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
A great way of experiencing the Douro Valley region
Enjoyed a great trip through the Douro Valley on our way to the two different wineries. The landscape is stunning, and our tour guide Marcel knew exactly the best places to stop and take photos, taste wine and eat. The wine and port wine we tasted was very good, so good in fact we had to bring some bottles of vintage home from both places. Looking forward to tasting them in 80 years (or weeks, or days). What I really enjoyed was learning more about how production is done, and seeing with my own eyes how such a winery operates. It's a lot of hard work, skills and patience. A little break in the middle of the day with a boat trip and a very good lunch in a small re-purposed schools a few miles beyond nowhere was very welcome. I think the format of the trip is excellent. We were 7 people in a spacious and comfortable Mercedes van with working aircondition and big windows so we didn't miss the view. I guess the wine helped a bit, but the whole group was in a really good mood at the end of the trip.
Review of: Guimaraes & Braga Small Group Tour, Lunch & All Tickets included
KRN-NO
Does everything it says on the tin! Very good.
What a fantastic day out - to die for for wine-lovers. Helped by a very sunny day (particularly as it was the blackout day) and a great driver/ guide, Alex. The scenery in the Douro is epic. The two boutique wineries were great and the lunch was very tasty. The emphasis is on the tasting of wine, so stick to Porto for port tasting. We were in a van of 8 people but we travelled in a convoy with two other eights.
Review of: Guimaraes & Braga Small Group Tour, Lunch & All Tickets included
Lindum20C
Exceptional tour guide and very good value for the Duoro River Cruise and wine tastings.
Our tour guide Philip was excellent, he made our day so very enjoyable. He is very knowledgable with the history and geography of the region, as well as the vineyards that we visited. The first winery that we went to they were very generous with the tastings. We stopped for a lovely lunch that we enjoyed. The Duoro River cruise was so scenic and the temperature was just right. We finished it off by having port tastings at another vineyard. Philip has a great sense of humour and was exceptionally helpful and pleasant, I would highly recommend him.
Review of: Guimaraes & Braga Small Group Tour, Lunch & All Tickets included
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