Auténtico Braga & Guimarães: Tour en grupo histórico pequeño
Descripción
Disfrute de los paisajes pintorescos de Minho, conocidos por su popular Vinho Verde, y visite dos de las ciudades históricas de la región, Guimarães y Braga, para descubrir su patrimonio arquitectónico. La primera parada de este tour de un día completo es Guimarães, la cuna de Portugal. El centro de la ciudad ha sido declarado Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO desde 2001. Maravíllate ante el Castillo de Guimarães, que data del siglo X, donde aprenderás sobre el período temprano de la historia de Portugal. Admira el Palacio de los Duques de Bragança y la arquitectura de esta ciudad medieval, llena de edificios, calles y plazas singulares. Continúe hasta Braga, una ciudad que alguna vez estuvo ocupada por los romanos y uno de los centros cristianos más importantes de Portugal. Tómese un descanso para disfrutar de un almuerzo tradicional con Vinho Verde. Luego continúe aprendiendo sobre la historia de Braga y visite sus lugares más importantes, como la Catedral del siglo XI, Bom Jesus do Monte y el Santuario de Sameiro. Llegarás de regreso a Oporto alrededor de las 17:00 horas.
Opciones de la excursión
Itinerario
Al llegar a Guimarães, comenzamos nuestro recorrido en la parte alta de la ciudad, donde se encuentra el Castillo de Guimarães. Nuestro guía le contará sobre la historia temprana de Portugal mientras pasa por el castillo medieval más antiguo de Portugal y comienza el descenso hacia el centro de la ciudad.
Esta iglesia data del siglo XIII y actualmente está clasificada como monumento nacional. Se trata de un edificio construido en estilo románico, que fue reconstruido a principios del siglo XX según su aspecto original. A esta iglesia existe una leyenda, según la cual aquí fue bautizado el primer rey de Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques.
Este palacio data de principios del siglo XV y su construcción fue ordenada por D. Afonso (hijo del rey D. João I) en el momento de su matrimonio con D. Constança de Noronha. A lo largo de los años cumplió varios propósitos, provocando desgaste. A principios del siglo XX se inició la restauración del palacio. Está clasificado como monumento nacional y actualmente funciona como museo, exhibiendo obras de tapices, muebles, porcelana china y pinturas.
En el descenso hacia la zona residencial de la ciudad, pasaremos por la Rua de Santa Maria, una de las primeras calles de Guimarães, que servía de conexión principal entre el convento de D. Mumadona Dias, la zona residencial y el Castillo.
Esta es una plaza social para los habitantes de Guimarães, donde se pueden encontrar restaurantes, bares y terrazas, rodeadas de la arquitectura típica de la ciudad. Según la leyenda, el nombre de la plaza se debe al apóstol Santiago quien, en peregrinación, dejó aquí una imagen de la Virgen María. Allí se construyó una iglesia en el siglo XII, que fue demolida en el siglo XIX.
Largo da Oliveira es una de las plazas más emblemáticas e históricas de Guimarães, Portugal. Su nombre proviene de un olivo milenario que simboliza la paz y la tradición. Este lugar ha sido escenario de acontecimientos importantes a lo largo de los siglos, incluidas las cortes medievales y momentos cruciales en la formación de Portugal como nación.
Además de la iglesia, Largo da Oliveira es conocido por el Padrão do Salado, un monumento que celebra la victoria de D. Afonso IV sobre los moros en la batalla de Salado en 1340.
Desde Largo da Oliveira se puede ver la iglesia de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira - Colegiada de Guimarães, cuyos orígenes se remontan a un monasterio fundado en la primera mitad del siglo X por la condesa Mumadona Dias. La iglesia actual fue construida en 1387 por orden del rey D. João I, siguiendo modelos de arquitectura gótica.
La Catedral de Braga es uno de los monumentos históricos más emblemáticos de Portugal. Ubicada en la ciudad de Braga, esta catedral católica es un testimonio de la riqueza cultural y religiosa del país. Su construcción se remonta a finales del siglo XI, habiendo sido sagrada y dedicada a la Virgen María por el obispo D. Pedro en 10891. La Catedral de Braga es considerada la primera catedral portuguesa, construida varias décadas antes de la fundación de la propia nación.
El Santuario de Bom Jesus do Monte es una joya de la arquitectura y el paisajismo religioso, ubicado en Braga. Con más de 600 años de historia, este lugar de peregrinación cristiana es un ejemplo notable de los Sacri Monti europeos, creados después del Concilio de Trento en el siglo XVI. El Vía Crucis del santuario, que serpentea por la ladera de la montaña, está formado por capillas, fuentes y esculturas que representan la Pasión de Cristo, culminando en la iglesia neoclásica construida entre 1784 y 1811. La Escalera de los Cinco Sentidos, obra barroca, es un de los elementos más emblemáticos del conjunto, simbolizando los sentidos humanos a través de fuentes y estatuas. Bom Jesus do Monte fue reconocido como Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO en 2019, destacándose por su integración armoniosa con el paisaje natural y su importancia cultural y espiritual. El santuario ofrece vistas panorámicas de Braga y es un testimonio de la tradición religiosa y la influencia de la Iglesia católica en la región.
Lo más destacado
Qué incluye
Lugares y horarios de recogida
Notificaremos a cada reserva por correo electrónico sobre la hora de recogida antes del día del tour. Los clientes deberán esperar a nuestro guía en la puerta de la dirección indicada.
