Private Braga & Guimarães Historical Tour From Porto

Porto, Portugal
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Duration9h
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LanguagesPortuguese, English, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Start the tour in Porto: Enjoy the scenic landscapes of Minho, known for its popular Vinho Verde, and visit two of the historic cities in the region, Guimarães and Braga, to discover its architectural heritage.

The first stop on this full-day tour is Guimarães, the birthplace of Portugal, and whose center of the city has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001. See the Castle of Guimarães, dating from the 10th century, where you will learn about the early period of Portugal's history. Admire the architecture of this medieval city, its unique buildings, streets and squares.

Continue to Braga, a city once occupied by Romans, and one of the most important Christian centers in the ancient region of Gallaecia. You will visit the city center and take a break for lunch. Learn about the history of Braga and see its most important pilgrimage sites, such as the sanctuaries of the Cathedral, Bom Jesus and Sameiro. Admire the city's 18th century religious baroque architecture.

What's included

  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan;
  • Face mask and alcohol based hand sanitizer.
  • Panoramic stops
  • Bottled water
  • Cities walking tour
  • Professional tour guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (Hotel or Airbnb in Porto downtiwn/city center only)
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. Guimaraes Castle
    1h · Admission ticket included
    The first stop is visit the Guimarães Castle, dating back to the 10th century, and learn about the early period of Portugal’s history.
  2. Guimaraes
    Pass by
    Visit the birthplace of Portugal, whose city center has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001.
  3. Braga
    1h
    Continue on to Braga, a city once occupied by Romans and one of the most important Christian centers of the ancient region of Gallaecia.
  4. Braga District
    1h
    Have lunch in a restaurant of your choice.
  5. Bom Jesus Funicular
    1h
    Admire the city’s 18th-century religious Baroque architecture and immerse yourself in its historical significance.
  6. Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sameiro
    1h
    In this temple, completed in the 20th century, the main altar in polished white granite stands out, as well as the silver tabernacle.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

- You can also be picked up from a private address other than hotels in Porto downtown area/city center only (Vila Nova de Gaia and Matosinhos cities are outside pick-up limits).
- Please contact us with your hotel/address if you are not able to input it during the checkout stage.
- Our pick-ups happen between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM (the time window for all client pick-ups), so we advise our clients to always aim to be ready at 8:00 AM in advance.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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