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UNESCO Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte
Braga Historical Centre
Guimarães historical center claimed as Unesco World Heritage
Traditional Lunch
Guimarães traditional pastries

Braga & Guimarães Private Tour (All-inclusive)

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Free cancellation available
Price is £472 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Welcome to the Cradle of Portuguese History! Travel 2000 years of History in the city of Braga, Best European Destination 2021, and through the battles of the foundation of the Reign of Portugal in the city of Guimarães.

This is an All-Inclusive Private Tour, “private” meaning a van and tour-guide exclusively at your service, “all-inclusive” meaning that it's conducted in your chosen language and with all the inclusions mentioned, from the moment of pick-up until your return to the hotel at the end of the day.

Please note that our experiences and activities are carried out with exclusive partners, but if you wish to upgrade the experiences of the day totally private and of exclusive privacy, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Activity location

  • Guimaraes Castle
    • Rua Conde D. Henrique, Paço dos Duques
    • 4810-245, Guimaraes, Portugal, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Guimaraes Castle
    • Rua Conde D. Henrique, Paço dos Duques
    • 4810-245, Guimaraes, Portugal, Portugal

Check availability

Full Day Tour - English
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h9h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
£471.97 x 1 Adult£471.97
Total
Price is £471.97
Full Day Tour - French
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h9h
  • French

Pickup included

Language options: French
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
£471.97 x 1 Adult£471.97
Total
Price is £471.97
Full Day Tour - Portuguese
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h9h
  • Portuguese

Pickup included

Language options: Portuguese
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
£471.97 x 1 Adult£471.97
Total
Price is £471.97
Full Day Tour -Spanish
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h9h
  • Spanish

Pickup included

Language options: Spanish
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
£471.97 x 1 Adult£471.97
Total
Price is £471.97

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTasting of traditional pastry
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided visit of Braga's Cathedral
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedPremium regional lunch (drinks included)
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's includedWhat's includedCertified private tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport (tour-guide/driver or tour-guide + a driver)
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance and guided visit of Palace of the Dukes of Bragança
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPersonal expenses

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infant seats are available on request. Please advise in advance
  • Specific nutritional or dietary food restrictions must be informed in advance
  • The tours are subject to local traffic, visit schedules and other external factors
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Guimaraes Castle
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
We will start this incursion through the history of Portugal, visiting the "Castle of the Foundation", one of the monumental emblems of the History of Portugal as a nation, as tradition says that it was in its interior that D. Afonso Henriques was born, 1st King of Portugal (12th century).
Igreja de Sao Miguel do Castelo
  • 15m
In this heritage ensemble we will also find the Church of São Miguel do Castelo, small in size but large in symbolism as the first king of Portugal was supposedly baptized here.
Paco dos Duques de Braganca
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
After the origins of our kingdom, we will have the opportunity to discover this monumental palace, built by the 8th Count of Barcelos, which is today one of the most important tourist attractions in the city of Guimarães, and is also the Official Residence of the President of the Portuguese Republic, in the North of the country.
Praca de S. Tiago
  • 10m
The Historical Centre of the city of Guimarães opens before us, one of the best preserved in Portugal and Europe, being a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its storey is connected with this square.
Largo da Oliveira
  • 10m
We will continue wander through the medieval alleys, among the “terreiras” houses, the traditional commerce, the squares full of inviting terraces and the outstanding monuments that make up this beautiful old town. Largo da Oliveira is one of the most picturesque squares in Portugal. Your guide will explain you the interesting facts behind the centenary buildings.
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sameiro
  • 30m
After lunch, there is nothing better than to visit this space full of tranquility, erected on top of the mountain, surrounded by a panorama of indescribable beauty, where the second most important temple of Marian adoration in Portugal is located.
Bom Jesus do Monte
  • 45m
Visit the Bom Jesus Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the most sought after destinations in the city of Braga and the Minho region.
Bom Jesus Funicular
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
You will be transported by the oldest hydraulic-powered funicular working in the world, with a glimpse of the world-famous staircase, whose fountains and baroque statues surround it in a mantle of centuries-old vegetation, in a privileged scenario over the city of Braga.
Praca da Republica
  • 10m
Now, let's go back 2000 years in time to stroll through the streets of the Historical Centre of "Bracara Augusta", nowadays known as Braga, Best European Destination 2021.
Rua do Souto
  • 15m
During this walking tour though the city centre, you will enjoy the local atmosphere of Braga, passing through the main points of interest.
Se de Braga
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
It is in the heart of the Historical Centre that we will have the opportunity to discover one of the most visited places in the city: the first and oldest Portuguese Cathedral to be built (11th century).
Arco da Porta Nova
  • 10m
Your walking tour through Braga Historical Centre will pass through the main points of interest, including the beautiful Arch of Porta Nova, where its history will be telled.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESGuimaraes Castle
    • Rua Conde D. Henrique, Paço dos Duques
    • 4810-245, Guimaraes, Portugal, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEGuimaraes Castle
    • Rua Conde D. Henrique, Paço dos Duques
    • 4810-245, Guimaraes, Portugal, Portugal

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