How important is the Timeline?

Some types of records structure them internally within a chronological order and help to bring out some elements that connect us to times and events. For me, they work as reminders, as they make me travel through the history of brands, always with affection and optimism.

A simple Timeline, capable of displaying the main events and the relevant changes that have occurred, helps to reflect on the upcoming steps. I believe that keeping these visual landmarks always alive encourages me to analyze the past and envision the future. They reinforce the pride I feel in each relevant stage of Living.

When I look at the timeline of Living's key moments, I see there as a powerful antidote to any negative experiences that may occur, as it offers an unmistakable understanding of who we are and what motivates us.

Organizing this course of events in an objective way is essential to analyze the business from a distance. In addition, it is very gratifying to highlight the achievements and realize that strategies executed efficiently always bring good results.

In order to inspire a little more, I leave here our Linho do Tempo – Living

TIMELINE - LIVING

2004 – LIVING TOURS is founded and starts operating regular tours in Porto and Northern Portugal

2005 – We started our BOOKING CENTER - CRUISES ON THE DOURO for all cruises and partners on the Douro River;

2006 – We opened the 1st In-Person Reception Agency in Portugal – I TOURS TOURIST SERVICE on Rua Mouzinho da Silveira in Porto, in front of S. Bento Station

2007 – Brand Representation agreement signed – GRAY LINE – Porto and North of Portugal

2008 – Creation of the Travel Agency – Outgoing – LIVING TRAVEL – Rua Corpo da Guarda nº20;

            COLÉGIO DAS ANTAS - Nursery and Kindergarten - Rua São Crispim nº 139 Porto - Antas founded;

2009 – Launch of PORTO CITY TRAIN – Tourist trains with a panoramic visit to the historic center of the city of Porto;

             Closing of Living Travel;

2010 – We founded LIVING WINE HOSTEL in Praça da Cordoaria/Campo dos Mártires da Pátria in Porto.

2011 – Opening of the In-Person Reception Agency – I TOURS TOURIST SERVICE - Lisbon

2012 – We opened LIVING DMC with offices in Porto and Lisbon, our Destination Management Company with the organization of Taylor Made Groups and Events for F.I.T. and M.I.C.E.;

           The Porto City Train is sold;

2013 – We began to participate in the main INTERNATIONAL TOURISM FAIRS with Turismo de Portugal, Gray Line brand and separately where both were not present;

             We received the FIRST TRAVELRS` CHOISE award from TRIPADVISOR and have deserved this distinction year after year until today;

2014 – Beginning of the company’s internationalization with the founding of LIVING TOURS SPAIN SL in Barcelona;

2015 – The E-commerce Platform livingtours.com is born and LIVING TOURS ONLINE is founded;

            The - Colégio das Antas is sold;

2016 – We founded LIVING TRANSFERS and started operating Transfers throughout the Iberian Peninsula, between our own operation and local partnerships;

2017 – Acquisition of NEW OPERATIONAL FACILITIES, with a new terminal and offices, LIVINGPLEX appears in Campanhã in Porto.

             The Wine Hostel is sold;
2018 – We started operating Regular Tours with MINI BUS - 30 PLACES – Tours/Transfers Operation - Own Mini Bus

2019 – We started our own WALKING TOURS operation – Regular, with the success of our Port Wine Sunset Walking Tour;

2020 – Pandemic – Covid 19

2021 – Resumption of the Pandemic – Covid 19

2022 – We launch the 100% ELECTRIC LIVING TUK TUK with our own Tuk Tuk operation in Porto;

             We received SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATION from Biosphere Sustainable Certified;

             We received the AWARD for BEST ONLINE TRAVEL AGENCY in Portugal, by Lux Magazine UK;

2023 - Foundation of LIVING PRIVATE TOURS - Start of operations in private and premium luxury services;

            We created LIVING CRUISE - PARTY BOAT in Porto - a cruise with a DJ and lots of fun on board, for birthday parties, hen parties, among others;

            We were awarded the BEST SMALL GROUP TOUR EXPERIENCES PROVIDER 2023 Iberian Peninsula AWARD, by Corporate Vision;

2024 - LIVING EVENTS is founded - focused on corporate events and MICE;

           The LIVING TOURS GROUP Platform is born – where all the company's business areas are grouped;

           20 YEARS OF LIFE - Celebrated with the launch of the 1st Book CULTURA VIVA;