Braga & Guimarães Tour: Small Historical Group Tour

Top rated
4.909091 out of 5 stars
4.9
4.909091 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
Activity provider:Oporto Road Trips
Braga & Guimarães Tour: Small Historical Group Tour
Likely to sell out
Top rated
4.909091 out of 5 stars
4.9
4.909091 out of 5 stars
33 reviews

Discover the birthplace of Portugal on a full-day tour of Guimarães and Braga from Porto. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Guimarães city center, and enjoy a traditional lunch with Vinho Verde.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Reserve now & pay later
Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
Duration 8 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Please wait outside the entrance of your hotel or private address 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Your guide will wait no longer than 5 minutes after the scheduled pickup time.
Small group
Limited to 8 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

P
Paola – United States

The small group was perfect to grab the most of the tour without rushing at every stop. The tour guide was awesome and very informative. Able to to some shipping and able to take good pictures in between. 100% recommended.

C
Charles – United Kingdom

Our guide Brahim was excellent & made us feel relaxed & not rushed. Had an amazing knowledge of Braga & Guimaraes and as a result we learned a lot about Portugals history. The transport was roomy & air conditioned. The lunch option was great & gave us a chance to try out local dishes in a traditional restaurant. Great trip made even better by our guide Brahim.

Select participants and date

Highlights

  • Discover the birthplace of Portugal and the city of Guimarães
  • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Guimarães city center
  • Explore the medieval city of Guimarães and its unique architecture
  • Admire the Dukes of Bragança Palace and Guimarães Castle
  • Enjoy a traditional lunch with Vinho Verde in Braga

Full description

Enjoy the scenic landscapes of Minho, noted for its popular Vinho Verde, and visit two of the region’s historic cities, Guimarães and Braga, to discover their architectural heritage. The first stop on this full-day tour is Guimarães, the birthplace of Portugal. The city center has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001. Marvel the Guimarães Castle, dating from the 10th century, where you’ll learn about the early period of Portugal’s history. Admire the Dukes of Bragança Palace and the architecture of this medieval city, full of unique buildings, streets, and squares.

Continue to Braga, a city once occupied by the Romans and one of the most important Christian centers of Portugal. Take a break to enjoy a traditional lunch with Vinho Verde. After that continue learning about the history of Braga and pay a visit to its most important landmarks such as the Cathedral from the 11th century, Bom Jesus do Monte, and the Sameiro Sanctuary. You will arrive back to Porto close to 5pm.

Includes

  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Expert tour guide
  • Premium air-conditioned vehicle
  • Group tour up to 8 people
  • Bottled water
  • Visits to monuments:
  • Guimarães Castle
  • S. Miguel do Castelo Church
  • Dukes of Bragança Palace (From the outside)
  • Carmo Convent
  • Nossa Senhora da Oliveira Church ((From the outside)
  • Braga Cathedral
  • Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary
  • Sameiro Sanctuary
  • Lunch
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips

Important information

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Smoking in the vehicle
  • Smoking indoors
  • Vaping

Know before you go

  • - You can also be picked up from a private address other than hotels in Porto downtown area/city center only (Vila Nova de Gaia and Matosinhos cities are outside pick-up limits).
  • - Please contact us with your hotel/address if you are not able to input it during the checkout stage.
  • - If your address is outside pick-up limits or in an area of difficult access (examples: pedestrian street/narrow street/place with very elevated traffic volume) we will set a meeting point a few minutes away so that you can board our van.
  • - Our pick-ups start at 8:00 AM (not 8:30 AM), so we advise our clients to always aim to be ready at 8:00 AM in advance to avoid missing the tour.
  • - Your exact pick-up time is provided by us the day before your tour takes place, by the end of the day - please wait for the end of the day and confirm receipt.
  • - Possibility of vegetarian or gluten free meal, please advise at time of booking if required;

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 33 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

Customer photos

+5
Filter
By star rating
Sort by:
P
Paola – United StatesMay 28, 2025 – Verified booking
The small group was perfect to grab the most of the tour without rushing at every stop. The tour guide was awesome and very informative. Able to to some shipping and able to take good pictures in between. 100% recommended.
C
Charles – United KingdomMay 8, 2025 – Verified booking
Our guide Brahim was excellent & made us feel relaxed & not rushed. Had an amazing knowledge of Braga & Guimaraes and as a result we learned a lot about Portugals history. The transport was roomy & air conditioned. The lunch option was great & gave us a chance to try out local dishes in a traditional restaurant. Great trip made even better by our guide Brahim.
T
Thomas – United StatesMay 7, 2025 – Verified booking
We had a great trip visiting the sights with our driver and guide Shayla. She was very knowledgeable and friendly and she increased our enjoyment of the day trip!

Product ID: 639163

Activity provider:Oporto Road Trips

Top Attractions in Braga

Experiences in Braga

Tours in Portugal

Things to do in Portugal

Top destinations

Top attraction categories

Popular Attractions