Portugal · UNESCO Heritage Sites

8-Hour Guimarães Heritage Tour with Vinho Verde and Casa do Penedo

8 Hours Round trip from 4820 Fafe Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the historic centre of UNESCO-listed Guimarães with Guimarães Castle and local pastries
02 Ride the cable car to Monte da Penha and take in panoramic city views from Penha Sanctuary
03 Visit a Vinho Verde Quinta and taste local products
04 Enjoy a picnic at Casa do Penedo, the extraordinary stone house

Explore UNESCO-listed Guimarães on an 8-hour tour that combines heritage, panoramic viewpoints, local flavours, and distinctive architecture. Discover the historic centre and Guimarães Castle, ride the cable car to Monte da Penha for sweeping views from Penha Sanctuary, and enjoy lunch before visiting a Quinta that produces Vinho Verde with tastings of local products. The day ends at Casa do Penedo, the extraordinary stone house, where you can enjoy a picnic in a truly unusual setting.

The day ends at Casa do Penedo, the extraordinary stone house, where you can enjoy a picnic in a truly unusual setting.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Guimarães

Languages English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Guimarães Heritage, Penha Views and Casa do Penedo

Travel from Fafe to Guimarães, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001.
Visit the historic centre to see Guimarães Castle and taste local pastries.
Take the cable car up to Monte da Penha and visit Penha Sanctuary to enjoy panoramic views over the city.
Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant.
After lunch, visit a Quinta where Vinho Verde is produced, with tastings of local products.
Go to Casa do Penedo, the strangest house in the world, for a picnic amid its intriguing architecture.