Small-Group Braga Half-Day Tour with Bom Jesus Sanctuary
Overview
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3 hours
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Discover the timeless allure of Braga on our Half-Day Tour. Led by an expert guide, delve into the city's rich history, marvel at its cathedral, and stroll through charming squares. Experience a unique ascent to Bom Jesus using the world's oldest water-powered funicular (since 1882). From the hilltop sanctuary, relish breathtaking views of Braga and descend through 570 steps, unlocking panoramic vistas of this historic gem.
Highlights:
- Discover Braga's Hidden Streets. An affordable & non-touristy city experience.
- Step into History: Portugal's First Cathedral Exploration.
- Colorful Wonders: Saint Barbara Gardens and Avenida da Liberdade.
- Ascend in Style: Hydraulic Funicular to Bom Jesus Sanctuary.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Our descent will be made on foot. There are 573 steps.
For safety reasons, we cannot accept children under 8 years old. Travelers with children aged 8–12 must bring their own approved car seat or booster, as we do not provide child seats
We do not store luggage or personal items. Please leave your belongings at the hotel.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation to Bom Jesus do Monte Shrine
Ticket for the incredible hydraulic funicular to visit the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus
This small-group tour is led by a local guide, available in English or Portuguese.
Cathedral entrance ticket
Gratuities
Travel insurance
Telephone and personal expenses
Entrances other than mentioned
What To Expect
Se de Braga
We will visit the Cathedal of Santa Maria de Braga
Largo do Paco
The Archiepiscopal Palace of Braga
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Small-Group Braga Half-Day Tour with Bom Jesus Sanctuary
Reviews
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Half-day tour in Braga.
365valentinah,
Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Christiana, was very knowledgable, helpful and professional. We enjoyed our tour very much. We strongly recommend this tour to anyone who comes to Braga for the first time.
Informative Tour!
Bernadette B,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Chris the tour guide was great! She was very informative on every detail of the tour! the religion history was so interesting to hear about! The Bom Jesus a must! All the churches and cathedrals beautiful! The only thing i wish was we had more time in the market and square area to walk around and shop! I would definitely recommend this tour!
Must do if visiting Braga!
RadkeRigali,
Dec 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our walking tour with Cristiane was definitely the highlight of our time in Braga! If you are visiting the city you should definitely take a tour with her company, either the walking tour or food tour! We don’t think we would have appreciated the city as much as we did if it wasn’t for this tour. Cristiane did an amazing job of bringing the long history of Braga to life through the stops in the old city while also sharing the culture of current Braga so we got a complete understanding of the city. We really loved the tour and appreciated getting a local historical perspective. The tour was the perfect length of 3 hours to get acquainted to the city and you still have most of the day free to explore more on your own.
Fast-paced informative tour of Braga and Bom Jesus
Helene P,
Sep 6, 2024
- Review from Viator
3.00The first half is a walking tour of Braga (including the old city gate, Braga cathedral, Largo Do Paco square, Jardim Santa Barbara, and an indoor market). Although you could easily walk around and see these things on your own, It is helpful and more enriching to have a guide explaining the history and significance of the various sites. Christina gave some good restaurant recommendations along the way. The second half of the tour provides car transportation and the funicular ride up to Bom Jesus, and a guided tour there. The second half of the tour felt somewhat rushed (we only had a few seconds inside the Bom Jesus cathedral). The funicular did get stuck for around 15 minutes so I'm not sure if that's why. Most of the time at Bom Jesus was spent walking down the steps and included an explanation of the several fountains and a look-see into the temples depicting the passion of Christ. The guide, Christina, fairly strictly followed her script was wasn't really open to answering questions (even though it ended up being a private tour). There may have been a bit of a language barrier although she provided the tour in English. At times she seemed distracted. At the beginning of the tour she told us it was important to use the bathrooms at the market (our last stop in Braga) because the bathrooms are Bom Jesus were paid, however she forgot that. I mention it because I highly recommend getting in a bathroom stop before Bom Jesus (where bathrooms are more difficult). After almost 4 hours of touring it became pretty urgent for my friend who ended up having to use a disgruntled shop keeper's facility.
Christina was a guide par excellence. Knowledgeable, witty, she kept us learning as well as entertained. Wonderful!
nandinib2016,
May 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous guide, fabulous tour, real dive into the heart of Portuguese values and history. Recommend highly!!! Well designed and organized tour
Fantastic 3 hour tour with local Braga resident Christiane is a must!
Gary D,
May 15, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic 3 hour tour with local Braga resident, Christiane is a must! She provides great insight into the history of Braga as we walk through historical sites. Tour includes a van ride to Bom Jesus and a ride on the water-powered funicular. Don't miss out on this tour whether you stay in Porto and take the train to Braga or stay overnight.
A city worth walking and discovering
inmaculadag483,
Apr 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A beautiful city, the oldest in Portugal. with a very well-kept historic center, boulevards, churches, palaces, gardens and a quiet and family atmosphere We loved it
We learned a lot!
courtneyf188,
Nov 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00As my husband and I were the only people, we had a private tour! The guide Cristiane was knowlegeable and we learned quite a bit. It was also very convenient to have comfortable transportation up to Bom Jesus. Cristiane took us all around the area, not just the church. I'm very glad we did this and would definitely recommend to people who want to learn more about Braga.
Great tour!!
mcmca777,
May 14, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour of Braga & Bom Jesus! Christiane was very informative & friendly. She definitely helped us learn so much about the area & the sites we visited. We appreciated her suggestions of places to visit & her willingness to take some photos of us. We would definitely recommend this tour. We see ourselves coming back to Braga to visit again.
A great introduction to Braga
Ma H,
Oct 9, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a visit to Braga for one day. The best way to get a first impression of this interesting and beautiful city is a walking tour with Christiane of Eco Trilha. She is very kind and dedicated. You get a lot of information and advices from her. The tour lasts 3 hours including a private transfer to Bom Jesus with a visit of the cathedral and the park. Bom Jesus is a must visit in Portugal's north. I enjoyed the tour very much. All entrance fees are included. In my estimation, the value of this offer is higher than the price. I wish Christiane and Eco Trilha much success and many guests after the difficult time of the pandemic. Best regards, Marco
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