Enjoy a full-day tour from Porto that will take you to the birthplace of Portugal: Guimarães and Braga. Explore the medieval atmosphere of Guimarães and the Cathedral of Braga before discovering the flavours of Portuguese gastronomy.
About this activity
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- Duration 8 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Live tour guide
- English, Spanish, Portuguese
- Pickup included
- At your accommodation in central Porto.
- Small group
- Limited to 8 participants
Experience
Itinerary
Pickup location:
Praça de Mouzinho de Albuquerque 136
Van
(30 minutes)
Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte
Visit (20 minutes)
Braga Cathedral
Visit, Guided tour (20 minutes)
Braga
Visit (30 minutes)
Braga
Lunch (1 hour)
Van
(20 minutes)
Guimarães Castle
Visit, Guided tour (20 minutes)
Guimaraes
Visit, Guided tour (45 minutes)
Van
(30 minutes)
Finish at:
Trindade
Main stop
Other stop
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- Explore the medieval atmosphere of Guimarães
- Visit the incredible Guimarães Castle
- Take in the beautiful views and history behind the beautiful cathedral of Braga, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Enjoy a traditional Portuguese lunch
- Visit Bom Jesus Sanctuary, a hilltop pilgrimage site
Full description
The tour starts with a visit to the birthplace of the Portuguese nation – the city of Guimarães. This was the first city of Portugal chosen by the first king, Afonso Henriques. Known as the cradle of Portugal, Guimarães has preserved a medieval atmosphere at its core and is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Your first stop takes place in the northern part of the city with a visit to the imposing 10th century castle. Afterward the historical Santa Maria Road leads you to the charming square in the heart of the old town, Largo da Oliveira.
After a relaxing lunch break in Guimarães that will certainly allow you to enjoy the pleasures of the cuisine of the north of Portugal, it will be time to continue towards Braga, the oldest religious capital of Portugal.
Known to the Romans as Bracara Augusta, for centuries Braga has been and archiepiscopal seat and pilgrimage site. Your first stop is Sé, the 12th century cathedral built by Henri de Bourgogne and Dona Teresa. Then you will head to Bom Jesus Sanctuary, a hilltop pilgrimage site. The 581 steps that the pilgrims climb up to the top of Bom Jesus are one of the most glorious stairways in Portugal. After a visit to these landmarks of faith in the country you head back to Porto.
Includes
- Full-day tour with guide
- Transfers by bus/minivan
- Hotel pickup
- Drop off at two drop off points (Trindade station or Bolsa Palace)
- Exclusive guided visit to Braga Cathedral
- Exclusive guided visit to Guimarães Castle
- Entry ticket to the Guimarães Castle
- Entry ticket to the Sé Cathedral of Braga
- Traditional Portuguese lunch
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
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Important information
What to bring
- Face mask or protective covering
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility