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Matilde M., local guide in Lisbon

Matilde M.

Licensed local guide in Lisbon

Licensed guideLisbon local
5.0(132 reviews)
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About Matilde

I've been a Certified Tour Guide in Lisbon for 20 years. I love art, history, food, wine, hiking, biking, and spending time outdoors! As an avid traveler myself, I find that exploring the world helps me better understand its diversity. Let me show you the best of this city - from major attractions to hidden gems, sharing what to do and avoid.

Years of experience & specialties

20 years as an Official Certified Tourist Guide specializing in food and wine tours, religious heritage (Catholic and Jewish), and botanical tours featuring gardens and local flora.

Languages I'm fluent in

Portuguese, English, and Italian

Favorite local cuisine

Codfish fritters with tomato rice

Favorite things to do in Lisbon

I walk or bike by the river, then coffee outdoors with the news. Seafood lunch at the beach with friends, fly kites. If time, visit an art show, grab a bifana and beer, then catch a show.

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What travelers say about Matilde

5.0(132 reviews)
  • Julia J.5 out of 5Jun 2025

    Matilde gave us a wonderful tour - she was able to give us so much information and insights into Évora and the region since she is well connected there. She also took us to a great winery and showed us interesting cork oak and olive groves. She is a delightful person and we highly recommend her as a tour guide.

  • Tina F.5 out of 5May 2025

    Perfect!!!! No other words for Matilda! We had some personal problems come up and she still managed to accommodate our issues and provided an excellent tour in the time we had. If we come back to Lisbon we will only tour with her! You will not be disappointed!

  • Jeff K.5 out of 5May 2025

    My wife and I recently did a half day tour of Belem with Matilde M. She was excellent, displaying a full knowledge of Portuguese history and specifically of the Belem area. We felt more like locals than tourists given Matilde’s knowledge and her apparent relationship with those who work at the various Belem attractions. I would even say she knows more about Portuguese history than Donald Trump, who we all know knows more than everyone about everything.

  • Gary K.5 out of 5Dec 2024

    Best tour guide we’ve ever had! She’s incredibly knowledgeable about Lisbon, offering incredible insight. She is also very personable, making us feel right at home in her city of Lisbon.

  • Andrew A.5 out of 5Nov 2024

    Our second tour with Matilde who is the best guide ever. So knowledgeable and professional yet personable. I highly recommend anyone using her services!

  • Delaney K.5 out of 5Nov 2024

    Matilde did an excellent job of answering our questions and sharing her love of the history of Lisbon. Probably the best tour I have ever been on! I only wish we had scheduled a longer time!

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