More than a tour operator, at North Explorer we want to provide a totally genuine experience through the towns and cities of northern Portugal. We share our knowledge, experience and good disposition with our customers, offering a cheerful and relaxed experience. We embrace the days with enthusiasm, grateful to work in a sector we love. For us, more important than working is having the opportunity to build relationships of friendship and trust with our clients. The most rewarding thing for our entire team is to keep this same relationship alive, far beyond the contracted tour.
Fábio Almeida
Discover the North, find yourself
CEO Northexplorer
Authentic Access
Exclusive access to family-run wineries and hidden gems.
Small Groups
Maximum 8 people for a personalized, relaxed atmosphere.
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We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Fabio - his knowledge and commitment to our trip’s goals made such a difference. Highly recommend him for creating a memorable visit!
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Evan Artley
July 1, 2026
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My wife and I, along with another couple, spent an unforgettable day in the Douro Valley with Fabio as our host.
We looked at a few companies before booking, but Fabio won us over with his fast, thoughtful communication and genuine willingness to customize the perfect day for us. At his recommendation, we visited H.O Winery, one of the best wineries we’ve ever been to, where Cliff — our amazing host — gave up his day off to lead our tour personally, and we met one of Portugal’s most acclaimed winemakers. Fabio also arranged a world-class fine dining lunch paired with excellent wines. Finally, there was one Quinta on our wish list — Vale D. Maria, a bit of a cult, collector favorite in the US market — and Fabio made it happen. We tasted and purchased port bottled nearly 90 years ago.
It was a perfect day. We hope to return to Porto and the Douro Valley, and when we do, we’ll be reaching out to Fabio again. Highly recommend.
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Dori E Howard
June 27, 2026
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We had the most amazing time wth Fabio and his amazing service. We were planning a way to get ourselves to our point to walk the Camino from Tui and he offered to arrange a trip for us that would make our route much more interesting and enjoyable. He took us to some terrific places and shared his love and pride of Portugal and his passion for the Camino . He also picked us up in Santiago and brought us back to Porto and again planned some unique stops along the route. But the best part of Fabio’s services is him. He is a calm and genuinely kind and generous person who cares deeply about people and ensures that people are cared for, comfortable and learn about the history and culture of Portugal and the Camino. I highly recommend retaining Fabio to plan an amazing trip for you. You will be more than pleased and as a bonus, he loves listening to Michael Buble!!
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Michele deLyon
June 2, 2026
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Fabio was fantastic! Provided great service and recommendations. Went above and beyond - even providing us suggested itineraries for days we didn’t use his services. Great communicator - always replied timely and was helpful arranging transportation for us in Algarve. Best of all he’s fun and has a great personality. Highly recommend!
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CB
May 28, 2026
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I would highly recommend contracting Fabio for tours and transportation in and around Portugal! He helped us in Lisbon, Sintra, Nazare, Obidos, and Porto - we learned so much about his beautiful country and know we now need to return to see more! Thank you for your services and friendship Fabio!
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David Wirth
May 28, 2026
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Fabio is wonderful! He is very personable and took very good care of our group, exceeding our expectations. We initially hired him for our ride from the airport to our Airbnb. Because he was so nice, we hired him as our guide for the next day. He gave us a great tour of Porto, knowing the best locations for photos and food. Highly recommended! Five stars all the way
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Christy K
May 28, 2026
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Fabio was outstanding! He was punctual, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about the city from the moment he picked us up. We enjoyed our time with Fabio so much that we hired him again the following day for a guided tour.
Thanks to him, we were able to visit local spots and hidden gems we never would have discovered on our own. His recommendations and insights made our experience special and much more authentic. Beyond being an excellent guide and driver, he was warm, personable, and genuinely enjoyable to spend time with.
What started as a simple airport transfer turned into a memorable friendship, and we’ve kept in touch ever since. We highly recommend Fabio to anyone looking for reliable transportation and a meaningful local experience.
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GoState1999
May 27, 2026
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We planned a girl’s trip to Portugal and was referred to Fabio / great northern explorer by a friend who highly recommended him and he did not disappoint. He provided us with private concierge level service before, during and after our tour. He arranged all details we wanted him to arrange as well executed them flawlessly to take us around and have a fabulous time. Working with Fabio eliminated all planning stress. He is trustworthy, personable and a wonderful tour guide / operator.
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Mitika Agarwal
May 17, 2026
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Northexplorer was the perfect way to explore Portugal!
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Linda Pagel
May 14, 2026
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Wow, what an amazing experience with Fabio. He customized our experience to fit our needs. We had just gotten off a 7 day Douro River cruise and wanted a comprehensive tour of Porto. Due to some walking restrictions Fabio put a great driving tour together for us. He had a tour guide with us who did some walking with us to see parts of the city while Fabio moved the car to meet us. Tried our first custard tart, as well as having a marvelous lunch of traditional Portuguese cuisine at a quaint little restaurant!! The tour started at 10 am from our apartment and he dropped us off at about 6 pm. He even offered to drive us to the airport at no charge, but we had made other arrangements!! Very conversational and made us feel at home from the moment we got in his van!! I can’t say enough about this magical experience! Very reasonably priced!! Five +++ stars!!
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