Tiago Filipe
I've always traveled extensively with my family and from a very early age developed a strong taste for it. Portuguese were once sailors and discoverers and I like to think of myself as one too: a discoverer of people, food, landscapes, cultures and, very often, new friends. This is what I like to experience as a travel, and it is exactly what I try to convey to people traveling with me!
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"The whole of Portugal in terms of places and cultural, gastronomic and outdoors activities (where surf plays an important role!)"
How did you get involved in travel?
"I studied in the UK in the year 2000 and got to know a great number of people from different nationalities. Many of them came to visit me in Portugal and I started showing them around for fun. This "hobby" grew in me and I started getting an immense pleasure from it until it became a very serious thing!!"
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"Vietnam and Cambodia 2010. Me and my cousin went to attend a traditional Vietnamese wedding where I was the best man of a big friend of mine and got to visit both countries by buses, motorbikes and tuk-tuk some times self-guided some times taking advantage of the local friends expertise! 3 amazing weeks!!"
Tiago's favorite itineraries and travel advice
Top itineraries and travel advice
This 9-day itinerary starts in Lisbon, where you'll savor local treats and traditional music as you explore the capital by foot and tram. Hit the road and head north to Porto,...
Explore the volcanic landscapes of the Azores on this 15-day self-driving tour that highlights four of the Portuguese archipelago's islands. Start in São Miguel, where you'll...
The volcanic landscape of the Azores archipelago is a nature lover's paradise. Begin on São Miguel, which is a hot spot of geothermal activity. Dip in thermal springs, kayak...
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This 9-day itinerary starts in Lisbon, where you'll savor local treats and traditional music as you explore the capital by foot and tram. Hit the road and head north to Porto,...
Explore the volcanic landscapes of the Azores on this 15-day self-driving tour that highlights four of the Portuguese archipelago's islands. Start in São Miguel, where you'll...
The volcanic landscape of the Azores archipelago is a nature lover's paradise. Begin on São Miguel, which is a hot spot of geothermal activity. Dip in thermal springs, kayak...
Recent trip reviews for Tiago
Diogo did a great job planning our trip. We h...
Portugal
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May 4 - May 13, 2023
Diogo did a great job planning our trip. We had a wonderful itinerary that took in city and country visits. Joao was an amazing tour guide in Lisbon. He was so knowledgeable about the places and history. He was patient and let us explore at our own pace. The sunset sailboat ride was a perfect evening. The restaurant with Dado music was such an unexpected experience that we all enjoyed. All of the hotels we stayed at were nice, clean and had fabulous breakfasts included. The wine tasting at... read more
Hi Lynn. Thank you for your words. It's was pleasure to plan your trip and it's even better to know you liked and that you enjoyed the entire trip. Hope this means you'll come back someday. All the best, Diogo
This was a great trip. Diogo and Joao were te...
Portugal
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May 4 - May 13, 2023
This was a great trip. Diogo and Joao were terrific hosts. Attentive and funny. All the hotels were well chosen especially Quinta de Pacheca. The itinerary was perfect. 4 people and each of us left with beautiful memories and stories to tell.
Obrigada😘 read more
Hi Bobbie,
Thank you so much for your comments. I'm glad you enjoyed your days in Portugal! Remember we're always happy to have you back. All the best, Diogo
Fabulous trip to Portugal!
Portugal
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May 4 - May 13, 2023
Wow, so much to mention. The hotel accommodations were excellent and well located. The entire agenda was very well planned and detail oriented. The guides were very good, special kudos to Joao. Diogo was extremely responsive to all our needs.
I would definitely recommend you to friends and other relatives.
Hopefully we can plan another trip with you as well.
Great time, thank you so much for a first-class vacation! read more
Hi Jean, Thank you for your comment, it's really nice when your happy, makes our job a lot easier. Hope you can come back some day. Portugal waits your return. All the best, Diogo
We just returned from Portugal and had an out...
