Full-Day Braga & Guimarães Guided Semi-Private Tour with Lunch from Porto
Full-Day Braga & Guimarães Guided Semi-Private Tour with Lunch from Porto
Discover the charm of Portugal’s two oldest cities on this full-day tour of Guimarães and Braga from Porto. In the Roman city of Braga, home to the oldest archdiocese in Portugal, we will start our visit with the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus. Afterwards, we will appreciate the imposing cathedral, which dates back to the 11th century and all the surrounding area like the St.
Bárbara garden or Porta nova. After a relaxing lunch break that will certainly allow you to enjoy the pleasures of the cuisine of the north of Portugal, it will be time to continue towards Guimarães. Visit the medieval Castle and church of saint Michael.
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Bom Jesus Funicular
Visit to the Sanctuary and its staircase
15 minutesSe de Braga
Guided tour of Braga Cathedral.
30 minutesJardim de Santa Barbara
These small but attractive public gardens are located adjacent to the eastern wing of the 14th century Archbishop's Palace. The garden takes advantage of the historic backdrop and also incorporates the medieval arches that remain of an arcade from the palace. Laid out in the 1950s the garden was designed by Jose Cardoso da Silva in the Romantic style, in keeping with its surroundings.
15 minutesGuimaraes Castle
Visit to the Castle and historical explanation of its importance on Portugal independence
30 minutesIgreja de Sao Miguel do Castelo
Visit this very old and simple chuch originally built in 1216.
10 minutesLargo da Oliveira
Explanation of the most important square buildings and the origin of the square name
30 minutesIncluded
- Professional guide
- Braga Cathedral and Guimarães castle entrance
- Hotel pickup
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Lunch
- Drop Off at two Drop Off points (Aliados Avenue & Bolsa Palace)
- Entry/Admission - Se de Braga
- Entry/Admission - Bom Jesus Funicular
- Entry/Admission - Largo da Oliveira
- Entry/Admission - Guimaraes Castle
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Establishment with "Clean and Safe" certificate) Vehicles are cleaned (vacuum, windows, dashboard, seats disinfected every day Reduction of the maximum allowed capacity according to current legislation and General Health directorate recommendations, allowing more distance between passengers
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.