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Best of Braga and Guimaraes Day Trip from Porto
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Best of Braga and Guimaraes Day Trip from Porto

By Living Tours Porto
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Experience more of northern Portugal without the hassle of planning your own itinerary during this full-day excursion to Minho from Porto. Explore the historical centers of Braga and Guimaraes, as your guide teaches you about Portuguese history. Plus, you can upgrade to include a typical Portuguese lunch in a local restaurant for a hassle-free day.
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Ages 0-99, max of 27 per group
Duration: 9h
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Live guide: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
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Highlights
  • Visit Braga and Guimaraes in the Minho region with ease from Porto
  • Explore Portugal’s oldest cathedral, Guimaraes Castle, and more
  • Upgrade your experience to include a Portuguese lunch
  • Letting someone else drive means you can appreciate the scenery en route

  • Confortable transportation on a Minibus with A/C
  • Professional Guide
  • Admission ticket at Braga's Cathedral
  • Admission Ticket at Guimarães Castle
  • Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience)
  • Entry/Admission - Sé de Braga
  • Entry/Admission - Guimarães Castle
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off
  • Lunch


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  • Living Tours, R. de Mouzinho da Silveira 352 354, 4050-418 Porto, Portugal
    meeting point at Rua Mouzinho da Silveira, 352 -4050-418 Porto, next to São Bento train station
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Infant seats available
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7592P17

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Duration: the hours of duration are approximate 9 hours, The Tour is subject to local traffic, visit schedules, etc
    • Please kindly note that access that the castle of Guimaraes has limited access and the access to the walls are now prohibited.
    • Tours are usually in one language, but a second language may be used.
    • Group size maximum capacity is 27 people.
    • Discover Porto in a unique way with a Free Walking Tour with Living Tours, available to all customers who book this activity. Our Free Walking Tour is available on a daily basis, in English and Spanish, at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. departing from Living Tours Agency located in Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352, 4050-418 Porto
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 27 travelers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7592P17

