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Braga & Guimarães Tour: Small Historical Group Tour

By Oporto Road Trips
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$106 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Discover the birthplace of Portugal and the city of Guimarães
  • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Guimarães city centre
  • Explore the medieval city of Guimarães and its unique architecture
  • Admire the Dukes of Bragança Palace and Guimarães Castle
  • Enjoy a traditional lunch with Vinho Verde in Braga

Activity location

    • Porto
    • Porto, Porto District, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Porto
    • Porto, Porto District, Portugal

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What's included, what's not

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    Hotel pickup and drop-off
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    Expert tour guide
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    Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary
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    Premium air-conditioned Mercedes Benz vehicle
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    Visits to monuments:
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    Guimarães Castle (pass by)
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    S. Miguel do Castelo Church
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    Dukes of Bragança Palace (pass by)
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    Carmo Convent
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    Nossa Senhora da Oliveira Church
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    Braga Cathedral
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    Lunch
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    Tips

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Pets, Smoking in the vehicle, Smoking indoors, Vaping

What you can expect

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 centre 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.

Location

Activity location

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    • Porto
    • Porto, Porto District, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Porto
    • Porto, Porto District, Portugal