Guimarães & Braga Tour
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8 hours
All Ages
Explore the rich history and cultural heritage of Braga and Guimarães on an unforgettable guided tour, visiting two UNESCO World Heritage Sites and their iconic landmarks.
Embark on a memorable Braga and Guimarães tour from Porto, stepping into the rich history and cultural heritage of these fascinating cities.
Our journey starts with Guimarães, often hailed as the birthplace of Portugal and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We'll explore the city's medieval atmosphere, beginning with a tour of the impressive 10th-century Guimarães Castle, crucial in Portugal's early history. Then, we'll visit the majestic Dukes of Bragança Palace, a symbol of Portugal's noble heritage, and wander through the picturesque historical center, with its charming medieval streets and squares.
After a delightful lunch paired with regional Vinho Verde wine, our tour continues to Braga, known as the oldest Portuguese city and religious capital. Braga boasts a rich history as the oldest archiepiscopal seat and pilgrimage site, with architectural wonders dating back centuries. We'll stroll through the city center and visit its Sé Cathedral, showcasing remarkable architecture from Romanesque to Gothic and Baroque styles.
Before concluding our tour, we'll explore the iconic Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its spiritual devotion and architectural splendor. Discover its beautiful gardens and natural surroundings, along with the majestic Baroque staircase of 573 steps, known as the Sacred Way, leading to one of the most photographed churches in the world. Situated atop a hill, Bom Jesus do Monte offers breathtaking panoramic views of Braga's surrounding area.
Join us on this unforgettable journey through Braga and Guimarães, where history, culture, and stunning landscapes converge to create an enriching experience. Book your tour now and uncover the fascinating heritage of Portugal's ancient cities!
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Guided exploration of two UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Discover the medieval ambiance of Guimarães and its Castle
- Enjoy in a delicious traditional Portuguese lunch
- Experience the beauty and history of Braga and its Cathedral
- Explore Bom Jesus Sanctuary, a renowned hilltop pilgrimage destination
AWARDS
INCLUDED
- Pickup at the Hotel
- Full-day Guide Tour in a Comfortable Van
- Full Traditional Lunch and Entries Included
- Bottled water with sustainable packaging
- Drop-off at two central locations: Trindade station or Bolsa Palace
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks not mentioned
- Gratuities
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339 reviews on TripAdvisor
Visit to Porto without this trip is incomplete
Our 3 days short porto visit would've been incomplete without this Tour. Our guide Miguel was knowledgeable about region and wine making process. 2 winery and their wine selections were just Fantastic. Would take the tour again with Miguel.
Review of: Guimaraes & Braga Small Group Tour, Lunch & All Tickets included
Trail63585386763
Great day
We booked this tour for 2 main reasons, one, because we drink a fair amount of Port at home and, two, because it’s only a small tour, up to a maximum of 8 people. As it was, there were 6 people on our tour, ourselves from the UK, 2 from Canada and 2 from Sweeden. Our tour guide was called Marcel and he was excellent all round. You are advised to have a good breakfast, which we did, and I can see why: Because the first wine tasting was at round 10:30 ! The day included a river tour (about 45 minutes), a meal in what was a primary school and the a second wine tour and tasting. The wines you try and both Port and table wine, but more Port than wine (as you would expect really). It’s a full day, we were picked up from our hotel at around 08:15 and dropped off just a short walk away about 17:30. Finally, it was my wife’s birthday on the day of a tour, and the first vineyard produced a small cake, and an extra glass of wine, which I thought was really good of CoolTours to organise!
Review of: Guimaraes & Braga Small Group Tour, Lunch & All Tickets included
DingDangD0
Douro Wine tasting
Excellent packed day of a trip to the Douro River valley, 2 wineries and lunch...guide was very informative and an excellent driver.
Review of: Guimaraes & Braga Small Group Tour, Lunch & All Tickets included
Roxy M
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