Hi, I’m Mayinka
Hi, I’m Mayinka
I’ve lived in Porto for 9 years
I speak English, Portuguese and some French, Spanish
I am a Sociocultural Animator
Olá! I'm Mayinka, your fun-loving host in the vibrant city of Porto. This city is a true gem, blending nature, art, and amazing vegetarian food. I adore swimming in the sea, skating along the scenic paths, dining in the city's best veggie spots, and catching live music at cool venues. Porto's artistic vibe is infectious, and I know all the neighborhoods inside out. From hidden vegetarian eateries to quirky second-hand shops, sports spots, beautiful nature retreats, art galleries, music venues, and historic sites, I'm your go-to person. Let's explore Porto's charming streets and create unforgettable memories together!
My knowledge & interests
Arts
Culture & customs
Local cuisine
Unique & unusual foods
Theater
Cinema
Art galleries & museums
Street art
Parks
Gardens
Social history
Architectural history
Cityscape photography
Street photography
Portrait photography
Modern architecture
Classical architecture
Wine
Third wave coffee
Local beers
Artisanal tea
High-end fashion boutiques
Department stores
Vintage shops
Street markets
Handicrafts & souvenirs
Traditional culture
Popular culture
Lifestyle culture
Rituals & ceremonial customs
Alternative or underground culture
Vegetarian, vegan
Artistic associations
Second hands
My reviews
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We had a private 6 hour walking tour of Porto with our wonderful guide Mayinka. She showed us the “must see” areas of her city, explaining the history and cultural background as stopped to explore. We also explored different areas that were not touristy, but just as lovely.
January 2025
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Mayinka, is a wonderful person!! She gave us an excellent 6 hour guided walking tour of Porto. We covered most of the “must see” areas of Porto, enjoying the history and culture. We were never in a rush, and enjoyed getting to know Mayinka and what she loves about Porto. She showed us some of her favourite areas which were pleasant surprises and unique which we would never have found on our own. Thank Mayinka for a wonderful and memorable day!
January 2025
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Mayinka was a fantastic guide — brimming with knowledge and enthusiasm for Porto, generously taking us through a perfectly paced array of experiences that gave us a great footing for our five-day stay in the area. Mayinka also gave us a range of excellent recommendations and generously offered post-tour communication. We loved our visit to Porto, and much of the reason stems from our first morning's tour. Highly recommended!
September 2024
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Mayinka was amazing. So precious and full of fun. She made track over the city interesting and we laughed the whole time. She took pictures and sent to me and other interesting information that she thought I would enjoy. As she promised. She waited on this lady when I slowed down especially on stairs. I highly recommend!
August 2024