Overview
Braga is known as the Rome of Portugal and one of the oldest Christian cities in the world. Guimarães is considered the crib of Portugal, and its historic centre is a designated UNESCO World Heritage site. This combo trip offers every visitors a rich historical experience.
What you will be doing
We will discover the historic city of Guimarães. Our tour starts in the direction of Braga. Along the way, enjoy the lush green landscape of mountains, valleys and rivers. Braga is a deeply religious city, and this guided tour allows you to visit: the oldest Cathedral of Portugal, and the Bom Jesus Sanctuary (UNESCO)
The Sanctuary is one of the greatest highlights of this tour. Famous for its endless stairs and Baroque details, this place will definitely impress you! Not only a religious monument but also a truly romantic and relaxing place, with stunning views of the city. Here, Nature is privileged and protected with the utmost affection
The Cathedral is also known as Sé de Braga, a monument that combines three different styles: Romanesque, Manueline and Baroque. It is the oldest Cathedral in Portugal - it was even built several decades before the founding of the country! Undoubtedly, this imposing Cathedral is the greatest landmark of Braga
We will walk through the historic centre of Braga and discover some of the most important streets and gardens of the city, such as the Santa Barbára Garden, considered by many to be one of the most beautiful in Portugal
We will then take a break in the historic centre of Braga to enjoy a tasty traditional lunch (optional). Relax and appreciate this time
The birthplace of Portugal and a World Heritage Site since 2001. This was the city where the first King of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques, was born. The history of Guimarães is related to the foundation of the national identity and the Portuguese language. We will have the opportunity to enter and explore the Castle of Guimarães, the 10th-century national symbol. From the outside, its medieval structure looks impressive, and on the inside, you can have stunning views over the city. Then, we will continue passing through the Palace of the Bragança Dukes and the São Miguel Church. We can observe the imposing statue of D. Afonso Henriques and walk through the Martins Sarmento Square. To end this short walking tour, you will discover the Santa Maria Street, the City Hall, the Santiago Square, and the Senhora da Oliveira Church. Guimarães is an authentic example of the evolution of a medieval city throughout History.
Where we'll meet
🧭 Meeting/pick-up point: R. de Mouzinho da Silveira 352, 4000-069 Porto, Portugal
🗺️ Instructions: Please be at the Meeting Point 10 minutes before the departure schedule (Living Tours Tourist Service - at Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352 4050-418 Porto in front of Train Station São Bento). For hotel pick-up/drop-off: We only collect passenger that select the Pick-up option at hotels in the city centre of Porto (we will inform the exact pick-up time by email, with the booking confirmation). Hotels in Vila Nova de Gaia and any type of alternative accommodation (guesthouse, apartments or Airbnb's) are not included for the pick-up service.
Things to know
Accessibility:
Infant friendly
Children friendly
Fitness requirement
Any fitness level
Tour Language
English
French
Portuguese
Spanish
License requirement
None
Additional information:
Vegetarian and Gluten-free meal options are available if requested before the day of the booking. Make sure you inform us before the tour starts
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Third party services are subject to availability and may change without notice
Usually our tours run in one language but there are cases of one extras language or more
Tours run in small groups between 8 and 29 people
Duration: the hours of duration are approximate, the tour is subject to local traffic, visit schedules, and other factors
Inclusion ✅
Entrance ticket
Lunch
Water
Tour guide
Exclusion ❌
Gratuities
Alcoholic beverages
Refreshments
About your host
Living ToursWe are passionate about offering you a unique travel experience, to connect with local communities and expand new horizons. At the same time, we endeavour to minimise our footprint on the environment. We are committed to the responsible travellers' manifesto, and we believe a sustainable trip is one that brings a more enriching experience.
For every trip booked, Kodama Travel donates £1 to Just One Tree to restore our forests and the ocean.