Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Guimarães, the birthplace of the nation and a UNESCO World Heritage site, exudes a medieval atmosphere with its 10th-century castle and 15th-century Ducal Palace. A stroll through the heart of the city's streets and squares will immerse you in the palpable charm and rich history of Guimarães. During our visit, we'll explore the imposing castle, admire the majestic Dukes of Bragança Palace, and wander through the historic center.
After a relaxing lunch break included in the tour, we'll continue our journey to Braga, known as the oldest Portuguese city and the religious capital of Portugal. For centuries, Braga has been a prominent archiepiscopal seat and pilgrimage site. Our exploration of Braga will include a visit to its 11th-century Cathedral, followed by a tour of the Bom Jesus Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site nestled in the scenic hills surrounding the city.
Join us on our small-group tour to discover the most iconic monuments and exclusive spots in these historic cities.
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Bottled water in sustainable packaging
Braga Cathedral and Guimarães castle entrance fee
Professional guide
Drop Off at two locations: Trindade Station & Bolsa Palace
Comfortable and modern minivan
Traditional Lunch with drinks included
Hotel pickup
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Most centrally located Porto hotels (when accessible). We will confirm your pickup time and location the day previous to the tour.
Bom Jesus Funicular, Braga, Portugal Visit to the Sanctuary and it's staircase 30 minutes
Bom Jesus Do Monte, Braga, Portugal You will visit the church and admire the impressive staircase with our guide 20 minutes
Se de Braga, Braga, Portugal Guided tour of Braga Cathedral and some of it's Chapels and more restricted areas. 30 minutes
Guimaraes Castle, Guimaraes, Portugal Visit to the Castle and historical explanation of it's importance on Portugal independence. 20 minutes
Paco dos Duques de Braganca, Guimaraes, Portugal Our guide will make an explanation of the palace from the exterior and on the cloister 10 minutes
Rua de Santa Maria, Guimaraes, Portugal Our guide will escort you throught this street while explaining the historical context and it's buildings 10 minutes
Largo da Oliveira, Guimaraes, Portugal Explanation of the most important square buildings and the origin of the square name 30 minutes
Guimaraes, Guimaraes, Portugal Free time at the city center to explore at your own pace. 20 minutes
Specialized infant seats are available
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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.
Anita_T
25 Jun 2025
This was such a great day trip from Porto. Alvado was the man! He was knowledgeable, funny and was so passionately entertaining. He made the day so great for all of us. This has been our best experience in Porto by far. He has set the bar high. The church and the castle we visited were unbelievably beautiful. We are Knights Templar buffs and we were not disappointed. Oh and the lunch...outstanding!
Iana_S
22 Jun 2025
A perfect way to explore Braga and Guimaraes if you have only one day. Nice minivan, great guide, lunch was tasty three course meal with glass of wine, beer or nonalcoholic drink included. My friend had diet restrictions- no gluten and meat and they provided good food options. Places we visited were interesting and beautiful. Tour is well scheduled - no rush, they give you some free time to just enjoy. We had a great day
Lara_H
22 Jun 2025
Our tour guide Alvaro was incredibly kind, informative, and fun. Hearing about the history and cultural importance of each site from a native Portuguese was the best way to experience these landmarks. Excellent!
This tour in
is organized by
The Cooltours (Oporto)
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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