From Porto: Braga & Guimarães - Full Day Experience with Lunch

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About this activity

Braga and Guimarães: Immersion in the Soul of Portugal

Embark on a unique journey that will take you to the heart of Portugal's rich heritage. Our experience is a journey through time, taking you back to the history that shaped this captivating nation. The order of the visit may vary, but our commitment to the essence of the cities remains unchanged.

This tour goes beyond conventional tourism. It's an opportunity to connect with the roots of Portugal, understanding its history, culture, and spirituality.

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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 24 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by: To Do In Portugal

Ages: Children (0–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Small Group, up to 8 people.
Included: Entry ticket to Braga Cathedral
Included: Lunch: Local Restaurant
Included: Hotel pick-up and drop off (if previously selected)
Included: Admission Fee at Guimaraes Castle
Included: Bottled water
Included: Professional Guide & Transportation by private vehicle.

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Porto

Passing by

Your expert guide will pick you up from the designated meeting point and take you to the famous historic towns in the north of Portugal. On the way, the guide will give you information about the history and cultural facts of Portugal's heritage.
Guimaraes

2 hours

Explore the streets of Guimarães, steeped in history and medieval atmosphere, known as the cradle of Portugal. A leisurely stroll through the streets of the medieval historic center is a journey into the past, where every corner tells the story of the nation's origins.
Paco dos Duques de Braganca

one hour Admission not included

The visit to the Palace of the Dukes is an opportunity to marvel at the opulence and luxuries of royalty from another time, a true immersion in the splendor of the past.

A building of huge proportions, an immense granite block dominated by the height of its turrets, the Paço arouses the curiosity of those who see it and the uncontainable desire to enter it.
Guimaraes Castle

30 min Admission not included

The Castle of Guimarães, the birthplace of Portugal, is a historical gem. The centuries-old walls and courtyards transport you to an era when the nation was being forged.
Braga

2 hours

In Braga, ascend to the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus, famous for its majestic staircase leading to the church at the top. The panoramic views provide a breathtaking glimpse of the city, preparing you for an unforgettable journey.

Explore the Sanctuary of Sameiro, a refuge of peace and spirituality nestled in the mountains of Portugal. Discover this sacred place adorned with imposing architecture and stunning views that invite contemplation and reflection.

Discover the Cathedral of Braga, the oldest in Portugal. Here, you'll have exclusive access to places like the chapel and the high choir. An intimate experience that will transport you to the heart of the country's religious and architectural heritage.
Stop 6

45 min

Inebriated by the beauty of the top of Sameiro mountain, Fr Martinho thought of erecting a monument there to perpetuate the triumph of Mary Immaculate and the memory of the Dogmatic Definition of the Immaculate Conception. A pedestal was erected in 1863. A sculpture of the Immaculate Conception was placed on it, cut from a block of marble by the sculptor Emídio Carlos Amatucci.

The first chapel was built and consecrated on 10 August 1877.
Bom Jesus Do Monte

one hour

Located in the city of Braga, in the north of Portugal, the Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary is built to the west and has wide views, sometimes to the ocean itself, over the entire city of Braga, the Bracara Augusta founded in Roman times from which it is historically inseparable.

This cultural landscape evokes the Christian Jerusalem, recreating a sacred hill crowned by a church built between 1784 and 1811.

The sanctuary illustrates a European tradition of creating Sacri Monti, including a series of chapels with sculptures evoking the Passion of Christ, as well as fountains, allegorical sculptures and formal gardens. The granite buildings have whitewashed stucco façades framed by exposed stonework. The famous Staircase of the Five Senses, with its walls, steps, fountains, statues and other ornamental elements, is the estate's most emblematic Baroque work.
Se de Braga

1 h 30 min Admission included

Older than the Cathedral of Braga is a well-known Portuguese expression that reminds us of the antiquity of any given reality.

It was the first Portuguese cathedral to be built. Even older than Portugal. Its walls support a monument with over 900 years of history and religious life.

The Cathedral of Braga began to be built at the end of the 11th century and was solemnly consecrated by Bishop Pedro. Pedro and dedicated to the Virgin Mary on 28 August 1089.

One of the most visited monuments in the city of Braga due to the historical, artistic, cultural and spiritual uniqueness of the old Cathedral.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

You can meet up with your tour guide at the bus stops next to Trindade Metro Station in the center of Porto.

End point

You can meet up with your tour guide at the bus stops next to Trindade Metro Station in the center of Porto.

Pickup points

Casa da Companhia Vignette Collection by IHG
Torel Saboaria
Eurostars Aliados
Vincci Ponte de Ferro
Hilton Porto Gaia
Wine & Books Hotels | Porto
Casa Zogbi hotel
S. Bento Residences
Holiday Inn Porto
GuestReady - Enigma Apartments
Gabriel Guesthouse
Portfolio Guest House Premium

and 234 more pickup points

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infant seats must be requested before the day of the booking.
Travel time is included in the total duration of the tour.
This tour will happen regardless off the weather conditions
The services included in the tours (restaurant, etc) are subject to 3rd party availability. Because of this fact, schedules may change without prior notice.