The Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary, Braga Cathedral, the Castle of Guimaraes... Discover the most important monuments in two of Portugal's most historic cities on this tour of Braga and Guimaraes.
Braga & Guimaraes Tour
At 9:30 am, we'll pick you up at your hotel in Braga to start this tour to discover two of the most historic cities in Portugal.
The tour will start by exploring the historic centre of Braga, a 2000 years old city, while discovering its most symbolic places, such as the Souto shopping street or the colourful Santa Barbara Garden, until we reach the Braga Cathedral. There, we'll visit the interior of the temple, the oldest in Portugal, to discover its most curious anecdotes and historical importance.
Afterwards, we'll go to the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus, one of the most iconic places in Braga and a jewel of the Portuguese Baroque. We'll climb its long staircase, decorated with motifs related to the Stations of the Cross. At the top, we'll enjoy magnificent panoramic views and visit the interior of the Sanctuary.
Following on, we'll stop for lunch in a typical local restaurant to enjoy the best traditional dishes of Braga.
With our batteries recharged, we'll get back on the minibus to head to Guimarães, only 30 minutes away from Braga.
Once there, we'll explain why this city is considered the birthplace of Portugal. We'll visit the Castle of Guimarães and the small Romanesque church of St. Michael's Chapel, where important figures of the country's history are buried.
The tour will end returning to your hotel in Braga, arriving at 5 pm.
Price
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Duration
7 hours 30 minutes.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.
Included
English speaking guide
Hotel pick up and drop off
Transport in air conditioned minibus
Entrance to locations visited
Lunch
When to book?
You can book up until 9 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code. Specifically, this activity applies the following practices: Show more
Printed material is avoided.
No single-use plastics are used.
The show represents local culture.
The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
The activity helps vulnerable groups.
The activity promotes local production.
No printing of documentation required.
Promotes local employment.
Has a gender equality policy.
Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
