Private Tour: Guimares and Braga Day Trip from Porto
Overview
Explore two UNESCO World Heritage Sites on a private tour with an expert guide. Wander through the historic medieval town of Guimarães and the ancient Roman city of Braga, where you'll visit its Cathedral and the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte.
With a knowledgeable private guide, embark on a journey to Guimarães, often hailed as the birthplace of the nation, featuring a UNESCO-listed center. Discover its historic landmarks, including the imposing Guimarães Castle and the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza, each telling the story of its remarkable past.
Delve into the religious heritage of Braga, a city with deep Christian roots. Visit the impressive Cathedral of Braga and ascend to the breathtaking Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary.
Enjoy personalized attention from your private guide and a flexible itinerary tailored to your interests. This immersive tour offers a rich and unforgettable experience, providing deep insights into Portugal's history, architecture, and cultural heritage.
What's Included
- Bottled water in sustainable packaging
- Braga Cathedral and Guimarães castle entrance fee
- Hotel or Meeting Point pickup and dropoff
- Traditional Lunch with drinks included
- Comfortable and modern minivan or minibus
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Entrance fees on monuments, not mentioned
Meeting and Pickup
Most centrally located Porto hotels (when accessible). We will confirm your pickup time and location the day previous to the tour.
What To Expect
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Bom Jesus Funicular
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Se de Braga
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Guimaraes Castle
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Paco dos Duques de Braganca
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with serious mobility issues
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-12546PXOPRIVBRAGA
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
- Bottled water in sustainable packaging.
- Braga Cathedral and Guimarães castle entrance fee.
- Hotel or Meeting Point pickup and dropoff.
- Traditional Lunch with drinks included.
- Comfortable and modern minivan or minibus.
- Professional guide.
- Gratuities.
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
- Entrance fees on monuments, not mentioned.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Tour: Guimares and Braga Day Trip from Porto is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with serious mobility issues
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Tour: Guimares and Braga Day Trip from Porto will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water in sustainable packaging
- Braga Cathedral and Guimarães castle entrance fee
- Hotel or Meeting Point pickup and dropoff
- Traditional Lunch with drinks included
- Comfortable and modern minivan or minibus
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Entrance fees on monuments, not mentioned
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with serious mobility issues
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
