Private Tour of Braga and Guimarães: Dive into Portugal's History and Traditions

Immerse yourself in the rich history and traditions of Portugal’s North with a private tour of Braga and Guimarães. Explore World Heritage sites, ancient castles, and beautiful cathedrals.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Guimaraes Castle - Considered one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal, this castle allows a journey to the beginning of nationality.
  • Igreja de Sao Miguel do Castelo - Church where, according to tradition, the first King of Portugal was baptized.
  • Paco dos Duques de Braganca - Inspired by the Palacio de Perpignan, it served as the residence…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Palace Duques Bragança
  • On-board WiFi
  • Braga Cathedral
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Guimarães Castle
  • Hydraulic lift (Bom Jesus)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
Additional Information

The Northern part of Portugal is not only lush and green, but it’s also a seamless blend of history, tradition, and modernity. Minho is not just the river that demarcates the northern border of the country, but also the origin of a wine that is known by a green name but leaves a lasting impression on anyone who savors it.
Exploring this region means…

Location
Guimaraes Castle
Rua Conde D. Henrique, Paço dos Duques
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Nick
Sep 26, 2024
Great day trip from Porto - Great tour to two charming, historic towns, even in the rain. Hugo is very welcoming, friendly, knowledgeable, and a great driver. He knows the locals and the non-touristic routes. Be sure to try the banana and muscatel in Braga.
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Lellyle
Apr 20, 2024
Excellent guide - We spent a day with Ricardo, a very knowledgeable guide. Ricardo is a very courteous, affable person, attentive to the needs of his guests. He picked us up at the hotel, with a comfortable, clean car, with a bottle of water for each of us. Excellent vehicle handling. Be careful to propose breaks for breaks and need to go to the services. Explains the characteristics of places in a precise and engaging way. : We visited in Guimaraes: Paco Duques Castelo Praça Oliveira Praça Toural and in Braga: Bom Jesus Monte Cathedral
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Mike_m
Mar 31, 2023
A day outside of Porto - Antonio was a great guide. Told us the history of the towns we visited with enthusiasm!! We had a very nice lunch at a family restaurant in Braga. Fun day
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Emmanuel_t
Aug 22, 2022
Private tour at a great value! - Our driver and guide, Diogo, was prompt at arrival and was an excellent tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and handled the tour professionally. We saw all the important sites and had a delicious snack and lunch.
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J7665gmdeborahm
Jul 12, 2022
Excellent tour, excellent tour guide - Ricardo was a wonderful guide for today's fascinating tour. He arrived on time in a high end vehicle and with plenty of cold water for a hot summer day. He is loaded with facts about Portugal's history and the history of the two cities we visited. He was respectful of my pace, attentive, thoughtful, and just a pleasure to spend the day with. We plussed up our experience with a traditional Portuguese lunch, for which he made an excellent recommendation. If I return to Porto he will be the first person I'll call for more city and surrounding area explorations. Highly recommended!
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Paulo
Oct 18, 2020
Once again, Plainsight does not disappoint - Our visit to the historical sites in Braga, with its many churches and peculiar character, and Guimaraes, the literal birthplace of this fascinating country was filled with interesting stories, great food and delightful company.
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From $103
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).