Gonçalo Murta Tours & Trips

30/08/2024

When you wonder how a Trip to the Douro Valley looks like, and you start thinking what there is to do other than wines and vineyards.
Well, let me tell you that besides all those very valuable experiences involving vineyards and wines, there's a whole region to discover. In the northern region of Douro Valley you have so many little old churches belonging to the Romanesque Route, some over 1000 years old. Route created by the union of town halls around there to market their cultural and architectural heritage where the pastries are included in the experience, because the monks and nuns were masters in the art of making pastries.
When we go to the Douro Valley on tours the wines are a big part of the experience but let me open your hearts for the wonderful new world of architecture and culture in Portugal that needs to be looked at with better eyes.
Let yourself be amazed by all of it.

28/06/2024

One of the greatest profs of my pleasure for the job is receiving reviews such as this one. Another one done perfectly. I'm grateful. Let's go!!!

07/02/2024

Welcome to Sintra's most visited sites!
I know, I know, that Sintra is not only the Pena Palace and the pastries, but those are for sure the most iconic and popular features in Sintra.
It doesn't matter when you're visiting Sintra it will be always beautiful because of its light and if there's no light is beautiful because of the magic evolving this places. It's the location where Sintra is that makes this places charming and special.
When are you planning a visit to Sintra?
Have you thought of it?
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15/01/2024

Guimarães is the craddle of the nation, the first capital of Portugal long before it was a kingdom and most certainly the city where our first king was born.
It's located near Braga and Porto in the Sun-region of Ave River Valley with a rich archeological heritage that is found in the multiple "castros" around the city of Guimarães, like Citania de Briteiros or Castro Sanfins, the two biggest of their kind.
Is also the place of the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança, the name of the last dinasty of the kings of Portugal, the Bragança Dinasty, that were in power since 1640, until 1910.
Besides the Cultural Heritage of Guimarães, that by itself was enough to enlist the town in the list of UNESCO, Guimarães has a lot more to offer, such as the food and the sweets have stolen my heart for good. The winner is Torta de Guimarães of Clarinha shop.
It's worth visiting more than once!
Gonçalo Murta Tours & Trips can take you and give you the best experience ever!

04/01/2024

Food is something that I take seriously, and in the past few days I was in a competition of The Best Limpets in Madeira Island that took place in the most iconic restaurants in all corners of the Island, namely the Casa Da Pena, O Lagar, Orca, Sol Poente etc. The conclusion was far from being easy but finely I decided that the winner was Orca in Porto Moniz. Hereby I leave some examples of the hard job that was to decide by tasting and intense observation of the good quality of each of the Limpets.

31/12/2023

I wish you can travel in 2024
If you're planning another trip for 2024 please consider Madeira Island and if you want an expert to help you organizing your trip to Madeira you found it.
Walking over the clouds, amazing food, different architecture, warm waters all year, what do you expect more? This is the Hawaii of Europe, Madeira Islands.

28/12/2023

18/12/2023

Another group very satisfied with the tour service!
This time was in Spanish, coming from Mexico.
What are you waiting for?

18/12/2023

Another group that was very satisfied with their guide and their tour in Portugal.
What are you waiting for?

17/12/2023

Have you ever been in Monsanto?
The famous Monsanto is known as the most portuguese village in Portugal.

12/12/2023

Lisbon is beautiful on a autumn/fall day. Actually is always beautiful and there's always activities to do and places to go have some absolutely stunning food experiences.
Tour suggestion:
1st Visit MAAT, Joana Vasconcelos exhibition
2nd walk in Lisbon
3rd amazing dinner with a view of the river at SUBA

08/12/2023

One of those magical days in Sintra. On the way to the precious gem of Pena Palace.

05/12/2023

My latest review on TripAdvisor 🙏
I can't be more grateful and thank enough times Leticia and her husband Richard. Two sweet people that I'm proud to say that I met during my wonderful job.

04/11/2023

Royal Building of Mafra is 40 minutes away from Lisbon and holds many Guinness Records in architecture. Are you willing to discover them?
A perfect combination of spiritual and secular life put in one place. The majesty of the Royal Convent and Palace of Mafra started during the "golden century" for Portugal that King João V inherited from his father, the famous mines of gold and precious stones coming from Brazil, Minas Gerais state.
The humble project was to house about 13 monks from Arrábida, but the constant change of the plans turned out in housing over 300 monks by the time of its celebration and first service in October of 1730, held in the Basílica of the Convent that can be see behind me on the photo.

01/10/2023

Gratitude! I guided a great couple from one of the most special places on earth, Perth, Australia.
I hope I passed you the same love for my country and my homeland as you passed me from yours..
Congratulations and all the best to you all.

01/09/2023

One of the best work experiences ever was to guide an orthodox Jewish group all over my country introducing them into portuguese culture and giving a deep understanding about the Jewish Heritage in my country for over the past 2000 years.

Tourism began as a chance but became a love for culture and religion.

The Jewish Heritage in Portugal is older than Christian and Muslim and we should give more respect and value to that.

04/07/2023

Confort is one of the most underrated features on a tour, but at the end of the day the little things make the difference. This is the new luxury car that we have to offer you on our company.

17/05/2023

Gulbenkian Foundation holds one of the most exciting and exquisite art collection in the world.
Was part of a private collection of a man with a very elegant taste not only for art but for everything in his life. So much that he chose Portugal as the perfect home to present his dear collection that he did during his life time.
Are you ready to dive in this immersive experience?

24/03/2023

Spring is here and the world becomes more beautiful.
Óbidos is a pearl of the Portuguese fortified towns. It's streets, the castle, gastronomy, the famous liqueur Ginginha, the people, the ceramic, the paintings inside the church. I think you have to come see for yourself.

27/02/2023

Not only of beaches and big cities is made my beautiful Portugal.
The mountains of Serra da Estrela hide within the most secret treasures for centuries such as the oldest Portuguese-Jewish communities. They found in the middle of an harsh environment their refuge.
Only a hand full of Portuguese came here and discover the beauties of this region. The Dão wines, the mountains, the river beaches, the breathtaking views, the rugged landscape, the fauna and flora. Do I need to say more?
Come discover the Nature Park of Serra da Estrela and the hidden treasures.