Braga and Guimarães Private Full Day Tour From Porto

Discover the region of Minho which includes Braga (baroque city) and Guimaraes, Portugal's birthplace. This tour is perfect for the people who would want to know more about the different landmarks of these two important Portuguese cities. Be ready to understand the history of Braga, since the roman times, until to the power of the archbishops, and the centuries of Baroque. We will visit the New Door Arch, the Violinha street, the old Cathedral, the Mesiricordia church and many other local highlights that will take you back in time. We can't miss the Bananas House and the Cafe of Frigideiras. It is a must to visit the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus on the way to Guimaraes, a pilgrimage example with a breathtaking baroque style stairway which dates from 1772. In Guimarães we will see and learn about the history of the city, embrace the culture and unique architecture of the Duques Palace, the Guimarães Castle, and some important churches, like Carmo church where we can find the old alarm of the city.

Braga and Guimarães Private Tour From Porto (8 hours) 09:00 Customer pick up at the hotel (in Porto area); 10:00 Go to Bom Jesus and enjoy the Cathedral, the beautiful gardens, and the views of Braga 11:00 Visit the Cathedral of Sameiro and appreciate the architecture style and the views 12:00 Take a walk in the city center of Braga 12:30 Take your lunch in Braga 13:30 Travel From Braga to Guimarães 14:30 Visit the Guimarães Castle, the place where Portugal was born; 15:30 Stop near of Paço dos Duques and appreciate it by outside 16:00 Visit the center of Guimarães and the main landmarks 17:00 Drop off at your hotel in Porto city