From Porto: Braga & Guimarães Medieval Full Day Tour
1 day
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About this activity
After breakfast at the hotel, the guide will wait outside your accommodation to start this trip to the two most renowned cities in the north of Portugal, Braga & Guimarães.
Be fascinated by the imposing Castle built by Mumadona Dias, a monument closely related to the and independence of Portugal as a nation. It was also elected as one of the seven wonders of Portugal.
Be amazed by the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança, built in the 18th century, re-created in a controversial way during the dictatorship that has taken Portugal since 1933. It is currently the official residence of the president of the republic.
Before lunch, walk through the medieval streets of the historical center of Guimarães and discover the corners of this beautiful city known as the cradle of nationality.
After a morning full of history and discovery nothing better than stopping to enjoy a beautiful typical Portuguese meal in one of the traditional restaurants of the city.
Wander through the center of Braga and be enchanted by the magnificent cathedral, classified as a national monument since 1910.
Take some time to visit the beautiful garden of Santa Bárbara, full of flowers of different colors and whose fountain dates from the XVII century.
Couldn’t finish better the day without visiting two of Portugal's most emblematic sanctuaries, where you will have the best views of the city.
• Visit Bom Jesus de Braga, one of the country's most emblematic sanctuaries
• Discover the most beautiful baroque churches
• Visit medieval towns, charming squares, traditional houses and gothic buildings
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Be fascinated by the imposing Castle built by Mumadona Dias, a monument closely related to the and independence of Portugal as a nation. It was also elected as one of the seven wonders of Portugal.
Be amazed by the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança, built in the 18th century, re-created in a controversial way during the dictatorship that has taken Portugal since 1933. It is currently the official residence of the president of the republic.
Before lunch, walk through the medieval streets of the historical center of Guimarães and discover the corners of this beautiful city known as the cradle of nationality.
After a morning full of history and discovery nothing better than stopping to enjoy a beautiful typical Portuguese meal in one of the traditional restaurants of the city.
Wander through the center of Braga and be enchanted by the magnificent cathedral, classified as a national monument since 1910.
Take some time to visit the beautiful garden of Santa Bárbara, full of flowers of different colors and whose fountain dates from the XVII century.
Couldn’t finish better the day without visiting two of Portugal's most emblematic sanctuaries, where you will have the best views of the city.
• Visit Bom Jesus de Braga, one of the country's most emblematic sanctuaries
• Discover the most beautiful baroque churches
• Visit medieval towns, charming squares, traditional houses and gothic buildings
Included
- Pick-Up / Drop-Off at the Hotel
- Local Specialized Guide
- Comfortable transportation
- Traditional lunch
- Lunch
- Bottled water
Not included
- Tickets to monuments
- Other personal expenses
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
75%
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