Braga Private Day Trips

Our Private Day Trips

If you're spending a few days in Braga and want to enjoy some of the most symbolic places in the surrounding area, don't hesitate in booking one of our private tours. They last between 9 and 10 hours and all of them include hotel pickup, minibus transport, and an English-speaking guide.

Porto (9 hours)

On arrival, we'll see the San Bento train station, the Cathedral and the Clérigos Tower. We'll stop for a traditional lunch and then cross the Don Luis I Bridge to visit the village of Vila Nova de Gaia. Here you'll find the best Port cellars, one of which we'll visit and enjoy a wine tasting. Next, we'll have the opportunity to experience a boat ride across the six bridges, and we'll end the day enjoying some Porto wines. 

• Timetable: daily at 9 am

If you book this tour, you can enjoy 2 types of optional tastings:

• Standard tasting: includes Douro and Port wines. Prices: € 15 (US$ 17.32) adults and free for children under 4 years old.
• Premium Tasting: includes exclusive Port wines. Prices: € 25 (US$ 28.87) adults and free for children under 4 years old.

There are 2 types of lunch:

• Regional rustic lunch with wine: costs € 35 (US$ 40.42) adults and free under 4 years old. Includes a rustic lunch with Douro wines in local family restaurants.
• Premium lunch: € 50 (US$ 57.74) adults and free for children under 4 years old. It includes a gourmet lunch with selected DOC wines in high-end premium restaurants.

If you wish, you can also book the cultural package. It is worth € 50 (US$ 57.74) adults, € 32.50 (US$ 37.53) children from 4 to 12 years old and free for children under 4 years old. It includes a boat trip on the six bridges, guided tour of the Cathedral of Porto and guided tour of the Stock Exchange Palace.

You can also choose a family package which costs € 35 (US$ 40.42) and free for children under 3 years old. It includes entrance and guided tour of an interactive museum for children and to the World of Wine (WOW) complex in Vila Nova de Gaia.

Peneda-Geres National Park (9 hours)

We'll go to the Peneda-Gerês National Park and walk past the waterfalls and streams. Then we'll visit the Interpretation Museum and ride through the area in a horse-drawn carriage, before stopping for a traditional lunch at a local restaurant. Next, we'll visit the Sanctuary of San Bento, the second-largest pilgrimage in Portugal! Finally, we'll stop to taste the most popular local products.

• Timetable: daily at 9 am

Douro Region (9.5 hours)

We'll pick you up at 8:30 am and make our way to the Douro region. We'll admire the vineyards and forests as we approach a local winery. The experts will explain the winemaking process, and then we'll enjoy a tasting. Afterwards, we'll take a ride on a Rabelo boat along the Douro River. Following on, we'll have a delicious lunch at a wine-producing farm. Then, we'll visit another winery with a tasting there too! 

• Timetable: daily at 8:30 am

If you book this tour, you can enjoy 2 types of optional tastings:

• Tasting in a family winery: includes Douro and Port wines, accompanied by seasonal homemade delicacies. Prices: € 22.50 (US$ 25.98) adults, € 12.50 (US$ 14.43) children from 4 to 11 years old and free for children under 4 years old.
• Tasting in a Premium wine cellar: includes exclusive DOC and Port wines, accompanied by regional products and extra virgin olive oils. Prices: € 35 (US$ 40.42) adults, € 22.50 (US$ 25.98) children from 4 to 11 years old and free for children under 4 years old.

There are 2 types of lunch:

• Regional rustic lunch with wine: costs € 35 (US$ 40.42) adults, € 22.50 (US$ 25.98) children from 4 to 11 years old and free under 4 years old. Includes a rustic lunch with Douro wines in local family restaurants.
• Premium lunch: € 50 (US$ 57.74) adults, € 35 (US$ 40.42) children from 4 to 11 years old and free for children under 4 years old. Includes a gourmet lunch with selected DOC wines in premium high-end restaurants.

There are 2 types of boat trips:

• Standard 1 hour ride: € 20 (US$ 23.09) adults and free for children under 3 years old.
• 1 hour private tour: € 200 (US$ 230.98) up to 10 people.

You can also choose a family package including a visit to an interactive museum and blind juice tasting for children, paired with wine tasting for adults: € 25 (US$ 28.87) adults, € 17.50 (US$ 20.21) children from 3 to 12 years old and free for children under 3 years old.

Coimbra & Aveiro (10 hours)

On this excursion, we'll enter a UNESCO World Heritage Site: the University of Coimbra, the oldest university in Portugal. You'll see the students wear traditional attire with a black cloak. We'll then explore the old part of the city and see the Romanesque cathedral, a symbolic landmark.

