Shared Braga & Guimarães Day Trip from Porto

9 Hours Round trip from Touch Tours Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Guimarães Castle and the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza
  • 02 Explore Braga Cathedral, the oldest cathedral in Portugal
  • 03 See the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte
  • 04 Discover the historic centers of Braga and Guimarães
  • 05 Travel in a shared small group with up to 8 travelers
  • 06 Enjoy insights from an expert local guide
  • 07 Round-trip shared transportation from Porto included

Discover two of northern Portugal’s most historic cities on this shared day trip from Porto. Travel with a local guide to Guimarães, often considered the birthplace of Portugal, and Braga, a city known for its religious heritage, grand monuments, and atmospheric historic center.

Along the way, visit highlights including Guimarães Castle, the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza, Braga Cathedral, and the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte. With shared transport included and a small-group setting of up to 8 travelers, this full-day experience offers a comfortable way to explore some of Portugal’s most important cultural landmarks.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Porto, Braga, Guimarães
Languages English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Braga Cathedral | Sé

Centro Histórico de Braga

Santuário Bom Jesus do Monte

Castelo de Guimarães

Palácio dos Duques de Bragança

Centro Histórico de Guimarães

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Touch Tours 3 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Shared transportation for the tour. Fuel, tolls, parking fees, and vehicle expenses are included.
  • Entrance Ticket to Guimarães Castle – Explore one of Portugal’s most iconic medieval castles.
  • Entrance to the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza – Discover this beautifully restored 15th-century noble residence.
  • Entrance to Braga Cathedral – Visit the oldest cathedral in Portugal with centuries of history.
  • Expert Local Guide – A knowledgeable guide with deep local insight into northern Portugal.
  • If selected

What's Not Included

  • Any additional personal expenses
  • Lunch - If not selected

Know before you go

  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A minimum of 3 people is required to conduct the tour
  • Thank you for your booking.
  • Please meet us at Rua Cândido dos Reis 105 PORTO, near to the famous Lello Bookstore – please note that this is in Porto, not in Vila Nova de Gaia, as there are two streets with the same name.
  • We wish you a lovely Tour !
  • Touch Tours.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Touch Tours, Rua Cândido dos Reis 105, Porto
Tour start
Touch Tours, Rua Cândido dos Reis 105, Porto
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Touch Tours.

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