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Braga & Guimarães Tour - Full Day

Braga, one of the oldest religious cities in the world and Guimarães, the cradle of Portugal.

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  • Wednesday 06 July, 2016
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Program

On this Tour, we visit historic Braga, one of the oldest religious cities in the world, famous for its grand sanctuaries. Visit to the sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte and its famous staircase that narrates the sacred path. Descent to the center of Braga where we will take a guided tour on foot through the centre. Contemplate the exterior of emblematic monuments such as the old Archiepiscopal Well, Arco da Porta Nova, Santa Bárbara garden, Chafariz dos Castelos, among others, and visit the Cathedral, the oldest cathedral in the country.

After some free time where you can opt for a delicious lunch (optional), the tour continues towards Guimarães, the birthplace of Portugal, where you will discover its magnificent historic center declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Visit the castle of Guimarães and return to Porto.


Highlights:

  • Guimarães Castle;
  • Guimarães City Centre – Unesco World Heritage;
  • Braga City Centre;
  • Braga Cathedral;
  • Bom Jesus Sanctuary;
  • Sameiro Sanctuary.

Hours of operation: Daily at 08:45 AM

Duration: 9 hours

Meeting point: Tourist service, at Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352, Porto (in front of São Bento Railway Station)

Availability/Dates

Daily, except December 25th and January 1st.

Tour Conditions Price per Person
Regular Tour 90.00€
Private Tour under request
Children under 3 years old Free
Children aged between 4 and 12 years old 50% reduction

Notes

Includes: Transport by minibus, professional guide, traditional lunch with drink included (when previously booked), entrance to Braga Cathedral and entrance to Guimarães Castle.

Not included: Food and drinks, personal expenses and gratuities.

Languages: Portuguese, english, spanish and french.