Pedro Luis
Hello everyone :)
Every single time I have the opportunity to travel, my goal is to fully experience the destination. I truly believe that the essence, the context & the materialization are the key factores to fully unveil an incredible and memorable travel experience.
- As a local and travel expert, I know the essence of each destination.
- By experiencing/knowing the essence of each place/destination, I know the context in which they flow.
- Due to the relationship I have built with local suppliers over the years I know exactly how to materialize the essence in the right context.
This is me - I care, so you can travel carefree!
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"Places: Portugal Mainland; Portuguese Islands (Açores & Madeira); Mainland Spain; Spanish Islands.
Activities: Walking Tours; Winery Visits & Tastings; Boat Trips; Hikes; Hot Air Ballooning; Thematic Dinners/Meals; Self-Drive Trips; Private Driver Trips; Exclusive Activities; among others"
How did you get involved in travel?
"I was born and raised in Sintra and since I was then I won the taste for traveling and exploring the world. By the time I reached 18, I decided that I wanted to assist others with their trips and enrolled in Tourism Degree to acquire not only skills, but also the knowledge needed to achieve my goals within this work field. Since then, I never stopped doing what I love and now, more than ever, I am really happy for sharing my experience with travelers through my own company."
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"Memorable experiences are the ones that change the way you see the world! They´re funny, they´re frightening and they´re fascinating.
Something that is still remarkable in my life, dates back to a few years ago when I applied to volunteer program to help other people. I realized that you don´t need that much to help people around you. Having that in mind, I try the best I can to share this idea with people around me.
Tourism is a business from people to people and it will only make sense if you care about the others."
Pedro's favorite itineraries and travel advice
Top itineraries and travel advice
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Recent trip reviews for Pedro
Pedro made our first trip to Portugal beyond ...
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May 13 - May 23, 2023
Pedro made our first trip to Portugal beyond memorable. Working with him was very easy. He was responsive and his excellent communication continued through the entire trip. His choice of experiences were perfect for our group. Tours were well rounded in variety and all guides were fantastic. Our fado dinner at Mesa do Frades felt intimate, unique, and local. It was a stand out! As was a beautifully scenic tour to the Duoro Valley. Lunch and tasting at Quinta do Pacheco was another highlight.... read more
Hey Claire :)
You are awesome! Thank you so much for spending some time writing this message.
Your positive experience and feedback really means a lot to me.
Looking forward to welcome your friends and family in the future.
Your friend in Portugal - Pedro
Pedro did an amazing job
Portugal
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Apr 30 - May 12, 2023
Pedro did an amazing job in planning and executing our vacation details. Everything was planned and carried out as expected. We did not have to worry about anything. The choice of hotels were wonderful. The guides for the walking tours in Lisbon, Porto and Evora were so well versed and full of information. We will recommend this company to all our friends read more
Hello Maxine,
Thank you for your message and feedback.
I am super happy to read that you will definitely recommend us to all your friends :)
We keep in touch.
Your friend in Portugal - Pedro
Travel with confidence and ease!
Portugal
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May 13 - May 23, 2023
The experience with KinKim was amazingly great. From the very first contact with Pedro we were pleased and satisfied completely with the planning, personalization of our trip, and the quality of hotels , drivers and the local guides and vendors. We could not have had a better i experience
. You won’t be disappointed if you use KimKim. Definitely will use them again. Abrigada! read more
Hey Lezlie,
Thank you very much for your super kind words :)
I'm really glad you enjoyed your trip and my beautiful country.
Your friend in Portugal - Pedro
Portugal was magical!
Portugal
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May 4 - May 17, 2023
We just returned from our vacation to Portugal. Words can’t describe how much we loved our time there. Everything was planned to perfection and everyday just got better and better. Our walking tour on our first day in Lisbon with Ricardo was incredible. He’s extremely knowledgeable about the areas and shared so much of Portugal’s history with us. Our drivers we had while there were equally as enjoyable. Luís Vicente drove us around a couple of days while staying in Lisbon and took us to... read more
Hey Jamie & Marcos,
Thank you so much for such a positive message and feedback!
