Rúben

Let me show you the Porto I love – full of stories, flavors and hidden gems

  • I live in Porto
  • I speak English, Español, Português
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 5 hours

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Rúben

Since 2015, I’ve had the pleasure of welcoming travelers to the enchanting city of Porto, sharing its rich history, traditions, and everyday life. As a passionate local guide, I love weaving real stories into our walks — from crossing the iconic Dom Luís I Bridge to exploring the hidden alleys of Ribeira and Miragaia. Every tour is a unique experience, filled with surprising details and authentic encounters that reveal the true soul of the city.

Looking to go beyond Porto? I also offer comfortable car tours (up to 4 guests) to Braga, Guimarães, Aveiro, and the stunning Douro Valley — fully customizable to your interests.

  • I live in Porto
  • I speak English, Español, Português
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 5 hours

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Reviews

Olga
26 May 2025
A really interesting tour and walk! Beforehand, Ruben asked what we wanted to see and later admitted that it was a tough challenge — to surprise and engage three adults who actually live in Porto! We wanted to discover something unusual, things we hadn’t seen or heard about before. And Ruben managed to surprise us! He told the stories in a fascinating way, gave a mini history lesson for those of us who needed it (that would be me!), and pointed out little details we’ve passed by many times without ever noticing! We discovered hidden gems that we would’ve never found without Ruben!The walk exceeded our expectations!!
Dawn and Scott
10 May 2025
Ruben was a great host- knew his stuff, lots of interesting stories. Listened to us and tweaked the tour accordingly. A great day in Porto! Great Tour Guide
Laurens
5 April 2025
Ruben showed us the many different sides of his city. He clearly has a lot of knowledge about history and art. We had already explored the city for a few days but the tour with Ruben made everything come together!A local with knowledge of history and art
Cheryl
4 April 2025
Ruben was so knowledgeable and personable. We throughly enjoyed our time with him. He answered our questions and shared so many things we would never have learned on our own. I highly recommend a tour with Ruben - you will not regret it! Excellent guide!
eva
9 March 2025
As a family, we had the pleasure of booking a tour with Ruben, and we were very impressed. His extensive knowledge of Porto’s history, architecture, and culture made the experience truly worthwhile. He shared interesting stories in a clear and engaging way. The tour was well-balanced, offering a mix of historical insights, beautiful sights, and hidden gems. Ruben’s passion for his city was evident, and his way of guiding made the experience both informative and enjoyable. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and highly recommend Ruben to anyone visiting Porto. A great way to discover the city with an excellent guide!Highly Recommended Tour
Remo
6 November 2024
Rúben was a fantastic guide! He provided great insights into the city’s history and shared helpful tips on what to eat and where to visit. It really enhanced our experience and made exploring Porto even more enjoyable. Highly recommend!Amazing guide; highly recommended
Lisa
28 October 2024
Rúben was a wonderful guide, very informative on the history, architecture, and other interesting facts. He also provided excellent recommendations on restaurants and port tastings! His English was perfect! Definitely choose Rúben:)Great, informative tour!
Nicole
27 October 2024
I love hearing about the history & culture in these wonderful European cities, when I arrive & Ruben did just that 👌 He is a “local” from Porto & passionate about his city. He was well organised & emailed us great recommendations for food etc. Had a great introduction before we started wandering. Finished with a fabulous view of the city. Highly recommend Ruben & this tour. Fabulous introduction to Porto
Jeff
22 October 2024
Ruben had so much great info to share and we really enjoyed walking around Porto with him and learning so much about the city with him!Such a great time!
Erin
9 October 2024
Ruben was a great tour guide, and we were so grateful that he could accommodate our group at such short notice. He tailored the tour based on our interest and timing, he even ended the tour in a place where we could grab dinner since we were hungry! We appreciated his recommendations for things to do with our remaining time in Porto. He recommended the world of wine and we went the next day and had a wonderful experience. He gave us tips on how to sign up for tours and things that we might need reservations for, which was very much appreciated. Thank you, Ruben!Great tour of Porto!

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