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Private Tour to Guimarães and Braga, two incredible cities

By Endless Weekend Tours
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $597 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

On our private tour to Guimarães and Braga, travellers will embark on a journey through Portugal's rich history and culture.
Our first stop, Guimarães, often referred to as the “cradle of the nation,” will take you back in time to the medieval era with its narrow streets, picturesque alleys, and charming plazas. Here, we will visit the impressive Guimarães Castle, the Dukes of Braganza Palace, and the historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Next, we will head to Braga, known for its baroque architecture, stunning churches, and vibrant cultural scene. We will explore the city's many highlights, including the stunning Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary, the Romanesque Braga Cathedral, and the bustling historic centre.
Throughout the tour, our knowledgeable guide will share fascinating stories and insights about the history, art, and culture of these two incredible cities, making this private tour an unforgettable experience.

Activity location
  • Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira
    • Largo da Oliveira s/n, Centro Histórico
    • 4800-438, Guimaraes, Portugal
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Praça da Liberdade 19
    • 19 Praça da Liberdade
    • 4000-322, Porto, Porto, Portugal

Check availability

Business Minivan - 7 Pax
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Mercedes Class V
Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00am
Price details
CA $539.15 x 1 AdultCA $539.15
Paid at activityCA $72.42
Total
Price is CA $611.57
Until Mon, Jan 5
Business Suv - 4 Pax
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Hyundai Santa Fé
Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00am
Price details
CA $524.66 x 1 AdultCA $524.66
Paid at activityCA $72.42
Total
Price is CA $597.08
Until Mon, Jan 5

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport in luxury vehicles, with maximum comfort and extra equipment tailored to your needs.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Certified Tourist Driver.
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    Personal accident and third-party insurance.
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    Our executive vehicles offer Wi-Fi, bottled water, refreshments, and a relaxing atmosphere.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge are not included and are left to individual discretion.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Extra - Typical Lunch (Starter - Main course – Drink – Dessert – Coffee) with Wines (25,00€)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Extra - Ticket - Tesouro - Museu da Sé de Braga (3,00€)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Extra - Ticket - Capelas e Coro Alto (2,00€)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Extra - Ticket - Catedral de Braga (2,00)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Extra -Ticket - Paço dos Duques (5,00€)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Extra - Ticket - Castelo (2,00€)

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair accessible

Activity itinerary

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira
  • 10m
The occupation of the site originates in a pre-Romanesque monastery, founded by Mumadona Dias in 949 It is classified as National Monument since 1910.
Largo da Oliveira
  • 10m
Antigos Paços do Concelho - Old Town Hall Its construction will have begun in the 14th century until the mid-15th century. Currently, the Delegation of The Cultural & Landscape Touring and Heritage, of the Regional Tourism Entity of Porto and Northern Portugal, is installed in this building.
Padrao do Salado
  • 10m
This gothic porch was built in the 14th century as a memorial of the Salado Battle.
Praca de S. Tiago
  • 10m
An ancient square that still preserves its medieval features.
Rua de Santa Maria
  • 15m
This was one of the first streets to be opened in Guimarães and linked the Monastery of Guimarães - now converted into the Museum Alberto Sampaio - and the castle. This is the most medieval street in Guimarães and we can find several architectural testimonies of it's past.
Paco dos Duques de Braganca
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket not included
Visit the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza - a 15th-century palace That it was once the residence of the Dukes of Braganza and is now a museum that showcases the rich history of the region. Optional (6 € p/person)
Igreja de Sao Miguel do Castelo
  • 10m
This is a Church of the 12th century, of Romanesque Style, with small dimensions but great importance as it is linked to the period of the foundation of nationality. It is classified as a National Monument.
Guimaraes Castle
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
Visit the Guimarães Castle - a medieval castle built in the 10th century that served as the birthplace of the Portuguese nation is known for its stunning views of the city. Optional (2 € p/person)
Largo do Toural
  • 15m
(OPTIONAL) Toural Square is considered, nowadays, the heart of the city. In the 17th century it was a square outside the main door of the village, where the cattle fair - and other products - were held.
Arco da Porta Nova
  • 10m
Known as New Door (Porta Nova), it is located at the top of one of the most relevant arteries of the city, the Souto Street or commerce street. However, the arch that we know today acquired its configuration only in the XVIII century.
Largo do Paco
  • 10m
The construction of this building lasted from the 14th to the 20th centuries. The building is currently occupied by the rectory of the University of Minho and the Public Library of Braga.
Santa Barbara Garden
  • 20m
Facing the Garden of Santa Barbara, there is a preserved medieval wing of the archepiscopal palace, a work of the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries.
Braga Tower
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Torre de Menagem What’s left of Castle of Braga, it's donjon and some spread pieces, is the product of a fourteenth century construction campaign. It was a century of intense military constructions activity and to which corresponds most of the medieval defence structures, either castles or urban fences.
Santa Maria de Braga Cathedral
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
This historic cathedral dates back to the 12th century and is one of the city's most iconic landmarks. A Roman Catholic cathedral with a mix of Gothic, Baroque, and Romanesque architectural styles. Optional (4 € p/person)
Bom Jesus Funicular
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Lift of Bom Jesus (Lift Bom Jesus) is a funicular standing over a slope and is composed of two booths that move over railways connected by a cable. Working as counterbalance of one another, both go up and downhill alternatively and simultaneously along two parallel tracks over a course of 274 metres. Each booth has the capacity to 39 people, including the driver. This 19th century lift is the first to be built in the Iberian Peninsula. Optional (2 € p/person)
Bom Jesus do Monte
  • 30m
The Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte, UNESCO World Cultural Heritage since 08 July 2019, is the result of multiple architectural interventions. It is believed to be a site of devotion since the 14th century. The construction of the actual sanctuary began in the 18th century and lasted until the 19th century.

Location

Activity location
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    Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira
    • Largo da Oliveira s/n, Centro Histórico
    • 4800-438, Guimaraes, Portugal
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    Praça da Liberdade 19
    • 19 Praça da Liberdade
    • 4000-322, Porto, Porto, Portugal

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