Valoraciones de viajeros
Información importante
- Hay asientos o sillas infantiles disponibles
- Adecuado para todos los niveles de aptitud física
- El tiempo de viaje ya está incluido en la duración total del recorrido.
- Vino verde: la edad legal para beber es a partir de 18 años.
Opiniones(107)
Excellent tour with this company of the two cities. Ricardo our guide was great. Would highly recommend this company, tour guide and would book with them again for other cities.
Dear Traveler, We're delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with Oporto Road Trips. We're very pleased to know that Ricardo helped make your visit to Braga and Guimarães so enjoyable, and we truly appreciate your confidence in our team. Thank you for your recommendation! Kind regards, Joana Alves Oporto Road Trips
A fun half day trip to see some beautiful close by sites and still be back in time to nap and get dinner. Good for groups or solo travelers!
Dear Gabrielle, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your visit to Braga and Guimarães and that the tour fitted perfectly into your day. We truly appreciate your kind words! Kind regards, Joana Alves Oporto Road Trips
The stop and sites were beautiful. Rick was a wonderful guide and explained the history of each stop. Small group was perfect. I don’t think it would be as enjoyable tour if it was a large group.
Dear Katherine, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the beautiful sights and that Ricardo's knowledge helped make your experience even more enjoyable. It's also wonderful to know you appreciated the small-group format. We truly appreciate your kind words. Kind regards, Joana Alves Oporto Road Trips
Our guide was Diana; although we had booked the tour in English, since we were all Spanish speakers, she made the effort to do it in Spanish. Everything she told us was very interesting, the history, the legends/traditions 😜 Very kind, she drove the van herself, and by the way, she drives very well, very carefully; she would drop us off at one point to take a tour and pick us up at another point, so we didn't have to walk back. The tour is 100% recommended and Diana is a fantastic guide. Thank you Diana
Dear Traveler, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your day exploring Braga and Guimarães with Diana. It's especially rewarding to know that her effort to conduct the tour in Spanish made the experience even more enjoyable and that you appreciated both her knowledge and thoughtful organisation throughout the day. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Portugal someday! Kind regards, Joana Alves Oporto Road Trips
I sign up for English Braga and Guimares Medieval Tour. We got mix with a Portuguese couple not by choice which became a big problem. Diana our tour guide because they speak same Portuguese language our tour became a disaster. She spends most time with them, elaborate more on Portuguese than English.Diana became and serve as their private tour guide than the group tour guide. I was very disappointed with this tour. This tour should have been worth it but became not our moneys worth. It's a waste of our time
Dear Teresita, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are genuinely sorry to hear that the experience did not meet your expectations. Our tours are shared experiences, and guests booking in different languages may join the same departure. When this happens, we ensure that the tour is conducted in all the languages selected by our guests. In your case, the tour was provided bilingually in both English and Portuguese, so that everyone could fully enjoy the experience they had booked. Regarding your comments about Diana, we would like to clarify that she is one of our most experienced and dedicated guides. If she had conversations with the Portuguese-speaking guests in Portuguese, it was because they addressed her in their native language, just as she would have responded in English had you spoken to her directly. She would never intentionally prioritise one group of guests over another, and she always strives to make every participant feel included, regardless of the language they speak. We are truly sorry that this gave you a different impression, as that was certainly not our intention. Your feedback is appreciated, and we will share it with our team to ensure we continue providing the best possible experience for all our guests. Kind regards, Joana Alves Oporto Road Trips
We had a wonderful day. Our guide, Nuno, was very nice. He dedicated time to explain to us about all the sites and made sure we had a great day. We really enjoyed Bom Jesus Do Monte.
Great experience. Both beautiful cities well worth visiting. Diana was a wonderful and engaging. Wonderful day out.
Dear Traveler, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed visiting Braga and Guimarães and that Diana helped make your day so engaging and memorable. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another wonderful adventure in Portugal! Kind regards, Joana Alves Oporto Road Trips
Very extensive tour to Braga and Guimarães! We had a very friendly guide, Ricardo Aliveira, who told us and showed us all sorts of things about the cities. There was also plenty of free time. Ricardo picked us up at the agreed meeting points every time.
Dear Traveler, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your day exploring Braga and Guimarães. It's fantastic to know Ricardo helped make the experience both enjoyable and informative while giving you plenty of time to discover each city at your own pace. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another tour in Portugal! Kind regards, Joana Alves Oporto Road Trips
Ivo was a very personable and knowledgeable tour guide. Our tour occurred when the area was experiencing an extreme heat wave and we were traveling with an elderly family member. Ivo was able to adapt our tour to ensure my Mom got an excellent experience despite not being able to walk for long periods of time in the extreme heat. The tour itself was fantastic, with many sites being firsts for us and Ivo explained the history of the sites while also providing insight into the local culture. Great experience. We’re very happy that we chose this tour.
Dear Wayne, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're delighted to hear you and your family had such a positive experience on your tour with Ivo. It's especially rewarding to know he was able to adapt the day to ensure everyone, including your mother, could comfortably enjoy the experience despite the extreme heat. Kind regards, Joana Alves Oporto Road Trips
Diana is very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of information on local history and culture. She always made sure to answer all our questions. We also enjoyed the free time in Braga and Guimaraes which are very beautiful. I recommend this tour to anyone interested in learning more about Portugal and its many traditions in a more personalized setting.
Dear Luca, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed discovering Braga and Guimarães with us. We're so pleased Diana's knowledge and dedication helped you gain a deeper appreciation of Portugal's history and traditions. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another tour in the future! Kind regards, Joana Alves Oporto Road Trips
