“Once a year, go somewhere you have never been before.”
- DALAI LAMA XIV -
My name is Filipe Alves and I was born in 1986 in the Portuguese town of Portalegre, before growing up in the capital, Lisbon.
After completing high school, I undertook a three-year bachelor’s degree in Tourism Information at the Estoril Higher Institute for Tourism and Hotel Studies, where I studied Portuguese and European History, Art, Culture, Social Studies, Politics, Decorative Arts and foreign languages.
In 2008 I successfully passed the National Exam for Tourist Guides, and have since been working as a freelance tourist guide throughout Portugal.
As a professional guide since 2008, I have escorted hundreds of groups from all over the world on travel programmes lasting from 1 to 18 days, and I have also worked with numerous Portuguese and international travel agencies.
From my studies and professional experience, I work in English, German, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese. Tourists have been very satisfied with my multilingual presence, pleasant nature, and interest and knowledge about the country and its people.
GUESTS & TRAVEL AGENTS
GENERAL TERMS
BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES
The tour request must be written and sent by email. It should contain information about the nationality of the group, the desired type of tour, the number of people and duration of the guided tour. Once you have received my confirmation, in which you will receive the final rate, a proposed meeting point and start time, I expect travel agents/guests to reconfirm the service and payment in order to establish a valid contract.
Over the past few years, I have enjoyed the opportunity of welcoming and accompanying groups of tourists from all over the world. Throughout all of my tours, whether focusing on particular cities, museums or all of Portugal, I always endeavor to build a connection between the country and its guests, which, along with providing a good dose of humor and expertise, enables them to have an unforgettable experience.
MY AREAS OF RESPONSABILITY AS A TOUR GUIDE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
❶ Walking Tours in Faro, Tavira and Vila Real de Santo António;
❷ Accompanying half- and full-day tours in the Algarve
❸ Accompanying entire trips across Portugal
If you or your agency are interested in working with me, simply send me an email to algarvelocalguide@gmail.com. I will answer your questions and inform you of my availability. Please remember that I am always available to help.
DURATION OF THE TOUR (Standard)
Walking Tour: up to 2 hours
Half Day: up to 3 hours
Full Day: up to 7 hours
PRICES UPON REQUEST
DEAR TRAVELERS &
TRAVEL AGENTS
GENERAL TERMS
BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES
PLEASED TO MEET YOU
Over the past few years, I have enjoyed the opportunity of welcoming and accompanying groups of tourists from all over the world. Throughout all of my tours, whether focusing on particular cities, museums or all of Portugal, I always endeavor to build a connection between the country and its guests, which, along with providing a good dose of humor and expertise, enables them to have an unforgettable experience.
The tour request must be written and sent by email. It should contain information about the nationality of the group, the desired type of tour, the number of people and duration of the guided tour. Once you have received my confirmation, in which you will receive the final rate, a proposed meeting point and start time, I expect travelers or travel agents to reconfirm the service and payment in order to establish a valid contract.
MY AREAS OF RESPONSABILITY AS A TOURIST GUIDE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
DURATION OF THE TOUR (Standard)
❶ Walking Tours in Troia and Setúbal
❷ Accompanying half- and full-day tours in Alentejo
❸ Accompanying entire trips across Portugal
If you or your agency are interested in working with me, simply send me an email to alentejoguide@gmail.com or fill in the Contact form. I will answer your questions and inform you of my availability. Please remember that I am always available to help.
Walking Tour: up to 2 hours
Half Day: up to 4 hours
Full Day: up to 8 hours
Contact
Mobile Number / WhatsApp / WeChat: (00351) 912548960