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    • A1977YLjavierr
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Totally recommend it!!
      Miguel Washington amazing our trip was amazing, fun and above expectations, I really recommend to do the tour with Miguel.
      Written February 6, 2025
    • Navigator158202
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A really good tour.
      Guide and driver were amazing. Great views and very informative. History of the Duro valley and the port production was from a very factual perspective. The stops were well timed and the samplings were varied and generous. Excellent tour with a great mix of world travellers on board our bus.
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      Great trip, fantastic day.
      The driver and our guide José was awesome. Excellent choice 👌🏻. Would recommend to anyone. French/English guide so best of both world
      Written February 6, 2025
    • Lauren H
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great tour
      Enjoyed the stops, history, and of course, the wine. Would recommend this tour to others looking to explore the Duero valley region.
      Written February 6, 2025
    • jongF8607DN
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Wine Tour
      Tania and Luis…. The only 2 names you need to know!! Best tour guide and best driver in ALL of Portugal… maybe even the world
      Written February 6, 2025
    • Jasmine B
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      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Informative and good time out!
      Very good guide Jose and driver Paulo! Informative and friendly, made even the small quieter parts fun and interesting. Would recommend!
      Written February 6, 2025
    • Chillonfire
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      Douro Wine tour
      Tania and Luis were fantastic. Highly recommended trip. Tania has a vast knowledge of the area and communicates this knowledge well.
      Written February 6, 2025
    • N2831GFjulias
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      Duoro Wine tour
      Tania and Luiz were wonderful guides! Tour was super informative and interesting. Definitely would recommend to others :)
      Written February 6, 2025
    • Karen H
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great wine, great views great fun!
      I really enjoyed this tour, the wine was great, the lunch was amazing, and the views were stunning. Rita and Manuel were a fantastic guide and driver, they made the tour a lot of fun!
      Written February 6, 2025
    • jonathanhW4615YL
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nice Multi-Stop Tour
      Zara was our tour guide and she contributed to the overall experience in a meaningful way. The day is definitely jam packed starting at 730a and you visit so many different areas in the process. We definitely would not have been able to coordinate this on our own. Granted, we went during the off-season, but I’m sure the river, valley, and winery are gorgeous during the right times of year
      Written February 5, 2025
    • Vans2093
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      Wine and food tour
      Great experience for the value ! Beautiful scenery and Zara was amazing tour guide! Love the wine and place must do! You will Enjoy
      Written February 5, 2025
    • 926iainb
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      Probably the best day tour yet!
      Probably the best tour I’ve been on… Humour 100% Keeping to times 100% Value for money 100% (more actually) Comfort of vehicle & driving 100% Informative 100% Other people on the tour 109% (met a really nice group of students) Wine quality 100% Wine quantity 100% (more than we expected) Boredom factor nil (other tours normally have some boring bits!) Multilingual 100% (respect to anybody who can confidently converse in multiple languages all day). Zara & Tropa were 100% excellent all day. And so were the guides in the places we visited. THANK YOU!!!
      Written February 5, 2025
    • 831diane
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      Day trip to the Douro Valley
      What a wonderful day we have had. Excellent driver and very knowledgeable guide. We ate so well and drank some fabulous wines and ports. Highly recommended
      Written February 5, 2025
    • justinesV7938NE
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Excellent tour and deal
      Very well-priced full-day tour of the Douro Valley. Included two wineries, lunch, and lots of wine. Zara was a very interactive and wonderful tour guide and Toropa, our driver made sure we had a very smooth journey. Even though we went in the off season it was still a very enjoyable tour with lots of wine and good views even on a foggy day.
      Written February 5, 2025
    • christY5085PM
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      Zara and Tropa were absolute gems!
      Zara was a wonderful tour guide. She was so bubbly, informative, and made our day. Tropa was the driver and made the drive very comfortable. Highly recommend this specific Douro valley wine tour compared to a few similarly priced ones. We spent a lot of time looking through the options and we're very grateful we chose this one! Beautiful wine, boat ride, and food was great
      Written February 5, 2025
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    Jack R
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    From start to finish, everything was handled with remarkable professionalism. Our driver, Marcia, was punctual, safety-focused, and stayed with the locked van to protect our belongings. Our guide, Carmo, was a delight, radiating warmth and enthusiasm. She offered fascinating insights, welcomed questions, and delivered clear instructions with humour. Her excellent translation skills helped us grasp the historical significance of both Guimarães’s splendid old centre and Bom Jesus. The itinerary perfectly balanced history & free time; Guimarães’s medieval castle and Braga’s cathedral stoodout as highlights. The tour’s execution was seamless—microphone system, ticketing, & scheduling all ran smoothly without ever feeling rushed. Both Marcia and Carmo demonstrated top-tier professionalism and genuine care, ensuring a safe, comfortable experience. I wholeheartedly recommend Living Tours to anyone eager to explore northern Portugal’s charm & history, & I’d happily send my own family along.
    Written January 12, 2025
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    Good afternoon from Living Tours, We appreciate your feedback! We are very pleased to know that you enjoyed your experience with us. Thank you for choosing Living Tours, and we hope to welcome you back soon! Best regards, Living Tours Team
    Written January 13, 2025
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    Baptiste C
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2024 • Couples
    Great tour with Bruno and Marcia! We spent a wonderful day discovering Braga and Guimarães thanks to their detailed explanations and their passion for the history and culture of these two beautiful cities. They were able to make each visit captivating and interactive, while sharing enriching anecdotes. Thank you for this memorable experience, we highly recommend this tour to all those who wish to explore the area with such competent and friendly guides!
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    Written December 13, 2024
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    Salutations de la part de Living Tours, Nous vous remercions d'avoir pris le temps de nous faire part de vos commentaires sur l'expérience que vous avez faite avec nous. Nous sommes très heureux que vous ayez passé un bon moment en notre compagnie. Nous vous remercions pour votre préférence et espérons vous revoir bientôt ! Cordialement, L'Équipe de Living Tours
    Written December 26, 2024
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    marco l
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2025 • Friends
    I recently took a tour of Braga and Guimaraes, and it was an unforgettable experience! Both cities are rich in history, culture, and charm. Braga, with its beautiful mix of baroque architecture and religious landmarks like the Bom Jesus Sanctuary, offers a serene yet captivating atmosphere. The views from the sanctuary are absolutely breathtaking!

    Guimaraes, often referred to as the "birthplace of Portugal," is equally impressive. The medieval streets, castles, and the stunning Palace of the Dukes of Braganza create a picturesque setting that transports you back in time. The historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is filled with vibrant squares and narrow alleys that make for a lovely walk.