Super happy to hear that you really enjoyed your time in my lovely country and that you would highly recommend us. We would love to welcome your friends and family in the future.
Thank you once again,
Your friend in Portugal - Pedro
We had a 5 star service from Pedro and the te...
Portugal
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Apr 30 - May 6, 2023
We had a 5 star service from Pedro and the team of tour guides and drivers he put together for us. The response on our questions were fast and accommodating. The itinerary was a perfect balance of culture , gastronomy , sights and introduction of Portuguese history. We were never felt rushed. The hotel selection was awesome and the upgrade that Pedro facilitated for us was very much appreciated. Our tour with Gui in Lisbon was amazing. He was very knowledgeable, informative and definitely... read more
Hello Tasneem,
I am super happy to receive your review on my services and your overall experience in Portugal - very appreciated! I will also be very happy to share your comments to everyone involved :)
Look forward to welcome you and Ali in the future.
Your friend in Portugal - Pedro
Mathilde Almas was such an incredible guide. ...
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Apr 24 - May 6, 2023
Mathilde Almas was such an incredible guide. She was as thoughtful as she was knowledgeable. Mathilde anticipated our every need and did everything she could to ensure that our trip was fantastic. Pedro was very attentive, albeit remotely, and we always felt that if there were a problem, Pedro and his team were available. We loved the hotel choices in Porto and Alcobaca and the decision to stay in Alcobaca rather than Nazare. The drivers were equally excellent. All and all, Pedro and Mathilde... read more
Hello Richard,
Thank you so much for your kinds words on Portugal, our service and our guide Matilde :)
It was lovely to have you all traveling with Across Portugal and it means the world to hear that we have managed to provide you a trip of a lifetime.
Your friend in Portugal - Pedro
Kimkim put us in touch with Pedro at Across P...
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Apr 13 - Apr 26, 2023
Kimkim put us in touch with Pedro at Across Portugal Tours in Lisbon. He is INCREDIBLE. We have never worked with such a responsive, helpful, knowledgeable, and competent travel agent and we have been around the world. The process of developing our tour was collaborative, taking into account our budget and physical needs and our desire to see a lot of Portugal but at a slower pace. The choice of hotels was spot on (Heritage in Lisbon, Portobay Teatro in Porto, and the Miragem in Cascais). He... read more
Dear Harvey,
Thank you so much for sharing such a positive feedback on your experience in Portugal - it means the world to me.
It really was a pleasure to organise this trip with you and to host you while travelling. I wish you all the best and perhaps we can meet in the future :)
Sincerely,
Your friend in Portugal - Pedro
Amazing Vacation in Portugal
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Apr 10 - Apr 18, 2023
WOW. We had a wonderful trip.
Pedro paid attention to every detail. The hotels in Lisbon and Porto were terrific, good rooms , great locations and the staff was polite , attentive and helpful. The Hotel Heritage de Liberdade was funky with a cozy , not crowded lobby. There was a delightful breakfast and snacks water and port always available.
In Porto Hotel Pestana was in a perfect location and had a wonderful breakfast we enjoyed a dinner at their Rib dining room. In Cascais our hotel... read more
Hello Stacy,
I truly appreciate the confidence you and Pam showed in me during the entire process - super happy to receive your kinds words. I will make sure to share your review with all our partners and staff. Your message is super detailed and it really helps us a lot!
You have made my day :)
Your friend in Portugal - Pedro
6-star experience! Pedro planned an excellent...