Portugal
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Apr 21 - Apr 25, 2023
We just returned from Portugal and had an outstanding vacation. A great part of it was because of the tour designed by Tiago and the tour guide that he had assigned to our care. Tiago put a package together that checked all the boxes that we asked for and everything was handled with perfection and not an issue with anything. We were picked up at the airport and in their care until we were dropped off 5 days later. Excellent job by our tour guide. We hope we have the pleasure of returning... read more
Dear Michael,
Thank you so much for your kind words! It's truly a pleasure to understand that you really enjoyed your trip and my country!
I'll make sure Gonçalo gets this review because in this team effort I played a very relevant role!!
Please do let us know when you come to Portugal again!!!
All the best,
Tiago
Tiago and Joel did a fantastic job showing us...
Portugal
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Apr 2 - Apr 8, 2023
Tiago and Joel did a fantastic job showing us all that Lisbon and the surrounding areas have to offer. They were fun and informative. read more
Dear Dwayne!!
Thanks you very much for your kind words and, above all thank you, Sylvia, Ruth and Keith for being an incredible group, easygoing and always interested in learning and tasting different things!!
Please do not forget to share this with the rest of the group!!
All the best!
Tiago
I would do it all gain, was a great trip thanks to Tiago
Portugal
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Sep 15 - Sep 26, 2022
Tiago was an outstanding local specialist. He was very active in his communications throughout the booking process and during the trip itself. The roadbook he created was very helpful in navigating all the sights to see in Portugal. His recommendations for local spots to eat, drink and explore were spot on. His coordination of local guides, transportation and events was perfect. I would highly recommend you book Tiago for your next trip. read more
Hi Brenden!!
So nice to hear from you!!! Hope you had a great Christmas!!
And thanks for your words! Very kind!
I only regret that we didn't get to meet and have dinner at that Moroccan restaurant in Porto (which, I confess, I haven't yet been to). So next time you come to Portugal you'll let me know and maybe we can go out for dinner. On me!!
Please send Maddies my regards and all the best for you both!!
Tiago
PS: take the opportunity to wish you a great 2023!!
Beautiful Portugal
Portugal
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Oct 18 - Nov 2, 2022
Tiago incorporated all the places we wanted to see and arranged tours to do all the things we we asked for. All the hotels were wonderful. The port tasting and food tours were great with the best one in being in Lisbon, but the cork farm was a highlight for me. Nothing would have been as seamless, if we didn’t have Diogo taking us all over Portugal and explaining the culture. As a bonus he took us to a bar to see a soccer game. He shared all the history of his beloved country and knew... read more
Dear Robin,
Thank you so much for your kind words!
I'm glad you enjoyed your tour and that Diogo helped to make it more special. I'll definitely let him know about it!
Please send my regards to the whole group!
Best,
Tiago
This was our first experience with a custom t...
Portugal
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Oct 18 - Nov 2, 2022
This was our first experience with a custom tour. Usually, we do all the planning ourselves or have relied on a small group tour provider. The plan Tiago put together was well organized logistically, incorporating our specific asks. Hotels were well chosen, in some cases exceeding our expectations. It was our driver/tour guide Diogo that made our trip so fabulous.
Since this was our first time in Portugal, we wanted to get a full sense of the country (as much as possible) in 12 days. ... read more
Dear Lynn,
Thank you for your kind words and for your comprehensive review!! Truly appreciated!!!
I'll let Diogo know about it!!!
I hope that you carry fond memories of Portugal with you!
I'm only sad because you seemed to have become Benfica's fans which are my team's big rivals, but I'll get over it! :D
All the best!!
Tiago
Tiago Made it All Happen!
Portugal
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Oct 13 - Oct 23, 2022
Tiago was an excellent planner who really took the time to understand what we were looking for. No detail was too small for him and he even made a personal apperance at the airport and picked us up, which was a nice touch after corresponding for months over email and phone. His responsiveness was fantastic (before, during, and even after the trip), his suggestions spot on, and his guidance was extremely helpful.
