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Minho Tour Private (Braga and Guimarães) Full Day
2 Adults x $388.44
$776.88
Approx Total
$776.88
Pickup included
Minho Tour Private (Braga and Guimarães) Full Day
2 Adults x $388.44
$776.88
Approx Total
$776.88
Pickup included
Minho Tour Private (Braga and Guimarães) Full Day
2 Adults x $388.44
$776.88
Approx Total
$776.88
Pickup included
Minho Tour Private (Braga and Guimarães) Full Day
2 Adults x $388.44
$776.88
Approx Total
$776.88
Pickup included
Minho Tour Private (Braga and Guimarães) Full Day
2 Adults x $388.44
$776.88
Approx Total
$776.88
Pickup included
Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Offered in: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Private tour
Driver/guide
Portuguese Lunch with drink included (vegetarian and gluten-free preferences upon prior notice)
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Overview
Board on a private full day tour filled with history and content, acompanied with an expert guide who will lead you through Braga and Guimarães.
Find out the famous Triângle of Faith in Braga and the well-known Guimarães Castle one of the 7 wonders of Portugual. Discouver the beauty of Bom Jesus Sanctuary and Sameiro both reciving many visitors every year.
At Guimarães, known as the brith of the nation, has one of the most beautill historical centres of the country. walk along the old town feeling like you've returned to medieval times.
You'll be given many important references about each city during the day by the guide who will show you the most important sights, monuments and places. Apreciate also the local gastronomy on a delicious all-incusive lunch at a local restaurant.
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Ac Hotel PortoRua Jaime Brasil, 40, , Porto, Portugal, PT, 4350-005
Axis Porto Business & Spa HotelRua Maria Feliciana 100, , Porto, Portugal, PT, 4465-283
Belver Beta Porto HotelRua do Amial 601 607, , Porto, Portugal, PT, 4200-062
Bem Estar ResidencialRua da Alegria 642-646, , Porto, Portugal, PT, 4000-037
BessaHotel BaixaRua Dr. Alves da Veiga 155, Porto, Portugal, PT, 4000-074
BessaHotel BoavistaRua Dr Marques de Carvalho 111, Porto, Portugal, PT, 4100-325
Boavista Class InnAvenida da Boavista 621, Porto, Portugal, PT, 4050-113
Boeira Garden Hotel Porto Gaia, Curio Collection by Hilton RestaurantRua Teixeira Lopes 114, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal, PT, 4400-320
Boutique Hotel PrivattiRua de 31 de Janeiro No 250, Porto, Portugal, PT, 4000-542
Caleway HotelRua Candido dos Reis 182-184, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal, PT, 4400-070
Carris Porto RibeiraRua Infante Dom Henrique 1, , Porto, Portugal, PT, 4050-297
We pick up from any hotel in Porto or Gaia city center. In alternative, we can also collect you from the Tourist Service/Living Tours located at Rua Mouzinho da Silveira, 350, Porto - next to Porto - São Bento train station. ...Read more ▼
Itinerary
Porto (Pass By)
Your expert guide will collect you from your hotel/accommodation or meeting point and will drive you to Braga, our first stop.
On your way to the Minho Region, your guide will give you insights regarding the Portuguese history, development and cultural facts of portuguese heritage.
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sameiro
The first stop and visit will be at the highest point of our tour:
Sitting at the top of the hill of the same name, at 566 metres of altitude, the Shrine of Our Lady of Sameiro is one of the most visited places of Marian worship in Portugal, providing a privileged view over the city of Braga. Every year attracting many devotees, especially during the pilgrimages of the first Sunday of June and the third Sunday of August.
20 minutes
Bom Jesus Funicular
Sitting at the top of the hill of the same name, at 566 metres of altitude, the Shrine of Our Lady of Sameiro is one of the most visited places of Marian worship in Portugal, providing a privileged view over the city of Braga. Every year attracting many devotees, especially during the pilgrimages of the first Sunday of June and the third Sunday of August.
30 minutes
Se de Braga
The first cathedral, older than Portugal.
The Cathedral of Braga was the first Portuguese cathedral, erected several decades before the founding of the country. It began to be built at the end of the 11th century, and was concecrated and dedicated to the Virgin Mary by Bishop Pedro in a solemn session on August 28, 1089. Competing in power with the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela and is the jewel of the city. D. Henrique and D. Teresa, parents of the first king of Portugal, are buried in the Chapel of Kings.
