Medieval Guimarães-Hidden Gems / Full day-from Porto
Overview
Discover the cradle of our independency! Guimarães is a town in the northern region that preserves the medieval style and structure. In this visit, you will understand the history and roots of the portuguese!
Guimarães is deply related to the most important events in Portugal's foundation, and also our first capital back on the 12th century. Since then, the area has kept its structure, including the castle and fortified wall. Today, countless pieces that tell the history of Portugal are still very present and visible to everyone.
On this tour you will visit the most iconic monuments in the country, but also discover true treasures that even few residents know about!
By the afternoon we take a journey to the highest point in about 40km, from where you will have contact with the greenest area of the surroundings, with a fantastic view over the town of Guimarães.
What's Included
- Bottled water Available for free in the van
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick up/Drop in Porto or Braga (if selected)
- Personal accident and liability insurance
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entrances - Paço dos Duques de Bragança, Castle of Guimarães, Oliveira church, Lookout tower
- Local Guide/Driver
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
Meeting and Pickup
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Guimaraes Castle
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Paco dos Duques de Braganca
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Montanha- Parque da Penha
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Centro Historico de Guimaraes
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Zona de Couros
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Percurso pedonal da Muralha de Guimaraes
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Torre de Alfandega - Aqui Nasceu Portugal
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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. Available for free in the van.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Pick up/Drop in Porto or Braga (if selected).
- Personal accident and liability insurance.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Entrances - Paço dos Duques de Bragança, Castle of Guimarães, Oliveira church, Lookout tower.
- Local Guide/Driver.
- Lunch.
- Personal expenses.
There 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..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Medieval Guimarães-Hidden Gems / Full day-from Porto is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Medieval Guimarães-Hidden Gems / Full day-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 waterAvailable for free in the van
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick up/Drop in Porto or Braga (if selected)
- Personal accident and liability insurance
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entrances - Paço dos Duques de Bragança, Castle of Guimarães, Oliveira church, Lookout tower
- Local Guide/Driver
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
