Discover the charm of Portugal’s two oldest cities on this full-day tour of Guimarães and Braga from Porto. In the Roman city of Braga, home to the oldest archdiocese in Portugal, we will start our visit with the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus. Afterwards, we will appreciate the imposing cathedral, which dates back to the 11th century and all the surrounding area like the St. Bárbara garden or Porta nova. After a relaxing lunch break that will certainly allow you to enjoy the pleasures of the cuisine of the north of Portugal, it will be time to continue towards Guimarães. Visit the medieval Castle and church of saint Michael. Walk through the ancient streets and city squares of the the medieval village of Guimarães, the birthplace of the nation and clasified as UNESCO World Heritage site.
Posted By : Margaret_L
Maria was absolutely amazing!! From the moment we met her we knew we were going to have a great day. She was very knowledgeable and overall had a great vibe which made the experience so pleasant for us. I would highly recommend this tour to everyone
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Posted On : 2024-06-27 20:17:06
Posted By : E2292NEeduardob
excellent attention and very good historical description of the Region
I would do it again with this company. I have no hesitation in recommending
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Posted On : 2024-06-21 13:04:55
Posted By : Maria_S
It was a great tour with an excellent and knowledgeable guide; our entire day was wonderful; highly recommend the tour and the guide.
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Posted On : 2024-06-12 13:34:47
Posted By : Hilary_M
Alex was a fantastic guide! So knowledgeable about everything - history, wine, and just life in Portugal. The size of the group was perfect. We learned so much and saw so many beautiful things! Highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-05-25 14:26:02
Posted By : Scott M
Our tour guide Violeta was amazing her knowledge on history was incredible. The small group tour provided a great insight into Braga and Guimarães. We only had 4 people on our tour (2 English, 2 Portuguese) but Violeta was great at making sure she included both languages. Lunch venue was amazing as well. Highly Recommended!!
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Posted On : 2024-04-30 02:43:07
Posted By : ArtemioF_E
Everything about the tour was memorable- from the beautiful sceneries and culture of the cities, the friendly and helpful people, the food. What made it extra memorable was our tour guide, Violeta Cruz. Violeta was very professional, an expert in her field. She was funny and very animated when discussing a topic and answering our question. She looked after our welfare and comfort. We not only got educated and entertained, we also found a great friend! We will look for Violeta next time around! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Posted On : 2024-04-07 06:17:51
Posted By : Sempelsp
We are regular travels and love to explore countries, cities, cultures. This tour immediately appealed to us, and we booked it. What a great day it turned out to be. The tour is well thought of and gives you a perfect insight in Braga & Guimarães main attractions. Our guide, Violeta, was just FANTASTIC, she is not only fun, a good driver, but for most an excellent tour guide who is very knowledgeable having an historical degree. Also, the lunch was excellent! Highly recommended!
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Posted On : 2024-03-29 05:52:18
Posted By : alaneA5793YV
Had an amazing day with an amazing guide in Violeta. A wealth of historical knowledge along with fun and friendly personality. The lunch was fabulous.
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Posted On : 2024-02-23 12:43:13
Posted By : Erika_E
Maria was wonderful!!
Our tour started in Braga (take an umbrella with you just in case!) and Maria was superb; answering our questions and engaging with us every step of the way.
She is the tour guide to go with if you want somebody kind, relaxed and knowledgeable.
She receives 5 stars from us.
Con: the only con would be the lunch- as we didn’t get to pick from a full menu but only from the options they showed us. This can be & was challenging for those with dietary restrictions.
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Posted On : 2024-02-17 04:51:50
Posted By : globetrotgastronome
Violeta is an amazing guide, but an even better human being. She is very knowledgeable of the place, history and culture. She ensured we had a good dsay sightseeing. Everything was well planned, yet flexible, to account for the weather. Highly recommend her. Communication with Maria in the office, prior to the trio, was top notch.
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Posted On : 2024-01-08 04:29:44