Travel through the Minho region from Porto to the cities of Guimarães and Braga on a full-day tour. Visit the historical centers of these 2 cities and learn about Portuguese history in the process. Then dine on a traditional lunch at a local restaurant.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 9 hours
- Starting time 8:30 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English, French, Portuguese
- Pickup optional
- The supplier offers free pick-up at all hotels between Porto and Gaia city center. Please contact Living Tours to book your pick-up.
Experience
Highlights
- Explore the historical center of Guimarães, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Spend time seeing Braga, with visits to 2 of the most important sanctuaries in the area
- Learn about the rich history of the Portuguese people
- Eat a traditional Portuguese lunch at a local restaurant
Full description
Minho is known for having some of the most beautiful natural landscapes of Portugal, as well as being one of the richest regions in history. Explore the area and visit the cities of Guimarães and Braga on a full-day trip from Porto.
Guimarães is the birthplace of Portugal and of the first Portuguese king. See the medieval castle of Guimarães and spend some time in the historical city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The streets and monuments of Guimarães are so well-preserved that it is easy to imagine the past.
Go on to spend the afternoon in Braga, one of the oldest Christian cities in the world. After lunch in a typical restaurant, visit the cathedral and the historical center. You will also see 2 important sanctuaries, the Sameiro Sanctuary and the Bom Jesus do Monte, before making your way back to Porto.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- Guide services
- Monument fees
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Any monument fees that are not referred to in the product description
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Meeting point
The meeting point is at Tourist Service/Living Tours from Rua Mouzinho da Silveira, 350, Porto - next to São Bento train station Porto.
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sun hat
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- Usually tours run in one language but there are cases where one extra language or more can be used
- The group size will be from 8 to 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
