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What makes Private Full Day Tour of Guimarães and Braga a unique experience ?
We begin our tour at the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora do Sameiro, one of the most important monuments of Marian worship in Portugal. Here you can enjoy a panoramic view over the city of Braga.
We head towards one of the oldest Sacro-Monte and standard-bearer of the Minhota region – Bom Jesus do Monte and its Basilica – UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2019.
Arriving in the center of the city of Braga, full of youth and tradition, we visit the Sé de Braga, the oldest cathedral in Portugal (11th century), a work that accompanies the foundation of Portugal, becoming one of the most important symbols of power religion in Portugal.
Strolling through the streets of this city, we get to know many other special and characteristic places of this city.
It will be, still here, that we will enjoy the flavors of the Minho, at lunch, in a restaurant with traditional cuisine.
We head towards the acclaimed birthplace of Portugal – Guimarães, where we visit the Castle of Guimarães, whose foundation dates back to the 10th century.
The story goes that this Romanesque church (13th century) may be associated with the baptism of the first king of Portugal – Afonso Henriques. The tombs found inside make this church a testament to the battles that marked this territory.
Afterwards, we visit the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança, whose foundation dates back to the 15th century – a must!
Within the walls of the old city, we walk through the old streets of the city, full of stories and legends, to discover the Historic and Medieval Center of Guimarães – UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001 and, a unique vestige of a type of city conception, for the morphology of its medieval urban fabric and by a type of construction erected with traditional building techniques.
Departing from Praça da Oliveira, you will have free time to explore the houses and modus vivendis of Guimarães.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Attention! There may be stages of the route that are not accessible to wheelchair users. The tour can be adapted according to the client’s physical limitations and/or preferences.
- All dietary restrictions must be communicated at the time of booking.
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- Private Full Day Tour of Guimarães and Braga
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Private Full Day Tour of Guimarães and Braga Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Insurance and Fees
- Lunch (drinks included)
- Entry to the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança, other complementary products to tourist attractions in the region
- Guide and private transport (pick up and drop off at the hotel)
- Entrance to Sameiro Sanctuary, Bom Jesus do Monte and its Basilica, Braga Cathedral and Guimarães Castle
Not Included
- Personal expenses and expenses with products or services not included
- Gratuities (optional)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by CAPPTOURING.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Lisbon.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 4 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Preference for digital ticket.