Porto: Guimarães and Braga History and Gastronomy Tour
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Braga and Guimarães Full Day from Porto with Lunch
Product ID: 32568
Travel through the Minho region from Porto to the cities of Guimarães and Braga on a full-day tour. Visit the historical centers of these 2 cities and learn about Portuguese history in the process. Then dine on a traditional lunch at a local restaurant.
About this activity
Duration 9 hours
Printed or mobile voucher accepted
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English, French, Portuguese
Pick-up service
The supplier offers free pick-up at all hotels between Porto and Gaia city center. Please contact Living Tours to book your pick-up.Cancellation policy
Cancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund
Experience
Highlights
- Explore the historical center of Guimarães, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Spend time seeing Braga, with visits to 2 of the most important sanctuaries in the area
- Learn about the rich history of the Portuguese people
- Eat a traditional Portuguese lunch at a local restaurant
Full description
Minho is known for having some of the most beautiful natural landscapes of Portugal, as well as being one of the richest regions in history. Explore the area and visit the cities of Guimarães and Braga on a full-day trip from Porto.
Guimarães is the birthplace of Portugal and of the first Portuguese king. See the medieval castle of Guimarães and spend some time in the historical city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The streets and monuments of Guimarães are so well-preserved that it is easy to imagine the past.
Go on to spend the afternoon in Braga, one of the oldest Christian cities in the world. After lunch in a typical restaurant, visit the cathedral and the historical center. You will also see 2 important sanctuaries, the Sameiro Sanctuary and the Bom Jesus do Monte, before making your way back to Porto.
Guimarães is the birthplace of Portugal and of the first Portuguese king. See the medieval castle of Guimarães and spend some time in the historical city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The streets and monuments of Guimarães are so well-preserved that it is easy to imagine the past.
Go on to spend the afternoon in Braga, one of the oldest Christian cities in the world. After lunch in a typical restaurant, visit the cathedral and the historical center. You will also see 2 important sanctuaries, the Sameiro Sanctuary and the Bom Jesus do Monte, before making your way back to Porto.
Includes
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Guide services
- Monument fees
- Lunch
What’s Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Any monument fees that are not referred to in the product description
Prepare for the activity
Important information
Please bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sun hat
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
• Usually tours run in one language but there are cases where one extra language or more can be used
• The group size will be from 8 to 30 people
• The tour duration is an estimation, subject to local traffic and visit schedules
• The services included in the tour are subject to third party availability and may change without notice
• The group size will be from 8 to 30 people
• The tour duration is an estimation, subject to local traffic and visit schedules
• The services included in the tour are subject to third party availability and may change without notice
From US$ 102.87 per person
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Braga and Guimarães Full Day from Porto with Lunch
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