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Based on my particular interests and preferences, Tiago drew up such a careful itinerary with many of Lisbon’s hidden gems, which allowed us to visit as many places as possible in the most efficient way in the time we had. We drove through fascinating places, which I would hardly have had a chance to learn about had it not been for Tiago. And, most of all, these are places only a local would know. Furthermore, he managed to arrange a very exclusive visit to the Palácio da Independência (Palace of Independence), where one of the most relevant incidents in Portuguese history took place: the conspiracy to restore Portugal’s independence from Spain in 1640 (we were even able to walk the same path the conspirators took at the time). The tour as a whole allowed me to get to know Lisbon and its daily life much better, and see places which are monuments to Lisbon’s history, as well as places that show how the city is evolving now. 

Throughout our tour, Tiago demonstrated vast knowledge of the many subjects that arose, ranging from Portuguese history to tiles manufacturing processes (one of Tiago’s passions). What is also noteworthy is his ability to connect the diverse topics covered in the tours and to correlate what we saw in the different sites we visited. Also commendable is Tiago’s eagerness to share his knowledge and his availability to answer my — sometimes tough — questions and to delve deeper into the points I was most interested in. All these skills combined allowed him to convey a huge amount of information in a light and entertaining way. Finally, he provided me with several recommendations on further readings and subjects to explore, not to mention the many ideas we came up with for future trips.

Overall, this was a fun experience – one that I am looking forward to repeating.
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The tour that day led us through the complex of the Convent of Christ in Tomar.  Founded in 1160 and built over a period of about five centuries, the Convent of Christ is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and a true summary of Portuguese architecture combining Romanesque, Gothic, Manueline, Renaissance, Mannerist and Baroque styles in surprising harmony. It is a place that should be visited by anyone who loves history and architecture! Tiago guided me through the maze formed by the many different buildings (the 12th century Rotunda, the Manueline church, the Gothic and the Renaissance cloisters, and so on) and gave me the appropriate keys to understand the elements which characterize each of the architectural styles. Furthermore, he diligently explained the context surrounding the development of the complex, which is a testimony of the history of Portugal throughout the centuries during which it was erected, even reflecting the conflict between King Manuel I and his son, the future king John III. His being an architect offered a significant differential in our journey through the Convent of Christ. After the Convent, we descended to the city and (after a traditional lunch to restore our strength) strolled through its streets, visiting Saint John the Baptist and Santa Maria do Olival (Saint Mary of the Olive Groves) Churches, the Synagogue, the “Levada of Tomar” (with its old mills and a relatively modern power plant), the Praça da República (Republic Place), and other places of interest. Tiago has a real passion for sharing his knowledge and the skill to do so in a simple and interesting way. He was always open to discuss any matter that came up and provide further details about the venues. Moreover, he is a friendly and amusing person, and conversation spanned across several engaging subjects. In short, I learnt a lot in a very pleasant way and had a fantastic time with Tiago.
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Ilidia was very informative, well paced, and her tour covered all these areas. Ilidia was very friendly and had a very positive attitude. Would definitely recommend her!
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