Guest Testimonials & Photos

I want to emphasize José’s professionalism and flexibility. He adapted to my late request. And it came directly where I stayed on Porto … It’s great, then we went from spot to spot..All providing advice. Spots where I spent more time contemplating than doing photos. We also talk about cameras, he has a very good knowledge in the field …. José will satisfy your requests from the simple amateur to the professionals of the photo … According to your style and type of photos. Knowing that I am a demanding amateur, I practice photography for 10 years …. mainly landscapes, long exposure. In conclusion you want to gain time and efficiency, this is the person you need. He sent us photos of this experience 2 days later. Very beautiful pictures. 

Mervin Larue

Quimperlé – France

We had a great morning with José who showed us beautiful esplanades and typical streets. He is a photo enthusiast who loves his city and speaks French very well.

Nicole Sallic

Quimperlé – France

Jose was a fantastic guide and tour leader. He is a pleasure to spend time with. He also knows the best spots and gives good tips. Helped a lot with composition and other settings. Some places were better than others as our fog was inconsistent.

I contacted him the day before to ask about catching sunrise and he had n problem adjusting the schedule for me. Picked me up early and we went to a great spot near the hotel.

I spent two days with him and enjoyed it all.

Bob Cooper

Toronto – Canada

I had the pleasure to meet José last week during my short trip to Porto. I contacted him for a private day tour. It was a great and productive day. I thoroughly enjoyed spending time exploring the city though his eyes. I made great picture of that beautiful city and learned a lot. Jose was kind enough to take pictures of me during our tour, I am Always behind the camera during my trips and it was nice to have behind the scene photos. I will be back to Porto again and I will definitely have a day with Jose.

Amr El-shafei

Chicago – USA

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I enjoyed this tour a lot and experienced a great day with Jose. I learned a lot about photography, and how to make use of anything and everything you find on the street.

Vasilije Markovic

Berlin – Germany

Jose is a amazing guide, he went above and beyond with his tour. Would definitely recommend this tour if you are in to Photography. The locations he will take you are the best in Porto…

Carl Yambao

Mildenhall, Norfolk – England

It is a great idea to discover Porto differently and have many souvenir photos! José speaks French and shares many anecdotes about Porto! We loved this moment with Jose because he is a very nice and happy person! Walk on foot but at our pace with beautiful cityscapes that we would not see if he was not there! Top experience! 

Stéphanie & Teddy

Reims – France

The photo tour was wonderful!

José is a very nice person and worries to tell you several interesting questions about the history of Portugal and Porto, as well as getting you to go to places not visited by tourists. It was an excellent choice to take this tour right on my first trip to the city. I was surprised when he told me that it was the first time he conducted this tour in Portuguese. I hope that more Brazilians and Portuguese can meet this fantastic person and enjoy their pleasant conversation. I must recommended this experience!

Milanya

Barreiras – Brazil

Start your trip to Porto with José, not only will you smile with many memories, but his photo trail is fantastic! We can only say that there could be no better welcome and introduction to Porto. José is a lovely, gentle and honest person, willingly sharing his passion for Porto and Portugal with us. This passion was evident as he shared the many different angles, corners and lights of Porto combining them with his knowledge of both Porto and it’s history – the combination was powerful. 

Sarah & Phil Knight

Wee Waa – Australia

Oh my goodness! Porto is amazing and Jose’s photos are great!

Not only he told me about the things about Porto also many useful shooting techniques! Being a solo traveler for many years I totally forgot the joy of being part in the photos ! After getting theses pics , i m so regret that I should ask him to take more pictures of me ! I just loved them all! Thanks Jose!

Jenny Lau

Hong Kong

Very good experience with José who took the time to discover some aspects (sometimes hidden) of Porto. Very good contact! I recommend this experience for anyone who wants to experience Porto in a slightly different way. To do first on your arrival on Porto. Thanks again to José for this experience and for the many other tips he left us for the rest of our stay in Porto (restaurants, bars, walks …)

Cédric & Nathalie

Bondues – France

We had a great time with José. He is very attentive to his guests and knows how to adapt to them. He showed me unknown and beautiful little streets. The photowalk was very rich in discovery and José is someone to discover without delay! I recommend it more than strongly!

Sarah Galante

Ans-Belgium

“A very pleasant moment in the company of a very charming man, who makes us discover the city through little unknown streets. The photos are sent quickly and are very beautiful.”

Fannie-Chloé

Ans-Belgium

“Overall a great experience with José. I’m happy with how the pictures turned out… actually the results were even better than expected. José is not just a great photographer but also a knowledgeable guide. He showed me so many nice spots that no guidebook tells you about.”

Nicole Braun

Hanau, Hesse, Germany

“Going on a photograph tour with Jose was one of my highlights in Porto. In addition to being a talented and passionate photographer, he was an excellent guide and shared many anecdotes and historical information about Porto. It was an absolute pleasure spending the morning with him and in addition I have GORGEOUS pictures that documented my visit. I will highly recommend Jose’s tour to anyone I know headed to beautiful Porto.”

Cynthia

-Jerusalem / Israel-

“Unforgettable moment absolutely fantastic. Thanks to José for his passion and all the love he has for his city. We do not see the hours spent because José takes to the heart of this beautiful city. I sincerely recommend José. See you soon José”

Dudubo & Nataccha

-Stains / France-

José Manuel was able to transmit us with his kindness and his natural humor, the love which he carries to the beautiful city of Porto. José is an excellent professional who speaks a good French and who puts himself within the reach of each one.

