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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Visit Vila do Conde, Viana do Castelo, Ponte de Lima and Braga. From Porto, always traveling by the sea, we will visit all these cities with stops in the most emblematic monuments of each city, in the most beautiful beaches, and to taste the local sweets. We will visit Viana do Castelo the jewel of Minho and Ponte de Lima the oldest village in Portugal. Braga is the 3rd largest city in Portugal with over 2000 years of history. Travel in a Mercedes-class V250 Avantgarde van with 8 seats, with tinted windows, leather seats, air conditioning, refrigerator and wi-fi.
Sustainability, Carbon Neutral Drive
We are a company concerned with our ecological footprint. We choose, whenever possible, agents of the local economy for partnerships, helping in regional development. We value and give priority to local products obtained in a natural and sustainable way. When booking our Tours, we will plant trees to neutralize our Co2 emissions emitted by the kilometers travelled.
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Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Bottled water
Snacks
Driver/guide
Fuel surcharge
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Apartments
Traveler pickup
57GW+XF, Matosinhos, Portugal
Porto Airport, Porto, Portugal
Nau Quinhentista, Vila do Conde, Portugal Visit the replica of the ship that was used to discover Brazil in 1500 45 minutes
Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo, Portugal Viana do Castelo, city by the sea, we will walk through the streets of the city where we will visit the monuments of greater relevance. Including a visit to the sanctuary of Santa Luzia with a panoramic view of the city 90 minutes
Ponte de Lima, Ponte de Lima, Portugal Ponte de Lima, the oldest village in Portugal with 900 years of history. In its streets by the river, we can take pictures of its gardens with the river and the Roman bridge in the background. 90 minutes
Braga, Braga, Portugal In Braga we will walk through the historic center of this city with over 2000 years of history an visit the gardens, and the main monuments 90 minutes
Bom Jesus Do Monte, Braga, Portugal visit to the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus, a UNESCO Heritage Site, and its gardens. 60 minutes
Specialized infant seats are available
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
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.
deborahq81
03 Jul 2023
Having Joao show this beautiful part of the Minho to me was the best, he is an excellent guide and knows the area, history of the towns - as he is a local Braga man. Ponte de Lima and Braga my favorite places. And Joao's knowledge of the best place to eat the best pastry was very special. Highly recommend Joao and this trip to anyone staying in Porto. Great day out.
perry2500
26 Jun 2023
João lead two of the best and memorable private tours we have experienced, Minho and Trás-os-Montes, one day each. First our tours were essentially for 12 hours. Second, we explored over twice the advertised territory with constant description. Third, he tailored the tours to our interests and knowledge; we have been to Portugal dozens of times and found his narrative fresh. Fourth, we were not taken to gift shops or other content-less places while were taken to OUTSTANDING restaurants. Finally, João’s sense of humor, generosity, and authenticity are an inspiration. We strongly recommend him and look forward to another visit guided by him.
John V
20 Apr 2023
Do you wish you had a good friend in Portugal that could show you around?
Joao is the good friend you didn’t realize you had. He speaks perfect English and Portuguese. Many English speakers will mispronounce his name, which translates to “John." If it's easier, you can call him John. His name, Joao—is pronounced “jj-whoa-m,” in one syllable.
Joao is originally from near Lisbon, and now lives in Braga (near Porto) with his family. He can show you all the best places, best food, and local secrets in any city. He has a strong understanding of the lovely culture and extensive history of Portugal (and other countries like Spain).
He doesn’t just drive either. He is willing to come with you at every site and show you all the best spots and take your pictures. Again, he lets you decide what you are most comfortable with. He never rushes you, and he only books tours with your private group (even if you are just a couple, like my wife and me) and he lets you choose how you want to spend your day.
From the moment we met Joao, we felt we had a great friend in Portugal. He is polite, humorous, and has a wonderful attitude. He made us laugh and smile a lot, which we really appreciate. He is also a man of many talents—we joked that he could also be a professional photographer. He took the best photos of us in Portugal. He always offered to take pictures of us and made us feel so comfortable.
His Mercedes van is also very comfortable. He keeps it very clean, safe, and well maintained. He always makes sure the temperature is comfortable for you. He even keeps a beverage cooler with water and other drinks for his guests.
We spent 23 days in Europe. We had probably our best day of the entire trip with Joao. We spent 10 hours with him in one day! He went from a stranger to a wonderful friend during that time. He’s not just a guide, he’s a great person and a family man with a warm personality.
We HIGHLY recommend Joao, who runs Portugal Trips and Tours!
Advice: Book a tour with Joao early on in your trip. He does many types of tours. You might have so much fun that you want to do another tour with him. If we had more time, we would have done Duoro Valley or Geres National Park with him.
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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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