LookAroundTours Cultural Tourism, Hikings, Jeep 4x4 Tours and Ocean Activities
WE ARE
Look Around Tours is a tourism company that spreads its activity through two different fields: "Look Culture ", linked to cultural, historical and gastronomic heritage, and "Around Nature", intending to explore the natural local characteristics.
Look Around Tours wants to show you our cultural and landscape heritage, our gastronomy, wine culture and the traditional handicraft of this beautiful country, giving you leisure time during all service, guided by professional and experienced tour guides.
We are a team formed by professionals, our members are knowledgeable, enthusiastic, punctual and dynamic. We are all graduate students of various areas of knowledge: History, Sociology, Geography, Gastronomy and Tourism as well, of course.
Our mission is to give projection to Portuguese tourism, making known the dimensions of cultural heritage along with the astonishing landscapes that the country has.
Our company offers services for small groups, and we can be booked for full day or half day tours, depending on the reservation.
Our tours are available in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese and Russian.
OUR TOUR GUIDES
Rui Cristo
Pedro Ferrador
Andy
António Rodrigues
João Nunes
Portuguese Wines are considered to be some of Europe's best-kept secrets.
Lisbon There's no getting bored wandering in Lisbon
CURIOSITIES
The Beautiful Beaches
Famous for its good weather, Portugal is popular for its beaches, from Algarve to the blue coast. We have all kind of beaches, surrounded by rocks and cliffs to wide beaches on the west coast.
There are also great beaches for surfing and clear waters for scuba diving . The beaches can be enjoyed all year round due to its good climate;
The Fish and Shellfish
Portugal is the country in the world where you can find the most delicious fish and shellfish.
Famous by salt cod-fish, sardines, octopus and so many different fishes, seafood will be some of the freshest, most delicious and cheap you’ve ever had.
Portuguese cuisine is rich, authentic, fresh and full of flavors that have been perfected over generations. Portuguese food is recognized for its freshness and simplicity;
Arrábida Natural Park
Located between the gorgeous fishing village of Sesimbra and Setúbal, this protected area is rich in Mediterranean vegetation, including many rare species and many beaches with crystal-clear blue waters.
The spirit of this natural park, its soul, resides in the organic unity, reflected in its mosaic of landscapes, of geology and climate, of paleotology and iconography, of flora and fauna, of speleology and reliogity, of built and immaterial heritage and of legends and traditions.
It is a place of frontier and mystery, of memory and of inheritance. (Arrábida, amrs);
Sintra
Located 25 minutes from Lisbon, a fairytale-like land of palaces, castles that Portuguese royalty used to call home.
Sintra is also the capital of Romanticism, with dreaming places, wonderful gardens and breathtaking landscapes, where architecture and history match uniquely. UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995, visited for more than a million persons each year is a privileged village for leisure, hiking, congresses and tourism;
Surf
Portugal is home to many surf spots that attract different levels of wave-riders.
It´s a small country for the good and for the bad – endless shore with cliffs, bays, long desert beaches and secret spots behind the corner; millions of waves breaking, right here and right now, easy to catch up with, consistent swells all over the year;
History
Portugal´s history is highly interesting, it was the first global empire and that it used to be one of the biggest empires in the world. From the first inhabitants to the Celtic tribes, the Roman and Moorish invasions, the Age of Discovery, and today.Portugal is Europe's oldest nation state. Particularly interesting features of Portuguese history are preserved in unique museums that you can find in Lisbon;
Culture
We have so many cultural festivals spread for all country, that are immensely attended by devoted citizens who love to take part in the events that retell their history, express their roots, and come together as a community. We can listen easily Folklore it he most remote historical villages of Portugal, there is often traditional music played, home-made items for sharing, and elegant artwork;
Lisbon
Lisbon is the second-oldest capital city of Europe . The city is absolutely fantastic with scenic views from all belvederes, with an amazing architecture and saturated with rich history .In Lisbon, the traditional and the modern, compete for your attention .Lisbon is loaded with atmosphere, charm, great food and nightlife, museums, yet ignored by the bulk of travelers, then Lisbon deserves consideration as Europe's coolest capital;
The Landscape
The landscape of Portugal will amaze all the nature lovers. The contours of the earth construct gorgeous scenery constituted by mountains of green and rippling countryside.
From the peaceful Lisbon viewpoints to the wild horizons of the Portuguese coast. Portugal offers beautiful beaches, ancients castles, mountains, cliffs and historical villages. Immerse yourself in it all through hiking and traversing the lands or simply enjoy the beautiful view.
Anyway, if you enjoy being surrounded by large-scale natural beauty, you will love the experience of being in Portugal;
The Wine
Portuguese wine is the result of traditions introduced to the region by ancient civilizations, such as the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Greeks, and mostly the Romans.. Portugal be proud of a long history of wine making with different areas and differents grapes varieties. It produces an excellent wine of a great quality. The portuguese wines win the most prestigious awards every year. Chances are there is a great quality wine at a very reasonable price waiting for you;
Fado
Fado is an experience you shouldn´t miss. Many restaurants through out Portugal have Fado music concerts, a type of urban music with nostalgic and melancholic feeling, very emotional. often mournful lyrics singing about love,joy,jeolusy. pain, accompanied by the Portuguese guitar. The fado began to be seen in the streets and brothels of Lisbon, although some historians believe the real origin predates to homesick sailors at sea and the rhythm of the African Slave Dances.