Hi, I’m Mayinka
Hi, I’m Mayinka
I’ve lived in Porto for 9 years
I speak English, Portuguese and some French, Spanish
I am a Sociocultural Animator
Olá! I'm Mayinka, your fun-loving host in the vibrant city of Porto. This city is a true gem, blending nature, art, and amazing vegetarian food. I adore swimming in the sea, skating along the scenic paths, dining in the city's best veggie spots, and catching live music at cool venues. Porto's artistic vibe is infectious, and I know all the neighborhoods inside out. From hidden vegetarian eateries to quirky second-hand shops, sports spots, beautiful nature retreats, art galleries, music venues, and historic sites, I'm your go-to person. Let's explore Porto's charming streets and create unforgettable memories together!
My knowledge & interests
Arts
Culture & customs
Local cuisine
Unique & unusual foods
Theater
Cinema
Art galleries & museums
Street art
Parks
Gardens
Social history
Architectural history
Cityscape photography
Street photography
Portrait photography
Modern architecture
Classical architecture
Wine
Third wave coffee
Local beers
Artisanal tea
High-end fashion boutiques
Department stores
Vintage shops
Street markets
Handicrafts & souvenirs
Traditional culture
Popular culture
Lifestyle culture
Rituals & ceremonial customs
Alternative or underground culture
Vegetarian, vegan
Artistic associations
Second hands
My reviews
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We really enjoyed our walking tour with Marynka. The sights were taylored to our interests and she was good at pacing and giving us time for breaks. There is no way we could have seen all that we did without her as our guide! Thank You!
Jul 2025
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Mayinka was kind, easy to talk to, and knowledgeable. We had such a lovely tour with her. She made sure we saw things we are interested in and was flexible to our pace. She had great tips for the rest of our trip too! We loved the cathedral and Douro riverside as particular highlights!
Jul 2025
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Mayinka was a welcoming host who shared many fun anecdotes about her experiences and observations in Porto! She was easy to talk to and made sure we got to see everything we wanted :)
Jul 2025
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We had a lovely day with Mayinka. We enjoyed her planned route that was customized to our interested and we very much appreciated that she allowed us time to rest, snack, etc. A lovely personal touch was that she took photos of our family for us with her phone and then sent them to my later.
Jul 2025