Portugal's Historic Cities: Braga & Guimarães Tour

Explore two significant cities in Portugal’s history. Start your journey in Braga, often referred to as the Rome of Portugal. Then, proceed to Guimarães, famously known as the cradle of Portugal. This tour offers a unique opportunity to delve into both history and religion.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Se de Braga - Braga Cathedral
  • Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sameiro - Sameiro
  • Bom Jesus Funicular - Visit
  • Paco dos Duques de Braganca - Paço dos Duques.
  • Guimaraes Castle - Visit.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Small group up to 8 people
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Tickets Monuments (Optional)
  • Hotel pick up and drop-off (selected option)
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Due to COVID-19 some tour plans and vehicle capacity may change
Location
Igreja da Lapa
Largo da Lapa
Arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Discover816522
Jul 2, 2026
A Perfect Day Exploring Braga & Guimarães 🌍✨ - I had toured with this company last year for my birthday and enjoyed the experience so much that when I returned this year, I specifically requested João Jesus as my guide—and I'm so glad I did. Braga and Guimarães are beautiful cities filled with history, culture, and incredible architecture. João's knowledge of each destination brought every stop to life. He was punctual, friendly, accommodating, and always happy to answer questions throughout the day. I also appreciated the small group setting, which made the tour feel relaxed and personal rather than rushed. Everything was well organized, and there was plenty of time to truly enjoy each destination. I've recommended this company to several friends and on social media. I wouldn't hesitate to book with them again. If you're fortunate enough to tour with João Jesus, don't hesitate. His knowledge, kindness, and attention to every guest truly elevated the experience. He goes above and beyond. He definitely adds value to the Meridian4people Company! Thank You João and Company :)
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Johnny_m
Jun 25, 2026
Awesome tour - This tour was amazing. We got to visit some beautiful churches especially Bom Jesus and The Church of the Virgin Mary in Braga. We also got to visit old and new Braga city and Guimaraes. We got to have lunch at a typical restaurant in Braga offering delicious local cuisine. Our tour guide Joao Jesus was really knowledgeable of the areas and very accommodating especially when my wife needed an allergy medicine. He took us to where she can buy her allergy medicine. I highly recommend this tour and our guide Joao.
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Extraordinary732256
Jun 25, 2026
Amazing Braga and Guimaraes tour. - The tour was excellent. We got to see some beautiful churches and the city of Braga and Guimaraes. We also had a wonderful lunch at a typical Braga restaurant. Our tour guide Joao Jesus was amazing and very accommodating. He even went out of his way to show where my wife could get allergy medicine because she desperate to take it for her severe allergies. We highly recommend this tour and our tour guide Joao.
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Jerry_h
May 28, 2026
Amazing Experience - My wife and I had an amazing day tour to Braga and Guimarães from Porto with our guide, Cristovao. Since we were the only two people on the tour, it felt like a completely personal and private experience. Cristovao was incredibly friendly and welcoming showing us Portugal. The castles and churches were such an amazing sight to see. Also had a great restaurant picked out for lunch. The entire day was relaxed and enjoyable. Cristovao made us feel comfortable from start to finish and even took us to the beach for an extra bonus since we had extra time. Highly recommend!
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Passport06896416444
May 10, 2026
Brilliant insights into Portuguese history - Incredibly interesting and enjoyable visits to Braga and Guimaraes with our knowledgeable Guide/Driver Joao Jesus. Choosing the private tour gave us the flexibility to visit all the recommended key sites and monuments as well as have lunch at an authentic family restaurant in Guimaraes. Top tour in a comfortable Mercedes sedan.
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Paul
Feb 14, 2026
João Jesus led a wonderful, engaging, comfortable, sensitive day trip to Braga & Guimarães - Our full day trip with João to Braga and Guimares couldn't gave been better. João was engaging, very knowledgeable of our sites and the history of things we visited--in an interesting way, and continuously expressed interest in us, our comfort, pace and desires. Both cities were charming and worth visiting, a delicious lunch included at a fine restaurant, and a very fine, comfortable Mercedes vehicle. João was charming and the weather smiled at us.
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Jody_s
Nov 2, 2025
Amazing historical sites.... - Amazing historical sites. Our guide, Joao, was knowledgeable, personable and fun. We thoroughly enjoyed the day
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Alissaw677
Sep 28, 2025
This Tour was “Chef’s Kiss!!!!!!” - João went above and beyond! My friends and I had an amazing time! He was so kind, knowledgeable & a great driver. Made us feel very comfortable & was funny & fun! We would highly recommend this tour & tour guide to anyone looking to have a wonderful experience! Thank you!
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Catherineld46lr
Sep 26, 2025
A perfect day trip to Braga and Guimaraes - I was extremely impressed with this trip! From the time our driver arrived to pick us up, he was very polite , respectful and friendly. He had immense knowledge of the history at each stop we traveled. He was patient with our many questions, and his charm was enjoyable. I learned so much about the history of Portugal on this trip. Very comfortable ride, and we really enjoyed the wonderful lunch. I highly recommend.
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Climber309867
Sep 16, 2025
Joao Jesus best tour guide! - Joao Jesus was very knowledgeable and informative. He was extremely responsive to all our questions. He provided us with a great tradional Portuguese lunch experience. Overall, we had a great day and would recommend Joao without any reservation. Thank you Joao!
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From $128
up to 30 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).