Also to be praised are Diogo (our tour guide in Lisbon) and Paula (our guide... read more
Hi Arturo, Michelle,
Thank you very much for your kind words!! I'm truly glad you enjoyed your trip!!
And above all, I'm very happy to understand that you liked the country in general!!!
All the best!!
Tiago
12 Fantastic Days in Portugal
Portugal
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Sep 20 - Oct 1, 2022
I would like to thank Tiago for preparing a amazing road book, there was a lot to see and do but that is exactly what I asked for in my early conversation with Tiago.
Highlights of the trip:
Two fantastic days with Joel guiding us around Lisbon and Sintra and picking incredible lunch restaurants - thank you Joel he was very helpful introducing us to Portugal
Staying at Quinta do Tedo in the Douro Valley, great small hotel and vineyards- amazing views and a great diner
Porto- great... read more
Dear Gary,
Thank you so very much for your very comprehensive feedback and for your very kind words.
I'm truly happy that you enjoyed your trip, and although we didn't get to meet in person, Joel spoke very highly of you!!!
All the best and please stay in touch!!
Tiago
It was wonderful days in portugal. All the a...
Portugal
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Aug 13 - Aug 21, 2022
It was wonderful days in portugal. All the activities and itineries was well covered. Tiago was like our friend who came with us all the occasions and become part of our team. He took photos and videos in difficult situations like costering and kayaking etc.thanks to tiago and my lisbon holydays team for making our trip a most memmorable one. read more
Dear Anoop,
Thank you so much for your words.
I've been receiving reviews and Whatsapp messages from the crew and I don't get tired of repeating how wonderful a group you are!!! It was a true pleasure spending time with you and I only hope that you guys stay like that for many more years!!
Best,
Tiago
Tiago is an exceptionally talented guide . H...
Portugal
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Aug 13 - Aug 21, 2022
Tiago is an exceptionally talented guide . His knowledge, time management and one to one dealings worth appreciating. Coastering / biking etc were so much professional than expected. Skydive was amazing… we enjoyed the street walk and food. Would anytime recommend kim kim and tiago combination for any one to Portugal. Cheers. read more
Dear Sajjad,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a few lines! More important than these is actually what you told me when we were together as I could understand that you all enjoyed the trip!
I truly hope that you guys stay together and cheerful for many, many years!!
All the best!!
Tiago
Overall it was a great experience with your t...
Portugal
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Aug 13 - Aug 21, 2022
Overall it was a great experience with your tour package. The extraordinary performance done by Mr Tiago was commentable. We used to roam around the world once ina year or two, Tiago was the best tour guide we ever had. Thank you Kimkim for such a nice package. read more
Thank you Shijin . Or should I say, Shijin The Brave?!! ;)
You guys made the trip, not me, really!!
You are a wonderful group and I really hope that our paths cross sometime in the future again!!!
Best,
Tiago
Went back to my college days
Portugal
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Aug 13 - Aug 21, 2022
This is one of the best tours we had together, especially saneej and Tiago organising everything without much hurdles. So great that Tiago managed this big group. His hospitality was unconditional, also his patience and perseverance to make us know about protugal is beyond words. He always tried to balance thing so great that those who didn't participate also got good opportunity.
In short if someone say to make a mark of him of 10 being the biggest i would give 11 or more
Miss u Tiago... read more
Dear Abu,
I almost got chicken skin from reading your words...
You are an amazingly kind person and part of an awesome group!!
I'll miss you too!!
And you're right, you do have a friend in Portugal!!!
All the best!!
Tiago
Tiago was amazing; one of the best guides eve...
Portugal
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Aug 13 - Aug 21, 2022
Tiago was amazing; one of the best guides ever. I would highly recommend him read more
Thank you Harish!!!
You're too kind! You really are, I'm not just saying this... You and your group are among the kindest and more educated people I've met!!!
