Guimarães Trip Overview
The heart and soul of Portugal during Medieval times. Guimarães, once a capital, is best described as the birthplace of Portugal and where the first king – Afonso Henriques – was born.
However, Guimarães is much more than the well-renowned 10th-century castle. The old town encompasses 14th-century buildings, a previous Jewish quarter, defensive and military structures against the Moors during the Dark Ages, and much more. In this private walking tour, you will experience this from a local and experienced tour guide. A coffee breakwill be included.
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* Duration: 2 to 3 hours
* Starts: Guimarães, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Guimarães, Braga, Portugal
The heart and soul of Portugal during Medieval times. Guimarães, once a capital, is best described as the birthplace of Portugal and where the first king – Afonso Henriques – was born.
However, Guimarães is much more than the well-renowned 10th-century castle. The old town encompasses 14th-century buildings, a previous Jewish quarter, defensive and military structures against the Moors during the Dark Ages, and much more. In this private walking tour, you will experience this from a local and experienced tour guide. A coffee breakwill be included.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Guimaraes Castle, Rua Conde D. Henrique Paço dos Duques, Guimaraes 4810-245 Portugal
Enjoy one of the oldest castles from the Early Medieval times in Portugal. Be amazed with the astonishing architecture from the 10-11th centuries that helped to shape Portugal as a kingdom and, especially, the northern territory.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Guimaraes, Guimaraes, Braga District, Northern Portugal
The birthplace of Portugal. Guimarães encompasses a small Medieval town, where you can discover religious heritage, small buildings from the Dark Ages, and learn how the Portuguese population used to live, and work.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Largo do Toural, Circular Urbana de Guimaraes, Guimaraes 4810-561 Portugal
One of the most important squares that shaped Guimarães’s urban landscape, especially during the 12-14th centuries.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Cruzeiro de Nossa Senhora da Guia, Rua Alfredo Guimaraes, Guimaraes 4810-431 Portugal
An 18th-century Baroque chapel, dedicated to the imagery of the Passion of Christ.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Guimaraes, Guimaraes, Braga District, Northern Portugal
The old Jewish quarter will be covered during our experience. Learn how the Sephardic Jews used to live and cope with the Christians during the 14th century until the development and improvement of the Portuguese Inquisition.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Alberto Sampaio Museum, Rua Alfredo Guimaraes Praça da Oliveira – Centro Histórico, Guimaraes 4800-407 Portugal
We will end our tour in front of the Museum Alberto Sampaio.
