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Unearth Portugal's Soul: Guimarães & Braga Exclusive Tour

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Estrada do Bom Jesus

Panoramic view from the Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary in Braga, a highlight of the Braga & Guimarães Day Tour from Porto.

Tour guide explaining the history of Guimarães Castle during a Braga & Guimarães Day Tour from Porto

Traditional Portuguese lunch with Vinho Verde wine, included in the Braga & Guimarães Day Tour from Porto.

Small group enjoying a traditional Portuguese lunch in Braga with their local tour guide during the Braga & Guimarães Day Tour from Porto.

The Baroque stairway of Bom Jesus do Monte, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Braga, featured on the Braga & Guimarães Day Tour from Porto.

Guimarães Castle, perched on the hills of Guimarães, known as the birthplace of Portugal and featured on the Braga & Guimarães Day Tour from Porto.

Tour guests exploring the outer walls of Guimarães Castle during the Braga & Guimarães Day Tour from Porto.

Surroundings of Guimarães Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the medieval town of Guimarães, featured on the Braga & Guimarães Day Tour from Porto.

Church of São Miguel do Castelo in Guimarães, where King D. Afonso Henriques was baptized, featured on the Braga & Guimarães Day Tour from Porto.

Paço dos Duques (Ducal Palace of Braganza) in Guimarães, located in the UNESCO World Heritage area, featured on the Braga & Guimarães Day Tour from Porto.

View from Guimarães Castle overlooking the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza during the Braga & Guimarães Day Tour from Porto.

Historic Centre of Guimarães, a medieval town known as the Cradle of Portugal, featured on the Braga & Guimarães Day Tour from Porto.

Medieval streets of Guimarães, lined with stone houses and wooden balconies, featured on the Braga & Guimarães Day Tour from Porto.

Largo da Oliveira and Padrão do Salado, the heart of Guimarães' historic centre, with a tour guide during the Braga & Guimarães Day Tour from Porto.

Church of Nossa Senhora da Oliveira at Oliveira Square, representing centuries of history in the heart of Guimarães, featured on the Braga & Guimarães Day Tour from Porto.

Arco da Porta Nova in Braga, showcasing Baroque and Neoclassical architecture, serving as the ceremonial entrance to the city’s historic center, featured on the Braga & Guimarães Day Tour from Porto.

Santa Bárbara Gardens, located near Braga Cathedral, a highlight of the Braga & Guimarães Day Tour from Porto.

Cathedral of Braga, an impressive Roman Catholic landmark and the first Portuguese cathedral, a mandatory stop on the Braga & Guimarães Day Tour from Porto.

Interior of Braga Cathedral, showcasing rich historical features that preserve its medieval character, featured on the Braga & Guimarães Day Tour from Porto.

Tour guests visiting the cloisters and chapels inside Braga Cathedral during the Braga & Guimarães Day Tour from Porto.

Small group tour exploring the historic centre of Braga during the Braga & Guimarães Day Tour from Porto.

The Via Crucis stairway leading to the Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Braga.

Basilica of the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte, a popular wedding venue near Braga, featured on the Braga & Guimarães Day Tour from Porto.

Interior of Bom Jesus do Monte Church, featuring four side chapels and a main altar, included in the Braga & Guimarães Day Tour from Porto.

Aerial view of Sanctuary Bom Jesus do Monte and its lush green surroundings near Braga, featured on the Braga & Guimarães Day Tour from Porto.

Lush green gardens of Bom Jesus do Monte with beautiful paths and walking trails, featured on the Braga & Guimarães Day Tour from Porto.

The artificial cave at Bom Jesus do Monte, a notable highlight of the sanctuary’s surroundings near Braga.

Café area at Bom Jesus do Monte with a refreshing fountain, perfect for a quick break during the Braga & Guimarães Day Tour from Porto.

Best panoramic views from Bom Jesus do Monte overlooking the city of Braga, featured on the Braga & Guimarães Day Tour from Porto.

