About Us

Our Story

From a Dream to Portugal’s Leading Private Tour Company

Gonzalo, is the Founder, Owner & Leading Private Guide.
He was born in Sintra 45 years ago. His passion for the village and his passion for travel, made him create this project for travelers who wanted a different kind of travel, to visit the best places, skipping the lines and crowds, avoiding the regular boring tours, while enjoying the best from our country, without any rush, making each tour different from the last one.
 
Gonzalo loves to share travel experiences and to know each culture in detail. He traveled all over the world, from South America to the Caribbean, from Europe to North Africa, but his passion is Asia, where he has been lately, specially Thailand, Singapore, and Indonesia.
Gonzalo is dedicated to making sure all our clients have their best experience in Portugal, operating this company for almost 15 years, nonstop, on a daily basis!

Our Story

From a Dream to Portugal’s Leading Private Tour Company

Portugal Magik was founded with a simple ambition: to redefine the way travelers experience Portugal.

What began as a personal passion for Portugal’s history, culture, and landscapes evolved into one of the country’s leading luxury private tour companies. Starting with a single vehicle and an unwavering commitment to personalized service, Portugal Magik has grown into a trusted team of local specialists operating throughout Portugal and selected regions of Spain.

Today, we proudly welcome thousands of travelers from around the world, offering tailor-made journeys that combine authentic local knowledge, meticulous planning, and the flexibility to create experiences as unique as every guest we serve.


Our Mission

Travel Without Compromise

We believe extraordinary journeys should never follow a script.

Rather than offering standard tours, we design fully personalized travel experiences built around each guest’s interests, pace, and travel style. Whether exploring Portugal for a few days or embarking on an extended journey across the Iberian Peninsula, our team takes care of every detail—from private transportation and carefully selected accommodations to restaurant recommendations, exclusive experiences, and concierge-level assistance throughout your stay.

Our mission is simple: to help you experience Portugal at its very best, effortlessly and authentically.


Featured Testimonials

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"One week in Portugal, with outstanding tours and top class service. Fast communication, easy planning and wonderful tour guides, Roy and Andy. Worth every minute. Don't think twice, book with Portugal Magik / Sintra Magik, you won't regret."

Christina Lopez
Marketing Manager
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"5 days in Lisbon, spent last year with the assistance and help of Portugal Magik. Great service, very enjoyable and knowledgeable private guides and very interesting tours. Will return for sure next year."

Anna Schwartz
Head of Sales
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"All planned well in advance and great communication every moment. Flexible itinerary, adjustable, with very friendly guides and luxury vehicles. I plan several trips every year, and this is certainly something to recommend anyone going to Portugal. Thank you."

Jessica Robinson
Executive Assistant to CEO
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