    The tour itself was well-organized, and the guide was incredibly knowledgeable, providing fascinating insights into the history and significance of each location. The pace was perfect, allowing us to enjoy both cities without feeling rushed. If you're a lover of history and scenic beauty, I highly recommend this tour—it's an exceptional way to discover two of Portugal's most captivating cities.
    Written January 2, 2025
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    Good morning from Living Tours, We appreciate you taking the time to write your feedback on your experience with us. We are glad you had a great day. Thank you for choosing Living Tours, and we hope to see you again soon. Best regards, Living Tours Team
    Written January 10, 2025
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    Rafael K
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2024 • Family
    I did the Braga + Guimarães tour with my family (4 adults and a 2.5 year old baby) and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in history and religion. The guide David and the driver João were not only attentive but also explained in detail the main landmarks of the places, often with supporting maps, engravings, etc. It is clear that David has a deep knowledge of History, allowing us to delve into the origins of Portugal.
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    Written January 30, 2024
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    Saudações da Living Tours, Querido Rafael, Muito obrigada pelo seu comentário. Estamos muito contentes por saber que você e sua família desfrutaram de Braga & Guimarães Tour enriquecedor. É fantástico saber que o guia David e o motorista João foram atenciosos e proporcionaram uma experiência envolvente ao partilharem a história de ambas as cidades e dos seus principais pontos de interesse. Esperamos poder recebê-lo novamente em novas aventuras. Atentamente, Equipa Living Tours
    Written February 1, 2024
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    Inma
    Novelda, Spain2 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2023 • Family
    Time has not let us enjoy how beautiful Braga and Guimaraes are. We had very little free time to be able to walk quietly, we couldn't go far away. In Braga we didn't have the Portuguese lunch, we preferred to walk around and eat something at our own pace and pleasure. In Guimaraes I didn't think it was good that they didn't warn that the castle was under construction, the entrance fee was included in the tour so I don't really know how they managed that money. It was going in and out, since it was all scaffolded and you couldn't go to any area or climb the towers. Here we had about 25 minutes of free time running around, we went to the Santo Antonio sweet shop to try the typical sweets and take a photo on the wall "aqui nasceu portugal". Out of courtesy they gave us a bottle of water! At 4:40 p.m. we headed to Porto. Rafael has been a very good guide, explaining all kinds of details and answering our questions, lovely! And our driver Joao, despite the rain and traffic, went very well and kept the hours.
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    Written October 18, 2023
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    Saludos de Living Tours, Gracias por su comentario con respecto a su experiencia en su Braga & Guimarães Tour. Lamentamos que no haya tenido la oportunidad de disfrutar plenamente de la belleza de Braga y Guimarães debido al clima menos agradable. No obstante, nos alegramos de que haya disfrutado de las explicaciones compartidas por nuestro guía Rafael, así como de las habilidades de conducción de nuestro conductor João, así como de su tiempo libre en ambas ciudades para explorar libremente. También tendremos en cuenta las sugerencias de mejora que usted menciona en su comentario. Una vez más, le agradecemos que haya compartido con nosotros su opinión, que consideramos muy importante. Un cordial saludo, Equipo Living Tours
    Written October 20, 2023
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    Roger K
    San Mateo, CA15 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2024 • Solo
    Great tour! Went to Bom Jesus do Monte first on top of the mountain overlooking the city which was great! Note that the funicular is interesting to see filling out with water but you can't take it on the tour but there is no reason to as you are already on top of the mountain... Then went to the main cathedral of Braga and then had a couple hours free time to walk around and have lunch which was nice. Then drove 30 minutes to Guimaraes. Went to the old fortress which is just a 10 minute walk around the top of the walls but with. Nice views. Then a walking tour around the city and some free time. I thought the free time was too little. We left at 345 but we could leave 415 and still be back home before 5pm which would still be much earlier than my tours the last 2 days with the same company... In my free time I ran back and paid 5 euros to run through the Paco do Duques de Braganca or Braganca Palace.. this was a palace furnished as it would have been hundreds of years ago with exquisite art and tapestries...it was my favorite thing all day easily... If I was running the company I would include it in the tour and increase the price 5 euros but at least the guides should tell you it is fantastic and give you enough time to see it on your own if you like..
    Written November 12, 2024
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    Good afternoon from Living Tours, We appreciate your feedback! We are very pleased to know that you enjoyed your experience with us. Thank you for choosing Living Tours, and we hope to welcome you back soon! Best regards, Living Tours Team
    Written December 31, 2024
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    Laurence R
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sep 2024 • Couples
    We went to visit both Braga and Guimaraēs. The guide was super nice and funny. In Braga, we visited the Jesus sanctuary, the cathedral, and the old city. The guide walked us through each part of the city, stopping and giving us a lot of explanation on the history and small anecdotes. We also had some free time to take a coffee or walk through the city to enjoy the views. The city was splendid. In Guimaraēs, we visited the castle, the old city and stopped in a few points to admire the monuments.

