From Porto: Braga & Guimarães Full-Day Tour with Lunch
Description
What makes this tour unique is the opportunity to discover the essential highlights of both Braga and Guimarães in one carefully organised full-day experience from Porto. Visit the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte, explore the historic centres of both cities with a local guide, enter Braga Cathedral and enjoy a traditional Portuguese lunch. In Guimarães, discover the medieval area surrounding the castle and the UNESCO-listed historic centre while learning about the origins of Portugal. Different options are available, including minibus, small-group and private experiences.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Meet your guide in Porto and travel towards Braga in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. The departure point or pickup arrangements depend on the option selected at the time of booking.
Visit the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its monumental Baroque staircase. Explore the sanctuary with your guide and enjoy panoramic views over Braga and the surrounding region.
Visit Braga Cathedral, one of Portugal’s oldest and most important religious monuments. Explore its historic interior with your guide and discover architectural elements reflecting different periods of Portuguese history.
Explore Braga’s historic centre on a guided walking tour. Discover elegant squares, traditional streets and important landmarks while learning about the history and religious heritage of one of Portugal’s oldest cities.
Enjoy an included traditional Portuguese lunch at a local restaurant in Guimarães. Take time to relax and experience the flavours of Northern Portugal before continuing the guided visit.
See the exterior of Guimarães Castle and explore the surrounding medieval area with your guide. Learn about the castle’s connection to the foundation of Portugal and the country’s first king.
Explore the UNESCO-listed historic centre of Guimarães on a guided walking tour. Walk through medieval streets and picturesque squares while learning about the city’s important role in the foundation of Portugal.
Relax on the return journey to Porto after discovering Braga and Guimarães. The tour ends at the original meeting point or at the selected drop-off location, depending on the option booked. Arrival time may vary according to traffic conditions.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
You will receive the exact pick-up time the day before by email, text, or WhatsApp. If you choose the option "Small-group" or "Private Tour", you will have available a range of predetermined locations and hotels to choose from, please select the one closer from your accommodation.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Parents should bring the baby car seat ajusted to infant's age (1 to 3 years old). We only have seats available after 4 years old.
- This tour may be done in two languages. We try to avoid it, but sometimes we have no other solution.
- Private option it's done in a private vehicle only with your private guide. The activities may be shared with other participants.
- Reschedulings with less than 24 hours before the start of the tour will be charged a 30% fee (subject to availability).
- We do not recommend that you book or schedule different activities at the end of the tour. Although the tour may last 8 hours, the duration may vary depending on traffic conditions and other factors.
- Schedules and Itinerary may change without prior notice.
- On the private option infants or childrens must be booked as an individual adult/seat. Prices shown are per group/vehicle.
Reviews(123)
Firstly, our tour guide Pedro was absolutely fantastic. Incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Braga and Guimarães! We had a small group tour which added to our enjoyment and the personalized touch. We would highly recommend him and book another experience.
We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed discovering the history and beauty of Braga and Guimarães with us! Pedro will be thrilled to read your kind words. His passion for the history, culture, and heritage of Braga and Guimarães is what makes every tour so engaging, and we're pleased that his knowledge helped make your day even more memorable. We're also glad you enjoyed the small-group experience, which allows for a more relaxed, personal, and immersive way to explore two of Portugal's most fascinating historic cities, including the UNESCO World Heritage city of Guimarães. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing our Braga & Guimarães Full-Day Tour from Porto. We look forward to welcoming you back to Portugal for another unforgettable experience with EFun Tours! 🇵🇹😊
Most enjoyable day. Well paced. Vitoe was informative without swamping us with too much info. Also made sure us older visitors were OK on the long staircase to top at Bom Jesus.. Included lunch was delicious.
Hello! Thank you so much for your review, it means a lot to us! We are really glad that you enjoyed the Braga/Guimarães tour with us, we believe that these two historic cities are mandatory to visit in Portugal :) We hope to see you soon for another fun tour!
We had an amazing day in Braga and Guimares. Our guide Vito Alves was very knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. He treated us to a real Portuguese meal in a family owned and run restaurant. We highly recommend him as a guide. E.fun tours provided comfortable transportation.
Hello Stephen! Thank you so much for your review! Vítor is a great guide to have around in Braga/Guimarães, he is a true specialist of these two amazing and historic cities! We hope to see you soon for the next adventure :D
Fantastic full day tour with the best tour guide we have ever experienced! Rita was super knowledgable, attentive and kind. We were in a group of 4 with two elderly ladies (my mum and her best friend). Rita tailored the tour around our needs and walking abilities. Lunch was an experience in itself, we felt like a local Portuguese family. The car was very comfortable, spacious and new. Can’t rate this tour high enough, worth every single euro paid. Thank you Rita for such a memorable day.
Hello, Thank you so much for your inredible review, it means a lot to us! Rita couldn´t be happier with your words towards her, she puts a lot of effort into these tours to create incredible adventures for everyone! We also feel really well to know that you felt comfortable during te trip, it means a lot to us! You´ll be always received with open arms!
Our guide Julianna was wonderful. Very knowledgeable and very friendly. She was like one of our group. The sites were a perfect way to see the towns.
Hello Toni, Thank you so much for your review! We are really glad that you felt comfortable with Juliana, she also felt close and happy around you! We hope to see you soon!
Our guide Petro was fenomenal. We appreciate a lot his kindness and profesional knowledge. We highly recommend this trip.
Hello! Thank you so much for your words! Pedro trully is a passionate and kind guide with lots of knowledge and we are really glad that you enjoyed it! We hope to see you soon!
First class. Very knowledgeable and flexible guide.
Vitor is a excellent driver and good storyteller. He finds the best local food in Guimaraes. The weather was cloudy and rainy that day but he tried to keep us dry as possible.
Hello, Thank you so much for your special review! Sometimes the rainy days offer the most unexpected surprises :) Vítor really appreciates your kind words. We hope to see you again soon!
A wonderful day getting to know more about the history of Portugal. It was like going on a day trip with a friend who wanted to show you the interesting parts of her neighborhood. Juliana was friendly and gracious and very knowledgeable. Pick-ups and drop-offs were easy and speedy. There was no rushing about - Juliana understood the interest and abilities of everyone in our group and kept us active and engaged. Thank you ♡
Hello, Thank you so much for your review, it really makes us proud! We are really glad that you had a memorable day with Juliana, she is a really fun wise guide! When our clients in the end of the day had fun, felt comfortable, and spent good time with us, we are fulfilled of happiness :) We hope to see you again :)
Our guide Juliana had great energy, and adults and kids learned lots of great history. Very authentic lunch was delicious in Guimaraes and overall glad we booked this tour!
Hello, Thank you so much for your review! We are really glad that you enjoyed this tour, it is a great opportunity for all ages to visit some of the most incredible cities in Portugal! We hope to see you soon :)
