Old Town Braga Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Old Town Braga
Popular places to visit

Braga Cathedral
One of the oldest churches in Portugal is known for its art, architecture and tombs of notable people from the country’s history.

Santa Barbara Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Santa Barbara Garden, a lovely green space in São João do Souto. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.

Arco da Porta Nova
Find out about the history of Maximinos, Sé e Cividade when you spend time at Arco da Porta Nova. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.
Antigo Paço Episcopal & Around
You can find out about the history of São João do Souto with a stop at Antigo Paço Episcopal & Around. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.
Archbishop's Palace
Find out about the history of São João do Souto when you take a trip to Archbishop's Palace. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.
Jardim de Santa Bárbara
You can find out about the history of São João do Souto with a stop at Jardim de Santa Bárbara. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.
Activities

Small-group Braga & Guimaraes Tour with Lunch and Entries Included

Braga and Guimarães Small-Group Tour with Lunch from Porto

BRAGA & GUIMARAES Tour - Full Day

Braga: 3‐Hour Authentic Food Tour with Local Guide & Lunch

Braga Half-Day Walking Tour & Bom Jesus Sanctuary with Guide
Our pick of the best Old Town Braga Hotel Deals

Vila Gale Collection Braga Hotel
Great location that included parking. Breakfast was wonderful. The room and hotel overall were very clean
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

Signature Apartments Os Terceiros

Burgus Tribute & Design Hotel
Wonderful stay for our family of 4. Staff was great, hotel is well maintained, clean, upscale and comfortable. Great location to the downtown area for walking it all
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

Braga Heritage Lofts
It was a good stay in Braga with well-equipped, clean and spacious rooms. Check in process was slightly odd in that key card was left under a folder at reception. I didn't see a single member of staff during my stay and thankfully there were no issues. Communication was limited through WhatsApp and ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Porta Nova Collection House
The hotel is in a very good position and close to the sights, lots of restaurants and shops. The hotel was very clean and our room which was a basic double had everything we needed. All the staff were excellent and went out of their way to be helpful especially the Manager José. Would definitely ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Hotel Moon & Sun Braga
Our stay( brought a friend along) was great; staff was fantastic, personable and very helpful. The location and the comfort of the rooms with a great balcony were outstanding. Breakfast had a lots of fresh good choices for every taste. We will definitely return to this hotel When visiting Braga in ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Braga

Misericórdia
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Misericórdia and surrounding area, you can visit Arco da Porta Nova and Palacio dos Biscainhos.

