Minho: Private Braga and Guimarães Tour

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The perfect opportunity to explore Minho is these 2 cities where history still prevails in every corner. Braga is one of the oldest Christian cities in the world, and Guimarães is where the first king of Portugal was born.

Highlights

Explore every corner of these two historical cities
Visit the Triangle of Faith in Braga
Visit the castle where D. Afonso Henriques was born

Description

Your first stop will be in Braga, a city known for its heritage and religious events as one of the oldest cities in Portugal and one of the oldest Christian cities in the world. Being a religious city, you must visit the Cathedral of Faith Triangle, and the Sanctuaries of Bom Jesus. The Cathedral of Braga is distinguished by different architectural styles, including Roman, Manueline and Baroque. It is considered a center of Episcopal irradiation, and is one of the most important Romanesque temples in the country. The Bom Jesus Sanctuary is famous for its endless staircases and baroque details, and above being a religious monument it is also a truly romantic and relaxing place, complete with stunning views of the city. Before leaving for Guimarães, you will have a short break in the historic center of Braga, where you can enjoy a tasty, traditional lunch. Guimarães is where the first King of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques, was born. The history of Guimarães is related to the foundation of the national identity and the Portuguese language. Here you can explore the Guimarães Castle, and see the imposing statue of King Afonso Henriques.

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Pick-up and drop off at your hotel in Porto city center Private Van or mini-bus transportation Private Expert Guide Traditional lunch (Vegatarian & Gluten-free options available if informed in advance) Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience)

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Make sure you wear comfortable clothes and shoes
Vegetarian and Gluten-free meal options are available if requested before the day of the booking. Make sure you inform us before the tour starts.
Experience Porto in a special way with Living Tours' Free Walking Tour, available to all customers who reserve this activity. Our tours are conducted daily, in English and Spanish, at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The tours start from the Living Tours Agency at Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352, 4050-418 Porto.

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Minho: Private Braga and Guimarães Tour

The perfect opportunity to explore Minho is these 2 cities where history still prevails in every corner. Braga is one of the oldest Christian cities in the world, and Guimarães is where the first king of Portugal was born.

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