Authentic Braga & Guimarães: Small Historical Group Tour
Overview
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8 hours
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Enjoy the scenic landscapes of Minho, noted for its popular Vinho Verde, and visit two of the region’s historic cities, Guimarães and Braga, to discover their architectural heritage. The first stop on this full-day tour is Guimarães, the birthplace of Portugal. The city center has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001. Marvel the Guimarães Castle, dating from the 10th century, where you’ll learn about the early period of Portugal’s history. Admire the Dukes of Bragança Palace and the architecture of this medieval city, full of unique buildings, streets, and squares.
Continue to Braga, a city once occupied by the Romans and one of the most important Christian centers of Portugal. Take a break to enjoy a traditional lunch with Vinho Verde. After that continue learning about the history of Braga and pay a visit to its most important landmarks such as the Cathedral from the 11th century, Bom Jesus do Monte, and the Sameiro Sanctuary. You will arrive back to Porto close to 5pm.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travel time is already included with the total tour duration.
Green wine - legal age to drink is 18 years old and above
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Small goup tour - Maximum up to 8 people
Entrances to monuments included
Expert tour guide
Hotel pick up and drop off
Bottled water
Premium air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Guimaraes Castle
Upon arrival in Guimarães, we begin our tour in the upper part of the city, where the Guimarães Castle is located. Our guide will tell you about Portugal's early history as you pass Portugal's oldest medieval castle and begin the descent into the city center.
Igreja de Sao Miguel do Castelo
This church dates back to the 13th century and is currently classified as a national monument. It is a building built in the Romanesque style, which was rebuilt at the beginning of the 20th century according to its original appearance. There is a legend associated with this church, according to which the first king of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques, was baptized here.
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Authentic Braga & Guimarães: Small Historical Group Tour
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Reviews
60 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A tour that brought these places to life
Joanne D,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent day with Cheila today. We shared an authentic Portuguese meal and we let Cheila do the ordering. It was delicious. Portugal is experiencing a crazy storm right now and Cheila timed the tour to maximize the dry spells. She was a wealth of knowledge and her driving skills were appreciated - taking all the pressure off of us going ourselves. This is the only way to visit these towns for the first time - you need someone to explain what you’re seeing or you’ll miss too much. We enjoyed the day very much
Visiting Porto surroundings
igrecea,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful experience to visit Braga and Guimaraes! A lot of portuguese history details from our guide Cheila, a very nice presence and very good english speaker!
A truly perfect day in Braga and Guimaraes
Tatiana K,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an absolutely wonderful experience on our small-group private tour to Braga and Guimarães. Our guide, Nuno, was exceptional from start to finish. He brought us to all the most important landmarks and shared fascinating insights into the history and culture of northern Portugal. His genuine passion for the region really made the day special. Throughout the tour, Nuno made sure we felt safe and comfortable, and the vehicle was very clean and relaxing to travel in. Everything was perfectly organized, and we never felt rushed — just the right balance of guided exploration and free time to enjoy each place. It was truly a perfect day spent diving into the rich history of Portugal, especially in two of its most significant ancient cities. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants an informative, enjoyable, and memorable experience.
Happy Australian Travellers
DayTrip640438,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brahmin our guide was friendly, engaging and knowledgeable. He made us all feel included and comfortable. There was adequate time to look at everything and to take breaks.
A rich experience of history, culture and beauty!
GrandTour30259364305,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience with the Porto Road Trip! The tour of Braga and Guimarães was very well organized, with a calm pace and enough time to enjoy each place. The guide was super friendly, attentive and shared many curiosities about the history and culture of Portugal. The cities are charming — Braga, with all its beauty and joy, and Guimarães, with all its historical charm. A must-see tour for those who want to know a little more of the North of Portugal!
Highly recommend
André E,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Brahim gave us an entertainment and informative tour to both cities end provided us with a lot of insight and enough time to stroll through the town centers. The drive was very comfortable and safe.
Small group day tour.
renobobs,
Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Nuno Mendes, was excellent. He gave our group very detailed information about Braga and Guimeres that made our day pass very quickly. His historical knowledge was unbelievable. I would highly recommend this tour with this guide.
Two beautiful and historic cities
Kenneth M,
Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Outstanding tour of two historic cities. Our guide was very informative. Moderate walking but not strenuous. Only issue was that there were Spanish and English speaking people on the tour. The guide was fluent in both languages and repeated the dialogue in both languages. This added significantly to the tour time. Additionally one of the Spanish speaking passengers was rudely having a conversation during the guides English dialogue.
A wonderful day trip!
Thomas H,
Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ivo was highly engaging and informative telling the group tales of growing up in the region. Ivo provided us a great day!
Worth a day trip
Cedarmarple,
Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Informative guide & really friendly We visited good historical places and old towns that were definitely worth going.
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