TakingUThere
About TakingUThere
Not tourists. Travellers.
Our Story
Our Philosophy
“We believe the best journeys happen when you step off the tourist trail. We do not rush. We do not follow crowds. We take you where the story is.”
Meet the Team
Local experts, passionate guides
João Dickmann
Founder
Born in Portugal, lived in different countries during his youth. An off-road driver for over 35 years, he knows Portugal and Morocco inside out.
Rodrigo Mendonça
Guide & Cultural Specialist
Born in Canada, lived in several countries. Former Flight Attendant with multicultural experience. Passion for culture, history, wine.
Maia Horta
Lisbon Heritage Guide
Born in East Timor, grew up in Lisbon, studied arts in the US and Germany. Specializes in Lisbon's contrast of history, light and geography.
Vasco Morais
Wine & Coast Guide
History of Art degree, grew up in a family winery (Vinhos Lima Mayer Winery, Estremoz). Experienced surfer, knows the Portuguese coast.
Ricardo Alexandre
Cultural Heritage Guide
History of Arts graduate, 30 years as graphic designer. Collects archaeological and ethnographic objects.
Paulo Levy
Jewish Heritage Specialist
Embraces Sephardic Jewish roots. Specialist in Jewish heritage tours across Portugal.
Ricardo Macieira-Coelho
Nature & Landscape Guide
Art Director background. Motorcyclist with deep knowledge of Portugal's natural landscapes.
Fernando Pereira
Motorbike Tour Guide
40-year motorcyclist. Former off-road tourism guide. Organizer of motorbike trips in Portugal and Morocco.