Full-Day Braga & Guimarães Guided Semi-Private Tour with Lunch from Porto
Discover the charm of Portugal’s two oldest cities on this full-day tour of Guimarães and Braga from Porto. In the Roman city of Braga, home to the oldest archdiocese in Portugal, we will start our visit with the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus. Afterwards, we will appreciate the imposing cathedral, which dates back to the 11th century and all the surrounding area like the St. Bárbara garden or Porta nova. After a relaxing lunch break that will certainly allow you to enjoy the pleasures of the cuisine of the north of Portugal, it will be time to continue towards Guimarães. Visit the medieval Castle and church of saint Michael. Walk through the ancient streets and city squares of the the medieval village of Guimarães, the birthplace of the nation and clasified as UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Bom Jesus Funicular, Parque do Bom Jesus, Braga 4715-056 Portugal
Visit to the Sanctuary and its staircase
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Se de Braga, R. Dom Paio Mende, Braga 4700-424 Portugal
Guided tour of Braga Cathedral.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Jardim de Santa Barbara, R. Dr. Justino Cruz, Braga 4700-314 Portugal
These small but attractive public gardens are located adjacent to the eastern wing of the 14th century Archbishop's Palace. The garden takes advantage of the historic backdrop and also incorporates the medieval arches that remain of an arcade from the palace. Laid out in the 1950s the garden was designed by Jose Cardoso da Silva in the Romantic style, in keeping with its surroundings.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Guimaraes Castle, Rua Conde D. Henrique Paço dos Duques, Guimaraes 4810-245 Portugal
Visit to the Castle and historical explanation of its importance on Portugal independence
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Igreja de Sao Miguel do Castelo, between Castelo and Paco dos Duques de Braganca, Guimaraes 4810-245 Portugal
Visit this very old and simple chuch originally built in 1216.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Largo da Oliveira, Guimaraes 4810 Portugal
Explanation of the most important square buildings and the origin of the square name
Duration: 30 minutes
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Braga Cathedral and Guimarães castle entrance
- Hotel pickup
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Lunch
- Drop Off at two Drop Off points (Aliados Avenue & Bolsa Palace)
- Entry/Admission - Se de Braga
- Entry/Admission - Bom Jesus Funicular
- Entry/Admission - Largo da Oliveira
- Entry/Admission - Guimaraes Castle
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Establishment with "Clean and Safe" certificate) Vehicles are cleaned (vacuum, windows, dashboard, seats disinfected every day Reduction of the maximum allowed capacity according to current legislation and General Health directorate recommendations, allowing more distance between passengers
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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