A 2-day tour of historic sites with a most delightful driver/tour guide - We engaged Senhor Hugo Romano to guide us on a 2-day tour of some of the historic and notable sites of Portugal. Departing from Lisboa, our tour included the town of Sintra and its 14th century castle, the National Palace in Queluz, the Sactuary of Our Lady of Fátima and the houses of the three young shepherds who witnessed the Marian apparition in 1917, the castle and churches inside the medieval walled village of Óbidos, and the beach and fort of Nazaré. Along the way Sr. Hugo provided us with a wealth of historical facts, legends and myths, presented in a humorous and thought-provoking manner. As is typical of the Portuguese, his pride of his country and its importance in history showed through. And as a bonus, a little foray into some gastronomical delights; who knew barnacles were so delicious? Sr. Hugo was an absolute delight—friendly, polite, enthusiastic and quite attentive. We would highly recommend his services to anyone wishing to enjoy the rich and beautiful history of Portugal.

Hugo is an amazing guide - If you’re visiting Sintra, you need Hugo as your guide. He’s smart, funny, and knows everything about the area—but what really makes him special is how well he reads people. He knew exactly what we wanted, changed things as needed, and made the whole day feel easy and fun. We saw places we never would’ve found on our own, learned a ton, and laughed the whole time. Hugo turned a good tour into a great memory. Highly recommend!

Excellent Lisbon and Sintra Experience with Hugo - We had a great tour guide Omundo Romano (Higo). He was extremely knowledgeable, personable. funny and professional. He was very accommodating to give us time to be with family as we did sightseeing. He had great recommendations on restaurants and other tourist attractions. He wa excellent!

Excellent time in Sintra - We had a wonderful time with Hugo on our private tour to Sintra. Our favorite was the Queluz palace which we didn’t even have on our original list. He was very helpful and accommodating - working with us to figure out an itinerary that worked best for us!

PERFECT - Great knowledgeable private tour from local resident - best way to do a day trip from Lisbon to Sintra/Cascais - Would give 6 stars if possible. Planning a full day trip away from Lisbon can be intimidating; but Hugo took care of everything. We couldn’t have crafted a better itinerary if we tried. We were able to hit all of the key spots, as well as with the knowledge and tips of an insider who knew how to avoid the biggest lines and how to make the most of our day. It is the right way to do a day trip with a local resident who cares about making sure the guest gets everything they want out of the vacation. Hugo was very easy to communicate with as we planned everything out. And he gave us all the best recommendations for the rest of our trip after learning what would be best for us. Simply put the day with Hugo was a highlight of our trip.

One of our favorite experiences of our trip! - We cannot say enough good things about Hugo and the perfect day we had in Sintra and Cascais. I am a detail-oriented planner, and naturally coordinated all the details for our Portugal holiday. But it was sooooo nice to have a day where I did not have to plan a thing. Hugo’s calm demeanor, patience and kindness with our 4-year-old son, dependability and punctuality made the day relaxing and easy. He made us feel comfortable right from the start, and our son took to him right away—even wanting to hold Hugo’s hand as we walked! We thoroughly enjoyed learning the history and background of the palaces, architecture, and Portuguese people from an authentic Portuguese perspective. We also enjoyed a wonderful lunch by the water—upscale but family friendly. Overall, I would highly recommend Hugo and this private tour, worth every penny!

Fantastic day with Hugo! - Hugo was fantastic. He helped us decide on an “avoid the crowds” itinerary and it did not disappoint. We saw a few smaller towns, had lovely pastries and ice cream. Walked the gardens, visited a palace and had the best seafood lunch, right on the water! Throughout the day, Hugo was very attentive to our needs and had plenty of history and jokes to share. 10/10, would highly recommend!!!!

Amazing! Imperdível - We had an amazing private tour visiting Sintra, Cascais, and the Palace of Queluz with our guide, Hugo. He was extremely professional, incredibly attentive, and went above and beyond to make sure we had the best possible experience. Hugo helped us plan the itinerary, gave us valuable tips along the way, and provided exceptional service throughout the day. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a personalized and memorable tour in Portugal.

Essence of Lisbon - From Sintra jewels like Pena, Regaleira and Queluz to tickets to Benfica match - you will get this and much more with this guide. Our recommendation!

christmas trip - It was a very beautiful trip, through several places with the Christmas market, we got to see spectacular places and spectacular people