COSMOPOLITAN - Private Tours
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Address : | R. Possidónio da Silva 96, 1350-248 Lisboa, Portugal |
Phone : | 📞 +97787 |
Website : | http://www.cosmopolitantours.pt/ |
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City : | Lisboa |
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Stéphane GENRAY on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Comment décrire avec des mots l'expérience vécue avec notre guide, Joël ?
Nous avons été mis en relation grâce à l'agence de voyages "Voyageurs du Monde" dans le cadre de l'organisation de notre séjour au Portugal. L'intitulé de cette demi-journée à Lisbonne était "Like a friend" et c'est réellement le sentiment que nous avons eu avec ce guide exceptionnel qu'est Joël Moedas-Miguel. Véritable Lisboète, amoureux inconditionnel de sa ville et de son pays, nous avons passé un excellent moment, trop court, en sa compagnie. Joël est docteur en histoire mais surtout passionné par le riche passé du Portugal jusqu'à nos jours. Ses connaissances précises tant en histoire qu'en art, en architecture, ..., font de ce guide une référence unique pour qui souhaite visiter Lisbonne (et le reste du Portugal) d'une autre manière. D'une gentillesse extrême, cet homme prévenant, calme, attentionné, a su nous montrer sa ville cosmopolite comme il la voit chaque jour, dans tout ce qu'elle a de merveilleux à offrir ainsi que dans ses petits recoins bien cachés et méconnus des touristes, réservés uniquement aux connaisseurs avertis.
Plus qu'un guide, nous avons trouvé un ami avec qui nous discutions tranquillement tout en déambulant dans le dédale des rues et quartiers lisboètes.
C'est bien simple, nous avons convenu de nous revoir 3 jours plus tard afin de passer une nouvelle journée ensemble et découvrir les sites merveilleux de Sintra. Ce fut à nouveau une journée grandiose tant en découvertes qu'en amitié grandissante. Au programme, trois grands sites majeurs que sont le Palais de Pena, le Palais National et la Quinta da Regaleira. Malgré des températures extrêmes et des touristes en masse, grâce à Joël, nous avons pu apprécié à leur juste valeur ces bijoux du patrimoine portugais tout comme la cuisine traditionnelle et succulente, à l'heure du déjeuner, au restaurant Tulhas, à Sintra (à côté de l'Office du tourisme).
Sans guide à nos côtés et surtout sans les connaissances de notre ami Joël, nous nous serions contentés des dépliants explicatifs qui ne nous auraient pas offert toute la dimension des richesses de ce patrimoine exceptionnel.
Fin de journée, Joël était pourtant attendu à Lisbonne mais il a préféré prolonger ce moment en notre compagnie. A l'heure des adieux, nous avions le sentiment commun d'avoir partagé bien plus qu'une visite guidée, une journée avec un ami proche qu'on a du mal à laisser partir.
Durant nos 10 jours au Portugal, bien qu'après avoir découvert un pays magnifique, des sites incroyables, une histoire riche, une architecture variée, ..., notre plus beau souvenir restera notre rencontre avec Joël Moedas-Miguel, notre désormais ami historien portugais, pour qui nous avons une très grande sympathie et depuis notre retour, nos estamos com saudade ...
Muito obrigado, Joël !
How to describe in words the experience lived with our guide, Joël?
We were put in touch through the travel agency "Voyageurs du Monde" as part of the organization of our stay in Portugal. The title of this half-day in Lisbon was "Like a friend" and it is really the feeling that we had with this exceptional guide who is Joël Moedas-Miguel. True Lisbon, unconditional lover of his city and his country, we had a great time, too short, in his company. Joël has a doctorate in history but above all he is passionate about Portugal's rich past until today. His precise knowledge of both history and art, architecture, ..., make this guide a unique reference for anyone wishing to visit Lisbon (and the rest of Portugal) in another way. Extremely kind, this considerate, calm, attentive man, knew how to show us his cosmopolitan city as he sees it every day, in all that it has wonderful to offer as well as in its small, well-hidden and unknown corners of the tourists, reserved only for informed connoisseurs.
More than a guide, we found a friend with whom we chatted quietly while strolling through the maze of Lisbon streets and neighborhoods.
It's very simple, we agreed to meet again 3 days later in order to spend a new day together and discover the wonderful sites of Sintra. It was again a great day both in terms of discoveries and growing friendship. On the program, three major major sites, namely the Pena Palace, the National Palace and the Quinta da Regaleira. Despite extreme temperatures and mass tourists, thanks to Joël, we were able to fully appreciate these Portuguese heritage gems as well as the traditional and succulent cuisine, at lunchtime, at the Tulhas restaurant, in Sintra (at next to the Tourist Office).
Without a guide by our side and especially without the knowledge of our friend Joël, we would have been satisfied with explanatory leaflets which would not have offered us the full dimension of the riches of this exceptional heritage.
