Braga & Guimarães Small Group Tour with Lunch & Tickets Included

Discover the Baroque Art and the Birthplace of Portugal: Braga & Guimarães Day Tour from Porto! Embark on an unforgettable guided day trip from Porto in a comfortable, air-conditioned van to two of Portugal’s most historic cities — Braga and Guimarães. Start your journey with a hotel pickup and head to Bom Jesus Sanctuary, admiring its iconic baroque staircase and panoramic views. Explore Braga Cathedral, the oldest in Portugal, with exclusive access to its chapels and high choir. Savor a traditional meal at a local restaurant paired with the region’s famous Vinho Verde wine. Step back in time with a peaceful stroll through this enchanting medieval city. Visit the legendary Guimarães Castle, where Portugal was born, and explore the Palace of the Dukes, showcasing the splendor of royal life. At the end we still have time to stroll around the city center.

Itinerary

1. We start our tour on the top of the mountain and visit the most magnificent Sanctuary in Portugal and its magical staircase. (1h 0min)
2. Known for the city of the Archbishops where we will visit its historical center, visit the interior of the Cathedral. We will have exclusive access to the interior of the chapels as well as the high choir of the monument. (1h 0min) Admission included
3. Stop for a delicious lunch at the Diana Restaurant where the intense flavors of the northern cuisine of Portugal combined with the Vinho Verde (Green Wine). (1h 0min) Admission included
4. The oldest castle in Portugal was where the first Portuguese king grew up and has a very important significance and a reference to the country's independence. (1h 0min) Admission included
5. The Palace of the Dukes where we are dazzled by the luxuries of royalty from other times. A whole history of Portugal will be told by our local guides who have always followed the group. (1h 0min)
6. At the end of the day we invite our visitors to discover the romantic medieval city of the historic center of Guimarães. We will stroll through the narrow old streets of the city and possibility for some souvenir shopping. (1h 0min)