Guided tour of the heart of Portugal Braga and Guimarães from Porto
Overview
Book your Guided tour of the heart of Portugal Braga and Guimarães from Porto to learn about the birth of the kingdom of Portugal, Palace of the Dukes, the sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte and lunch accompanied by tasting the "green" wine.
Highlights
- Learn about the medieval city of Guimarães and its significance to the birth the kingdom of Portugal
- Indulge in a traditional Portuguese lunch and "green" wine tastings
- Explore the city of the Archbishops by visiting its historical centre, Cathedral and climbing up its mountain to the sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte
Discover the culture and history of two cities involved in the unification of a country on this full-day guided tour plus experience a traditional Portuguese lunch accompanied by tasting the local wine produced in the region.
Starting from meeting your guide at your accommodation in Porto, you'll travel to Guimarães. You'll then walk through the medieval city and enter in its "Catelo" whilst learning about the birth of the kingdom of Portugal. Then, you'll marvel at the Palace of the Dukes with its royal luxuries from the past before indulging in a traditional Portuguese lunch and taste "green" wine produced in the region.
Next, you'll explore the city of the Archbishops (Braga) by visiting its historical centre, Cathedral and climbing up its mountain to the sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte.
What's included
- Lunch
- Entrance to the historical centre of Braga and Guimarães, Palace of the Dukes, Castelo of Guimarães and sactuary "Bom Jesus do Monte"
- Transport with WiFi
- Pickup and drop-off
Meeting & pickup
Meet your tour guide at Starbucks in 196 R. de Mouzinho da Silveira. A pickup service is also available, but only within the city limits of Porto. If you are staying in this area, please mention your hotel or address, otherwise please answer "Starbucks" when booking.
Additional info
Know in advance:
- Pickups are available within the city limits of Porto. If you are staying in this area, please indicate the hotel or address at checkout
- The guided tour is available in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Please indicate your chosen language at checkout
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts for a full refund.
Questions
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