Private tour in Braga Fernanda S
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Hi there! Welcome to Guimarães and Braga, Portugal. My name is Fernanda. In the past I have studied Tourism and worked as a hotel receptionist for 6 years in Oporto. I then returned to University and got a Bachelor's degree in Portuguese/Latin/Greek and became a teacher. Ten years ago I decided to become a stay-at-home mom so that I could devote my time to my children and family. Now my children have grown up, and I decided to return to the work force. So here I am! I like talking to people and I have enjoyed visiting cultural sites and monuments ever since I was a child. I especially like to communicate with people from other countries and cultures. Finally, Braga and Guimarães are two towns I know really well. For many years I studied in both Braga and Guimarâes, and I also worked for years in Guimarâes. I would be happy to be your personal tour guide as I have done so many times for my overseas friends. I would love to take you to popular places as well as places unknown to the average tourists. I can provide you with the valuable insight of a real local, along with a unique experience. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. I look forward to talking with you about your exciting personal tour! Take care, Fernanda Tourism degree Portuguese/Latin/Greek bachelor's degree I am not an official guide, therefore I will not be able to guide you inside of specific historical monuments.
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You will be guided through city center and visit the most important monuments. Then I will drive you to Sameiro and Bom Jesus sanctuaries, where religion meets nature and art. From a few Kms from Braga, it rises majestically a tourist-religious resort called Bom Jesus, where nature and art "give their both hands" to make it a real ex-libris in the city of Archbishops. The origins of Bom Jesus were on the beginning of the fourteenth century, when someone decided to put a cross on the top of the hillside of Espinho. Sameiro it is the second centre of Marian devotion in Portugal. After the establishment of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception in December 8th of 1854, by Pope Pius IX, a monument was erected on Sameiro Mountain to celebrate and devote the Virgin Mary in Braga. Let's explore town and the surroundings! « For a shorter version of this tour, pls, contact me - fernandampbsampaio@sapo.pt »
Fernanda was very helpful in setting up the tour which involved three parties and the transportation which included a train ride from Porto. She knew the history of the city and its relationship to the history of Portugal. She had the tour well laid out and included a stop to try the local pastry. We all enjoyed the tour and would use Fernanda again. Phil
This was a great tour of Braga; she was wonderful and provided us history, food, and architecture information — we absolutely recommend this tour
Fernanda is an excellent guide. We learned so much about Braca, the Sanctuary and Guemareis. Definitely worth a full day trip from Porto
Had a full day bespoke tour of Braga with Fernanda, which she arranged for me as I had a long list of things that i wanted to see in a short space of time. She was punctual, very knowledgable, friendly, answered all my numerous questions and made the tour very enjoyable. She even went out of her way to drive me to the station at the end of the tour, and message me after the tour with suggestions where i may get some specific shopping i wanted in next city. I would have no hesitation to recommend Fernanda.
Tour starts at the Arcada- This is actually the "bracarenses" most popular meeting point. Crivos House - The only example of the urban civilian archtecture from the XVII and XVIII centuries S. Marcos Hospital Church - Exterior Idol Fountain - A unique ruine from the Romans left in the city center Raio Palace - One of Braga Ex-libris, the barroque perfect colurful post card Santa Cruz Church - Considered the most beautiful religious baroque church Nossa Senhora da Torre - A peculiar tower-chapel Cathedral ( including museum ) - "Older than Braga Sé", it is a portuguese saying and it says a bit already. Porta Nova Arch - Another Braga ex-libris, which inspired another portuguese popular saying. Biscainhos Museum - A baroque palace Populo Coventry - A XVI church Ancient Episcopal Palace Santa Bárbara Garden - LUNCH- Sameiro Sanctuary - Basilic Bom Jesus Sanctuary - A mandatory visit, where religion meets nature and art.
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