Travel through the Minho region from Porto to the cities of Guimarães and Braga on a day tour. Visit the centers of these 2 cities and learn about Portuguese history.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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Duration 9 hours: Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide: Spanish, Portuguese, English, French
Private or small groups available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Stephanie – Canada

Tania was the most amazing guide we’ve ever had. She is dynamic, knowledgeable and humorous. We truly enjoyed our experience with her as our guide. Thank you so so much!!

Holly – United Kingdom

We had a lovely day and Fred our guide and driver was really friendly and knowledgeable. Really enjoyed ourselves and would recommend.

Itinerary

Starting/pickup location
Depends on the selected option
Bus/coach
(1 hour)
Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte
Break time, Photo stop, Guided tour (1 hour)
Braga
Guided tour, Free time (30 minutes)
Braga Cathedral
Guided tour (30 minutes)
Braga
Lunch (1.5 hours)
Optional
Bus/coach
(30 minutes)
Guimarães Castle
Visit, Free time (20 minutes)
Guimaraes
Guided tour, Free time, Walk (1 hour)
Bus/coach
(1 hour)
2 drop-off locations:
Porto, R. de Alexandre Herculano, 4000-053 Porto, Portugal

Main stop

Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

Explore the historical center of Guimarães, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Spend time seeing Braga and visit an important sanctuary in the area
Learn about the rich history of the Portuguese people

Full description

Embark on a full-day guided tour of Guimarães and Braga from Porto, traveling through the scenic Minho region, known for its stunning natural landscapes and rich history.

Meet you guide at our Meeting Point near S. Bento Train Station and then head to Guimarães, the birthplace of Portugal and its first king, explore the medieval castle and the well-preserved historical city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

In Braga, one of the oldest Christian cities in the world, enjoy some free time to lunch, then visit the cathedral, the historical center, and the Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary before returning to Porto.

Includes

Transportation in a minibus with air conditioning
Guide
Entry ticket for Braga's Cathedral
Entry ticket for Guimarães Castle
Porto City walking tour (available from the day after your experience)

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Personal expenses
Lunch
Any monument fees that are not referred to in the product description

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

Meeting point

Meet your guide at the Living Tours/Tourist Service office across the other side of the road from São Bento Train Station.

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Sun hat

Not allowed

Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

Vegetarian and gluten-free meal options are available if requested before the day of the booking. Be sure to inform the local provider before the tour starts.
Tours are usually in one language, but a second language may be used.
Group size maximum capacity is 27 people.
The tour duration is an estimation, subject to local traffic and visit schedules
The services included in the tour are subject to third party availability and may change without notice
Experience Porto in a special way with Living Tours' Free Walking Tour, available to all customers who reserve this activity. Our tours are conducted daily, in English and Spanish, at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The tours start from the Living Tours Agency at Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352, 4050-418 Porto.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 3072 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.7/5
Transportation
4.8/5
Value for money
4.5/5

Customer photos

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It was an enjoyable trip. Fred was friendly and accommodating. He was also informative and catered to our questions. It's definitely a worthy trip.

From Porto: Braga and Guimarães Full-Day Trip