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Braga Heritage Tour

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Experience the charm and history of Braga with the Braga Heritage Tour. This full-day tour takes you through the medieval streets, tantalizes your taste buds with local gastronomy, and immerses you in the beauty of nature. Start the adventure in the suburbs of Braga and be guided through centuries of history. Explore the religious centers that have made Braga famous, and visit the city's stunning monuments. Don't miss the chance to ride in the oldest lift/funicular still in operation, moved with the counterbalance of water. With individual groups limited to a maximum of 6 people, this intimate tour ensures a personalized experience. Discover the magic of Braga, one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Portugal, and make memories that will last a lifetime.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • Admission Included
  • 10 hours
  • Suitable for 2-6 Participants
  • Small Group Tour, Private Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Full day tour (10h)
  • Pick up & Drop off
  • Entrance to monuments
  • Lift/Funicular to Bom Jesus do Monte
  • Individual Groups (max. 6 pax)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All fees and taxes
  • Photos of the tour
  • Pick up & Drop off
  • Lift to Bom Jesus do Monte
  • Full day tour (9h)
  • Insurance
  • Entrance to monuments
  • Lunch
  • Other expenses not mentioned
  • Tips/Gratuities (optional)
  • Any kind of worries

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Introduction

Welcome to the Braga Heritage Tour, a journey that offers a glimpse into the rich history and culture of one of the oldest cities in the world - Braga, Portugal. This tour takes you through the medieval streets of Braga, where you will discover its gastronomy, explore its historical monuments, and immerse yourself in its natural beauty.

What to expect?

During this full-day tour, you can expect to be enchanted by the charm and beauty of Braga. Your journey begins with a visit to the Santa Barbara Garden, a tranquil oasis in the heart of the city. Here, you can admire the historic architecture and relax amidst the beautifully laid out gardens. Next, explore the city of Braga itself, with its Roman legacy, distinctive churches, and splendid 18th-century houses. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this vibrant city. The highlight of the tour is a visit to the Bom Jesus do Monte, a hillside church and sanctuary. You have the option to experience the world's oldest operational lift/funicular, moved with the counterbalance of water, or climb the majestic stairs to the top. From there, enjoy a breathtaking view of Braga before returning to your hotel.

Who is this for?

The Braga Heritage Tour is a perfect choice for history enthusiasts, culture seekers, and nature lovers. Whether you are a solo traveler, a couple, or a small group of up to 6 people, this tour offers a unique and in-depth experience of Braga's heritage. It is suitable for all ages and interests, ensuring that everyone can discover and appreciate the beauty and significance of this ancient city.

Why book this?

By booking the Braga Heritage Tour, you can delve into the rich history and mesmerizing beauty of Braga with an experienced local guide. Explore the medieval streets, indulge in the local gastronomy, and discover the hidden gems of this captivating city. The tour provides a seamless and hassle-free experience with pick-up and drop-off services, as well as entrance to the monuments. Immerse yourself in the vibrant history and culture of Braga, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Good to know

During the tour, make sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothing as you will be doing some walking. Remember to bring your camera to capture the stunning sights and vistas along the way. The tour duration is approximately 10 hours, ensuring that you have ample time to explore and appreciate all that Braga has to offer.

Reviews

Customers who have experienced the Braga Heritage Tour have expressed their admiration for the city's rich history, beautiful monuments, and the expertise of the guides. They were particularly impressed by the visit to the Bom Jesus do Monte and the unique experience of riding the world's oldest operating lift/funicular. Overall, customers have been highly satisfied with their experience, describing it as informative, enjoyable, and a highlight of their visit to Portugal.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

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Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

Jardim de Santa Barbara

These small but attractive public gardens are located adjacent to the eastern wing of the 14th century Archbishop's Palace. The garden takes advantage of the historic backdrop and also incorporates the medieval arches that remain of an arcade from the palace. Laid out in the 1950s the garden was designed by Jose Cardoso da Silva in the Romantic style, in keeping with its surroundings. There are other features from the palace utilised throughout the geometric layout of the garden such as old statues, cornices and coats of arms. At the centre of the garden is a statue of Saint (Santa) Barbara on a fountain. The Santa Barbara Garden is open all year around and is fairly central to Braga. It is a great spot to escape the bustle of the city and relax amongst the greenery and beautifully laid out beds.