Marie-Helene & Marie-Pierre

Biars-sur-Cère – France

No regrets for choosing this photo tour! José is a great person who makes discovering beautiful places in Porto with incredible views, he is a good mood and very friendly, we could see that he was a fan of his city but also makes wonderful photographs! I highly recommend.

Alexe & Thomas

Pluméliau – France

“The Porto Photo Tour with José was magnificent. José showed us and photographed in some really exceptional places in the city. José was very dedicated and paid close attention to my 80-year-old mother who was touring with me. I highly recommend José. José is at the top and has exceeded our expectations.”

Régina Bah

-Gatineau/Quebec/Canada-

“Matt and I booked a photo tour with José when we were in Porto so we could take some honeymoon portraits in the city. José was super hospitable! He guided us through secret streets of Porto and took beautiful pictures for us. He also explained the history and the culture of Porto in a very detailed and patient manner! In brief, I MUST recommend José to you! Whoever visits Porto MUST take a photo tour with him so you won’t regret!”

Jolyn & Matt

-Taiwan-

“What an incredible time I had with Jose. This photo tour was the first thing I did upon arriving in Porto. Jose knows all the amazing spots for really cool photos. I just received my photos from yesterday.. and I am stunned and excited and highly encourage you to take this tour.”

ShinAe Nam

-South Korea-

“Jose’s walking photo tour is a fabulously unique experience! This is a fantastic way to see the sights of Porto and create photo memories otherwise hidden and unseen, unlike your typical tourist traps. Jose’ is absolutely wonderful and proud to show off the back alleys and little know treasures of the city he loves and knows intimately. I highly recommend the tour, especially if you want to get some awesome images of Porto and enrich your experience .”

Gord Theo

–Caledon/Ontario/Canada-

The trip with José was really great. He can tell a lot about the history of Porto and showed me wonderful places tourists normally don`t see. Also the photos he tooks are very good.

Steffen Ehreiser

-Esslingen/Germany-

This was one of the best things we’ve ever done on vacation. A mix of art and sightseeing with an expert on both! A fun morning at our pace and to our liking. We enjoyed Jose Manuel’s company and insight into this beautiful city.

Tony Gonçalves

-New York/United States-

“Jose is fantastic! Not only is he incredibly talented with a great eye for photography, but he is one of the kindest humans that I’ve met and I’m confident that you’ll enjoy your time with him as much as I did.”

Phatchany Phanyanouvong

-San Francisco/California/USA-

“José Manuel was an excellent tour guide, indefatigably walking me around Porto and Gaia, making sure I didn’t miss a thing. José Manuel taught me a lot about the history of Porto and Portugal. He is also an exceptionally kind man, a wonderful example of the Portugues people. I’m so glad I spent my Sunday evening doing this photo tour. ”

Monica Simmons

-Concord/California/USA

“I cannot begin to describe how wonderful this tour with Jose Manuel is! I loved every single minute. Jose is very passionate about photography, his beautiful city Porto, and is an incredible guide. It’s a great opportunity to see this magnificent place through his eyes. The views are stunning and many postcard moments! Highly highly recommend this tour. If you do nothing else, do this one! I only had one full day in Porto (not enough) and Jose’s tour helped me see the best parts. Thank you Jose and I will see you again!!!”

Rachel Garnick

–Eugene/Oregon/United States-

“We spend a lovely day with José in Porto. The itinerary was perfect to get to know the city, we had a lot of time to see beautiful places and to take pictures a long the way. The perfect combination of making our own pictures and receiving some from José as a memory of the trip!”

Kim & Karsten

– Leiden / Netherlands-

“I have shot in many cities around the world – from Laos to St. Louis – and I must say Porto is definitely my new favourite place. I had gone there thinking that I’d get some nice images of quaint old buildings and perhaps some interesting architecture. Well, I had no idea what secrets were to be seen in the myriad little alleyways of the old town. José showed me a magical side or Porto that I doubt I would have found by myself even if I’d had a week to explore. José is a great guide, and an even better host. ”

Stuart Godwin

-Prague / Czech Republic-

“I had a great time on this Photowalk with Jose. When I met Jose I already knew some spots in Porto since I already was in the city for a few days. But Jose still showed me some cool and hidden Photospots. He also told me alot about the city and its history. A perfect city tour for a photo enthusiast like me.”

Lukas Brandt

-Böblingen / Germany-

My way of thanking José Manuel for his Pictury Photo Tours experience that I really love!

Teresa Lamas Serra

The walk began, therefore, in the garden called the virtues, but also of the meetings, the sunsets, the friends. Then came the discovery of unexpected corners, unlikely stairs, unseen places, sometimes almost invisible.
 
Grateful for the experience, Zé Manel … I did not capture great  or many images this afternoon, but I was amazed with the photographic potentiality of the paths you showed us.
I wish all the success of the world for Pictury Photo Tours. I know you’ll have it! …

Manuela Leitão

“José led us through little known streets in Porto where we were all rewarded with that excitement of discovery as we turned every corner.

José knows Porto and his love for it is very apparent as is his love for photography. Anyone will benefit from getting to know José’s Porto!”

Ryan Opaz

“I had the pleasure of being on the first ever tour. I am so proud of all the hard work and continued tenacity José Manuel shows. I wish him so much success for his Pictury Photo Tours!”

Anna Gunn

“For those who like to photograph, this is the possibility to discover, with a unique guide, amazing places of the city.”

Nelson Soares

Be taken in a Porto phototour by who’s love the city is an exciting experience!

Mário Brandão