Cultural Route - Braga & Guimarães - Private - from Porto

4.9 (91 reviews) 8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Meeting Point - Largo do Brasil, Guimarães — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Discover the most historical cities in Portugal! Heritage lovers and curious, take a look:

Braga has its roots on the ancient Roman Empire. It's a bimillennial comercial city with strategic position serving the world's center - Rome, back in I BC. Known as Bracara Augusta in honor of the Roman Emperor Augustus, keeps its importance and legacy very present on remains and structure of the city center and surroundings.

Guimarães, by it's turn, is the cradle of nationality. It was the battleground of our independence from the kingdom of León, and the birthplace of Afonso Henriques (our first king). It is an enchanted city that maintains the original medieval structure and architectural features that earned the distinction as a cultural world heritage site by UNESCO (2001).

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Portugal Autêntico

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–14 years) · Adults (15–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Personal accidents and Liability insurance
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Local portuguese Guide/Driver
Included: Bottled water: Available for free in the van

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Guimaraes Castle

30 min Admission included

Ticket + Guided visit
Centro Historico de Guimaraes

2 hours

A true reincarnation on the medieval city center, with cultural guide through the narrow streets and fortified walls.
Montanha- Parque da Penha

1 h 30 min

Beautiful nature areas, with a catholic shrine on the peak, huge granite rocks that you can explore under and above, and a fantastic view over the city and surroundings.
Bom Jesus Do Monte

one hour

World heritage site by UNESCO since 2019, this set composed by a shrine, stairway and nature/garden areas, is for sure one of the most beautiful arrangements settled by the catholic church.
Torre de Menagem

15 min

The last and untouched remain of the city castle.
Se de Braga

30 min Admission included

XI Century catholic cathedral. One of the most beautiful in the country! The construction was ordered by Teresa de Leão (Portugal's fist king mother).
Braga

2 hours

The bimillenar city that preserves and mixes in harmony the roman, medieval and contemporary sights, is perfect for a easy and relaxed guided walk.