I hope that you continue like this and always stay together. I even confess that felt a little jealous from seeing such a big group of people who are so strongly bound... It's not a usual thing I can tell you!!
All the best!
Tiago
Obrigado KImkim and Tiago We had had an amaz...
Portugal
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Aug 13 - Aug 21, 2022
Obrigado KImkim and Tiago
We had had an amazing 8 days of our life in Portugal.
Our stay and travel was superb. Special mention to our guide moreover a brotherly figure to us Tiago Silva He really kept the flock together from the very start. They way he planned the tour, it’s itinerary spacing of activities with adequate time for rest and relaxation was commendable. His command in English was noteworthy. He really helped us personally at times when required and was so much close to... read more
Hi Aneeb,
Thank you so much for your words!!
They truly mean a lot to me, although I already had the impression that you enjoyed the trip from what I spoke with you!
You are a wonderful group of people and I would really love to be able to see you again in the future! Maybe to watch a Sporting match when Cristiano Ronaldo joins the club again??!!
All the best!!
Tiago
A trip with adrenaline Rush
Portugal
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Aug 13 - Aug 21, 2022
It was a marvelous trip. Well organised, relaxed and adventurous.
The activities were arranged in correct order to enjoy the most.
The accommodation and travel were smooth and safe.
The voice of restaurants for lunch was delicious and healthy.
Tiago, the tour agent was very polite, helpful, open minded and jovial. He was with us throughout the trip as a perfect guide.
Our 25th batch anniversary trip was made memorable and enjoyable.
The kimkim platform is really good for planning read more
Dear Saneej,
Thank you so much for your review.
I already told all of you how much of a pleasure was to be able to share this trip with you so I'll not repeat myself!
I agree that after all the issues and doubts about all of you make it to Portugal we ended up having a great trip. You're a master of organization and I'm sure your friends will acknowledge that!!!!
Let's stay in touch!!!
Best,
Tiago
Fantastic 10/10
Portugal
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Aug 13 - Aug 21, 2022
Our Portugal trip guided by Tiago was one of my best life time travel experiences so far. Very well planned. But more importantly Tiago is a passionate and well read person who knew portugese history inside out. On top of it he was down to earth, jovial and and so patient with us.
It was never going to be easy to control a group of 20 boys on a college reunion but Kim Kim and Tiago pulled it off fantastically . read more
Dear Nikil,
So many thanks for your words. And thanks for your spirit throughout the trip!! You definitely contributed to the cheerfulness that reigned during this tour!!
I sincerely regret that I could not give you a big hug at the end! But I send you a virtual one now and a truly heartfelt too!!
All the best and a special note to you: Portugal and UK are less than a 3 hours flight away... Just saying!!! ;)
Tiago
Tiago- the perfect guide
Portugal
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Aug 13 - Aug 21, 2022
Tiago was one one of the most amazing guides you could ask for. Inspite of having a large group (22) with diverse requests and tastes, Tiago ensured that each and everyone gets what they had ordered for. Be it kayaking, swimming or surfing. He would be with us more like a friend rather than a guide. People like Tiago makes trips more fun than you can imagine !!! Thanks read more
Thank you for your kind words Rejith!
You were such a wonderful group! I really could not have imagined that this would be such a pleasant tour!
Thanks fot being kind, calm, funny, educated and in general great human beings!
Your families and patients are happy people for sure!
All the best,
Tiago
Tiago was an amazing tour guide. 7 stars all ...
Portugal
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Aug 13 - Aug 21, 2022
Tiago was an amazing tour guide. 7 stars all the way. Well planned. Amazing attention to detail.
Custom made itenary.
Support was excellent all the way through from start to finish.
Could have wished for a better guide and tour compmay!
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Thank you Shiras!
You guys made the trip really! It was so nice meeting you. It truly was! It didn't feel like work at all and I only regret that I had to work in most evenings and could not be partying with you!
Please tell your daughters and wife that your Portuguese friend Tiago says they are very lucky!!!
All the best,
Tiago