Medieval Guimarães-Hidden Gems / Full day-from Porto

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Duration8h
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LanguagesPortuguese, English, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the cradle of our independency! Guimarães is a town in the northern region that preserves the medieval style and structure. In this visit, you will understand the history and roots of the portuguese!
Guimarães is deply related to the most important events in Portugal's foundation, and also our first capital back on the 12th century. Since then, the area has kept its structure, including the castle and fortified wall. Today, countless pieces that tell the history of Portugal are still very present and visible to everyone.

On this tour you will visit the most iconic monuments in the country, but also discover true treasures that even few residents know about!
By the afternoon we take a journey to the highest point in about 40km, from where you will have contact with the greenest area of the surroundings, with a fantastic view over the town of Guimarães.

Options

Meeting/pickup in Guimarães

Free accommodation Pickup: Kindly provide Accommodation name/adress during reservation process.
Starting point:
Largo da República do Brasil, Guimarães, Portugal
Pickup included

Pick up in Porto or Braga

Free accommodation pick up : Kindly provide accommodation name/adress during reservation process.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Local Guide/Driver
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pick up/Drop in Porto or Braga (if selected)
  • Personal accident and liability insurance
  • Available for free in the van
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Entrances - Paço dos Duques de Bragança, Castle of Guimarães, Oliveira church, Lookout tower
  • Personal expenses
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. Guimaraes Castle
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Get to know this imposing medieval castle up close. Originally built in the 10th century, it has undergone numerous transformations over time, and the most notable events that led to the emancipation of Portugal as a country passed through it.
  2. Paco dos Duques de Braganca
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Wonderful original 15th century palace with notable assets and decoration.
    You will visit a space/museum that is still one of the official residences of the presidency.
  3. Montanha- Parque da Penha
    1h 30m
    After we reach the hill top by van, you will be amazed by green and rocky areas, that have shaped little trails in between. We will stroll a bit around them and have a wide perspective for the city and sorroundings.
  4. Centro Historico de Guimaraes
    2h
    Admire the narrow streets and small squares preserved from medieval times. We will touch a lot of details and gems of this classified site (UNESCO 2001).
  5. Zona de Couros
    1h
    The old neighbour of the tannery workers. We will understand the processes behind this intensive and hard work.
  6. Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira
    30m · Admission ticket included
    The oldest construction in town (X century). Understanding the purposes and evolution of the monument and surrounding areas.
  7. Percurso pedonal da Muralha de Guimaraes
    30m
    Experience a walk on top of a piece of the original defensive line of the city, dated from the XIII century.
  8. Torre de Alfandega - Aqui Nasceu Portugal
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Admire the ancient and modern city from the strategic lookout point.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Under the arch of the "Porta Nova"

Meeting point

On the top of the square, by the fountain

Meeting point

By "PORTO." blue letters

End point

Under the arch of the "Porta Nova"

End point

On the top of the square, by the fountain

End point

By "PORTO." blue letters

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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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