Historical Journey: Exploring Ancient Roots in Braga and Guimarães from Porto

Embark on a historical journey through Braga and Guimarães, the ancient cities of Portugal. Discover Roman ruins and medieval architecture, and delve into the roots of the nation’s heritage.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Guimaraes Castle - Includes ticket and guided tour
  • Centro Historico de Guimaraes - Experience a true revival of the medieval city center with a cultural guide through its narrow streets and fortified walls.
  • Montanha- Parque da Penha - Explore stunning natural areas featuring a Catholic shrine at the summit, massive granite rocks to…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Personal accidents and liability insurance
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and taxes included
  • Local Portuguese guide/driver
  • Complimentary bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Experience the most historical cities in Portugal! If you’re a heritage enthusiast or simply intrigued, read on:
Braga, deeply entrenched in Roman Empire history, is a two-thousand-year-old trade city with a strategic position that was once of service to the world’s hub - Rome, around 1 BC. Originally known as Bracara Augusta to honor Emperor Augustus,…

Location
Largo da República do Brasil
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Adelina_c
May 31, 2025
Braga & Guimarães - Ricardo was our guide. He was knowledgeable about the local history, personable, and funny. We had a great time visiting Braga & Guimarães.
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Leslie_s
May 27, 2025
Beautiful gems of... - Beautiful gems of Portugal. Thank you Ricardo for a great day!!! Knowledgeable and interesting guide.
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Martha_d
May 2, 2025
Great Day Trip from Porto! - We had a great adventure in Braga and Guimarães with Ricardo from Portugal Auténtico. Ricardo treated us like long lost family - he was warm and welcoming and we felt glad to be with him for the day. He knew lots about the current cities and about their history and gave us an educational and fun tour, which was tailored to our interests. We would not have been able to experience so much in so little time without his expert guidance. We’d absolutely recommend this tour to friends! Both cities were a lovely change from the bustle of Porto.
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Sylvie_s
Mar 29, 2025
Interesting history and cultural info - Ricardo picked us on time in a clean vehicle. We had a beautiful day checking out churches, castles, forts. He was informative and fun. Took some beautiful photos of my husband and me and recommended a delicious restaurant for our lunch. I highly recommend him and gus tour.
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Frank_c
Mar 22, 2025
Great historical tour - Very interesting tour of the history of Braga and Guimaraes. Riccardo was very nice and very knowledgeable. Accommodating to all our needs and preferences. Thank you, Riccardo.
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Vaughn_e
Mar 19, 2025
A great day in Braga and Guimaraes - Ricardo was an incredible guide. He explained the histories of Braga and Guimaraes very well. Throughout the day, we saw a lot of sites at a great pace for us. He also provided some good restaurant and food recommendations.
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Maria_g
Mar 12, 2025
Ricardo was great! Very... - Ricardo was great! Very informational and fun, we had a tailored itinerary and he was able to accommodate our interests! Highly recommend!
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Dean_s
Mar 2, 2025
Ricardo was an... - Ricardo was an experienced guide, very knowledgeable about each site. He was attentive to our needs and found a good place for lunch. Very personable and good conversations. We highly recommend him and this tour!
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Carli_g
Jan 28, 2025
Ricardo was great!! Great... - Ricardo was great!! Great walking tour and he gave us great history! Would highly recommend this to anyone!
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Ann_s
May 4, 2025
The historical and... - The historical and cultural sites we visited exceeded our expectations. However, the overall tour was a disappointment. The group was made up of persons speaking two different languages. The tour guide managed to accommodate both, but unfortunately it not only detracted from the overall experience and caused the tour to be exceptionally and unnecessarily lengthy, delaying our return as well as impacting plans we had made for that evening.
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up to 8 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).