At the end of the day, Joël was nevertheless expected in Lisbon but he preferred to extend this moment in our company. At the time of the farewells, we had the common feeling of having shared much more than a guided tour, a day with a close friend that we have trouble letting go.
During our 10 days in Portugal, although after having discovered a magnificent country, incredible sites, a rich history, a varied architecture, ..., our fondest memory will remain our meeting with Joël Moedas-Miguel, our now historian friend. Portuguese, for whom we have great sympathy and since our return, our estamos com saudade ...
Muito obrigado, Joël!
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SYLVIE RAYMOND on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Quelle expérience incroyable et inattendue !!! MERCI
Et pourtant, en tant que professionnel du tourisme de luxe en France, j'aurais pu être plus difficile à contenter ...
Juste une demie journée avec Joel, notre guide Top VIP Lisboete, mais que du bonheur : nous avions le sentiment d'être des princesses en visite dans une capitale remplie de belles surprises, grâce aux conseils avertis et si personnalisés de notre guide, mais aussi avec ses explications si vivantes et expertes : nous croisions l'intérêt de trois générations différentes et jamais avons nous senti quelque manque d'intérêt dans nos yeux.
Nous nous sommes régalées en sa compagnie et sommes décidées à nous laisser entraîner pour de nouvelles aventures avec Joel très très vite.
Bonne chance à Cosmopolitan qui mérite une place d'exception dans ce nouveau marché du tourisme au Portugal . A recommander "les yeux fermés"
What an amazing and unexpected experience !!! THANK YOU
And yet, as a luxury tourism professional in France, I could have been more difficult to please ...
Just half a day with Joel, our Top VIP Lisboete guide, but what happiness: we had the feeling of being princesses visiting a capital full of beautiful surprises, thanks to the knowledgeable and so personalized advice of our guide, but also with its explanations so lively and expert: we crossed the interest of three different generations and never felt any lack of interest in our eyes.
We enjoyed ourselves in his company and decided to let ourselves be carried away for new adventures with Joel very, very quickly.
Good luck to Cosmopolitan who deserves an exceptional place in this new tourism market in Portugal. To recommend with eyes closed"
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Tony Pithers on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Great relaxed personal tour from a very knowledgeable guide. Would definitely recommend.
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L. Lovingood on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Excellent tour! Joel was an amazing resource, full of knowledge!
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Steven Michael Hormozdi on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The tour guide from Cosmopolitan didn't show up.
Calebe Barros emailed the next day saying he forgot.
Joel Modeas-Miguel returned the 120 euro advance deposit in cash a few days later. (see photos)
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John Milne on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Great Tour with Joel - eight of us and felt we all got a great deal of information from him in the three hours that we had. His historical knowledge was great as it gave us a perspective to the development of the City. His obvious interest in the architectural development of the City was also welcome again giving historical perspective. All in all all an extremely worthwhile tour.
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Patrick Cournoyer on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ My first experience with Cosmopolitan was two years ago on a personal trip to Lisbon. I had a very limited amount of time to explore the city and was introduced to Joel through the owner of the guest house I was staying at. I was looking for a private tour of the city by someone who knew the city and could introduce me to Lisbon and Portugal. Joel is amazing - he immediately made us feel welcome and was super responsive to build a tour based on what we would like to see. He spent the day showing us the city, telling us the history of Lisbon (he has an incredible amount of insight into the history of Lisbon and is very passionate about the Portuguese culture). He also took us to the perfect local restaurant, gave us suggestions on more to see and do when we had more time and just really made the trip amazing. Lisbon is a great city, but honestly - Joel's introduction to it made it so much better.
Because we had such a great experience with Cosmopolitan the first time, I immediately called them when I took my entire company to Lisbon for an offsite. Joel and Caleb organized a brilliant all-team event for over 100 people which was designed as a historic "race" around the city where everyone learned the history of Lisbon through a fun and active event. My team still talk about how much they enjoyed that day and it really is all because of the attention and time that Cosmopolitan gave us.
I highly recommend this company. If you are looking for a small, private tour, group tour or specialized event - they can make it happen. Working with them is incredibly professional, easy and genuine. They care about the experience and have clearly put so much time and effort into making their tours memorable and meaningful. I had such a good experience with them that I have also asked for referrals in other cities as I trust they would only refer the best.
Definitely reach out to Cosmopolitan - I will return to Lisbon and will absolutely be using them again for another tour (and referring them to anyone that I know who is headed to Lisbon)!
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Bradley Stow on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I'm so happy to have found and booked my Lisbon sightseeing adventures with Cosmopolitan Private Tours. Both Joel and Calebe were amazing. Joel shared so much history and many fun facts, as we toured Sintra (a can't miss!). I also took the opportunity to take private tours around Lisbon and surrounding areas. Your time is much better spent with Joel and Calebe than wasting any time and money on the Hop-On Hop-Off Bus. I really feel like I got the VIP treatment and so will you, when you book your private tours with Cosmopolitan!
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