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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Mayinka was very friendly and knowledgeable about Porto, and took us to some cool and unique spots that only insiders would know... she had lots of tidbits of information for us and we truly appreciated the extra time she spent with us showing "her Porto" to us! Highly recommend her for future tours!
March 2025
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Our tour guide was amazing! She took us all around to places we have not seen before which was great. Definitely recommend to anyone! She also sent us places afterwards via text so we would have everything that she recommended to us. Great great day!
February 2025
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We had a private 6 hour walking tour of Porto with our wonderful guide Mayinka. She showed us the “must see” areas of her city, explaining the history and cultural background as stopped to explore. We also explored different areas that were not touristy, but just as lovely.
January 2025
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Mayinka, is a wonderful person!! She gave us an excellent 6 hour guided walking tour of Porto. We covered most of the “must see” areas of Porto, enjoying the history and culture. We were never in a rush, and enjoyed getting to know Mayinka and what she loves about Porto. She showed us some of her favourite areas which were pleasant surprises and unique which we would never have found on our own. Thank Mayinka for a wonderful and memorable day!
January 2025