Braga and Guimarães - The Heritage Tour Spanish Commentary
ID: GYG985149-O-1702909
Category:
Country: Portugal
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Explore Portugal's rich history and cultural heritage with our exclusive tour of the cities of Braga and Guimarães.
Explore Portugal's rich history and cultural heritage with our exclusive tour of the cities of Braga and Guimarães. Get to know Braga, known as the ‘City of the Archbishops’, with its imposing churches, religious monuments and centuries-old traditions, and the world-famous Bom Jesus do Monte Shrine. In Guimarães, the ‘Cradle of the Nation’, relive the glorious past by visiting Guimarães Castle and walking through its historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
We set off from Porto on a journey that will take you to discover two of the most emblematic cities in the north of Portugal. We start at the Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary, a Baroque jewel and UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you'll have time to explore the stunning gardens and stairways. We continue to the centre of Braga, where we'll take a 1-hour walking tour of the historic city centre, highlighting the Sé de Braga - the oldest cathedral in Portugal. After this visit, enjoy 1.5 hours of free time for lunch, where you can enjoy the local cuisine. In the afternoon, we set off for Guimarães, the cradle of Portugal. Here, on a 45-minute walking tour, we'll visit Guimarães Castle Park, the imposing Duques de Bragança palace and the historic Church of São Miguel do Castelo. The tour culminates at Largo da Oliveira, a charming medieval space in the heart of the historic centre, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Highlights
- Enjoy a panoramic journey
- Accompaniment by certified guides
- Find imposing churches, religious monuments and centuries-old traditions
- Learn about the Vinho Verde region and the production of the iconic green wines
- Admire the iconic enchanted cottages that seem to have come out of a fairy tale
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Transport from Porto to Braga (and back)
- Walking Tour
- Guided tour in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.