Private Tour

Medieval Guimarães- by Dusk or Day time -from Porto or Braga

Overview

Available languages

Portuguese

English

Spanish

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Fall in love with one of the most impressive cities in the northern region. Guimarães is proudly the cradle of nationality, since in the distant twelfth century, here we gained independence from the kingdom of León, having been established as the capital of the Portucalense County. Since then, the city has maintained its defensive walls, castle, burgh and workers/peasants quarters until the 19th century. Today, we can still marvel at its medieval genesis, with the small squares and narrow streets, in addition to admiring the great monuments and cultural legacy present in every corner of the city.

On this visit we will explore the entire area inside and outside the walls, touching on points of interest and curiosities. We also climb by car to the highest point in the surroundings to have the greatest sightseeing spot and discover some hidden gems.

If you opt for the sunset/night visit, you will be dazzled with the vibe, lightning and views of the city!

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Paco dos Duques de Braganca

Palace from the XV century. One of the most visited monuments in north region, and still one of the official residences of the presidency. Admission is optional.

15 minutes • Admission Not Included

Guimaraes Castle

Medieval castle with foundation on the X century. Visit on surroundings and inside.

30 minutes • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Private transportation

All Fees and Taxes

Air-conditioned vehicle

Personal accident and liability insurance

Local portuguese Guide/Driver

Available for free in the van

Gratuities

Personal expenses

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Guimarães Medieval-from Porto

From Porto or Braga: Pick up and drop in Porto or/and Braga city center
Starting point:
R. dos Biscaínhos 105, 4700-443 Braga, Portugal
Pickup included

Guimarães Medieval

Guimarães: Pick up and drop in Guimarães city center
Starting point:
Largo da República do Brasil, 4810 Guimarães, Portugal
Pickup included

Reviews

4.60

5 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Portugal visit would be incomplete without this!!
Rita S,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Anyone who loves visiting Portugal MUST visit Guimaraes to know how Portugal came to be. Our guide Ricardo was very pleasant, wonderful and gave very detailed history of this region and made a very pleasant walking itinerary to see all the highlights. A very beautiful little town and MUST SEE. Here Portugal was born!! ❤️
A great way to tour Ppetugal!
Roberta S,,May 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Bruno picked us up at our Porto hotel on time - and we were off! We picked up 2 others in Braga - 2 others from the US. The tour was awesome - while Bruno’s expertise is the national parks he was well versed on the history of Guimares as well as Braga - another historical city we asked if could be included. It was just a great way to see two important cities in the history of Portugal. Thank you Bruno!
Guimaraes tour
mvpi,,Mar 1, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did this tour with Paloma, the lover of roofs.....Her explanations, her desire to teach us Guimaraes....Fantastic A 10 for her
Lots of history
MarceloGBF,,Aug 7, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Well organized city and well preserved monuments, with good explanations about the history, in every era that happened. People helping in information, easy access and proper signalling.
Wonderful town, interesting sites
Marenel,,Jun 15, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Guimaraes should be on everyone's list of places to visit in Portugal. The birthplace of Portugal 's fortress and palace are Interesting views into Portugal's beginning. The stone outcropping s add drama to the terrain. The visit was a treat.