From Porto: Private Braga and Guimarães Tour with Pickup
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Discover the former province of Minho on a private tour to Braga and Guimarães from Porto. Explore Braga, one of the world's oldest Christian cities, and see Guimarãe and its historic center.
Highlights
- Feel history come to life while exploring cities in the former province of Minho
- Admire the historic center of Guimarães, classified as World Heritage by UNESCO
- Learn about the rich history of the region from your very own private guide
- Visit the city of Braga, the oldest in all of Portugal, and learn about its past
- Explore these two iconic cities on a day trip from Porto inlcluding transportation
Description
Get to know the enormous beauty and wealth of Braga, the oldest Portuguese city and one of the oldest Christian cities in the world. Its construction began at 27 a. C., in the empire of Augustus, as 'Bracara Augusta', the Roman legal headquarters. Relocates the historic zone with 18th century houses, enjoy the monuments and churches without forgetting the Braga Sé with the beginning of construction in the 11th century, has Romanesque, Manueline, Baroque styles. Disagree with the incredible views of the Sanctuary of the good Jesus of the Mount.
The city of Guimarães is considered the city cradle of Portugal because here was born the first king of Portugal, Afonso Henriques, in the early 11th century. In the historic center of Guimarães, classified World Heritage by UNESCO, with the houses with iron balconies, counters and granite porches, the arches that connect narrow streets, timing -smoothed slabs, towers and cloister. The castle of the century. X and all its surrounding area where the Dukes palace is.
Includes
Pickup and Drop-Off Hotel/Local
Private Tour with Professional Driver Tourist Information Certified
Car segment
Wi-Fi on board
Mineral water
Liability insurance and personal accidents
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund