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FRENCH TOUR ONLY
2 Adults x $55.75
$111.50
Approx Total
$111.50
Without lunch: Lunch is not included in this option, but you will have free time for lunch on your own.
ENGLISH TOUR ONLY
2 Adults x $55.75
$111.50
Approx Total
$111.50
Without lunch: Lunch is not included in this option, but you will have free time for lunch on your own.
FRENCH TOUR ONLY
2 Adults x $55.75
$111.50
Approx Total
$111.50
Without lunch: Lunch is not included in this option, but you will have free time for lunch on your own.
SPANISH TOUR ONLY
2 Adults x $55.75
$111.50
Approx Total
$111.50
Without lunch: Lunch is not included in this option, but you will have free time for lunch on your own.
ENGLISH TOUR ONLY
2 Adults x $55.75
$111.50
Approx Total
$111.50
Without lunch: Lunch is not included in this option, but you will have free time for lunch on your own.
PORTUGUESE TOUR ONLY
2 Adults x $55.75
$111.50
Approx Total
$111.50
Without lunch: Lunch is not included in this option, but you will have free time for lunch on your own.
FRENCH TOUR ONLY
2 Adults x $55.75
$111.50
Approx Total
$111.50
Without lunch: Lunch is not included in this option, but you will have free time for lunch on your own.
SPANISH TOUR ONLY
2 Adults x $55.75
$111.50
Approx Total
$111.50
Without lunch: Lunch is not included in this option, but you will have free time for lunch on your own.
ENGLISH TOUR ONLY
2 Adults x $55.75
$111.50
Approx Total
$111.50
Without lunch: Lunch is not included in this option, but you will have free time for lunch on your own.
PORTUGUESE TOUR ONLY
2 Adults x $55.75
$111.50
Approx Total
$111.50
Without lunch: Lunch is not included in this option, but you will have free time for lunch on your own.
SPANISH TOUR ONLY
2 Adults x $55.75
$111.50
Approx Total
$111.50
Without lunch: Lunch is not included in this option, but you will have free time for lunch on your own.
PORTUGUESE TOUR ONLY
2 Adults x $55.75
$111.50
Approx Total
$111.50
Without lunch: Lunch is not included in this option, but you will have free time for lunch on your own.
FRENCH TOUR ONLY
2 Adults x $55.75
$111.50
Approx Total
$111.50
Without lunch: Lunch is not included in this option, but you will have free time for lunch on your own.
ENGLISH TOUR ONLY
2 Adults x $55.75
$111.50
Approx Total
$111.50
Without lunch: Lunch is not included in this option, but you will have free time for lunch on your own.
SPANISH TOUR ONLY
2 Adults x $55.75
$111.50
Approx Total
$111.50
Without lunch: Lunch is not included in this option, but you will have free time for lunch on your own.
PORTUGUESE TOUR ONLY
2 Adults x $55.75
$111.50
Approx Total
$111.50
Without lunch: Lunch is not included in this option, but you will have free time for lunch on your own.
FRENCH TOUR ONLY
2 Adults x $55.75
$111.50
Approx Total
$111.50
Without lunch: Lunch is not included in this option, but you will have free time for lunch on your own.
ENGLISH TOUR ONLY
2 Adults x $55.75
$111.50
Approx Total
$111.50
Without lunch: Lunch is not included in this option, but you will have free time for lunch on your own.
SPANISH TOUR ONLY
2 Adults x $55.75
$111.50
Approx Total
$111.50
Without lunch: Lunch is not included in this option, but you will have free time for lunch on your own.
PORTUGUESE TOUR ONLY
2 Adults x $55.75
$111.50
Approx Total
$111.50
Without lunch: Lunch is not included in this option, but you will have free time for lunch on your own.
FRENCH TOUR ONLY
2 Adults x $55.75
$111.50
Approx Total
$111.50
Without lunch: Lunch is not included in this option, but you will have free time for lunch on your own.
ENGLISH TOUR ONLY
2 Adults x $55.75
$111.50
Approx Total
$111.50
Without lunch: Lunch is not included in this option, but you will have free time for lunch on your own.
SPANISH TOUR ONLY
2 Adults x $55.75
$111.50
Approx Total
$111.50
Without lunch: Lunch is not included in this option, but you will have free time for lunch on your own.
PORTUGUESE TOUR ONLY
2 Adults x $55.75
$111.50
Approx Total
$111.50
Without lunch: Lunch is not included in this option, but you will have free time for lunch on your own.
Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Offered in: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Admission Ticket at Guimarães Castle
Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience)
Admission ticket at Braga's Cathedral
Confortable transportation on a Minibus with A/C
Professional Guide
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off
Lunch
Overview
The Minho region is an old Portuguese province and its located in the North of Portugal. Minho is known for its green landscapes, crossed by affluent rivers, and the biodiversity enriches the views for those who visit Minho. The region presents a big coastal zone with beautiful beaches.
The full-day Tour to Minho gives you the opportunity to visit the region and two cities: Guimaraes and Braga. Travel through the Minho and visit the historical centers of these two cities learning about Portuguese history in the process. Then have a traditional lunch (optional) at a local restaurant.
Meeting points
Living Tours R. de Mouzinho da Silveira 352 354, 4050-418 Porto, Portugal
Meeting point at Rua Mouzinho da Silveira, 352 -4050-418 Porto, next to São Bento train station
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Itinerary
Porto (Pass By)
You will meet you guide at our Meeting Point near S. Bento Train Station and he will drive you to Braga, our first stop.
On your way to the Minho Region, your guide will give you insights regarding the Portuguese history, development and cultural facts of portuguese heritage.
Bom Jesus Funicular
Famous for religious reasons but also for its architecture, the famous staircase and being the cause of the vertical tram, an amazing piece of 19th century engineering. This was the first of its kind to be installed in Portugal in 1882 and still uses its water powered system to power the 300 meter ramp in just 3min.
The church was built by Carlos Amarante, who gave it an Italian-inspired neo-classical design that harmoniously blends into the landscape of northern Portugal.
The staircase leading to the top contains 17 landings adorned with symbolic fountains, allegorical statues, and Baroque-style decorations along themes: Stations of the Cross, Five Senses, the Virtues, Moses receiving the Commandments and at the top, the eight biblical figures that contributed to Jesus' condemnation. Any visitor must take in the view from the bottom of the staircase. Facing up are the ornate granite fountains on the various landings and the white chalice-like outline on which the church itself "sits".
30 minutes
Se de Braga
The first cathedral, older than Portugal.
The Cathedral of Braga was the first Portuguese cathedral, erected several decades before the founding of the country. It began to be built at the end of the 11th century, and was concecrated and dedicated to the Virgin Mary by Bishop Pedro in a solemn session on August 28, 1089. Competing in power with the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela and is the jewel of the city. D. Henrique and D. Teresa, parents of the first king of Portugal, are buried in the Chapel of Kings.
30 minutes
Braga
It's now time for a break.
If you chose the lunch included option the guide will take you to a local restaurant where you will have a delicious traditional portuguese meal with drinks included.
Try the very famous "Vinho Verde" wine, a white wine with unique caracteristics.
If you decided to not to include lunch on your tour, you will have free time and restaurant options to lunch on your own or to explore a bit more Braga's old city center.
(Vegetarian option during lunch is available, make sure you request it during the booking process)
1 hour
Guimaraes
After lunch, we will go on a short drive to Guimarães:
Is considered the birthplace of Portugal because Afonso Henriques, who went on to be the first king of Portugal, was born here.
2 hours
Guimaraes Castle
The castle´s presence evokes the exciting mixture of legend, poetry and heroism that surrounds the beginning of Portuguese history. On this Monte Largo (Broad Hill), the nucleus of the future nation of Portugal was first developed.
