8-Hour Braga and Guimarães Tour from Porto with Bom Jesus
About This Tour
Explore Braga, one of Portugal's oldest cities and the ancient seat of religious power, known as the "City of Archbishops". Discover its rich spiritual heritage...
Duration: 8 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Porto, Braga, Guimarães · Languages: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
About Braga
Braga
Nestled between the valleys of the Cavado and Este Rivers, Braga is unquestionably a jewel of the Portuguese north. Get a local guide to show you the city’s Baroque churches and buzzing bars, Francesinha joints and hilly surrounds.
What's Included
- English-speaking tour guide
- Transportation in a private luxury car
- All insurance required by the Tourism of Portugal
- Entrance tickets to Braga's Cathedral
- Bottled water
Not Included
- Lunch
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses (drinks, souvenirs, snacks, etc.)
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Braga's Sanctuaries and Historic Guimarães
Meet your Braga tour guide at your hotel, cruise terminal, or any other convenient location. Meet your Braga tour guide at your hotel, cruise terminal, or any other convenient location. Leave the city of Porto after breakfast and head towards Braga, once known as the city of Romans and later as the "city of archbishops". Braga is one of the main religious centres of Portugal, where you can see Baroque art almost everywhere. Leave the city of Porto after breakfast and head towards Braga, once known as the city of Romans and later as the "city of archbishops". Braga is one of the main religious centres of Portugal, where you can see Baroque art almost everywhere. Explore the main places of worship, particularly the famous Sanctuary of Bom Jesus and Sameiro. This area comprises seven chapels depicting the seven stations of the cross. Explore the main places of worship, particularly the famous Sanctuary of Bom Jesus and Sameiro. This area comprises seven chapels depicting the seven stations of the cross. Visit Guimarães, the birthplace of Portugal. The city has a magnificent historic centre and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will visit the ancient castles and also walk through the Guimarães historical heritage area. Visit Guimarães, the birthplace of Portugal. The city has a magnificent historic centre and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will visit the ancient castles and also walk through the Guimarães historical heritage area. Drop-off at the hotel or cruise terminal. Drop-off at the hotel or cruise terminal.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Porto, Portugal · Tour start: Braga, Portugal — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
