
Tiago Filipe
I've always traveled extensively with my family and from a very early age developed a strong taste for it. Portuguese were once sailors and discoverers and I like to think of myself as one too: a discoverer of people, food, landscapes, cultures and, very often, new friends. This is what I like to experience as a travel, and it is exactly what I try to convey to people traveling with me!
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"The whole of Portugal in terms of places and cultural, gastronomic and outdoors activities (where surf plays an important role!)"
How did you get involved in travel?
"I studied in the UK in the year 2000 and got to know a great number of people from different nationalities. Many of them came to visit me in Portugal and I started showing them around for fun. This "hobby" grew in me and I started getting an immense pleasure from it until it became a very serious thing!!"
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"Vietnam and Cambodia 2010. Me and my cousin went to attend a traditional Vietnamese wedding where I was the best man of a big friend of mine and got to visit both countries by buses, motorbikes and tuk-tuk some times self-guided some times taking advantage of the local friends expertise! 3 amazing weeks!!"
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This 9-day itinerary starts in Lisbon, where you'll savor local treats and traditional music as you explore the capital by foot and tram. Hit the road and head north to Porto,...

Explore the volcanic landscapes of the Azores on this 15-day self-driving tour that highlights four of the Portuguese archipelago's islands. Start in São Miguel, where you'll...

The volcanic landscape of the Azores archipelago is a nature lover's paradise. Begin on São Miguel, which is a hot spot of geothermal activity. Dip in thermal springs, kayak...
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This 9-day itinerary starts in Lisbon, where you'll savor local treats and traditional music as you explore the capital by foot and tram. Hit the road and head north to Porto,...

Explore the volcanic landscapes of the Azores on this 15-day self-driving tour that highlights four of the Portuguese archipelago's islands. Start in São Miguel, where you'll...

The volcanic landscape of the Azores archipelago is a nature lover's paradise. Begin on São Miguel, which is a hot spot of geothermal activity. Dip in thermal springs, kayak...
Recent trip reviews for Tiago
Joel was a great private driver for our day t...
Portugal
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Jun 4 - Jun 14, 2025
Joel was a great private driver for our day trip to Sintra! Our favorite location was Madeira given the hiking activity and amazing views. However, all locations were special in their own way and we really appreciate Tiago making every effort to fit as many locations into our itinerary upon our request despite the difficulty of the task. We intend to come back for the Azores and the Algarve.

Hi Kate,
Thanks for your feedback!! Joel told me he truly liked "your vibe" too. These were his words!!
I'm glad you enjoyed your trip to Portugal and I'm sure you'll love the Algarve too, but if you're into hiking and landscapes you definitely cannot miss the Azores!!!
All the best and please send James my regards! I told you we share the same name only in different idioms, right?
Regards,
Tiago
Exceptional Service and Care – Highly Recommend Tiago
Portugal
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May 26 - May 31, 2025

Dear Radhika,
Thank you so much for your words. I see my name mentioned many times and I'm not sure if I'm worthy of all your compliments.
The 4 of you are very interested and easy going people and that made my life very easy and the experience of guiding you very pleasant.
And I was happy that we could stay in touch and expect that we continue to send each other some messages every now and then!!
Please send my regards to all the crew and I hope that your back is fully operational!!!
Regards,
Tiago
I still think of my trip, review my pictures....and smile,
Portugal
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May 21 - Jun 3, 2025


Meu caro amigo Carlos!
Thank you so much for your words. I still recall very fondly the time we spent in the car because of the kids' festival in Cascais. And I start with this because it really left an impression on me. The way you spoke about your beloved ones (people and animals!!) was rather touching. I told you that I had goosebumps at a certain stage. And I told Tom the same.
I'm very happy that you enjoyed your trip and I hope to go visit you in the Algarve!!!
And I'm sorry for the longer walks!!!
All the best,
Tiago
Portugal -- a captivating, beautiful experience
Portugal
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May 21 - Jun 3, 2025

In Portugal I actually only spent one day with Tom and his family in a tour to Cascais and Sintra. All of them were truly sweet people. However Tom is from another league. He's one of the sweetest persons I've ever met. And I could witness this not only... Read more
Tiago was very accommodating and was always t...
Portugal
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May 2 - May 13, 2025
Tiago was very accommodating and was always there to help us with anything we needed. Joel was fantastic and we highly recommend this team.

...and Bernard and Marion are an incredibly nice and sweet couple and we would very much like to see them again in the future and maybe celebrate together another Sporting Lisbon title!!!
The trip exceeded our expectations!
the Azores
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Apr 19 - Apr 24, 2025


Dear Ken and Mark,
Thanks for your words! Very happy to understand that you enjoyed your trip and made the most of it!!
Both Hugo's spoke very highly of you and said that you were very nice, polite and interested people, which made their job really easy!!
All the best to you and Portugal and the Azores are happy to welcome you again at any time!!
Regards,
Tiago
Tiago was a great specialist and very active support during the trip
Portugal
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Jan 9 - Jan 22, 2025

Great trip with wonderful memories
Portugal
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Jan 12 - Jan 18, 2025

We got a very deep understanding of Portuguese history and Tiago made it come alive for us. Other than the usual sights we saw, he also took us to the Benfica and sporting stadiums that made the trip more personal for us. And last but not least …. He took us to the best places to eat and we had the most amazing variety of Portuguese food. We enjoyed it so much, one of the fist things we did... Read more

Dear all who will be reading this,
Preetha and Jim are just too sweet. They are two incredible people always interested in learning about the places they visit, trying different things to eat and extremely kind.
It was a pleasure having you here Preetha and Jim! It really was. And I'm not going to say much more because we promised to stay in touch, and I'm sure we will!
Love,
Tiago
The best Madeira and Sao Miguel itinerary
Portugal
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Nov 6 - Nov 18, 2024
Tiago put together the absolute best trip plan! We got to hit all the best spots on both islands, even if the weather didn't cooperate! He also checked in along the way even though he was also travelling. Highly recommended, if you get a trip planned by Tiago you will most definitely not be disappointed.

Dear Matt,
Thank you so much for your kind words!
But I must say that I really did nothing special besides the road book that I custom made for you. Everything else was up to you, who made this trip's management very easy as you were always very easy going and really never asked me for any assistance or further suggestions or recommendations. Not even during the days when weather was not cooperating!
I'm happy that you had a good time and I also hope that one day you can go back to the Azores with your sister to show her the islands with a bit more time... and sun!
All the best,
Tiago
Dream Honeymoon!
Portugal
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Sep 30 - Oct 6, 2024

