Guimarães and Braga: Small Group Heritage Tour with Lunch from Porto
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Braga
Explore the historic cities of Guimarães and Braga on a small group heritage tour from Porto. Visit medieval castles, palaces, cathedrals, and UNESCO World Heritage sites. Enjoy a delicious lunch and discover the hidden secrets of these iconic cities.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Bom Jesus Funicular - Visit to the Sanctuary and it’s staircase
- Bom Jesus Do Monte - You will visit the church and admire the impressive staircase with our guide
- Se de Braga - Guided tour of Braga Cathedral and some of it’s Chapels and more restricted areas.
- Guimaraes Castle - Visit to the Castle and historical explanation of it’s importance on Portugal independence.
- Paco dos Duques de Braganca - Our guide will make an explanation of the palace from the exterior and on the cloister
- Rua de Santa Maria - Our guide will escort you throught this street while explaining the historical context and it’s buildings
- Largo da Oliveira - Explanation of the most important square buildings and the origin of the square name
- Guimaraes - Free time at the city center to explore at your own pace.
What's Included
- Entrance to Braga Cathedral and Guimarães Castle
- Guidance from a professional tour guide
- Lunch included
- Convenient drop-off at Trindade Station and Bolsa Palace
- Hotel pickup service provided
- Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information
Let’s visit Guimarães, the cradle of the nation and a World Heritage site. Its medieval aura, derived from the 10th-century castle and Palace of the Dukes of Bragança, invites visual exploration. Embark on a leisurely stroll through the city center’s streets and squares, an experience brimming with historical charm! Our journey involves visiting the grand 10th-century castle, and the distinguished Dukes of Bragança Palace in the historical nucleus of Guimarães.
After a restful lunch break (courtesy included), we proceed to Braga, Portugal’s time-honored city and its religious epicenter. The city has been an archiepiscopal stronghold and a pilgrimage destination for ages. Our visit includes the Sé, an 11th-century cathedral, and the Bom Jesus Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site, perched on one of the city’s hills.
Join this intimate group tour to uncover the most iconic treasures and hidden elements in these cities’ main attractions.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Location
Bom Jesus Funicular
Parque do Bom Jesus
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(242 Ratings)
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Sharon
Mar 23, 2024
Nice visit not too far nor tiring for something different - A great day out of Porto with our lovely guide Rodrigo. He was really lovely and looked after us well throughout the day. A worthwhile visit to see the beautiful churches and architecture outside Porto.
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Bansari_a
Mar 12, 2024
Please do yourself a favor & book this trip! - Rodrigo was truly an exceptional guide! Knowledgeable, well-spoken, kind, and funny. We felt like we were able to experience the best of both locations in the perfect amount of time. Also, the restaurant accommodates vegetarians & the routes made sense as to not keep walking uphill (so a bit more manageable for those with knee problems). Our ride was comfortable & the food was incredible. We switched day trips & booked this last minute, so glad we could!
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Laura_c
Mar 4, 2024
Trio in the rain, still amazing! - Great day, landmarks and history was amazing! Driver was so kind and informative! Thank you, will come back! Highly recommend!
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Chris_b
Feb 29, 2024
Guimaraes and Braga - Great tour, very informative, we all enjoyed it. Thanks to our guides Rodrigo and Antonio for making this day even better. Even the lunch exceeded expectations.
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732sharij
Feb 20, 2024
Great tour - beautiful cities, interesting history - highly recommend! - We had such day exploring Guimarães & Braga. Bruno was an amazing guide - knowledgeable and fun. We booked the small group tour, which turned out to just be our family of five, and that was a wonderful experience. We took lots of photos and loved exploring the different locations. Had a wonderful meal, we well. I would definitely book this again. Highly recommend!!
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Escape30687436418
Feb 15, 2024
Great Day Trip from Porto - Pedro our guide was great, knowledgeable and very helpful and professional. Both the Braga and Guimaraes vidit dites were well chosen, and made for an enjoyable and pleasant trip.
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Anupam_r
Jan 17, 2024
Invigorating Exploration of Braga and Guimarães - Pedro was amazing! Informative and well read not only about the sights but about many things. Highly recommend this tour when in Porto!
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Georgia_a
Jan 16, 2024
Amazing, fun, adventurous, historical - This was an amazing day trip if you want to step out of Porto or have someone guide you through Braga and Guimarães. I learned so much about Portugal and its history and lunch was an amazing plus! I’d definitely book with Cooltours again in the future whenever I return.
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John_d
Dec 27, 2023
Experiences at Braga - The time spent in Braga and the lunch were the best parts. The tour guide is knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The food is delicious and the staff at the restaurant very helpful.
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Rayadinac
Mar 18, 2024
Great tour, okay sights - The tour guide was amazing and very informative. The mid rating is due to the locations. While they are interesting, I would say only go if you have done EVERYTHING in Porto. Otherwise, you may be disappointed. While both Braga and Guimaraes are nice, they aren't that great compared to what is available in Porto. So, go to them once you have done everything in Porto.
If you do want to go, then certainly go with this tour. They did a great job with enough time to see everything, but not too much time that you felt like you were wasting time.
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