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Apr 10 - Apr 18, 2023
6-star experience! Pedro planned an excellent trip. All drivers and walking tour guides were excellent. The drivers all were willing to chat and share their personal Portuguese life experiences
The Douro valley was spectacular!! Quinta da Pacheca was a great experience. The meal was our best meal. A recommendation would have been to skip the river cruise (it was nice) but we would’ve preferred more time at pacheca and maybe another vineyard
All hotels were in great locations. ... read more
Hey Pam,
Thank you so much for spending your time writing this review, I really appreciate it!
I am super happy to hear that you had some amazing time in my lovely country.
We keep in touch.
Your friend in Portugal - Pedro
We had a fantastic time on our trip to Portug...
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Apr 8 - Apr 16, 2023
We had a fantastic time on our trip to Portugal! Our local specialist did a wonderful job communicating with us the entire time and making our trip seamless and easy. The car agency they set us up with was professional and friendly, always timely and provided great recommendations for places to see in our stops as well as scheduling lunches for us as we were transported from one place to the next! Our tour guides in both Porto and Lisbon were knowledgeable and friendly, they really customized... read more
Hello Cristina,
I am so happy to receive your review.
Great to hear that you really had a fantastic time exploring my lovely country :)
All the best,
Pedro
Michelin star service!
Portugal
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Mar 12 - Mar 20, 2023
Pedro planned a spectacular itinerary! He ensured that my husband's first trip to Portugal was a perfect introduction but there was plenty for me to enjoy too, as a returning visitor. Each guide and driver was professional and extremely well informed and went out of the way to ensure every day was packed with new experiences. On our planned day to visit Sintra the castle was closed due to a strike (!) so Pedro and our driver Paulo quickly pivoted to a different and spectacular alternative... read more
Hello Joanna,
You made my day with your positive feedback! I am so happy to read that you loved your trip to Portugal.
Thank you for such a nice comment, and we hope you'll continue to spread your feedback about Portugal with your family and friends :)
Your friend in Portugal - Pedro
Our two drivers were a highlight. Paulo and D...
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Mar 12 - Mar 20, 2023
Our two drivers were a highlight. Paulo and Daniel were great guides as well. read more
Hello Alan,
Thank you for sharing your feedback and experience :)
I will share your comments with the guides, they will be super happy.
Sincerely,
Pedro
Customized itinerary- Reliable and thorough
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Mar 23 - Mar 31, 2023
This travel group could not have been more attentive! My wife and I worked with Pedro to tailor a 9 day trip to Portugal specifically tailored to our needs. We do not like group tours. Very professional Private drivers (Ruis & Luis) to and from the airports and city to city. Also, excellent guides (Riccardo)provided walking tours on the first day in each city and hotels in the heart of the historic part of the city…highly recommend! The made contact with us everyday to confirm the plans. And, priced fairly for the quality!
Hello Paul,
Thank you for the 5* review!I am reallly happy to hear that you enjoyed our planning.
Also, thank you for mentioning our daily checks! We always want to make sure our travelers are up to date on their travel plan.
All the best,
Pedro & Across Portugal Team
A Great Way to See Portugal
Portugal
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Mar 10 - Mar 17, 2023
We were very pleased with the trip planning and support Pedro provided us prior and during our recent trip to Portugal. We had an excellent experience in Portugal and found most of the itinerary interesting and fun. Most importantly our guides and drivers were all 5 stars++. Communication among all was excellent.
We stayed in Lisbon at the Tivoli a truly first-class hotel with a beautiful lobby and attentive well-trained staff. Our guide in Lisbon was Ricardo who showed us the beautiful... read more
Hey Paul,
Thank you for your message and feedback!
I am very happy to hear that you really enjoyed your time in Portugal and that you would highly recommend us.
We would love to welcome your friends and family in the future and we will make sure to revisit the unit in Porto.
Thank you once again,
Your friend in Portugal - Pedro
Family Trip to Lisbon and Porto
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Feb 18 - Feb 25, 2023
Pedro put together an amazing Portugal adventure for my family and I. All of the guides and drivers were fantastic. The hotels were great as well. Portugal is a wonderful country and I look forward to returning. Pedro and his team made planning simple and they are extremely responsive to answer your questions any time during the day. Having a private driver was a huge advantage when stopping in towns on our way from Lisbon to Porto. I would absolutely use Kimkim again. read more
Hey Mike,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive feedback :) - it really means a lot.
