From Porto: Braga and Guimarães Full-Day Trip

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Duration

9 hours

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. Have lunch at a local restaurant.

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
Eat a traditional Portuguese lunch at a local restaurant

Full description

Embark on a full-day guided tour of Guimarães and Braga from Porto. Pass through the scenic Minho region and explore the historical centers of these two cities. Optionally, you can also enjoy lunch in a traditional restaurant.

Minho is known for having some of the most beautiful natural landscapes in 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 local restaurant, visit the cathedral and the historical center. See an important sanctuary, Bom Jesus do Monte, before making your way back to Porto.

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
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 29 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

Included/Excluded

Transportation in a minibus with air conditioning
Guide
Lunch (if option selected)
Entry ticket for Braga's Cathedral
Entry ticket for Guimarães Castle

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

Tour Plan

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 Mouzinho da Silveira 360A

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