Braga & Guimarães Small Group Day Tour with Lunch Included from Porto
by Portugal Excellence Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€207.50Overview
Braga and Guimarães are two historic cities in northern Portugal known for their architecture and heritage. This small-group day tour departs from Porto in an air-conditioned van and lasts about eight hours. The tour begins with hotel pickup. The first stop is Bom Jesus Do Monte, a sanctuary atop a mountain famous for its Baroque staircase and views. Next, the group visits Braga’s historic center, including exclusive access to parts of Braga Cathedral such as the chapels and the high choir. A traditional lunch is served at Diana Restaurant, featuring northern Portuguese dishes paired with Vinho Verde wine. After lunch, the tour continues to Guimarães Castle, the oldest castle in Portugal and important to the country’s history. The Palace of the Dukes of Braganza is the next stop, where guides explain royal history and display the palace’s former luxury. The tour ends with a walk through the medieval center of Guimarães, allowing time to explore its narrow streets and shop for souvenirs. Included are hotel pickup and drop-off, a local guide, bottled water, lunch, admission to Guimarães Castle, and exclusive areas inside Braga Cathedral. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bom Jesus Do Monte
The tour starts at the mountaintop sanctuary, known as one of Portugal’s most notable religious sites, featuring a Baroque staircase. Visitors spend about one hour exploring the sanctuary and its surroundings.
60 min
Se de Braga
The visit continues in Braga’s historic center, recognized as the city of archbishops. The group tours inside Braga Cathedral with exclusive access to the chapels and the high choir area for about one hour.
60 min
Lunch at Diana Restaurant
A one-hour lunch break at Diana Restaurant offers regional northern Portuguese dishes paired with Vinho Verde wine, highlighting local flavors.
60 min
Guimaraes Castle
Guimarães Castle, the oldest in Portugal, is where the first Portuguese king was raised. The group spends about one hour visiting this historically significant fortress.
60 min
Paco dos Duques de Braganca
The Palace of the Dukes showcases the lifestyle of Portuguese royalty from previous centuries. The local guide provides historical commentary during the one-hour visit.
60 min
Guimaraes
The tour concludes with a one-hour walk through the medieval streets of Guimarães’s historic center, where visitors can shop for souvenirs and see the city’s old architecture.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Braga & Guimarães Small Group Day Tour with Lunch Included from Porto
by Portugal Excellence Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€207.50Overview
Braga and Guimarães are two historic cities in northern Portugal known for their architecture and heritage. This small-group day tour departs from Porto in an air-conditioned van and lasts about eight hours. The tour begins with hotel pickup. The first stop is Bom Jesus Do Monte, a sanctuary atop a mountain famous for its Baroque staircase and views. Next, the group visits Braga’s historic center, including exclusive access to parts of Braga Cathedral such as the chapels and the high choir. A traditional lunch is served at Diana Restaurant, featuring northern Portuguese dishes paired with Vinho Verde wine. After lunch, the tour continues to Guimarães Castle, the oldest castle in Portugal and important to the country’s history. The Palace of the Dukes of Braganza is the next stop, where guides explain royal history and display the palace’s former luxury. The tour ends with a walk through the medieval center of Guimarães, allowing time to explore its narrow streets and shop for souvenirs. Included are hotel pickup and drop-off, a local guide, bottled water, lunch, admission to Guimarães Castle, and exclusive areas inside Braga Cathedral. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bom Jesus Do Monte
The tour starts at the mountaintop sanctuary, known as one of Portugal’s most notable religious sites, featuring a Baroque staircase. Visitors spend about one hour exploring the sanctuary and its surroundings.
60 min
Se de Braga
The visit continues in Braga’s historic center, recognized as the city of archbishops. The group tours inside Braga Cathedral with exclusive access to the chapels and the high choir area for about one hour.
60 min
Lunch at Diana Restaurant
A one-hour lunch break at Diana Restaurant offers regional northern Portuguese dishes paired with Vinho Verde wine, highlighting local flavors.
60 min
Guimaraes Castle
Guimarães Castle, the oldest in Portugal, is where the first Portuguese king was raised. The group spends about one hour visiting this historically significant fortress.
60 min
Paco dos Duques de Braganca
The Palace of the Dukes showcases the lifestyle of Portuguese royalty from previous centuries. The local guide provides historical commentary during the one-hour visit.
60 min
Guimaraes
The tour concludes with a one-hour walk through the medieval streets of Guimarães’s historic center, where visitors can shop for souvenirs and see the city’s old architecture.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.