Minho Experience Private Tour

Summary

We will pick you up at your hotel at 9:00. During the morning Our first stop is in Guimarães, where we are going to visit the castle of the Portugal foundation, Palace of the Dukes of Braganza, amke a small stop for trying the tortas de Guimarães (local pastry) street of Santa Maria; Santiago square; Padrão do Salgado and Largo do Toural. During the afternoon Departure to Braga where we will visit the sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Braga, learn the history of the archbishop D. Diogo de Sousa, visit the cathedral and the arch of the new gate.

Tour info

Duration
9 hours
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Why take this tour?

Private full-day tour to Guimarães, the "cradle of Portugal", and Braga, the "Portuguese Rome". During this tour you will visit the Castle of Guimarães, the Duke of Braganza Palace and and the historical city centre, a World Heritage Site since 2001. Braga is a city with more than two thousand years of history, dating back to Roman times, and known for its profusion of churches and shrines, especially the Bom Jesus Sanctuary.

What’s included?

  • Coffee and/or Tea

  • Bottled water

  • Professional guide

  • Private driver/guide

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Lunch

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 9h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

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

Operated by:

Lusitania Experience

About operator:

We are a tourism animation company specialized in the reception of small groups and focused on offering EXPERIENCES in the city of Porto and Portugal. We exist to provide a unique EXPERIENCE, giving you the opportunity to know the best Portugal has to offer, sharing with you our passion for this country. We want to reveal landscapes, tell you the stories and show you our monuments, but, most of all, we want to take you to EXPERIENCE the traditions, culture and local gastronomy. We are two partners with different academic backgrounds, separate life experiences and distinct professional careers. But united by the same passion for the city we both live in, for the pleasure we have in sharing it with those who visit us, and for the commitment we always put in providing an excellent guest service. Our EXPERIENCES are always private and tailor-made or adapted to meet the taste and expectations of each of our guests. Choose one of the EXPERIENCES we have prepared for you or contact us, telling us your preferences. Come with us on a memorable EXPERIENCE!

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