Braga and Guimarães Full Day Private Tour from Porto

Highlights

  • Begin your private tour of Braga and Guimaraes with pickup from your centrally located hotel in Porto. With your group of one to eight people, head into a car or van for the drive to Guimaraes. Start your tour in Guimaraes by touring the city center, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its preserved medieval buildings. Then, tour the main landmarks of the city, including the Castle of Guimaraes, the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza, and Oliveira Square. Continue to Santiago Square to enjoy lunch and watch the city streets, and then head to Braga. Upon arrival, tour the Republica Square and a number of other important sites from the medieval times through the 18th century; learn about each site from your guide as you go. After seeing the city, drive 3.7 miles (six kilometers) the the famous Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Braga, the best known religious sanctuary in Portugal. Return to your hotel in Porto at the end of the tour. Please note: A minimum of three people per booking is required.

Summary

Begin your private tour of Braga and Guimaraes with pickup from your centrally located hotel in Porto. With your group of one to eight people, head into a car or van for the drive to Guimaraes. Start your tour in Guimaraes by touring the city center, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its preserved medieval buildings. Then, tour the main landmarks of the city, including the Castle of Guimaraes, the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza, and Oliveira Square. Continue to Santiago Square to enjoy lunch and watch the city streets, and then head to Braga. Upon arrival, tour the Republica Square and a number of other important sites from the medieval times through the 18th century; learn about each site from your guide as you go. After seeing the city, drive 3.7 miles (six kilometers) the the famous Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Braga, the best known religious sanctuary in Portugal. Return to your hotel in Porto at the end of the tour. Please note: A minimum of three people per booking is required.

Tour info

Duration
8 hours
Group Size
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Why take this tour?

In this tour we take you to make a cultural journey through two of the most beautiful cities in the country. In order to know the history of Portugal we have to go to its roots and that means to go head north of Porto to Guimarães, the nation's birthplace, and Braga, a city founded by the Romans more than 2,000 years.

What’s included?

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off within Porto area

  • Professional driver

  • Transport by private vehicle (optional)

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

  • Driver/ Guide

  • Food and drinks, unless specified

  • Gratuities

  • Entry/Admission - Paço dos Duques de Bragança

  • Entry/Admission - Guimarães Castle

  • Entry/Admission - Largo da Oliveira

  • Entry/Admission - Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira

  • Entry/Admission - Praca de S. Tiago

  • Entry/Admission - Largo do Toural

  • Entry/Admission - Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Consolação e Santos Passos

  • Entry/Admission - Câmara Municipal de Braga

  • Entry/Admission - Basílica dos Congregados

  • Entry/Admission - Braga

  • Entry/Admission - Torre de Menagem

  • Entry/Admission - Sé de Braga

  • Entry/Admission - Arco da Porta Nova

  • Entry/Admission - Largo do Paco

  • Entry/Admission - Praca da Republica

  • Entry/Admission - Museu D. Diogo de Sousa - Museum of Archeology

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 8h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

The “Clean & Safe” stamp, created by Turismo de Portugal, is a stamp of approval to distinguish tourist activities that are compliant with hygiene and cleaning requirements for the prevention and control of COVID-19 and other possible infections.

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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