Porto Guimaraes & Braga Small-Group Day Tour with Lunch and Tickets
by Cooltour Oporto
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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.
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Guimarães is known as the birthplace of Portugal, featuring a medieval atmosphere with a 10th-century castle and the 15th-century Ducal Palace. This small-group day tour begins with a pickup in central Porto, followed by a drive to Guimarães. Visitors explore the Guimarães Castle, where the first Portuguese king is said to have been born, and then visit the Ducal Palace to see its historic architecture and gardens. A guided walk takes you through the medieval center, including Largo da Oliveira square and the UNESCO-listed historic core, with time to explore on your own. After the visit to Guimarães, the tour continues to Braga, Portugal's oldest city and religious center. The tour includes a stop at Bom Jesus Sanctuary, located on the hills above Braga, where guests can see the Baroque stairway called Via Crucis and the oldest water-powered funicular. The tour then visits Braga Cathedral, the oldest cathedral in Portugal, to view its Romanesque and Gothic features. Lunch is provided at a local restaurant in Braga, with traditional regional dishes accompanied by Vinho Verde wine and other drinks. Vegetarian options are available if requested in advance. The tour is conducted in a modern minivan and includes hotel pickup from most central Porto hotels. Bottled water in sustainable packaging is provided. The day ends with drop-off at two central locations in Porto or a nearby central spot.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Porto
The tour starts with pickup in central Porto where the guide welcomes guests. From Porto, the group travels north by minivan to begin the day's visits.
15 min
Bom Jesus Do Monte
The group visits Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary on the hills above Braga, known for its Baroque stairway called Via Crucis, lined with chapels and statues depicting Christ’s Passion. Guests also see the historic water-powered funicular, the oldest of its kind, and can view the gardens and panoramic surroundings.
60 min
Se de Braga
In Braga city center, guests visit Braga Cathedral, Portugal’s oldest cathedral featuring Romanesque and Gothic architecture. The visit includes exploring its cloisters and chapels, highlighting its medieval character.
60 min
Braga
Lunch is served at a local restaurant in Braga, offering traditional dishes from the region paired with Vinho Verde, a lightly sparkling white wine from northern Portugal. Vegetarian options are available if requested beforehand.
75 min
Guimaraes Castle
The tour continues to Guimarães, known as Portugal’s birthplace. Visitors tour the medieval Guimarães Castle, where the first Portuguese king, D. Afonso Henriques, was reportedly born. Guests walk along the castle walls and learn about its historical significance.
60 min
Paco dos Duques de Braganca
A short walk from the castle leads to the Ducal Palace, former home of the Dukes of Braganza. Visitors see its stately architecture, period furnishings, and gardens that reflect the wealth of this noble family.
15 min
Largo da Oliveira
The group visits Largo da Oliveira, a central square in Guimarães’ historic town. The guide points out the Padrão do Salado monument and shares stories about the town’s heritage amid a lively atmosphere.
45 min
Guimaraes
Guests have free time to walk in the UNESCO-listed historic center of Guimarães, a well-preserved medieval town with cultural landmarks and traditional buildings.
30 min
Rua de Santa Maria
After free time, the guide gathers the group at Rua de Santa Maria, escorting them back to Porto while sharing information about the street’s history and architecture.
15 min
Porto
The tour ends with a drive back to Porto, where guests are dropped off at either Trindade Station, Bolsa Palace, or a nearby central location.
15 min
Meeting point
At the Cooltour Oporto office/store, entrance of Shopping Italia, behind Guilty Restaurant
End point
Drop-off at the Trindade Metro Station
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Porto Guimaraes & Braga Small-Group Day Tour with Lunch and Tickets
by Cooltour Oporto
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.€220Overview
Guimarães is known as the birthplace of Portugal, featuring a medieval atmosphere with a 10th-century castle and the 15th-century Ducal Palace. This small-group day tour begins with a pickup in central Porto, followed by a drive to Guimarães. Visitors explore the Guimarães Castle, where the first Portuguese king is said to have been born, and then visit the Ducal Palace to see its historic architecture and gardens. A guided walk takes you through the medieval center, including Largo da Oliveira square and the UNESCO-listed historic core, with time to explore on your own. After the visit to Guimarães, the tour continues to Braga, Portugal's oldest city and religious center. The tour includes a stop at Bom Jesus Sanctuary, located on the hills above Braga, where guests can see the Baroque stairway called Via Crucis and the oldest water-powered funicular. The tour then visits Braga Cathedral, the oldest cathedral in Portugal, to view its Romanesque and Gothic features. Lunch is provided at a local restaurant in Braga, with traditional regional dishes accompanied by Vinho Verde wine and other drinks. Vegetarian options are available if requested in advance. The tour is conducted in a modern minivan and includes hotel pickup from most central Porto hotels. Bottled water in sustainable packaging is provided. The day ends with drop-off at two central locations in Porto or a nearby central spot.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Porto
The tour starts with pickup in central Porto where the guide welcomes guests. From Porto, the group travels north by minivan to begin the day's visits.
15 min
Bom Jesus Do Monte
The group visits Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary on the hills above Braga, known for its Baroque stairway called Via Crucis, lined with chapels and statues depicting Christ’s Passion. Guests also see the historic water-powered funicular, the oldest of its kind, and can view the gardens and panoramic surroundings.
60 min
Se de Braga
In Braga city center, guests visit Braga Cathedral, Portugal’s oldest cathedral featuring Romanesque and Gothic architecture. The visit includes exploring its cloisters and chapels, highlighting its medieval character.
60 min
Braga
Lunch is served at a local restaurant in Braga, offering traditional dishes from the region paired with Vinho Verde, a lightly sparkling white wine from northern Portugal. Vegetarian options are available if requested beforehand.
75 min
Guimaraes Castle
The tour continues to Guimarães, known as Portugal’s birthplace. Visitors tour the medieval Guimarães Castle, where the first Portuguese king, D. Afonso Henriques, was reportedly born. Guests walk along the castle walls and learn about its historical significance.
60 min
Paco dos Duques de Braganca
A short walk from the castle leads to the Ducal Palace, former home of the Dukes of Braganza. Visitors see its stately architecture, period furnishings, and gardens that reflect the wealth of this noble family.
15 min
Largo da Oliveira
The group visits Largo da Oliveira, a central square in Guimarães’ historic town. The guide points out the Padrão do Salado monument and shares stories about the town’s heritage amid a lively atmosphere.
45 min
Guimaraes
Guests have free time to walk in the UNESCO-listed historic center of Guimarães, a well-preserved medieval town with cultural landmarks and traditional buildings.
30 min
Rua de Santa Maria
After free time, the guide gathers the group at Rua de Santa Maria, escorting them back to Porto while sharing information about the street’s history and architecture.
15 min
Porto
The tour ends with a drive back to Porto, where guests are dropped off at either Trindade Station, Bolsa Palace, or a nearby central location.
15 min
Meeting point
At the Cooltour Oporto office/store, entrance of Shopping Italia, behind Guilty Restaurant
End point
Drop-off at the Trindade Metro Station
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.