Book this tour and discover the true portuguese essence!

Duration

8 hours

About

Learn more about North of Portugal, represented in its most iconic cities, Braga with Roman origins which became the city of Bishops, full of churches and today a young student city.
Also Guimarães, the birthplace of our nation, from where our first king started the Christian reconquest conquering the rest of the country.

Book this tour and discover the true Portuguese essence!

Included

• Professional tour guide
• Pick Up & Drop Off Hotel (*)
• Transport in an air-conditioned minivan (small group)
• Visit Braga’s “Bom Jesus”
• Braga and Guimarães historical center (Walking Tour)
• Traditional lunch in Guimarães
• Three tickets (Guimarães Castle, Braga's Cathedral and Bom Jesus funicular)

*Your central located hotel/accommodation in the historic centers of Porto and Gaia | Pickups only in hotels well located in the historical center. For Airbnb's, if not in a central street, we set the pick up in a central nearby street. Solo travelers are subject to a different meeting point in the city center.

LANGUAGES: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish (dependent on availability)

Itinerary

Your morning starts with pickup from your hotel by air-conditioned minivan. Head to Braga, home to the 19th-century sanctuary of Bom Jesus. Board a water-powered funicular (included), which transports you skyward to survey the city’s far reaches. Then descend into the city center and start exploring.

Known as the city of the archbishops, Braga boasts numerous stunning churches. Visit the church of Congregados, located outside the medieval walled city, and the majestic Sé cathedral (included). Peruse the old castle tower, or for a dose of modern architecture and see the old Astoria Café, where you can glimpse the medieval wall.

With Braga in the back, let's head to Guimães this way indulging in a wonderful lunch in an authentic Portuguese restaurant!

This wonderful experience takes you on a journey through time, all the way to the foundation of Portugal. Often referred to as the cradle of our nation, you’ll discover the charming city of Guimarães and get to know a bit more about the history of Portugal since our first king, D.Afonso Henriques has decided to make of this center, the administrative capital of the country. Explore Guimarães castle, Romanesque church of St. Miguel, and stroll around the lovely historic center, where you will truly feel as if you’ve traveled back in time! Meander down narrow streets to the lower part of town, stopping at Padrão do Salado and the Nossa Senhora da Oliveira Church as well Toural Square.

A memorable experience for history lovers who love unveiling the wonders of quaint medieval centers.