Olá, I'm
Helena M.
I'm born and raised in Lisbon, and have deep knowledge of the typical foods in my city and country.I'll tell you how they were made and places they come from. I always add personal stories as an extra and much appreciated layer.
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Guide since 2024
About Me
Q. What inspired you to become a tour guide? I love history and the way it explains the culture we have, foods we eat and rituals we still perform to this day. Being a guide is being the messenger of all this. It's welcoming our dear visitors and pointing them in the right direction.
Q. What do you love most about Lisbon? Lisbon shows its picturesque vibe in every corner, every square and staircase going up the hill. It is a cozy city where almost all the interesting parts are within a walkable distance from the center. And there's no end to viewpoints, family run pastry shops and restaurants to stop by and soak in.
Q. What's your favorite story to tell on tour? My favorite story is the revolution of 1974, putting an end to a very long dictatorship. I get to tell what my family endured in the countryside and how we celebrate the revolution nowadays with the red carnations.
Fun Facts
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Being a landscape architect made me travel from north to south in Portugal, being able to talk about any region, giving meaningful tips about places to visit.
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I'm always in a good mood, always looking at the bright side of life, and can easily adjust to the situation and the group's needs.
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I am a writer, so storytelling is my game. I'll always find some curious or funny thing to say or ask.
My Insider Tips for Lisbon
Q. What do you tell your visiting friends to see in Lisbon? The very long pathway we have alongside River Tagus with all the museums, gardens, sites and views to enjoy. Alfama neighborhood, including Lisbon's cathedral, Castle of Saint George and Santa Luzia viewpoint. The Rossio-Chiado-Principe Real route for the viewpoints, restaurants, bars and historic shops.
Q. What about the culture in Lisbon should people not miss? Concerts inside the Carmo Museum are special. Choirs and concerts in churches are many times free and epic. Food markets, that have both the producers and the chefs. Food tours and wine tastings.
Q. What are some unmissable foods and drinks? The worldwide known custard tarts, the chouriço roasted at the table, the epic pork sandwich (Bifana), the green wine (vinho Verde) and the welcoming drink made with sour cherries (Ginjinha).
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