Francisca

The Architect

  • I live in Porto
  • I speak English, Español
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 16 hours

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Francisca

Architect by profession, writer by soul and Oporto lover by birth and heart. I'm a city lover with no limits to end it. It's for me a great pleasure to share with all the guests who want to discover it all the stories and tiny detail's that make us, Oporto locals, being known as "Tripeiros"!

  • I live in Porto
  • I speak English, Español
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 16 hours

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Reviews

Veronica
31 August 2024
Francisca is one of the best guides I have ever met, if not the best! Her knowledge of Porto’s history, art, culture & dining is unparalleled. She’s warm and friendly (also super cool!), yet professional. She tailored the tour perfectly to suit our interests, so we enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you Francisca for such a wonderful day in Porto, it was one of the highlights of our European trip. We are so lucky to have met you! The most fantastic guide!
Ben
8 July 2024
Francisca was such a great guide. Deep into history (not shockingly, architecture) and the rich Portuguese culture. She had a long list of recommendations for us to fill the restbof our time. She was very helpful in us planning our night for Festa do São João! And even told us about the regatta the following day amongst the Porto wineries. Thank you so much for such a special tour!!The Magical World of Porto
Gonzalo
18 March 2024
Francisca es muy profesional, culta, educada y una apasionada de su ciudad y la arquitectura. Recomendable al 100%Excelente
Maria
28 November 2023
Wir haben ein sehr schönen Vormittag mit Francisca verbracht. Als Architektin hat sie uns ganz genau wie die Stadt sich entwickelt hat. Sie weiß sehr viel über Geschichte und ist sehr sympathisch. Es war eine interessante und sehr empfundene Führung. Wir haben sehr viele Vorschläge von Ihr bekommen bezüglich Plätze wir noch erkunden sollten. Wir haben es sehr genossen.Informativ und äussersts sympathisch
Lucia
12 November 2023
Disfrutamos de un tour diferente e interesante por la ciudad de Oporto. Francesca se adapto en todo momento a nuestras peticiones. Muy recomendable!Guia Top
t.grolimund
23 April 2023
Franziska hat uns mit viel Herzblut durch Porto geführt, vom Bahnhof mit seiner Geschichte, über den McDonalds im schönsten Jugendstilgebäude der Stadt, dem kleinen, feinen Traiteurgeschäft und dem neu renovierten Markt, liess die Führung nichts zu wünschen übrig. Insbesondere für architektonisch interessierte Gäste unbedingt zu empfehlen.kleiner Rundgang mit vielen Highlights
szqkmw7gpk
26 March 2023
Francisca gave a very impeccable journey (mix of Porto origin, hidden architectural wonders , food, local artisan and market trip). Visits to modern businesses who have transformed home grown ideas like packing a grandmother’s recipe j into modern tube was a unique insight! It was an exquisite right blend of the historical background with city’s evolution into a modern tourist bustling city (newly built landmarks like the Metro and the university). She is knowledgeable , patient and flexible in tuning the trip to the tourist choices. Expect few knowledge check questions on your trip :)Porto history in a nutshell !
Monica
17 October 2022
Porto is a beautiful city and Francisca manages to make you fall in love with it even more! Very well prepared, attentive, friendly... absolutely to recommend!Top guide!
Anna
20 September 2022
We had a great experience with Francisca as our tour guide. She has in-depth knowledge of the Portuguese history, the history of Porto and is a great story teller as well. We booked a private tour which allowed us to move at our pace and ask many questions (about history and also about the modern day life in the city) which Francisca patiently answered. Highly recommend this tour!
MARK
17 September 2022
We had a pleasant meeting in the station. The history is everywhere in the station. Francisca knew the city, history very well. We asked for a a nice leisurely stroll and we got it. We are interested in the building s and the history. The information from Francisca was detailed and very clear. History and architecture.

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