Private Full Day Tour of Guimarães and Braga
Braga, PT
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Private full-day tour
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Duration 9 hours
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Lunch included (drinks too)
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Expert local guide
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Entry to Guimarães Castle
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
Explore the rich history of Guimarães and Braga on a private full-day tour, featuring guided visits to iconic landmarks and a delicious local lunch.
Included
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Insurance and fees -
Lunch (drinks included)
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Entry to the palace of the dukes of bragança, other complementary products to tourist attractions in the region
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Guide and private transport (pick up and drop off at the hotel)
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Entrance to sameiro sanctuary, bom jesus do monte and its basilica, braga cathedral and guimarães castle
Excluded
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Personal expenses and expenses with products or services not included -
Gratuities (optional)
Explore the rich history of Guimarães and Braga on a private full-day tour, featuring guided visits to iconic landmarks and a delicious local lunch.
Highlights
- Panoramic view over Braga from the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sameiro
- UNESCO World Heritage Site Bom Jesus do Monte
- Oldest cathedral in Portugal - Se de Braga
- Flavors of the Minho in a traditional restaurant in Braga
- Visit the birthplace of Portugal - Guimarães Castle
Pickup
Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)
What to expect
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sameiro
We begin our tour at the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora do Sameiro, one of the most important monuments of Marian worship in Portugal. Here you can enjoy a panoramic view over the city of Braga.
60 minutes
Bom Jesus Do Monte
We head towards one of the oldest Sacro-Monte and standard-bearer of the Minhota region - Bom Jesus do Monte and its Basilica - UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2019.
60 minutes
Se de Braga
Arriving in the center of the city of Braga, full of youth and tradition, we visit the Sé de Braga, the oldest cathedral in Portugal (11th century), a work that accompanies the foundation of Portugal, becoming one of the most important symbols of power religion in Portugal.
60 minutes
Admission Included
Braga
Strolling through the streets of this city, we get to know many other special and characteristic places of this city. It will be, still here, that we will enjoy the flavors of the Minho, at lunch, in a restaurant with traditional cuisine.
45 minutes
Guimaraes Castle
We head towards the acclaimed birthplace of Portugal - Guimarães, where we visit the Castle of Guimarães, whose foundation dates back to the 10th century.
45 minutes
Admission Included
Igreja de Sao Miguel do Castelo
The story goes that this Romanesque church (13th century) may be associated with the baptism of the first king of Portugal - Afonso Henriques. The tombs found inside make this church a testament to the battles that marked this territory.
25 minutes
Paco dos Duques de Braganca
Afterwards, we visit the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança, whose foundation dates back to the 15th century - a must!
45 minutes
Admission Included
Centro Historico de Guimaraes
Within the walls of the old city, we walk through the old streets of the city, full of stories and legends, to discover the Historic and Medieval Center of Guimarães - UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001 and, a unique vestige of a type of city conception, for the morphology of its medieval urban fabric and by a type of construction erected with traditional building techniques. Departing from Praça da Oliveira, you will have free time to explore the houses and modus vivendis of Guimarães.
90 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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Wheelchair accessible -
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Attention! There may be stages of the route that are not accessible to wheelchair users. The tour can be adapted according to the client's physical limitations and/or preferences.
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All dietary restrictions must be communicated at the time of booking.
What our experts say
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Try the local dish 'Francesinha' for lunch. -
Visit the nearby Bom Jesus do Monte for stunning views.
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Bring comfortable shoes for walking in Guimarães.
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Check out local artisan shops in the historic center.
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Consider visiting the nearby city of Barcelos.
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