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Guimarães, the birthplace of the nation and a UNESCO World Heritage site, exudes a medieval atmosphere with its 10th-century castle and 15th-century Ducal Palace. A stroll through the heart of the city's streets and squares will immerse you in the palpable charm and rich history of Guimarães. During our visit, we'll explore the imposing castle, admire the majestic Dukes of Bragança Palace, and wander through the historic center. After a relaxing lunch break included in the tour, we'll continue our journey to Braga, known as the oldest Portuguese city and the religious capital of Portugal. For centuries, Braga has been a prominent archiepiscopal seat and pilgrimage site. Our exploration of Braga will include a visit to its 11th-century Cathedral, followed by a tour of the Bom Jesus Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site nestled in the scenic hills surrounding the city. Join us on our small-group tour to discover the most iconic monuments and exclusive spots in these historic cities.

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395 Reviews

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marylour500, 10/21/2025 5:05:30 AM

Fantastic tour with 5 other people. Absolutely beautiful cities to visit with incredible histories. What really made our tour special, was our guide, Nuno, who really knows his history. Wonderful group lunch and the pastry to try was a bonus! Highly recommend.

Betty_P, 10/10/2025 2:00:13 PM

This was a great tour, Phillip was our guide. He was very knowledgeable and very open to questions. He was friendly and funny. Our group was small and he had us bonding and laughing in no time. The tour was well timed and lunch was 5 star with a nice wine. A short walk where Phillip treated us to a nice dessert. Would highly recommend and ask for Phillip!!

David_S, 10/10/2025 12:16:37 PM

Smooth ride, good history lessons, excellent lunches, wine, dessert and coffee and good meeting with other travelers and efficient use of time at a reasonable price.

John_B, 10/7/2025 3:24:16 PM

Having a teacher as our tour guide enhanced the quality of the material presented and the tour itself.

RobertKenneth_S, 10/7/2025 11:20:05 AM

We had a lovely 8-hour tour from Porto to Braga and Guimaraes in a six passenger minivan our driver Paolo was excellent, picking us up at our hotel, and offering help at every opportunity to us late 70s travelers. Braga, especially impressed us with its history and architecture. We highly recommend this tour.

cfrancisco70, 9/30/2025 6:49:28 PM

Our tour guide Paolo was great in explaining all historical details of both cities, Braga and Guimarães. The monuments, palace, churches and towns were astonishing. We were in awe of the beauty and architecture. Words couldn’t describe the wonders we had the privilege of seeing. Paolo also took us to a local restaurant that was included with a delicious menu of local cuisine. The experience was priceless and definitely recommend to do this day tour when visiting Porto. It’s worth every penny.

Pattie_W, 9/21/2025 4:32:16 AM

Miguel was a great guide. His knowledge of the history was outstanding! Lots of time to walk around and take pics!

Kathryn_from_Mtl, 9/19/2025 10:33:45 AM

We had a lovely day with Filipe on our small group tour to Braga and Guimaraẽs. We appreciated his quick wit, great suggestions, knowledge of, and passion for the area. He was flexible with the schedule and we never felt rushed. Everything we saw was beautiful, and the multi-course lunch was delicious – a real cut above the usual group-tour fare! A standout was the bakery stop, where we got to try some truly unique pastries made with a local type of spaghetti squash. Delicioso!

Danielle_T, 9/17/2025 1:14:04 PM

Informative and fun from start to finish. Filipe was a great guide and a font of knowledge. 8 on the trip was great

Danielle_B, 9/17/2025 12:24:12 PM

We had a wonderful day today with our tour guide Filipe. He was like a history book and then some. I highly recommend this tour

Specialized infant seats are available
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Bottled water in sustainable packaging

Braga Cathedral and Guimarães castle entrance fee

Professional guide

Drop Off at two locations: Trindade Station & Bolsa Palace

Comfortable and modern minivan

Hotel pickup

Traditional Lunch with Vinho Verde wine and drinks included

Gratuities

Food and drinks, unless specified

No departure point available

Redemption

Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

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

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