Guimaraes Tours and Tickets

Discover the beauty of one of Portugal's most underrated regions on this full-day guided tour of Minho, from Porto. Located in Northern Portugal, Minho is known for its bucolic countryside, lush terrain, vineyards and delicious cuisine. Spend the day exploring it all with the help of a knowledgeable guide, including eating a memorable lunch at a local restaurant. Visit two cities, Guimaraes and Braga, to get to know the heart of the region.

Experience the Minho region of Portugal and its two most significant cities on this day trip from Porto. Visit Guimaraes, often called the 'cradle city,' which dates back to the 9th century; its historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Then continue to Braga, and see the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte. You'll have free time during the tour to buy lunch, plus enjoy the lovely scenery of wineries and hills, where the region's 'green wine' is made, as you travel to each place.

Explore two of Northern Portugal's oldest cities - Braga and Guimaraes - on this full-day tour from Porto. Discover the spiritual heritage of Braga, visit the magnificent Braga Cathedral, and enjoy a lunch of traditional Portuguese cuisine at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, continue to Guimaraes, where highlights include the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza and Guimaraes Castle.

Venture beyond the streets of Porto to discover the cities of Braga and UNESCO-listed Guimaraes on a day trip into northern Portugal. As you explore with a guide and small group, you'll learn about the cities' architectural heritage and the wider history of Portugal itself. An authentic Portuguese lunch with local vinho verde wine is included, and numbers on the tour are limited to just eight people for a small-group experience.

Are you a mountain bike enthusiast and want more challenging courses? This activity is for you!The activity begins at the Arts Platform, where a brief briefing on the tour and bikes will be held.The route continues through the historical center of the city, city park and follows to Paçô Vieira where begins the ascent of the mountain. Here the trails cross forests, fields, and villages and take you to the destination, the peak of Penha mountain at 605 meters of altitude.Here you will find leafy forests with vegetation composed mainly of oaks but also corktree, strawberry trees, cypress, cedar and linden trees. It is also possible to observe several species of birds, some rodents, and squirrels.After a short snack, we begin the downhill, one of the most fun parts of the tour, by the trail more suitable for you.

- Pick-up at the Hotel in Porto (Center); - 8-hour Tour to the two most importante city's in Minho, Guimaraes and Braga; - Visit to historic center of Guimaraes; - Visit to the historic center of Braga; - Visit to the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus;

Come to visit the place where Portugal has born and the beautiful places in this city.

Journey to two of Portugal's northernmost cities, Guimaraes and Braga, on this immersive guided day trip from Porto, including lunch. Meet your expert guide and set out for Guimaraes, an UNESCO World Heritage-listed town. See the 10th-century castle and the Dukes of Braganza Palace. Enjoy a satiating lunch at a local restaurant. Next, venture to Braga, where you will learn about its extensive Roman history from your informative guide. This is a great tour for Portuguese and European history buffs.

Guimaraes has one of the best preserved medieval centers of Portugal, where time seems to have really given way and magically stopped.Come to know more than the history and monuments of Guimaraes. Visit the suburbs of the city, with its traditions, historical and cultural heritage, local gastronomy and its nature with cable car trip.It's Historic Center is classified as World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is a historical city of medieval origin and has its origin in the tenth century, known as "Cradle of the Nation" or "Cradle City", for its crucial role in the formation of Portugal, and here the first Portuguese King was born.Highlights: Full day tour (10h) Pickup & Drop-off Entrance to monuments UNESCO Heritage site Ride by cable car to Penha mountain Local gastronomy Photos of the tour Small groups

Baroque churches, turreted castles and medieval relics are just a few of the sights you can expect to see on this day trip to two of Portugal's best-loved towns. Following pickup from central Porto, travel to Guimaraes and explore its candy-colored Old Town with your guide. Then, continue to Braga, where you'll visit sights like Se Cathedral on a guided tour before exploring independently. You'll also receive a hop-on hop-off bus ticket, valid for 48 hours.