Braga

Braga is a city of huge beauty and heritage richness, which combines tradition with innovation, the memory to the youth, creativity to conservatism. With over 2000 years of a very rich history, possesses one of the oldest Sacro-Montes in Europe and is the representative of the Minho region, the Bom Jesus. The Roman legacy is another of the attractive factors of Braga, often called ‘Portuguese Rome’, due to its origin in the Roman city of Bracara Augusta. Known by its distinct churches, splendid XVIII century houses, gardens, nature parks and recreational areas. Braga’s long history is visible in the splendor of its monuments, museums and churches. Visiting Braga is like taking a time travel inside modernity. Old city and of traditional religiousness – always imposing on its richness and majesty – lives hand in hand with the entrepreneurship and young spirit in vital areas such as culture, commerce, gastronomy, industry and services.

Bom Jesus Funicular

Before the end of the day, and like a cherry on the topo of the cake (in this case, tour) head to the hillside church and sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte, with a ride in the secular and oldest lift/funicular of the world still in operation, moved with the counterbalance of water. or if you feel up to climb its majestic and beautifully designed stairs. In the top of the hill, you’ll have a beautiful view over Braga, before making your way back to hotel.

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Reviews

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Kpdc

This was a wonderful experience and the good weather helped. Certainly someone needs to be relatively fit to do the steps, especially if they go all the way to the very bottom car park. There is a little train to take you back to the top, but inevitably quite a long queue, probably your best bet is to park at the bottom car park. Catch the train to the top explore and then walk down the steps. There is plenty of exploring to do at the top and the views are tremendous. We were lucky enough to see a wedding in the church.

SpursFan5

Ricardo picked us up in Porto and spent day with us touring Braga. Fascinating city with big university, a beautiful seminary with many steps and a water-driven funicular. Shops also fun to browse. He was a superb tour guide.

RaelynnD

The tour was great. We began in Porto near our hotel, turned out to be just the two of us for the morning. Headed to Braga and did the Bon do Jesus. This is the church with the beautiful stairs and stations of the cross on the way up. Ricardo was our guide and explained about how and when the church was built. There is a funicular that we were going to use to return to the car, but we would have to wait 30 minutes. It was built in 1828 and uses water to balance it. Ricardo asked why I had booked this heritage tour and I explained that I like the history of places. We went in to see more of old Braga. The gates and learned there was never a door on one gate, so the joke when people leave doors open in Portugal is that they are from Braga. Had a really nice lunch, then picked up another group of 11 people and went to Guimaraes. There we walked through the old city and the castle. Very good place to go. Ricardo was great as a tour guide. He was patient and answered all of my questions. He apologized for the tour running late with the extra group that joined us but we were fine with it.

josesilva69

Wir lernten Braga durch Brunos Hände kennen. Wir gingen zum Bom Jesus, durch einen hundertjährigen Aufzug. Wir besuchten die wunderschöne Stadt Braga mit all ihrem historischen Gewicht, das in ihren Kirchen und römischen Ruinen zum Ausdruck kommt. Außerdem führte uns Bruno zu einigen malerischen und wenig touristischen Orten in Braga (wahrscheinlich nicht sehr bekannt - gut für uns, wir fühlten uns wohler), wo wir etwas mehr über die Bräuche, Traditionen und die Gastronomie der Region erfuhren. Bruno ist ein sehr freundlicher und kommunikativer Mensch, bei dem man sich während der gesamten Erfahrung wohl fühlt. Eine bereichernde Erfahrung. Ich empfehle.
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