In circa 968, Mumadona, the countess of Galicia, ordered a castle to be built on this site, where the population could seek refuge from the constant attacks unleashed upon them by the hordes of Vikings, who arrived by sea from the north of Europe, and the Muslims, who made raids from the territories that they occupied to the south.
On taking over the governorship of the province known as Portucalense from his father-in-law, Alfonso VI of León, Count Henry ordered another larger and more solid construction to be built. This represented the beginning of the important defensive structure that we can now see today, dominated by the square keep that stands between the four towers guarding each of the four corners of the walls.
Although this is not strictly documented, it is very likely that the building that stands against the inner part of the northern wall was the residence of Count Henry and the birthplace of his son Afonso Henriques, the first king of Portugal.
30 minutes
Igreja de Sao Miguel do Castelo
The small church of S. Miguel do Castelo was built in the 13th century. However, according to tradition, this church would have been built in the 12th century by Count Dom Henrique (Henry of Burgundy), where he would have baptised his son, the 1st King of Portugal Dom Afonso Henriques.
Of Romanic style and reduced dimensions, this church reveals great simplicity in terms of decoration. Inside, under the floor of this church lie buried the great warriors of the nation’s founding period.
10 minutes
Centro Historico de Guimaraes
The historical centre in the area that was within the Guimarães city walls, is associated with the formation and identity of Portugal, and was classified a World Heritage site based on the originality and authenticity applied in its restoration. The city still has a harmonious, well-preserved heritage that is evident in the graceful iron verandas, granite balconies and porticos, mansions, arches connecting the narrow streets, paving slabs smoothed by time, towers and cloisters. For a moment you might imagine yourself to be in a mediaeval setting, where the nobility built their houses over time, such as the Mota Prego house, the Vila Flor and Toural palaces, and the many others that give Guimarães its unique atmosphere.
30 minutes
Sample Menu
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Duration: the hours of duration are approximate 9 hours, The Tour is subject to local traffic, visit schedules, etc
Please kindly note that access that the castle of Guimaraes has limited access and the access to the walls are now prohibited.
Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available if requested before the tour. Inform us before the tour starts.
Tours are usually in one language, but a second language may be used.
Group size maximum capacity is 27 people.
Discover Porto in a unique way with a Free Walking Tour with Living Tours, available to all customers who book this activity. Our Free Walking Tour is available on a daily basis, in English and Spanish, at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. departing from Living Tours Agency located in Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352, 4050-418 Porto
Free Cancellation
June 12100% refund
June 13No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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1588
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216
3 stars
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2 stars
32
1 star
22
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Published on Dec, 2024
Carlos Silva, our tour guide, was absolutely wonderful. The tour was well-paced, offering a perfect balance between guided walking tours of both cities and ample free time to explore on our own.
Carlos was exceptionally kind, laid-back, and knowledgeable. He provided fascinating insights into the history of the cities and Portugal as a whole, while also ensuring we had plenty of time to take in the sights at our own pace.
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Published on Dec, 2024
It was all historic visit. If youre interested in history then must check this trip. If youre not much into it then just skip it.
Guide was carles ,very humble man
Good tour guide Michael
Published on Dec, 2024
The tour guide Michael is very good ! He provides us very good introduction for every tourist spot. He is patient and detailed guide.
Perfect!
Published on Dec, 2024
Having Andre Vidal as a guide and Michael as our driver plus the beautiful views of the city was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. The jokes, the knowledge of history, his amazing rhetoric and enthusiasm of Andre was making everything far more interesting to actually listen to! I’ve learnt so much!
Michael always had a smile on his face every time we went back to the buss which made the trip better and more enjoyable!
It was wonderful! I’ll do it in the future! I recommend strongly!
Published on Dec, 2024
The guide Andre Vidal was very great! He was very spontaneous! He knows what he talks about and he was very open to talking about himself and about his love and passion to his religion!
The Driver, Michael knows what he does!
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