Guimarães: Half Day Private Tour from Porto
Porto, PT
100% of travellers recommend this
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Private Tour Experience
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Duration 4 hours
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Professional guide included
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Guimarães Castle Admission
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Available in 4 languages
Explore the rich history of Guimarães on a private 4-hour tour from Porto, including a visit to the iconic Guimarães Castle and local heritage sites.
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Included
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Porto city walking tour (available from the day after your experience) -
Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
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Professional guide
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Guimarães castle entrance fee
Excluded
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Gratuities -
Food and drinks
Explore the rich history of Guimarães on a private 4-hour tour from Porto, including a visit to the iconic Guimarães Castle and local heritage sites.
Highlights
- World Heritage Site and Capital European of Culture
- Guided visit of Guimarães Castle with incredible views
- Visit the birthplace of Portugal
- Admire the historical center with its well-preserved heritage
- Explore the picturesque Largo da Oliveira in the heart of the city
Pickup
Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)
What to expect
Porto
Your expert guide will collect you from your hotel/accommodation or meeting point and will drive you to Guimarães. On your way to Guimarães, the guide will give you insights regarding the Portuguese history, development and cultural facts of portuguese heritage.
Guimaraes
Guimarães is considered the birthplace of Portugal because Afonso Henriques, who went on to be the first king of Portugal, was born here. The historical centre in the area that was within the Guimarães city walls, is associated with the formation and identity of Portugal, and was classified a World Heritage site based on the originality and authenticity applied in its restoration.
60 minutes
Guimaraes Castle
The castle´s presence evokes the exciting mixture of legend, poetry and heroism that surrounds the beginning of Portuguese history. On this Monte Largo (Broad Hill) - referred to as alpis latitus in the Latin documents of the time - the nucleus of the future nation of Portugal was first developed. Enjoy a guided visit of the Castle with incredible views of the city from its walls.
60 minutes
Admission Included
Igreja de Sao Miguel do Castelo
The small church of S. Miguel do Castelo was built in the 13th century. However, according to tradition, this church would have been built in the 12th century by Count Dom Henrique (Henry of Burgundy), where he would have baptised his son, the 1st King of Portugal Dom Afonso Henriques.
Paco dos Duques de Braganca
The construction of the palace of the Dukes of Bragança, its design inspired by that of the typical French manor houses, was begun in the early 15th century. It was commissioned by D. Afonso de Barcelos, the first duke of Bragança and the bastard son of D. João, Master of Avis, the future king D. João I. Because the residence of the Dukes of Bragança was later moved to the Palace of Vila Viçosa, in the Alentejo, the building gradually fell into disrepair over the centuries until it was transformed into a military barracks in 1807. Admire from the outside this magnificent masterpiece. Admission is not included.
Centro Historico de Guimaraes
The city still has a harmonious, well-preserved heritage that is evident in the graceful iron verandas, granite balconies and porticos, mansions, arches connecting the narrow streets, paving slabs smoothed by time, towers and cloisters. For a moment you might imagine yourself to be in a mediaeval setting, where the nobility built their houses over time, such as the Mota Prego house, the Vila Flor and Toural palaces, and the many others that give Guimarães its unique atmosphere. We will visit the heart of the city, Largo da Oliveira, where you find the Padrão do Salado and the Collegiate Church of Nossa Senhora da Oliveira, which houses the valuable Alberto Sampaio Museum. Passing the Paços Municipais (City Hall), crowned with battlements, enter the Praça de Santiago which in the Middle Ages welcomed pilgrims bound for Compostela, just as today it welcomes residents and tourists in its restaurants and terraces. The Convent of Santa Clara, the Casa do Arco and other stately houses are in Rua da Santa Maria, which links with the upper city.
30 minutes
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Specialized infant seats are available -
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Professional Guide
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Admission Ticket at Guimarães Castle
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Please note that traffic conditions may affect the activity's duration. We recommend not scheduling any activities or plans for an hour after the expected completion time.
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Discover Porto in a unique way with a Free Walking Tour with Living Tours, available to all customers who book this activity. Our Free Walking Tour is available on a daily basis, in English and Spanish, at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. departing from Living Tours Agency located in Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352, 4050-418 Porto
What our experts say
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Try local delicacies at Tascaria Bar do Porto. -
Plan your visit to include nearby Braga.
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Bring a camera for stunning castle views.
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Wear comfortable shoes for cobblestone streets.
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Consider visiting the Alberto Sampaio Museum.
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