Guimarães and Braga Small Group Tour with Lunch and Entries from Porto

Highlights

Tour the cities’ many landmarks, including the Guimarães Cathedral and Bom Jesus do Monte
Travel with ease to the distant locations on a round-trip from your Porto hotel

Summary

Begin your tour with pickup from your Porto accommodation by air-conditioned minivan. Travel by minivan to the culture-steeped Braga. Tour the Sé de Braga, the city’s 11th-century cathedral, before heading into the hills to visit the sacred Bom Jesus do Monte. Ascend its stairway, following the popular pilgrimage route. Head to the UNESCO-listed Guimarães and visit its landmarks, including its medieval castle and the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza, before wandering into the historic central square, Largo da Oliveira. When relaxed and replenished, relax back on board the minivan as you return to Porto, with hotel drop-off included.

Tour info

Duration

8 hours

Why take this tour?

Both Braga and Guimarães boast many historical landmarks, but ticking them all off in a day can be difficult. Travel with ease to both locations in air-conditioned vehicle from Porto, avoiding the hassle of public transport, and visit notable sites including the Dukes of Braganza Palace, the Sé de Braga and the Bom Jesus do Monte. Benefit from a professional guide’s insights and enjoy personalized attention with a small-group tour. Lunch and entrances tickets to Braga Cathedral, Guimarães Castle and Ducal Palace are included.

What’s included?

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Driver/guide
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Lunch
Braga Cathedral, Guimarães castle and Ducal Palace entrance
Entry/Admission - Sé de Braga
Entry/Admission - Paço dos Duques de Bragança
Entry/Admission - Guimarães Castle
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified

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
Guides required to regularly wash hands

Establishment with "Clean and Safe" certificate) Vehicles are cleaned (vacuum, windows, dashboard, seats disinfected every day Reduction of the maximum allowed capacity according to current legislation and General Health directorate recommendations, allowing more distance between passengers

Cancellation Policy

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

Operator Website

Operated by:

The Cooltours - Oporto

About operator:

The Cooltours is a small group tour company with one main purpose: to show a real Portugal to our fellow travelers in a genuine and passionate way. With our tours and circuits we offer unforgettable experiences and the unraveling of all the imaginary around the Portuguese Heritage, from palaces and castles to unique gastronomy, rivers, valleys and beaches, an endless number of natural parks and mountains, all with the same denominator: the beauty and charm that surrounds Portugal. Our core business is unique 9 seat van tours but we also organise any kind of cultural tours, outdoor activities and team building events for companies. We invite everyone to know and discover everything Portugal has to offer…