Barcelos, Ponte de Lima & Viana Private Tour: Discover Traditional Portugal in Alto-Minho Region
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Ponte de Lima
Immerse yourself in the tradition and history of Portugal's greenest region, Alto-Minho. Explore Barcelos, Ponte de Lima, and Viana on a private tour with all-inclusive services.
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ponte Romana e Medieval - Cross the Roman Bridge over the River Lima, like a true pilgrim from St. James.
  • Ponte de Lima - We will discover, as a first stop, one of the oldest towns in Portugal, (royal charter of 1125), in a true journey through time.

We will walk through the typical alleys, the traditional shops, the medieval bridge and the panorama of the Lima river, so beautiful and mystical that it instigated the legend of the “Rio Lethes” in the Roman soldiers who passed through here.

  • Centro de Interpretacao e Promocao do Vinho Verde - After being introduced to the Historical Centre of Ponte de Lima, you will taste the famous “Vinho Verde”, as old and authentic as this region.

On a guided visit to the “Vinho Verde” Interpretation and Promotion Centre, you will have the opportunity to learn more about the history and tradition of this exclusively Portuguese wine and finish with a great tasting of this refreshing wine.

  • Santuario de Santa Luzia - After a meal equal to the people of this land - generous in quantity and tradition - it’s time to digest it in the best possible way, while visiting the Sanctuary of Santa Luzia.
    Built in the begginning of the 20th century, on top of Santa Luzia hill, this Sanctuary is based on a Romanesque-Byzantine basilica, whose imposing rose windows are the largest in the Iberian Peninsula and the second largest in Europe. There, we will contemplate what was considered by National Geographic Magazine as the 3rd most beautiful panorama in the world.
  • Viana do Castelo - This is the scenario we saw from the top of the Santa Luzia viewpoint - the Historical Centre of this city, whose privileged location relating to land routes (“Caminhos de Santiago”), river and sea routes, made the walled-fortress construction crucial, in the 14th century.
    It is impossible not to give in to the charms of the alleys of the Historical Centre, one of the most beautiful and well preserved in the country, either due to the beautiful armored façades or the precious tile panels, constituting an authentic compendium of the history and tradition of Portugal.
  • Museu do Traje - Once our strength is reinvigorated with traditional sweets, we will visit the National Costume’s Museum, which gathers a collection of historical clothing and costume accessories from the 18th century to the present, in permanent exhibition but also with access to temporary exhibitions.
    It is charming to discover the roots of the tradition of Viana do Castelo, in the context of the Alto-Minho region, as you visit this museum.
What's Included
  • Traditional pastry tasting
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • ‘Vinho Verde’ wine tasting
  • Premium regional lunch (drinks included)
  • Ticket + guided visit of the ‘Vinho Verde’ Interpretation Centre
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Ticket + free visit of the Costume’s Museum (Museu do Traje)
  • Private transportation (tour-guide/driver or tour-guide + a driver)
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses
Additional Information

Explore Alto-Minho, Portugal’s most verdant area! Experience the quintessential Portugal by immersing yourself in its traditions, history, gastronomy, scenery, and warm-hearted inhabitants.

This is a Private All-Inclusive Tour, where ‘private’ refers to a dedicated van and tour guide, and ‘all-inclusive’ indicates the inclusive nature of the tour in your preferred language, along with all the listed benefits, from pick-up to drop-off at your hotel.

Please be aware that our activities are executed with chosen partners. Should you wish to amplify your day’s experiences to be utterly private and discretely exclusive, feel free to get in touch with us.

  • Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking (upon request)
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Reservation is mandatory and requires an email request/confirmation. Bookings must be confirmed at least 48 hours before the date of the service. Cancellations within 48 hours or less will be fully charged.
  • We reserve the right to cancel the booking if the minimal number of participants is not met
Location
Ponte Romana e Medieval
Cancellation Policy

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

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Jonathan
Jul 25, 2023
The spirit of the Minho captured in just one day... - Nuno was the finest guide one could hope to have to discover and feel connected to the rich history and beauty of these significant areas of the Minho. We are grateful for the experience and would recommend this tour and especially Nuno to anyone with a genuine desire to explore but may be limited to a day trip. One really feels as if they experience the best of everything inside of that window of time. The lunch was magnificent, and exhilarating to try the local wine as well. It's really such a special region and I look forward to coming back and spending more time there.
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Xxx111xxx1111
Aug 26, 2022
Perfect tour - The tour with Raquel was perfect. I had a wonderful day with a very good meal. The informations and the city's are very nice. A very good tour!
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Annepat8
Oct 1, 2019
Wonderful day spent with Joana! - Joana picked us up at our B&B in Guimarães to start the tour. It was just the two of us. Joana narrated the entire day. She is so enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the area. When Joana found out I was interested in learning more about the “Caminho”, she shared her experiences of the two times she has done the pilgrimage walk. Joana also pointed out several of the markers (arrows), an “albergue” and led us across the Ponte de Lima (which you would walk across if you were doing the “way”). We had a fabulous day and Joana explained so much, even as she was driving. We highly recommend this tour with Joana!!
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