We are a local tour operator, specialized in organizing customized self-guided Tours in Portugal, Spain, Italy, France, England, Scotland and Ireland.
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TourTailors (formerly known as Portugal Trails and Spain Trails) is a local tour operator, specialized in organizing Customized Self-Guided Tours in Portugal, Spain, Italy, France, UK and Ireland. Why TourTailors?
• UNIQUE SERVICE BUNDLE - Unlike other on the market. It includes a personalized Roadbook of the entire trip, with a selection of hotels and your reservations; a mobile app with all th
e information for your trip, from bookings to additional suggestions; a Pre-Programmed GPS with your daily itinerary; transportation throughout the country; reception at the airport and a helpline which you may call if needed during your stay.
• UNIQUE LOCAL TEAM - Our motivation is to offer the best travel experience to those who choose to go on holiday with us. And we are prepared and committed to do so. Not only are we local and on scene, but we are also available to show you the beautiful landscapes, the astonishing monuments, the remarkable history, the very own particular culture and the secular gastronomy. That is, the essence that defines these countries as unique and captivating destinations. However, distinct individuals have, naturally, different interests and goals. Thus, our travel consultants want to know you, know your interests, in order to be able to design an itinerary that suits you better. An itinerary that expresses what you are looking for. And this is our main priority.
• ENHANCED INDEPENDENT TRAVEL - We want it to be your experience, so, while dropping you off at your hotel, we also deliver all you need to have an independent, safe and amusing trip. Our team is backstage, behind the curtains, while preparing your trip (and materials needed) and by being available through our helpline to assist if necessary.
• VALUABLE BENEFITS - You will start valuing our services and materials for a customized, safe and independent trip long before your arrival, but will value them much more on your departure. By travelling with us you will benefit from: Customization; Consultancy; Logistic & Organization; Independent travel; Support on location; Safety; Experience enrichment; Convenience.
25/07/2025
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We are a local tour operator, specialized in organizing Customized Self-Guided Tours in Portugal and Spain. Since 2009 we have been providing a unique and comprehensive set of end-to-end services with exclusive materials designed to enhance the travel experience of all those who wish to visit these countries in an independent, enriching, safe and comfortable way.
Our savvy team has expert travel consultants who will design an itinerary, select the hotels and suggest activities based on the client’s interests and budget. We will then produce a Personalized Roadbook, with tips, suggestions and directions, and pre-program the GPS according to the client’s itinerary on a day-to-day basis. These materials are supplemented with an exclusive Guidebook of Portugal, written and produced with our inside knowledge, or a Guidebook of Spain. When on location, should clients need any assistance, support or additional information, they can contact our travel consultants via a helpline number, available every day from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m..
We offer three transport options: Car Rental (Self-Drive), Private Driver, or Train and Transfers. Whichever the option, the client will be greeted on arrival at the airport and transferred to the first hotel. All bookings and confirmations will be made by us. Clients are presented with a turnkey package solution with a single price, leaving them free to really enjoy their holiday.
We have reached a sales revenue of 6 million euros in 2018, which translates into more than 2000 clients that have been happy to discover Portugal and Spain with the assistance of our team, growing to almost 40 people. Numbers that will continue to rise in the next years as per our prospects. Come along and discover Portugal and Spain with us!
Somos um operador turístico local, especialista na organização de Roteiros Self-drive em Portugal e Espanha, desenhados à sua medida. Desde 2009 temos vindo a oferecer um conjunto único e abrangente de serviços e materiais exclusivos, fornecido num pacote chave-na-mão, destinado a todos os que queiram visitar o nosso país de uma forma independente, segura, enriquecedora e confortável.
A nossa equipa conta com experientes consultores de viagem que irão planear o percurso, selecionar os hotéis e sugerir atividades de acordo com os seus interesses e o seu orçamento. Depois será elaborado um Roteiro Personalizado, com dicas, sugestões e direções de condução, e pré-programa o GPS de acordo com o seu itinerário, dia-a-dia. Estes materiais são complementados com um guia exclusivo de Portugal, escrito e produzido com base no nosso conhecimento aprofundado, ou um guia de Espanha. Uma vez em viagem, caso necessite de assistência, apoio ou informação adicional, poderá entrar em contato com a nossa equipa de consultores de viagem através da linha telefónica de apoio, disponível todos os dias entre as 8h e as 22h.
Disponibilizamos três opções de transporte em Portugal: Carro de Aluguel (Self-drive), Motorista Privado ou Trens & Translados. Qualquer que seja a opção, será recebido à chegada no aeroporto e levado para o primeiro hotel. Todas as reservas e confirmações serão feitas pela Portugal Trails e pela Spain Trails, pelo que esta é uma solução de pacote chave na mão com um preço fechado, que o deixa livre para desfrutar verdadeiramente das suas férias.
Conseguimos atingir 6 milhões de euros de volume de negócio em 2018, o que se traduz em mais de dois mil clientes que, com a ajuda da nossa equipa de quase 40 colaboradores, já partiram felizes à descoberta de Portugal e Espanha. Números que esperamos que cresçam nos próximos anos. Venha descobrir Portugal e Espanha connosco!
