From Porto: Braga and Guimarães Full-Day Tour with Lunch Hotel Pickup and Drop-Off Included
ID: GYG32568-O-39316
Category:
Country: Portugal
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Travel through the Minho region from Porto to the cities of Guimarães and Braga on a full-day tour. Visit the historical centers of these 2 cities and learn about Portuguese history in the process. Then dine on a traditional lunch at a local restaurant.
Minho is known for having some of the most beautiful natural landscapes of Portugal, as well as being one of the richest regions in history. Explore the area and visit the cities of Guimarães and Braga on a full-day trip from Porto.
Guimarães is the birthplace of Portugal and of the first Portuguese king. See the medieval castle of Guimarães and spend some time in the historical city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The streets and monuments of Guimarães are so well-preserved that it is easy to imagine the past.
Go on to spend the afternoon in Braga, one of the oldest Christian cities in the world. After lunch in a typical restaurant, visit the cathedral and the historical center. You will also see 2 important sanctuaries, the Sameiro Sanctuary and the Bom Jesus do Monte, before making your way back to Porto.
Highlights
- Explore the historical center of Guimarães, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Spend time seeing Braga, with visits to 2 of the most important sanctuaries in the area
- Learn about the rich history of the Portuguese people
- Eat a traditional Portuguese lunch at a local restaurant
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Usually tours run in one language but there are cases where one extra language or more can be used
• The group size will be from 8 to 27 people
• The tour duration is an estimation, subject to local traffic and visit schedules
• The services included in the tour are subject to third party availability and may change without notice
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants who are over 16 years old must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or proof of medical complications preventing vaccination. Participants between 12 and 15 years old must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative PCR test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
The supplier offers free pick-up at all hotels between Porto and Gaia city center. Please contact Living Tours to book your pick-up.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
