conquered by Geraldo, the fearless cristian. In this tour we will visit praça do Geraldo, the cathedral, the Roman temple, “bones” chapel and the University of Evora. We will end this tour outside Evora, in a cromeleque, a pre-historical site.
Évora, The Renaissance city.
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National Palace of Mafra, the dream of a king.
José Saramago, Nobel prize in 1998, was inspired by this building to write the fabulous book Baltasar and Blimunda. This palace was built in the baroque style, it's one of the most important palaces in Europe. Commissioned by King D. João V to fulfil a vote of succession, it spreads along 38.000m, comprising 1.200 rooms, 4.700 doors and windows and 156 stairs and boasts six historic organs in the Basilica, an 18th-century library with around 38.000 volumes and a Hospital.
National Palace of Mafra, the dream of a king.
Reviews
Deborah B.
“Incredible Tour and Guide”
We only had three days in Lisbon and hoped to get a good sense of the city and area. This tour with Marisa was a spectacular look and lesson about Portugal, Lisbon and Sintra. Her knowledge of the area was amazing and, even better, she put things in cultural context. Marisa is a great guide and you see and learn a lot on the drive to Sintra. Peña Palace is an amazing palace and she breathes life into it as she shares its history. The Palace and grounds afford amazing views. Just to note there are a lot of stairs and steps so a tour of the palace is not appropriate for those with mobility challenges. Sintra, itself, is beautiful and absolutely charming. We are so glad we did this tour with Marisa and were left with an appreciation of Lisbon and desire to return again. Highly recommend for anyone looking for an educational tour.
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Marisa F.
Thank you só much. Full of stairs but you made it!!!!!!!
Lucian L.
“I had magnificent moments.”
Being with Marisa on the beautiful streets that went up, then down, and were full of history, is truly a blessing. The entire history of this wonderful city was unfolded to me through warm and lively words, as I walked alongside this soul who seemed to live through HISTORY. It was as if I lived today, the times long gone, thanks to Marisa's talent and knowledge. I highly recommend Marisa if you want to feel like you met the ancestors of those places and the events that took place here. Thank you once again.
Marisa F.
Thank you so much for joining me! It was a pleasure.
Holly R.
“Great History”
This tour was absolutely wonderful. Marisa was an excellent guide. She had so much information that it almost to hard to process! She had fabulous pictures of the people she was talking about to go along with the stops on the tour. She even gave me book suggestions for further "homework". I highly recommend Marisa and this tour!
Marisa F.
Thank you so much, it was a pleasure to guide you. Muitos beijinhos and please come back!
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