Braga and Guimarães Day Tour From Porto
Porto, Portugal
Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 8 hours
On this full day tour, visit the capital of Portuguese Baroque religious architecture at Braga and Guimarães, the birthplace of Portugal and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the scenic landscapes of Minho, noted for its popular Vinho Verde, and visit 2 of the region’s historic cities, Guimarães and Braga, to discover their architectural heritage.
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On this full day tour, visit the capital of Portuguese Baroque religious architecture at Braga and Guimarães, the birthplace of Portugal and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the scenic landscapes of Minho, noted for its popular Vinho Verde, and visit 2 of the region’s historic cities, Guimarães and Braga, to discover their architectural heritage.The first stop on this full day tour is Guimarães, whose city center has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001. See Guimarães Castle, dating from the 10th century, where you’ll learn about the early period of Portugal’s history. Admire the architecture of this medieval city such as its unique buildings, streets and squares.
Continue on to Braga, a city once occupied by the Romans and one of the most important Christian centers of the ancient region of Gallaecia. You’ll visit the city center and take a break to enjoy lunch. Learn about the history of Braga and see its most important pilgrimage sites, such as the Cathedral, Bom Jesus and Sameiro sanctuaries. Admire the city’s 18th century Baroque architecture.
Continue on to Braga, a city once occupied by the Romans and one of the most important Christian centers of the ancient region of Gallaecia. You’ll visit the city center and take a break to enjoy lunch. Learn about the history of Braga and see its most important pilgrimage sites, such as the Cathedral, Bom Jesus and Sameiro sanctuaries. Admire the city’s 18th century Baroque architecture.
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