Day Trips in Braga

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.

Spend the day exploring two important northern Portugal cities, Braga and Guimaraes, and learning about their significance to Portuguese history. Discover Braga's religious sites"”the Cathedral, and the Bom Jesus and Sameiro Sanctuaries"”before heading to the medieval city of Guimaraes. Walk around this UNESCO-listed ton and learn about its history as you pass important landmarks such as the Guimaraes Castle.

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.

Spend the day touring Guimaraes and Braga. Discover why Guimaraes has the distinction of a UNESCO world Heritage site as you have free time to explore the city center and stop for lunch. Admire the impressive façade and interiors of Bragança Palace, and try climbing the tower at Guimaraes Castle if you're feeling adventurous. This tour is ideal for visitors wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of Porto for a day of exploration.

Visit the historical city of Guimaraes on a 4-hour small-group tour from Porto, ideal for lovers of ancient history. Travel in a small group limited to eight people and visit hihglights such as the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Guimaraes Castle (Castelo de Guimaraes), the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança, and the city's historical center. Choose between morning or afternoon departure, and enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off.

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.

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.

Maximize time in Portugal with a full-day tour to the two heritage cities of Braga and Guimaraes. After getting picked up at your hotel in Porto, explore the historic center and striking castle of Guimaraes plus the Cathedral in Braga. Learn about each town's history from your guide and relax over a traditional Portuguese lunch including Vinho Verde, a wine produced locally.

Ideal for travelers with limited time in Portugal, this 9-hour tour of Braga and Barcelos provides a comprehensive historical overview of northern Portugal. From Port, you'll head to Braga to visit ancient attractions such as the 14th-century Castle of Braga and the Arco da Porto Nova. Discover the historic center of Barcelos, famed for its colorful ceramics and medieval monuments, and delve into the town's artistic heritage at the Centro do Artesanato de Barcelos. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off in Porto are included on this small-group tour, limited to six people.