This is the most complete small group tour for up 8 people and we visit the interior of monuments that others don't see, and all tickets are included.
Arriving in Braga, we will start by visiting the Bom Jesus Sanctuary and contemplating its magnificent staircase to the top of the church.
After a top view of the city, time to visit the oldest cathedral in the country where we will have exclusive access to the chapels and high choir of the monument.
A delicious traditional Portuguese lunch will be served in a restaurant where you can taste the so famous "Vinho Verde".
During the afternoon we visit Guimarães when we have time for a calm walk on foot through the medieval city where we will enter in his Castle that was known for the birth of a new kingdom: Portugal.
Then we will visit the Palace of the Dukes where we are dazzled by the luxuries of royalty from other times. A whole history of Portugal will be told by our local guides who have always followed the group.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Local guide
✔ Bottled water
✔ Admission Ticket Duke's Palace
✔ Exclusive access to parts of the Braga Cathedral (Chapels and High Choir)
✔ Lunch
✔ Admission Ticket Guimarães Castle
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Casa da Companhia, Vignette Collection, an IHG hotel
2. Saboaria
3. Eurostars Aliados
4. Wine & Books Hotels | Porto
5. Hotels 705 Porto Prime Home
6. Youropo - Tower
7. S. Bento Residences
8. Acta The Clover
9. Se Catedral Hotel Porto, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
10. Gabriel Guesthouse
11. Casual Raizes Porto
12. Portfolio Guest House Premium
13. Youropo - Cosy
14. Hotel Porto River Infante
15. Mercure Porto Centro Aliados
16. Gallery Townhouse
17. Fontinha Porto, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
18. Guesthouse Franco
19. Hotel das Virtudes
20. Hotel Porto Interface Trindade By Kavia
Additional Info: When you make your reservation, mention your hotel and we will be assigned a meeting point closest to you.
Itinerary
1
Bom Jesus Do Monte
We start our tour on the top of the mountain and visit the most magnificent Sanctuary in Portugal and its magical staircase.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Se de Braga
Known for the city of the Archbishops where we will visit its historical center, visit the interior of the Cathedral. We will have exclusive access to the interior of the chapels as well as the high choir of the monument.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Stop for a delicious lunch at the Diana Restaurant where the intense flavors of the northern cuisine of Portugal combined with the Vinho Verde (Green Wine).
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Guimaraes Castle
The oldest castle in Portugal was where the first Portuguese king grew up and has a very important significance and a reference to the country's independence.
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Paco dos Duques de Braganca
Most tour operators don't visit the interior but we do and tickets are included. The Palace of the Dukes where we are dazzled by the luxuries of royalty from other times. A whole history of Portugal will be told by our local guides who have always followed the group.
Duration: 60 minutes
6
Guimaraes
At the end of the day we invite our visitors to discover the romantic medieval city of the historic center of Guimarães. We will stroll through the narrow old streets of the city and possibility for some souvenir shopping.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
• Good for avoiding crowds
• Fast track access to monuments