    I would recommend this trip 100%, we learned a lot on the history of Portugal and the guide was amazing.
    Written September 19, 2024
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    Viajera urbana
    Madrid, Spain18 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2023
    A good tour with a friendly guide like Ana, attentive and with good points of humor. He knew how to amalgamate the group of about 50 people (I think all or mostly Spanish), make us have a good time and let us know some curiosities about the cities visited.

    However, some indications were missing to get into the center of the city of Braga, which we had to discover on our own. Also, some architectural details about the Church of San Gualter in Guimaraes, which should be visited in a group due to its uniqueness and artistic importance (it houses his relics and the mummy of a martyr inside, as well as a series of "holy steps", hence its name also as Church of Consolation and the Holy Steps). Apparently, at the beginning of the 13th century, Saint Francis of Assisi sent the monk Gualter to Portugal to establish the Franciscan order there. Today, San Gualter is the patron saint of Guimaraes and its church has fabulous gardens at the entrance.

    A well attended tour but which lacked important architectural and historical details about the buildings visited. Something that could be remedied by the guide who, together with the driver, knew how to pace the group and their needs.
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    Written August 22, 2023
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    Buenos días de Living Tours, Gracias por compartir su opinión con nosotros. Lamentamos que su Braga & Guimarães Tour no cumpliera totalmente sus expectativas. Estamos continuamente formando a nuestros guías para que puedan ofrecer las mejores experiencias posibles. Nuestros guías intentan adaptar la información al público, y hacen una cuidadosa selección de la misma para garantizar una experiencia armoniosa para nuestros queridos invitados. Sentimos que esa no fuera su percepción. También nos gustaría añadir que estamos encantados de que haya disfrutado de estas dos encantadoras ciudades con la compañía de nuestra querida guía Ana. Una vez más, gracias por su comentario, que es esencial para que podamos mejorar nuestros servicios día a día. Muy atentamente, Equipo Living Tours
    Written August 23, 2023
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    Claire N
    Tlaquepaque, Mexico2 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Carlos was very knowledgeable and informative. Unfortunately, we felt that the time allocated at each stop wasn’t balanced properly. We were rushed at the best stop of the day, Bom Jesus. We didn’t have time to walk to the bottom of the steps and were told that they wouldn’t run the funicular unless they could fill it. That was very disappointing. We had too much spare time at a garden, everyone was just waiting around. To top it off, after driving 20 min away from Braga, we had to go back because 2 people didn’t make it on the bus. That meant sitting on the bus an extra 40 minutes. Marcia was a very skilled driver who did her best to go back quickly so we wouldn’t miss out on the rest of the tour but time had to be caught up somehow so again we were rushed in Guimares which didn’t allow much time to take pictures and explore on our own.
    Written November 7, 2024
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    Greetings from Living Tours, Thank you so much for taking the time to give us your feedback. We regret to hear that some aspects of your experience did not meet your expectations. Your feedback will be taken into consideration. However, we are very happy to hear that you still had a great day with our team. Best regards, Living Tours
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    workaholicWales
    Wales34 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2024 • Couples
    This is an excellent bus tour. The guide Paulo was very informative giving great insights into the history of Braga and Guimaraes. We had the meal option and this too was very good. There was sufficient time to explore both Braga and Guimaraes with Paulo informing everyone of the places of interest. This tour was great value for money as it is both a bus tour and walking tour with Paulo. Also the driver Antonio was brilliant taking great care on the mountain roads and made us feel very safe. I would highly recommend this Day Trip
    Written May 21, 2024
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    Greetings from Living Tours, Thank you very much for sharing your opinion regarding your experience with Living Tours and our team. We are happy you had a great time. Thank you for your recommendation and we hope to see you again soon! Best regards, Living Tours Team
    Written June 3, 2024
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