Braga & Guimarães: Small Group Guided Tour + Transfer from Porto

About this experience

Book a small-group guided tour from Porto to Braga and Guimarães and visit two of northern Portugal's most historic cities in a single day. With a maximum of eight guests, a live guide and an air-conditioned minivan with hotel pickup and drop-off, this 9-hour trip takes you to the oldest cathedral in Portugal, the UNESCO-listed Bom Jesus Sanctuary and the 10th-century castle where the country was born. Braga: cathedral, sanctuary and historic centre The day starts in Braga, a city known for its religious history. Your ticket includes entry to Braga Cathedral, the oldest cathedral in Portugal, and to the Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its Baroque architecture and grand staircase climbing the hillside. Your guide then leads you through Braga's historic centre, with a stop at the colourful Santa Bárbara Garden, explaining how the city became one of the country's great religious centres. Guimarães: the birthplace of Portugal Next, you head to Guimarães, known as the birthplace of Portugal and itself a UNESCO World Heritage city. Entry to the 10th-century Guimarães Castle is included, and you also see the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança and the São Miguel Church nearby. Walk through Martins Sarmento Square, pass City Hall and admire the Senhora da Oliveira Church as you take in the medieval streets and squares that give the old town its character. How the day works Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the tour's meeting point is at R. de Mouzinho da Silveira 352, 4050-418 Porto; your voucher confirms the pickup details. Show your smartphone voucher to the guide at the start. Guiding is in English and Spanish, and the small group size means you get plenty of time to ask questions. Personal expenses, meals and drinks are not included, so bring some money for lunch and snacks along the way. Who is this tour for? The trip suits travellers who want to see more of northern Portugal than Porto alone, without the hassle of driving or catching trains between cities. History lovers will enjoy the mix of religious sites and medieval architecture, while photographers will appreciate the views from Bom Jesus and the atmosphere of Guimarães' old town. Wear comfortable shoes, as there is a fair amount of walking on cobbled streets and steps. Bring a light layer too: the hilltop sanctuary at Bom Jesus can feel cooler and breezier than Porto, and the weather in the north can change through the day. A small bottle of water and a camera with a charged battery are also worth packing for a long day out. More to do in Porto Back in the city, enjoy the river on a six bridges Douro river cruise, head further up the valley on a Douro River cruise and tour, or discover the city's darker stories at Porto Legends underground. You can cancel for free until 24 hours before your visit date and get a full refund, and rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before.

Highlights

• Small-group day trip from Porto with a maximum of 8 guests
• Entry to the UNESCO-listed Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary and Braga Cathedral
• Entry to the 10th-century Guimarães Castle
• Live guide in English or Spanish, with hotel pickup and drop-off

What is included

• Entrance to Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary (Braga)
• Entry to Braga Cathedral
• Entry to Guimarães Castle
• Live guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Not included

• Personal expenses
• Meals and drinks

Before you go

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The meeting point is R. de Mouzinho da Silveira 352, 4050-418 Porto; check your voucher for your pickup details. Show your smartphone voucher to the guide. The tour lasts about 9 hours, with a maximum group size of 8. Guiding is in English and Spanish. Meals and drinks are not included.

Cancellation terms

Cancel for free until 24 hours before your visit date and get a full refund. Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.