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Travel from Porto to Guimarães and Braga in the Minho region on a day tour. Visit the cities’ centers and learn about Portuguese history.

Highlights

• Explore the medieval castle of Guimarães, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Discover the birthplace of Portugal and learn about the country's history
• Visit the cathedral and historical center of Braga, one of the oldest Christian cities
• Admire the Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Description

Take a day tour from Porto through the Minho region to explore Guimarães and Braga. Discover the city centers and learn about Portuguese history. Meet your guide at the Meeting Point near S. Bento Train Station, then travel to Guimarães, the birthplace of Portugal, to explore the medieval castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In Braga, one of the oldest Christian cities, enjoy free time for lunch (not included), followed by visits to the cathedral, historical center, and Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary before returning to Porto.

Includes

Expert guide Transportation in a comfortable bus Entrance to Bom Jesus Sanctuary Entrance to Sé/Cathedral of Braga: the oldest in Portugal Entrance to Guimarães Castle: medieval castle Walking tour in Guimarães: UNESCO World Heritage site

Important Information

• Meeting Point 20 minutes before the departure schedule (Tourist Service - at Rua de Mouzinho da Silveira 352 Porto in front of Train Station São Bento) Usually, tours run in one language but there are cases where one extra language or more can be used The tour duration is an estimation, subject to local traffic and visit schedules If you are traveling with a group of friends but each of you makes a single booking, we cannot guarantee that you will be assigned to the same group/bus Children and minors are totally at the parent’s responsibility All the activities run, even if it rains The itinerary may be subject to changes without prior notice due to local circumstances or events

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund