Portugal · City Tours

Guimarães & Braga Small Group Tour with Lunch and All Tickets Included

8 Hours Round trip from Guimarães Easy pace

Sunset view from Bom Jesus do Monte, a breathtaking moment on Cooltour Oporto's Braga & Guimaraes Tour

View of the staircase at Bom Jesus do Monte, an iconic sight on Cooltour Oporto's Braga & Guimaraes Tour

Exploring the charming Largo da Oliveira in Guimarães, a picturesque spot on Cooltour Oporto's Braga & Guimaraes Tour

Strolling through a narrow street in the historic center of Guimarães, a charming glimpse on Cooltour Oporto's Braga & Guimaraes Tour

Guimarães Castle surrounded by lush green vegetation, a serene scene on Cooltour Oporto's Braga & Guimaraes Tour

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Guimarães, a UNESCO World Heritage city known as the birthplace of Portugal
02 Explore Guimarães Castle and learn about its role in Portuguese independence
03 Admire the Dukes of Bragança Palace from the exterior and cloister
04 Discover Braga Cathedral, including chapels and restricted areas
05 See the Bom Jesus Sanctuary and its impressive staircase
06 Enjoy free time in the city centre to explore at your own pace
07 Travel in a small group with lunch, entry fees, and transport included

Discover two of northern Portugal’s most historic cities on this small-group day tour, with visits to Guimarães and Braga, lunch included, and entry fees covered. In Guimarães, explore the city known as the birthplace of Portugal, with time to visit its medieval castle, admire the Dukes of Bragança Palace from the exterior and cloister, and stroll through the historic centre.

Continue to Braga, one of Portugal’s oldest and most important religious cities. Visit Braga Cathedral, including some chapels and restricted areas, and take in the Bom Jesus Sanctuary and its remarkable staircase. With guided visits, free time in the city centre, and convenient transport included, this tour offers a well-rounded introduction to two landmark destinations.

In Guimarães, explore the city known as the birthplace of Portugal, with time to visit its medieval castle, admire the Dukes of Bragança Palace from the exterior and cloister, and stroll through the historic centre.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Braga, Guimarães

Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Visit to the Sanctuary and it's staircaseYou will visit the church and admire the impressive staircase with our guideGuided tour of Braga Cathedral and some of it's Chapels and more restricted areas.Visit to the Castle and historical explanation of it's importance on Portugal independence.Our guide will make an explanation of the palace from the exterior and on the cloisterOur guide will escort you throught this street while explaining the historical context and it's buildingsExplanation of the most important square buildings and the origin of the square nameFree time at the city center to explore at your own pace.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Guimarães 2 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Full-day tour with a knowledgeable local guide
Complete traditional lunch included
All entry fees included
Pickup at the Hotel or in a predesignated place close to the Hotel
Drop-off at two central locations
Modern van transportation provided
Bottled water in sustainable packaging included

What's Not Included

Food and drinks not mentioned
Gratuities

Know before you go

Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not stroller accessible
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Pets are not permitted
Please inform us of any dietary restrictions when booking.
A vegetarian option is available; please inform us at the time of booking if required.
Infants must not sit on laps
Hotel pickups typically begin 30 to 60 minutes before the scheduled start time. The exact pickup time will be confirmed upon reconfirmation.
Most centrally located Porto hotels (when accessible). We will confirm your pickup time and location the day before the tour.

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