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Adriano C., local guide in Lisbon

Adriano C.

Licensed local guide in Lisbon

Licensed guideLisbon local
5.0(88 reviews)

About Adriano

I’m a sociologist with a passion for Lisbon’s stories, history, music, and cultural traditions. After over 10+ years guiding visitors, I know the best routes, cafes, and hidden gems. I love custom tours, so feel free to ask for any specific interests!

Years of experience & specialties

16 years experience as a guide. I am a sociologist so my specialties are Lisbon's history, architecture, cultural traditions, heritage, and the history of Fado

Languages I'm fluent in

English, Portuguese, Spanish, French (advanced), Italian (conversational)

Favorite local cuisine

Tofu à Lagareiro

Favorite things to do in Lisbon

I still love to "get lost" and explore the contrasts: from the old and traditional to the modern and trendy. I love to walk through the city looking for something that I haven't seen before.

Private tours with Adriano

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What travelers say about Adriano

5.0(88 reviews)
  • James M.5 out of 5Jun 2025

    This was a fantastic tour. We would give it 6 stars if we could. Adriano is a fountain of information about Fado, Alfama and Mouraria. You can tell he is really enjoys his tour guiding and especially Fado. The restaurant he took us to, Fama D’Alfama, had fantastic, dynamic artists including established Fado stars and fresh new talent and music lasting to after midnight. His explanations of each Fado song during the performances really enhanced our enjoyment of Fado. Adriano suggested a hidden craft store to visit and guided us not only through the June 1st Alfama celebrations but back to our hotel in Alfama using streets we didn’t know existed. He even contacted us after the tour with more information about Fado artists (old & new), Fado history and Portuguese guitar. Highly recommended!

  • Nicole B.5 out of 5Jun 2025

    Adriano was a great guide. Shared his insights on the city he loves and allowed time for questions and various stops. Was an enjoyable day to explore a great city.

  • Sarah H.5 out of 5May 2025

    Adriano was amazing! He worked to fit in my timing and also met me at my hotel instead of the original intended meeting point. Very flexible. He was extremely energetic and knowledgable. The best was his passion for Lisbon. Great tour and left me wanted to see more of Portugal.

  • Mary Hawker F.5 out of 5May 2025

    We met Adriano in front of the Fado Museum and took a leisurely walk around the rustic neighborhood of Alfama where it is peaceful and quiet. In our 8 hours together we saw many of the districts of Lisbon, seeing the historic and contemporary sites. Along the way we saw one-of-a-kind shops and historic crafts. The walk was enjoyable, informative, and fun. At the end of the day we felt we had gotten a real feel of the city of Lisbon. Adriano was the perfect guide and we highly recommend him.

  • Katharine N.5 out of 5May 2025

    This is the best European tour I have ever experienced. When you are with Adriano, you experience Lisbon with a passionate local expert who loves to share not only the city’s history, but also the culture of past and present, the architectural details of the city’s walls and buildings and the essentials of navigating the neighborhoods while you walk with him. For us, this included where to shop for authentic local artisan products, how to find off-the-tourist-track eateries, historic shops and special uncrowded city viewpoints. He will engage you as a friend and talk about anything that interests you about Lisbon with knowledge and insight. Throughout the day he revisited concepts introduced earlier in the tour and showed us their relevance in each section of the city that we encountered. Adriano is a gifted guide and teacher of all things Lisbon!

  • Katharine N.5 out of 5May 2025

    Adriano has a passion for not only Fado music but also the neighborhoods he guides you through on your way to an authentic Fado music evening. We appreciated the way he prepared us for our special evening with a historical review of the portions of the city that gave rise to the musicians, their lifestyle, the politics surrounding the surge in popularity of Fado and what to expect once in the venue. He then took the time between sets to translate the words and provide cultural context. A superb night in Old Lisbon with a gifted guide!

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