Meet Our Portugal Guides
This dynamic duo brings decades of guiding experience, a deep knowledge of Portuguese traditions, and a passion for teaching to our Heart of Portugal in 12 Days tour. Let's get acquainted with Cláudia and Cristina.
This dynamic duo brings decades of guiding experience, a deep knowledge of Portuguese traditions, and a passion for teaching to our Heart of Portugal in 12 Days tour. Let's get acquainted with Cláudia and Cristina.
Cláudia has deep roots in Lisbon and, with a background in radio and theater, a gift for communication. When a teacher mentioned that she could put her skills and her knowledge of Portugal to work as a tour guide, she gave it a shot — and more than 20 years later, she hasn't looked back… Read more
Cristina excels at leading tours. She began working with Rick Steves as a local Lisbon guide in 2003 (remember our 20-day "Best of Spain & Portugal" itinerary?) and stepped up to become a lead guide for our Heart of Portugal in 12 Days tour. And when she’s not guiding a Rick Steves group… Read more