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A must do if visiting Guimraes
A fantastic experience with a superb and extremely well educated guide.
Guimarães Old Town Private Walking Tour
At a glance
- Duration
- 2–3 hours
- Price from
- $64 / person
- Location
- Braga, Portugal
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 · 7 reviews
- Languages
- PT, EN, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Portugal With A Local
- Meeting point
- We will meet you in front the sign "AQUI NASCEU PORTUGAL"
Description
The heart and soul of Portugal during Medieval times. Guimarães, once a capital, is best described as the birthplace of Portugal and where the first king - Afonso Henriques - was born. However, Guimarães is much more than the well-renowned 10th-century castle. The old town encompasses 14th-century buildings, a previous Jewish quarter, defensive and military structures against the Moors during the Dark Ages, and much more. In this private walking tour, you will experience this from a local and experienced tour guide. A coffee breakwill be included.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Guimaraes Castle
Enjoy one of the oldest castles from the Early Medieval times in Portugal. Be amazed with the astonishing architecture from the 10-11th centuries that helped to shape Portugal as a kingdom and, especially, the northern territory.
Guimaraes
The birthplace of Portugal. Guimarães encompasses a small Medieval town, where you can discover religious heritage, small buildings from the Dark Ages, and learn how the Portuguese population used to live, and work.
Largo do Toural
One of the most important squares that shaped Guimarães's urban landscape, especially during the 12-14th centuries.
Cruzeiro de Nossa Senhora da Guia
An 18th-century Baroque chapel, dedicated to the imagery of the Passion of Christ.
Guimaraes
The old Jewish quarter will be covered during our experience. Learn how the Sephardic Jews used to live and cope with the Christians during the 14th century until the development and improvement of the Portuguese Inquisition.
Alberto Sampaio Museum
We will end our tour in front of the Museum Alberto Sampaio.
What's included
Included
A small stop will be included to enjoy local pastry paired with coffee.
Not included
Private transportation
Gratuities
Entrance to the Guimarães Castle 7.50 euros per person
Guimaraes Castle
Traveller Ratings
4.3
7 reviews
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Guimarães Old Town Private Walking Tour take?
Guimarães Old Town Private Walking Tour lasts about 2–3 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does Guimarães Old Town Private Walking Tour cost?
Prices start at $64 per person for this Braga experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Guimarães Old Town Private Walking Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is We will meet you in front the sign "AQUI NASCEU PORTUGAL". Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Guimarães Old Town Private Walking Tour offered in?
The experience is available in PT, EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(7)
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There is some uphill...
There is some uphill walking involved to castle. Joan was fun, interesting and knowledgeable. We definitely saw the highlights of this lovely town.
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Went above a
Very personal and informative. Our guide Andre reached out a day ahead of time and kept a dialogue open with assisting us with transportation.
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Guide was a NO SHOW !!!
'Couldn't have been WORSE! 'Just my wife and me on our only full day there in this incredibly beautiful city and our guide was a NO SHOW!!! After waiting in the designated meeting spot for 30 mins. tried calling the local number provided by Trip Advisor and only after perhaps as many as 10 attempts did I get an answer. The person advised that the guide "just couldn't make it today" and offered no other explanation though he did say that he was sorry and that we would get a refund but I'm not sure even yet that such has come through. That day SOMEONE could've at least advised us the guide wasn't going to show! WHAT A WASTE OF TIME & A GREAT FRUSTRATION!!!
Operator response
Dear guest. As mentioned, the tour was cancelled because I was ill and unfortunately couldn't make it. It's not my fault you didn't check you email and confirmed that the tour was cancelled and refunded.
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Historic Guimaraes
Fascinating informative walking tour with Andre. Very knowledgeable experienced guide who brought this historic city to life for us.
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Learn as you walk
Guide was very knowledgeable. Enjoyed the walk with two other guests. Have learned great deal about the history of Portugal and the local area. Very good value
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Just an okay place to see
Our guide was wonderful so I give Andres a 5. The area to tour is small. It was not as exciting to see as other old towns we’ve been to. We were there for approximately 2-3 hours which was plenty of time. We enjoyed our time with Andres more than the tour itself.
Operator response
Thank you very much for your review. Indeed, Guimarães is one of the smallest towns in Portugal, but also one of the oldest. Glad we covered the main highlights and a bit of outside the beating path.
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