António

The Smooth Portuguese*

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  • I live in Lisbon
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António

Discover Lisbon with a 21st-Century Smooth Portuguese

* "Português Suave" was not only a cigarette brand launched in 1929 but also a term used to describe the architectural style of Portugal’s Estado Novo regime (1926–1974). This promotion of the Portuguese as "smooth" aligned with Salazar's vision, portraying us as a nation of mild customs—peaceful, welcoming, and nonviolent. While history reminds us that this wasn’t always the case, there’s an undeniable trace of this gentle character in our culture and way of being.

I like to think of myself as embodying this spirit—a good-natured, intuitive, and cultured person. With a background in cinema and a wide range of passions—from film and music to literature, food, and human connections—I strive to offer a unique perspective as your guide. In short, I’m a modern-day Português Suave.

When you book a tour with me, you’ll embark on a journey spanning over 2,000 years of history: from the Roman Olissipo to the Moorish Al-Usbuna, and finally to modern-day Lisboa, one of Europe’s oldest and most enchanting cities.

For me, the magic lies in how we see things. While the sights are there for everyone to enjoy, the experience can be entirely personal. My goal is to help you see Lisbon through a fresh and meaningful lens—one that you’ll carry with you long after your visit.

Come explore Lisbon with me and leave with unforgettable memories of this remarkable city.

  • I live in Lisbon
  • I speak English, Português
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 4 hours

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Reviews

Pamela
12 April 2025
Antonio shared his very good taste in Lisbon’s yummiest foods and spirits all while touring about the city. I learned so much more than just food. He shared Lisbon history, architecture, fun local customs and wines, and was genuinely interested in our ways and thoughts. I’d highly recommend António for a most enjoyable adventure.
Unknown
11 April 2025
Traveling from restaurant to restaurant was an informative and entertaining experience and our food was interesting, different and delicious. Delightful & tasty
Christiane
31 March 2025
Antonio führte uns kompetent und einfühlsam auf Pessoas und Saramagos Spuren durch Lissabon. Auf alle unsere Fragen ging er ein und passte die Tour genauunseren Interessen an. Wir haben es genossen und können die Tour wirklich weiterempfehlen. Auf neuen Wegen durch Lissabon
kelly
28 March 2025
We had a fabulous time with Antonio. He was very knowledgeable about Lisbon. We went to multiple stops all unique and different. It was a great way to start our trip. Highly recommend him.Wonderful Tour and guide
Lynn
19 March 2025
Our group of six had the best day ever with Antonio! He is incredibly knowledgeable about anything and everything, and we asked a lot of questions. His good spirits and thoughtful presence made for the best tour of the city we could have asked for. We all wanted to stay and be friends with Antonio. We couldn’t recommend him highly enough. Antonio is the best!
Calenthia
11 March 2025
My friend and I did the private tour with Antonio, called Roots & Rhythms, the African presence in Portugal. The weather was rainy, rainy, rainy during our entire time in Lisbon but Antonio's walking tour was a ray of sunshine. He was very kind, sensitive and knowledgable, finding ways to make the tour fun and relatable. I learned alot, and both my friend and I commented that Antonio's tour was a highlight of our trip. Antonio is the greatest
Unknown
9 March 2025
António was an excellent tour guide. We took a walking tour. Even though it rained he found places of covering for us. His knowledge of Portugal's history was extensive and he included the history and stories of its diverse culture. I highly recommend him!Excellent tour.
Katherine Stig
26 February 2025
My boyfriend and I are literary nerds and a Pessoa tour was on our “must-do” list for Lisbon. I come to Lisbon relatively often, and this was his first intro (and I didn’t want to f it up!). I wanted to do a deeper dive into both Portuguese literature and to see Lisbon from a different perspective, as well as to give le boyfriend a chance to walk the city with someone who knows it better than I do. His tour is an incredible value. Being medical students (big dreams, itty-bitty budgets), we considered less expensive options. We are SO glad that we forewent the cheaper competition and booked with António! This tour is an absolute STEAL - you have access to your own professor for 3 hours! He brings his wealth of knowledge and experience from multiple sources and areas of expertise and it is a true banquet for anyone who loves to learn. He is approachable, inviting but not aggressively so (some guides are over-eager, bless them, or worse, tive tours to feed their egos. You know the types. That is not the case here!). He never made us feel like we were asking “dumb” questions, which as students we do a lot of! Lots of walking, yes - he does engineer the path so you mostly go downhill, a miracle in Lisbon. However, if you have limited mobility, keep in mind that you’ll be on your feet for about 3 hours (ours was 3 on the dot, and we went off on a lot of tangents, so could be less time for other folks). If you’re concerned, definitely get in contact with him beforehand. Already recommended him to friends and family when they visit Portugal. Frankly, I’d recommend it to Portuguese folks as well! An excellent opportunity to access hidden stories and nooks of Lisbon, and to imagine how Pessoa and Saramago themselves perceived it, how it shaped them, how they shaped it, and how when we walk the streets or read a book, they are with us still. Note - I am familiar with Pessoa (read a tad) and have not read Saramago at all. This is a great tour for those who have zero background, or conversely, people who know a ton already. António will meet you at your level. I normally don’t leave reviews (who has time?!?), so when I do, it’s because the experience was so excellent that it gnaws on me until I give it proper credit and help people access the same experience. Will book other tours with António on subsequent visits! Just the best!
David
18 February 2025
Antonio was a wonderful tour guide for our food tour! He was pleasant and easy to chat with, while providing a nice selection of foods at 4 different locations. Being with him in the restaurants was like being with a friend — he answered our questions, provided information about each dish, and even went out of his way to order an extra small taste of an item that we were curious about. It was nice to be treated like a local at the restaurants because we were with him, especially at one of the restaurants where the staff came over and welcomed us as if we were old friends. We learned a lot about Portuguese food, and we ate lots! Definitely come hungry! You will not be disappointed!Great tour!
Edward
11 February 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed our literary tour with Antonio. We learned a great deal about the writers, and the times they lived in Portugal. The pacing was perfect too as Antonio would keen to our interests.Fun and Informative

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