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Guimarães Private Tour from Porto Birthplace of Portugal

By Deslocar - Car Rental, transfers & Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is £335 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Discover the birthplace of Portugal on a private half-day tour to Guimarães from Porto. Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver and explore a UNESCO World Heritage city rich in history and charm.

Visit iconic landmarks such as the 10th-century Guimarães Castle, closely linked to Portugal’s origins, and the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza, one of the most important historic buildings in northern Portugal. Stop at São Miguel Church, traditionally associated with the baptism of the first Portuguese king.

Enjoy a walk through the medieval historic centre, including Largo da Oliveira and Praça de Santiago, surrounded by traditional architecture and local atmosphere.

All entrance tickets are included, and with a fully private experience and hotel pickup and drop-off in Porto, this tour offers a convenient and memorable way to explore Guimarães.

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

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Guimarães Private Tour from Porto Birthplace of Portugal
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
£335.26 x 1 Adult£335.26
Total
Price is £335.26
Until Sun, 12 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Fully private tour — no shared groups
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Door-to-door service (pickup and drop-off at your hotel or address in Porto or Vila Nova de Gaia)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance ticket to Palace of the Dukes of Braganza
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance ticket to Guimarães Castle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals and drinks (except for the included tasting)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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

Porto (Pass by)

Porto – Hotel Pickup - Your experience begins with pickup at your hotel or accommodation in Porto. Relax during a comfortable journey in an air-conditioned vehicle as you travel north towards the historic city of Guimarães, widely known as the birthplace of Portugal.

Guimaraes Castle

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit the iconic Guimarães Castle, a 10th-century fortress closely linked to the origins of the Portuguese nation and to the life of Portugal’s first king, Afonso Henriques. This historic monument played a key role during the formation of Portugal and remains one of the most symbolic landmarks in the country.

Igreja de Sao Miguel do Castelo

  • 15m
Stop at the small Romanesque Church of São Miguel, traditionally believed to be the place where Afonso Henriques, the first King of Portugal, was baptized. Despite its modest size, the church holds great symbolic importance in Portuguese history.

Palace Duques de Bragança

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Explore the impressive Palace of the Dukes of Braganza, a 15th-century palace that once served as the residence of the powerful House of Braganza. The palace is one of the most remarkable historic monuments in northern Portugal and showcases medieval architecture inspired by French noble residences.

Centro Historico de Guimaraes

  • 45m
Enjoy a walk through the beautifully preserved historic centre of Guimarães, recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll through charming medieval streets and discover iconic squares such as Largo da Oliveira and Praça de Santiago, surrounded by traditional buildings, cafés and historic landmarks that reflect the city’s rich cultural heritage.

Porto (Pass by)

Return to Porto After exploring the historic highlights of Guimarães, relax on the return journey to Porto with drop-off at your hotel or accommodation.

Location

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

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