From Porto: Braga and Guimarães Small Group Tour

Discover Braga and Guimarães: Small Group Day Tour from Porto

This premium small-group tour explores the historic cities of Braga and Guimarães in Portugal’s Minho region, ideal for history and culture enthusiasts.

Highlights

• Visit two historical Portuguese cities in the Minho region
• See Braga’s Cathedral and the Bom Jesus Sanctuary
• Explore Guimarães, the birthplace of Portugal, including the 10th-century Guimarães Castle
• Small group experience with a maximum of 8 participants
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Porto accommodations

Description

Depart from your hotel in Porto aboard an 8-seater Mercedes minivan for a small-group tour that reveals the history and culture of northern Portugal. Begin in Braga, known as the Portuguese Rome, where you will visit the country’s oldest cathedral and the Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its Baroque staircase and scenic views of the Minho region.

Next, continue to Guimarães, recognized as the birthplace of Portugal. Explore its well-preserved medieval center, also listed by UNESCO, walk its cobbled streets and squares, and visit Guimarães Castle, where Portugal’s first king, Afonso Henriques, was born. Your expert guide will provide detailed historical context and local insights throughout the day.

This carefully curated tour combines comfortable transportation, personalised narration, and select stops for a focused experience of Portugal’s spiritual and historic origins.

Includes

• Professional tour guide, fluent in English and Spanish
• Transportation in an air-conditioned minivan (maximum 8 participants)
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off service in Porto
• Entrance fees to Bom Jesus Sanctuary
• Entrance to Braga Cathedral (Sé), Portugal’s oldest cathedral
• Entrance to Guimarães Castle
• Guided walking tour of Guimarães’ UNESCO World Heritage medieval center

Excludes

• Personal expenses
• Lunch and other food or beverages unless specified

Important Information

• Tour duration is estimated and may vary due to local traffic or activity schedules
• Itinerary order may change without prior notice based on local conditions or events
• Special requests, such as transporting equipment like baby strollers, must be communicated at booking
• Free time is provided for independent exploration or meals (not included)

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, wear comfortable shoes for walking and bring a camera. Book in advance to secure your spot on this limited-capacity tour.