Day Trip Braga Full day tour Guimarães from Oporto

Aveiro and Coimbra Private Tour Overview

Braga - It is one of the oldest Portuguese cities and one of the oldest Christian cities in the world; founded in Roman times as Bracara Augusta, it has more than 2000 years of history as a city. Located in the north of Portugal, more precisely in the Cávado Valley, Braga also offers unique cultural and leisure opportunities in the country, with its nightlife, cinemas, theatre, exhibitions, museums and art galleries.
It is a city full of culture and traditions, where History and religion live side by side with the technological industry and university life. University life in Braga is almost as important as university life in Coimbra

Guimarães - It is one of the most important historical cities in Portugal, with its historic center considered Cultural Heritage of Humanity, making it definitely one of the largest tourist centers in the region.
Its streets and monuments breathe history and enchant those who visit. Guimarães is often referred to as the "Cradle City", due to the fact that the administrative center of the Portucalense County was established there by D. Afonso Henriques, 1st King of Portugal and due to the historical importance that the Battle of São Mamede , fought on the outskirts of the city on June 24, 1128

Highlights

Visit Center Braga
Sanctuary of Bom Jesus Braga
Cathedral of Braga
Visit Guimarães
Visit Guimarães Castle
Visit Palace of the Dukes of Bragança
A private tour means a more personalized experience

Basic Information

Availability

Every Day - Except December 25th and January 1st

Hotel and/or Place of Stay in OPorto

Minimum People

Languages

Portuguese, English, French, Spanish

Included

Pickup at Your Hotel or Place of Stay in Porto
Vehicle with Air Conditioning
Tourist Guide

Not Included

Entrances to the Monuments
Meals

Braga and Guimarães Private Tour Itinerary

1 Sanctuary of Bom Jesus Braga

Visit to the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus Braga Magnificent place, where the work of Nature and Man come together. The Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte is located at the top of Monte Espinho, surrounded by a beautiful forest
Sanctuary of Bom Jesus Braga is Comprised of the chapels of the Via Sacra and the church, a monumental avenue and staircase punctuated by statues and symbolic fountains, this model had wide repercussions in Portugal and Brazil, serving as an inspiration to many other shrines.
2 Visit Braga Cathedral

Visit Braga CathedralDo you know the popular expression “older than the Braga Cathedral ”?
Not used by chance! This is the oldest cathedral in the country and, curiously, its first construction project began to be created before Portugal was a nation.
The city of Braga was born and grew around the Sé Cathedral and today we can observe the influences of the most varied eras on its walls and facades and in its predominantly baroque interior .
3 Visit Braga

The visit to Braga ends with a stroll through the gardens of Santa Barbara and a visit to Praça da Republica.
Praça da República de Braga is a pleasant place, full of cafes and restaurants, which can be either a starting or ending point for excursions that are made around the city.
This square has a very pleasant and relaxing atmosphere, especially at night, as it has the particularity of having colorful lighting and being filled with people of all ages who come together to enjoy a moment of fresh air.< /p>
4 Visit Guimaraes Castle

A journey through history. Kings, queens, princes, princesses and brave knights permeate children's lives and feed their imagination. For this and many other reasons, a visit to the Castle of Guimarães is always a hit with the little ones.
Classified as a National Monument, the Castle of Guimarães is marked by the episodes that gave rise to the Portuguese Nation and for probably having witnessed, in 1111, the birth of the first King of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques.
5 Visit to the Chapel of S. Miguel

According to legend, the first king of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques, was baptized here. The temple was built by the Collegiate of Nossa Senhora da Oliveira. By its dating, the Romanesque is no longer perfect, and seems to foreshadow in some respects the rise of the Gothic.
6Visit to the Palace of Duques de Bragança

Majestic manor house from the 15th century, commissioned by D. Afonso - the future Duke of Bragança, bastard son of King D. João I - which served as a residence for him and his second wife, D.Constança de Noronha.
A palace of vast dimensions, with the architectural features of a fortified house, roofs with strong slopes and numerous cylindrical chimneys that denote the influence of northern European manor architecture, this is a unique example in the Iberian Peninsula.
7 Visit Guimarães

We continue with the visit Guimarães by walking down Rua de Santa Maria (the oldest in the city) to Largo da Oliveira and visiting the Igreja da Oliveira

Photos of the Braga and Guimarães Private Tour

Other information

Baby chairs available
For Private Tours with more than 8 People, 2 Vans will be used
After confirming the reservation, we will indicate the pick-up time on the day before the tour
Pickup and Drop Off at your hotel and/or place of stay in Porto
Tour Management and Stop Time at each Monument and Place is defined Together with the Guide. As long as the total time of the Tour does not exceed 9H
The Guide assists customers in purchasing tickets for visits to monuments
Pickups and in places where our van does not have access, we will indicate a meeting point close to your address
We are always available on WhatsApp +351 926 049 232

Terms and Conditions

It is not allowed to smoke or eat inside the vehicles

Celina Tours strives to transport passengers comfortably and comply with the Itineraries of each Tour that are described on the Site, and indicated on the Voucher. However circumstances beyond our control may prevent the fulfillment of this responsibility.
The following are examples of circumstances that are not within our control.