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Cristina P., local guide in Lisbon

Cristina P.

Licensed local guide in Lisbon

Licensed guideLisbon local
5.0(42 reviews)
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About Cristina

I am an Australian-born Portuguese person who has lived in Lisbon since I was 8 years old. I live in the historic center, in the neighborhood of Graça, enjoying all the great things the city has to offer on a daily basis.

Years of experience & specialties

Since 2009, I have specialized in private tours, providing local experiences and in-depth knowledge of history, culture, and current affairs. I also offer Jewish heritage tours and food tours.

Languages I'm fluent in

Portuguese, English, and Spanish.

Favorite local cuisine

Ameijoas à bolhão pato (Portuguese Clams with Vinho Verde)

Favorite things to do in Lisbon

Visit the Flea Market (Feira da Ladra), have coffee and read a book sitting outside in the sun.

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What travelers say about Cristina

5.0(42 reviews)
  • Stefanie S.5 out of 5May 2025

    Claudia was a well informed lovely guide who enhance our experience with her considerable knowledge and the addition of historical photos (via IPad.) She was patient and considerate and made the most of her time with us. I highly recommend this tour.

  • Jennifer F.5 out of 5Oct 2024

    Cristina is charming and knowledgable. She is an especially thoughtful guide for first time visitors like ourselves. We loved the stop to see an artisan hand painting tiles. Nice touches throughout the tour. Highly recommend.

  • Jessica H.5 out of 5Oct 2024

    Fantastic tour! Cristina is an excellent guide and extremely personable. At no point did I feel rushed and she gives you choices on how to spend limited time in the city. It was a great tour for my first time in the area.

  • Kathryn (Kate) B.5 out of 5Oct 2024

    Cristina is fabulous! She gave me a great three hour tour of the city. it was perfect for me since I only had 24 hours to spend in Lisbon. Her English is exceptional. She even made a change to the tour and was able to meet me at my hotel. I highly recommend her!

  • Elizabeth C.5 out of 5Oct 2024

    Cristina was very knowledgeable and friendly! We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon walking tour of Lisbon with her and would highly recommend her. It was also a plus that she spent years in Australia, so we had no problem with a language barrier. As Lisbon is very hilly, be prepared for old steps and walking on cobblestones.

  • Ann V.5 out of 5Oct 2024

    Booking a tour with Cristina for our first day in Lisbon was a great start to our visit as first-timers to the city. Cristina gave us a well-planned tour, great historical information to appreciate what we were seeing, and good ideas for how to spend some of our time while in Lisbon. Cristina was engaging, very well-versed in a wide range of subjects, and a pleasure to talk with. We would highly recommend her!

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