Before continuing our journey, we'll have lunch in Coimbra. With our batteries recharged, we'll arrive in Aveiro. There, you'll get on a traditional Moliceiro boat for 45 minutes to see why it is called the 'Portuguese Venice'. When you disembark, don't hesitate to take pictures next to the mythical striped coloured houses.

• Timetable: daily at 8:30 am

There are 2 types of lunch:

• Regional lunch with wine, water and soft drinks: costs € 35 (US$ 40.42) adults, € 22.50 (US$ 25.98) children from 4 to 11 years old and free under 4 years old. Includes a rustic lunch with Douro wines in local family restaurants.
• Premium lunch: worth € 50 (US$ 57.74) adults, € 32.50 (US$ 37.53) children from 4 to 11 years old and free for children under 4 years old. Includes a gourmet lunch with selected DOC wines.

You can also enjoy a boat trip for € 15 (US$ 17.32) adults and free for children under 3 years old.

Another option is a cultural package for € 35 (US$ 40.42) adults and free for children under 3 years, which includes: entrance and visit to the interior of the University of Coimbra, the chapel of São Miguel and the Joanina Library; entrance to the interior of the Monastery of Santa Cruz; entrance and guided tour inside the Sé Velha.

If you prefer, you can opt for a family package for € 35 (US$ 40.42) adults, 17.50 children from 3 to 12 years old and free for children under 3 years old which includes: visit to the children's museum “Portugal dos Pequenitos” and visit to a sweet “ovos moles” factory.

Santiago de Compostela & Valença do Minho (10 hours)

With this excursion, you'll visit one of the most important pilgrimage cities in the world: Santiago de Compostela. Upon arrival, you'll have free time to visit the imposing cathedral, a Gothic, Romanesque and Baroque place of worship that houses porticoes, chapels and altarpieces of great historical relevance. Don't miss the characteristic botafumeiro.

Afterwards, we'll enjoy a delicious traditional lunch, including padrón peppers. Later back in Portugal, we'll visit Valença do Minho, a medieval fortified village that will leave you speechless, where we'll also taste some of the best local products.

• Timetable: daily at 8:30 am

Braga Tour & Guimaraes Day Trip (8 hours)

We'll begin this private day trip exploring Braga, a city with more than 2,000 years of history. We'll walk along Rua do Souto, a popular shopping avenue and stroll through the Garden of Santa Barbara. We'll visit the Braga Cathedral, the oldest temple in Portgual, and then hit the road to see the emblematic Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte. Afterward, we'll have lunch at a local restaurant, which will consist of a starter, soup, a main course, a drink, dessert and coffee.

With our batteries recharged, we'll head to Guimaraes, considered the birthplace of Portugal! We'll explore its castle and the Church of São Miguel do Castelo before admiring the façade of the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza.

• Timetable: daily at 9 am

There are 2 types of lunch:

• Regional lunch: costs € 35 (US$ 40.42) adults and free under 4 years old. Includes a regional lunch with wine, water and soft drinks.
• Premium lunch: € 50 (US$ 57.74) adults, € 32.50 (US$ 37.53) children from 4 to 11 years old and free for children under 4 years old. It includes a premium lunch with selected DOC wines.

You can also opt for a cultural package for € 25 (US$ 28.87) adults, € 17.50 (US$ 20.21) children from 4 to 12 years old and free under 4 years old that includes: entrance and visit to the Cathedral of Braga, ticket for the funicular to the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus and Sanctuary of Sameiro, entrance and guided tour of the Castle and Palace of the Dukes of Bragança.

Another option is a standard tuk tuk tour for € 25 (US$ 28.87) adults and free for children under 4 years old, or a private tuk tuk tour for € 150 (US$ 173.24) up to 4 people.

Barcelos, Ponte de Lima & Vianado Castelo (9 hours)

We'll start by exploring the historical center of Barcelos, with its 14th-century bridge and the legend of the Portuguese ex-libris: the Rooster of Barcelos. We'll taste the typical sweets and learn more about the local recipes. The green landscapes where the famous Vinho Verde grapes grow will take us to the age-old village of Ponte de Lima, the oldest town in Portugal. As we explore its medieval historical center, we'll be transported back in time. There we'll have a lunch typical of the region, accompanied by the area's exclusive wines.

Next, we'll visit the magnificent and historic Viana do Castelo, home to the captivating Sanctuary of Santa Luzia. We'll also have a delicious cocktail, the perfect ending to the day's trip.

• Timetable: daily at 9 am

Advantages of a Private Day Trip

By booking a private tour, you'll receive a much more personalised service. Moreover, you can do the tour any day of the week, modify the itinerary to your liking and, if you're a large group, you'll save money!