Historical Minho: Guimaraens, and Braga. From Porto.
Duration
8 hour(s)
Languages
English
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Visit Guimaraes Castle on top of the hill with great views
Walk through the medieval city center streets and landmarks
Explore the Braganza Ducal Palace and historic architecture
See Bom Jesus Shrine with Neoclassical basilica and gardens
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The Minho region is known as the Cradle of the Nation because it is the birthplace of Portugal's first king Afonso Henriques and the site where Portuguese independence was declared in Guimaraes. The area played a key role in the country's political history with Guimaraes as the birthplace of the kingdom and Braga as a major religious center. Today the region remains an important hub for culture history and natural beauty. Minho has its own unique traditions architecture and cuisine which make it a very special place. Guimaraes and Braga are the most important cities to visit in the region offering a mix of medieval streets historic buildings and religious landmarks.
The tour begins at 9 am when your driver guide will pick you up from your accommodation and take you north from Porto through landscapes filled with mountains vineyards and small fields. The first stop is Guimaraes where you will explore Guimaraes Castle the 12th century S Miguel Church and Braganza Ducal Palace. You will walk down narrow streets past ancient houses former convents and visit important landmarks including Santa Maria Street Saint Claire's Church Santiago Square and Nossa Senhora da Oliveira Church. After lunch at a local restaurant you will continue to Braga to see Bom Jesus Shrine with its Neoclassical basilica and gardens followed by a visit to Braga Cathedral before returning to Porto for drop off at your accommodation.
Entrances in Guimarães Castle and Cathedral of Braga
Lunch in a local restaurant
Private and exclusive Driver / Guide
Modern and Comfortable vehicle
Pick-up and Drop-off at a designated spot
Bottled water
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Other meals and drinks
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Valid identification
Water bottle
Dress conservatively for churches
Not wheelchair accessible
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Customer Reviews
Joana
The city is absolutely breathtaking. It is filled with historical significance, and it is a magnificent piece of art. There are numerous exquisite locations to be found. The people are warm and gracious.
Yuli
The historical city itself is quite small. Traffic was very bad & drivers seem to be a bit more impatient & rough. We didn't think it was worth a special visit. If you happen to be passing by then maybe. When we visited in October, it was packed with uni students with black robes. They were very noisy, it spoiled the atmosphere a bit.
Larry
We love the north of Portugal and Guimaraes is the historical epicenter of the country. It’s rich in history and has a peaceful vibe to it that wraps itself around you and makes you feel like you’ve always belonged there. We believe that this is a city that you should not pass on.
Marcin
If visitning Porto, Guimarães is the place should be seriously consider in plans. Only 40 mins drive from Porto. Love from the first sight guaranteed 👍🏻
Akash
This historical city center is beautiful and as we explore the nearby places in the walking tour it gives a proper sighting of this old city. The place is beautiful with old roman architecture and it blowing with colorful houses. There are houses across the street which are connected by an arch is a sight to behold.