10-Hour Heritage Tour of Guimarães and Braga with Bom Jesus

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the UNESCO-listed historic centre of Guimarães
• 02 Visit Guimarães Castle, home of Portugal's first king
• 03 Admire the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus, one of Europe's oldest Sacro-Montes
• 04 Enjoy the gorgeous landscapes and charming historic cities of the Minho Region

Discover the beautiful landscapes of the Minho Region as you visit two impressive historic city centres in Guimarães and Braga. Explore Guimarães Castle, built in the 10th century and home to the first king of Portugal, then admire Braga's marvellous Cathedral and the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus. This full-day experience combines heritage, history, and the charm of northern Portugal's most iconic cities.

Discover the beautiful landscapes of the Minho Region as you visit two impressive historic city centres in Guimarães and Braga.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Porto, Braga, Guimarães

Languages English, German, Italian, Portuguese

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Guimarães and Braga Heritage Discovery

• Start this full-day tour at 08:30 am with pick-up at your hotel.
• Head to the Minho Region and be delighted by Portugal's gorgeous natural landscapes and charming old cities, full of history, traditions, and artistic heritage.
• Visit the medieval city of Guimarães.
• Explore its wonderful historic centre, listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, and visit the impressive Guimarães Castle, where the first king of Portugal lived.
• Continue to Braga, the third-largest city in Portugal, known for its great beauty and rich heritage, where tradition blends with innovation.
• See Bom Jesus, one of the oldest Sacro-Montes in Europe and a representative landmark of the Minho region in Braga, with over 2000 years of vibrant history.
• Return to Porto and be dropped off at your hotel at around 06:00 pm.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel (when applicable)
• Modern and comfortable bus or minibus
• English-speaking Portuguese tour guide
• Entrances to the monuments mentioned on the tour (when applicable)

What's Not Included

• Flights to and from Portugal
• Personal expenses
• Other expenses or entrances not mentioned

Know before you go

• Other languages offered: Russian, Spanish, and French.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Av. Robert Smith, 4715-249 Braga, Portugal

Tour start

Av. Robert Smith, 4715-249 Braga, Portugal

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.