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Braga & Guimarães Private Tour (All Inclusive)

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 9 hours

Departs: Porto, Porto

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Welcome to the Cradle of Portuguese History! Travel to the 2000 years of History of the city of Braga, Best European Destination 2021, and through the battles of the foundation of the Reign of Portugal in the city of Guimarães. All this without rushing, always at your own pace, in a private all-inclusive tour.

What's Included

"Chill & Wine" moment

Air-conditioned vehicle

All Fees and Taxes

Ascent/descent on Bom Jesus do Monte funicular

Certified private tour guide

Entrance and guided visit of Palace of the Dukes of Bragança

Guided visit of Braga's Cathedral

Premium regional lunch (drinks included)

Private transportation

Tasting of traditional pastry

What's Not Included

Personal expenses

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 3
CHILD: Age: 4 - 11
ADULT: Age: 12 - 99

Additional Info

Face masks required for guides in public areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Regular temperature checks for staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Face masks provided for travellers
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Infant seats are available on request. Please advise in advance
Public transportation options are available nearby
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Specific nutritional or dietary food restrictions must be informed in advance
The tours are subject to local traffic, visit schedules and other external factors

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Guimaraes Castle

We will start this incursion through the history of Portugal, visiting the "Castle of the Foundation", one of the monumental emblems of the History of Portugal as a nation, as tradition says that it was in its interior that D. Afonso Henriques was born, 1st King of Portugal (12th century).

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Igreja de Sao Miguel do Castelo

In this heritage ensemble we will also find the Church of São Miguel do Castelo, small in size but large in symbolism as the first king of Portugal was supposedly baptized here.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Paco dos Duques de Braganca

After the origins of our kingdom, we will have the opportunity to discover this monumental palace, built by the 8th Count of Barcelos, which is today one of the most important tourist attractions in the city of Guimarães, and is also the Official Residence of the President of the Portuguese Republic, in the North of the country.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Praca de S. Tiago

The Historical Centre of the city of Guimarães opens before us, one of the best preserved in Portugal and Europe, being a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its story is connected with this square.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Largo da Oliveira

We will continue wander through the medieval alleys, among the “terreiras” houses, the traditional commerce, the squares full of inviting terraces and the outstanding monuments that make up this beautiful old town.
Largo da Oliveira is one of the most picturesque squares in Portugal. Your guide will explain you the interesting facts behind the centenary buildings.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sameiro

After lunch, there is nothing better than to visit this space full of tranquility, erected on top of the mountain, surrounded by a panorama of indescribable beauty, where the second most important temple of Marian adoration in Portugal is located.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Visit the Bom Jesus Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the most sought after destinations in the city of Braga and the Minho region.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bom Jesus Funicular

You will be transported by the oldest hydraulic-powered funicular working in the world, with a glimpse of the world-famous staircase, whose fountains and baroque statues surround it in a mantle of centuries-old vegetation, in a privileged scenario over the city of Braga.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Praca da Republica

Now, let's go back 2000 years in time to stroll through the streets of the Historical Centre of "Bracara Augusta", nowadays known as Braga, Best European Destination 2021.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rua do Souto

During this walking tour though the city center, you will enjoy the local atmosphere of Braga, passing through the main points of interest.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Se de Braga

It is in the heart of the Historical Centre that we will have the opportunity to discover one of the most visited places in the city: the first and oldest Portuguese Cathedral to be built (11th century).

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Arco da Porta Nova

Your walking tour through Braga Historical Center will pass through the main points of interest, including the beautiful Arch of Porta Nova, where its history will be telled.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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