Viana do Castelo: Full Day Guided Tour with Funicular Ride

Duration6h 30m

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

Discover the best of Viana do Castelo on a full-day guided walking tour: explore the costume museum, ride the scenic funicular, visit Santa Luzia and the celtic ruins and toast with breathtaking views

In the morning, we explore the historical city center. We uncover the traditions behind Viana’s iconic gold filigree, costumes and folkloric dances. Along the way, we learn about the city’s rich architecture and discover its historical and maritime heritage.

After lunch (free time), we'll discover the upper part of the city. We hop aboard Viana's iconic funicular for a scenic ride up the Santa Luzia Mountain, with sweeping views over the city and coastline.

At the top, we’ll visit the magnificent *Santa Luzia Sanctuary*, stroll through the surrounding parkland and explore the archaeological remains of the *citânia*, an ancient fortified settlement (ticket included).

We end the day with a relaxing *coffeef** overlooking the most breathtaking panoramic view of Viana do Castelo.

What's included

Ticket to the Museu do traje
Ticket of the Funicular ride (up and down)
Coffee and/or Tea
ticket to the Citania Archeological site

Gratuities
lunch not included

What to expect

Viana do Castelo
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Just a train or bus ride away from Porto, this charming city offers a captivating blend of history, culture and folklore.

Our journey begins at 10h30 at Viana’s train or bus station, right on the doorstep of the historic centre.

In the morning, we explore the traditions behind Viana’s iconic gold filigree, traditional costumes and folkloric dances, including a visit to the iconic *Costume Museum* (ticket included). Along the way, we admire the city’s rich architecture and discover its historical and maritime heritage, from traditional cod fishing expeditions to Portugal’s Age of Discoveries.

After a morning full of fascinating stories, you’ll have *free time for lunch* before we travel back in time to explore the ancient roots of the region.
Viana do Castelo
Pass by

In the afternoon, we travel back in time to explore the ancient roots of the region. Hop aboard Portugals longest *funicular* (ticket included) for a scenic ride up Santa Luzia Mountain, with sweeping views over the city and coastline.

At the top, we’ll visit the magnificent neo-Byzantine *Santa Luzia Sanctuary*, stroll through the surrounding parkland and explore the archaeological remains of the *citânia*, an ancient fortified settlement (ticket included). Here, you’ll discover what life was like in northern Portugal before (and during) the Roman period.

We’ll round off the day with a relaxing *coffee or farewell drink*, taking in breathtaking panoramic views of Viana do Castelo, the Lima River and the Atlantic Ocean. We’ll then take the funicular back down and return to the city centre, ending our tour at the train/bus station.

Start time at Viana station : 10h30
End time at Viana station : 17h

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Appointment at the main entrance of Viana Do Castelo Train Station: situated right next to Viana Shopping Center and Axis Avenida Hotel (Largo da estaçao).
In front of the big statue of 2 people dancing.

End point

Appointment at the main entrance of Viana Do Castelo Train Station: situated right next to Viana Shopping Center and Axis Avenida Hotel (Largo da estaçao).
In front of the big statue of 2 people dancing.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Due to the funicular ride and the amount of walking involved, this tour may not be suitable for people with a fear of heights or limited mobility.
A reasonable level of physical fitness is needed for the walking tour.

Cancellation policy

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