Hi, I’m Simon
Hi, I’m Simon
I’ve lived in Porto for 2 years
I speak English, Dutch and some Portuguese, German
I am a Photographer / Actor / Visual Artist
Hi there! I'm Simon, your adventurous host in the beautiful city of Porto! What I love most about Porto is its stunning architecture, the huge variety of bars and restaurants, and the authentic mix of traditional Portuguese culture with modern multicultural life. I enjoy discovering hidden corners, tasting different Porto wines and snacks by the Douro River, and skateboarding around the city. I know the neighborhoods of Bolhao, Cedofeita, Cordoaria, Sao Bento, Fontainhas, Foz do Douro, Matosinhos, and Jardins do Palacio de Cristal like the back of my hand. As a professional photographer, I can help you get some amazing street shots while we explore the best music venues and local snack spots with great views. Let's make your Porto adventure unforgettable! I can't wait to meet you.
My knowledge & interests
Food
Arts
Photography
Music
Street food
Local cuisine
Food markets
Cinema
Art galleries & museums
Street art
Parks
Gardens
Scenic routes
Hikes
Social history
Cityscape photography
Street photography
Portrait photography
Modern architecture
Classical architecture
Wine
Third wave coffee
Local beers
Vintage shops
Street markets
Handicrafts & souvenirs
Popular culture
Lifestyle culture
Alternative or underground culture
Local speciality drinks
Performance art
Digital art
Contemporary art
Thrift stores
Second-hand markets
Antique shops
Fashion photography
Commercial photography
Night photography
Gothic architecture
Classical music
Jazz music
Rock music
Electronic music
Indie music
My reviews
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We were very delighted with our 3 hour foodie tour. It was our first visit to Porto and our second time having a private tour with City Unscripted. Simon, our guide, touched base a week before meeting up and we told him what kinds of things we liked when visiting. He arrived at the hotel and he chose a wonderful selection of port tasting, desserts, fish dishes at the food market and authentic Portuguese cuisine dishes, such as deep fried sardines at the popular eateries where the locals go. We did this while exploring back streets, which is exactly what we asked for. Simon has travelled a lot and he provided so much insight into the Porto way of life. Simon was also very generous with his time...it was lovely to see the river front after sunset. We couldn't eat everything so Simon had us bring our tastings back to the hotel for us to enjoy the next day. Our leisure walk last an hour extra but Simon wanted to show us the train station, the river front, old streets and we enjoyed looking at the shops where they sell such a wide selection of items. I highly recommend this tour and we will be back to the lovely Porto city.
November 2024
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Our guide Simon, exceeded all of our expectations and tailored the tour to our preferences. Simon was personable and we quickly felt at ease with him. We thoroughly enjoyed his stories and historical overview of Porto and Portugal while he guided us around town.
September 2024