30 minutes
Braga
It's now time for a break.
If you chose the lunch included option the guide will take you to a local restaurant where you will have a delicious traditional portuguese meal with drinks included.
Try the very famous "Vinho Verde" wine, a white wine with unique caracteristics.
If you decided to not to include lunch on your tour, you will have free time and restaurant options to lunch on your own or to explore a bit more Braga's old city center.
(Vegetarian option during lunch is available, make sure you request it during the booking process)
1 hour
Guimaraes
After lunch, we will go on a short drive to Guimarães:
Is considered the birthplace of Portugal because Afonso Henriques, who went on to be the first king of Portugal, was born here.
2 hours
Guimaraes Castle
The castle´s presence evokes the exciting mixture of legend, poetry and heroism that surrounds the beginning of Portuguese history. On this Monte Largo (Broad Hill), the nucleus of the future nation of Portugal was first developed.
In circa 968, Mumadona, the countess of Galicia, ordered a castle to be built on this site, where the population could seek refuge from the constant attacks unleashed upon them by the hordes of Vikings, who arrived by sea from the north of Europe, and the Muslims, who made raids from the territories that they occupied to the south.
On taking over the governorship of the province known as Portucalense from his father-in-law, Alfonso VI of León, Count Henry ordered another larger and more solid construction to be built. This represented the beginning of the important defensive structure that we can now see today, dominated by the square keep that stands between the four towers guarding each of the four corners of the walls.
Although this is not strictly documented, it is very likely that the building that stands against the inner part of the northern wall was the residence of Count Henry and the birthplace of his son Afonso Henriques, the first king of Portugal.
30 minutes
Igreja de Sao Miguel do Castelo
The small church of S. Miguel do Castelo was built in the 13th century. However, according to tradition, this church would have been built in the 12th century by Count Dom Henrique (Henry of Burgundy), where he would have baptised his son, the 1st King of Portugal Dom Afonso Henriques.
Of Romanic style and reduced dimensions, this church reveals great simplicity in terms of decoration. Inside, under the floor of this church lie buried the great warriors of the nation’s founding period
10 minutes
Centro Historico de Guimaraes
The historical centre in the area that was within the Guimarães city walls, is associated with the formation and identity of Portugal, and was classified a World Heritage site based on the originality and authenticity applied in its restoration. The city still has a harmonious, well-preserved heritage that is evident in the graceful iron verandas, granite balconies and porticos, mansions, arches connecting the narrow streets, paving slabs smoothed by time, towers and cloisters. For a moment you might imagine yourself to be in a mediaeval setting, where the nobility built their houses over time, such as the Mota Prego house, the Vila Flor and Toural palaces, and the many others that give Guimarães its unique atmosphere.
30 minutes
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Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Please kindly be aware that the overall duration of the activity could be influenced by traffic conditions. We highly advise against scheduling any additional activities or making other plans within the hour following the anticipated completion time.
Vegetarian and Gluten-free meal options are available if requested before the day of the booking. Make sure you inform us before the tour starts.
Discover Porto in a unique way with a Free Walking Tour with Living Tours, available to all customers who book this activity. Our Free Walking Tour is available on a daily basis, in English and Spanish, at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. departing from Living Tours Agency located in Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352, 4050-418 Porto
Free Cancellation
June 10100% refund
June 11No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Friendly & Fun
Published on Dec, 2024
Amazing knowledge and the perfect amount of walking/riding. I really enjoyed the option to explore on our own. The guide was very friendly and funny.
Excellent
Published on Nov, 2024
It was a great trip. Our guide Carlos and the driver Sheila were excellent, friendly. Carlos knew very well the history of the two towns.
Excellent historical tour of Braga & Guimares
Published on Oct, 2024
Fred was an exceptional guide, my husband and I learned so much about Braga and Guimares! He really brought history to life and was charming and fun: Highly recommend!
Amazing and informative
Published on Oct, 2024
Jorge was a wonderful guide. So knowledgeable and very kind. Tour company easily accommodated our gluten free requirements. Both Braga and Guimarães were amazing and well worth the visit.
Great Tour
Published on Sep, 2024
Tour was great. Cities and landmarks we visited were amazing. Our tour guide Carlos is very knowledgeable and professional. He made the trip more pleasurable. He took his time to explain every detail and answered all our questions. Our driver Jose was very good especially taking into account the foggy conditions we had in the morning. All in all it was a lovely experience that I would definitely recommend!
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