It was great to have Katherine, Colin, Lila & you traveling with us.
Thank you so much Turnamien Family.
Your friend in Portugal - Pedro
Go to Portugal!
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Feb 13 - Feb 22, 2023
Pedro really curated this trip to exactly what we talked about!! We had time on our own to explore each city along with a private guide for some of the time. We really enjoyed learning some of the history of Portugal and the places they showed us. Each guide really got a feel for what we were interested in and had some really great conversations. I keep joking with people not to go to Portugal because you will eat your weight in pastry and other amazing foods! I can’t believe how smooth the... read more
Hey Daniela,
Thank you so much for your kind words on my lovely country.
You definitely have to visit us again, there are still so many other pastries for you to try!
Once again, thank you for sharing your feedback and experience - you rock!
Your friend in Portugal,
Pedro
We used KimKim for a trip to Portugal…fantastic experience!
Portugal
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Feb 1 - Feb 9, 2023
We used KimKim for a trip to Portugal. They were amazing!
The process for planning our was simple but comprehensive. We were able to give some guidelines re what type of trip and cities we wanted to see and Pedro at Across Portugal build an itinerary for us. We were able to change things around to end up with the perfect trip!
Pedro and his team were top shelf. They made our trip so enjoyable and personal. Pedro knows Portugal and knows the travel business. His expertise really showed in creating our vacation. I can’t say enough great things about Pedro and Across Portugal.
Ray & Sue
Hey Ray & Sue,
Thank you very much for your kind words :)
I'm truly glad you enjoyed your trip and my incredible country.
All the best and we keep in touch!
Pedro
Great experience with room for improvement
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Dec 23 - Jan 4, 2023
This is the 2nd time we used the kimkim platform to plan/book our trip in Europe given our amazing experience on the first one in Italy. This time we worked with the Pedro and Joao to plan our trip in Portugal and the experience did not disappoint!
During the entire process (from planning to the actual trip), they took care of us very well in terms of transportation, airport pickup/drop off in odd hours, staying in touch throughout to answer questions, accommodating our last minute... read more
Hey Vivien,
Thank you for getting back to us with your positive review and with the improvement suggestions - we are very happy to hear that you had a memorable trip!
We have already taken the due diligencies to improve the gastronomic experience in Porto.
Thank you once again for trusting our services and for being part of our history.
Sincerely,
Pedro & João
Amazing Overall experience.
Portugal
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Dec 23 - Dec 31, 2022
I could not ask for anything more with regards to Pedro and his services during our Portugal trip. We would receive notifications as to who was going to pick us up and the designated time. If we had questions regarding our trip, we got our questions answered. So glad I was able to find Kimkim.com to customize our trip to fit our needs for 9 days. Will definitely use Kimkim.com again. read more
Hello Agnes! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review and for your positive feedback :)
I'm so glad you had an amazing vacation and it was my pleasure to help you.
Sincerely,
Pedro
I can’t say enough wonderful things about our...
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Nov 28 - Dec 6, 2022
I can’t say enough wonderful things about our experience with KimKim and Pedro at Across Portugal. Thank you Kim Kim for connecting us with Pedro and his team. They understood immediately what kinds of experiences we wanted and were easy to communicate with and responsive- both in advance and while on the trip. My brother and I planned this trip with our mother to celebrate her birthday and It exceeded all our expectations. Each tour guide was better than the next, drivers were prompt... read more
Hello Jill,
I am super happy to receive your feedback and to know that you really enjoyed your time in Portugal!
Thank you once again for trusting Kim Kim and Across Portugal!
Your friend in Portugal - Pedro & Across Portugal Team