Small Group Day Trip to Braga and Guimarães with Lunch Included
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Small Group Day Trip to Braga and Guimarães with Lunch Included
By Portugal Excellence Tours
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Ages 0-99, max of 8 per group
Duration: 8h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
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- Lunch
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Exclusive access to parts of the Braga Cathedral (Chapels and High Choir)
- Admission Ticket Guimarães Castle
- Admission Ticket Duke's Palace
- Bottled water
- Entry/Admission - Sé de Braga
- Entry/Admission - Braga
- Entry/Admission - Guimarães Castle
- Entry/Admission - Paço dos Duques de Bragança
What's not included- Gratuities
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- When you make your reservation, mention your hotel and we will be assigned a meeting point closest to you.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 26918P6- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Most travellers can participate
- Good for avoiding crowds
- Fast track access to monuments
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 26918P6
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- stikhanovska0 contributionsGood day outTrip was very smooth and comfortable, Sergio did his best to accommodate us. Wine testing in the afternoon was great- vineyard we visited had a great guide Armenu- he made our day with his jokes and easy going nature. If you enjoy your wine- great tour. You will appreciate the detail and variety of what you will try. Lunch was great- meet was melting in the mouth.Written 4 January 2025
- robertnS905HN0 contributionsPortugal Wine Tour ReviewOur tour guide Sarah was amazing!! Very friendly, knowledgeable and willing to educate, and fun to be with. Highly reccomend booking with her (:Written 29 December 2024
- Tina L0 contributionsHighly recommendedI don’t typically leave reviews, but this was one of the best experiences I've had on my travels through Europe. I’ve visited Bordeaux and Tuscany, two of the more famous wine regions, but the Douro Valley is truly one of a kind. Our guide, Marcelo, was fantastic, and throughout the entire journey, we felt incredibly welcomed by all the locals who showed us around. The authenticity of the Portuguese culture and the beauty of the valley are what truly make this experience so special and unforgettable. I highly recommend this tour, especially for wine and port lovers. The lunch was outstanding—a three-course meal paired with two wines and port with dessert. Over the course of the day, we tasted 10 different wines and ports. The value is exceptional, and the experience is genuine. Thank you, Marcelo!Written 2 December 2024
- 781katie0 contributionsHighlight of our Trip!My boyfriend and I did the wine tour to Duoto and it was the highlight of our trip to Portugal!! Marcelo was AMAZING - so friendly and accommodating. Would definitely recommend this to anyone traveling through Porto!!!!Written 20 November 2024
- KK810 contributionsAmazing day at the Douro ValleyMarcelo was an outstanding guide - he was friendly, caring and made sure our day went smoothly which it did - he also had great knowledge of the local history and geography of the local area - we had a fantastic time and the weather was also on our side- well done 5 stars 🙌!Written 20 November 2024
- 748samue0 contributionsLoved it, and great for the toddler.Love the experience. Especially getting to know local Portuguese producers of wine and port. It was great for our toddler, who loved the boat ride.Written 19 November 2024
- P2883FNjoanneb0 contributionsAn “excellent” tourAn “excellent” tour by Portugal Excellence Tours. We really enjoyed our small group tour with Sara to the Douro Valley. Sara speaks English beautifully and knows how to lead a tour well. We had 6 people in total (3 couples) who did not know each other before the tour and had a blast together. All the stops were of high quality and well planned. Our lunch was in a beautiful location and was quite delicious. We choose this tour because we took an earlier tour from this company to Braga and Guimarães and we very impressed by that guide/tour.Written 9 November 2024
- michaelberman180 contributionsWonderful day:2 wineries & boat ride were great, an excellent lunch, beautiful scenery.Guides - friendly & informative.Wonderful day! 2 wineries and boat ride were excellent. Great lunch. Guides: friendly and knowledgeable. Beautiful scenery.Written 25 October 2024
- michellebG4306OV0 contributionsLovely Douro Valley wine tastings!Amazing tour of the Douro valley! Our tour guide, Marcelo, was so knowledgeable and made the tour even better than we expected! Winery tastings, lunch, boat ride, honey and olive oil tasting were all excellent. Highly recommend this tour.Written 16 October 2024
- Camper666291683240 contributionsAmazing day in the Douro ValleyWhat a fantastic day. Marcel was an awesome guide. He is very knowledgeable of the area as well as the wine making, not to mention a great driver!!! We visited two excellent wineries and had a delicious lunch. The views from both the river as well as the winery were stunning. Our river tour guides were very amusing and engaging which made that part of day fun as well. Marcel also gave us great advice for a restaurant to go to back in Porto. All in all one of the best tours we’ve done.Written 13 October 2024
- Trip1458150 contributionsFantastic Tour, One of the best Viator toursAmazing fun filled and very informational tour. Samuel Pereira was very helpful, informative and punctual. Great tour guide and driverWritten 13 October 2024
- Passenger566253204930 contributionsThe Best Wine Tasting Tour!!Our guide, Marcelo, was amazing! Super informative and helpful. He was a joy to be around and the tour was executed perfectly! 100% would recommend this tour with him! Thank you so much!!Written 13 October 2024
- patricecA7909BO0 contributionsGreat day in the Douro ValleyThis was a fabulous tour and Samuel was an awesome guide and host! From the on time pickup to our drop off everything was perfect! The vineyards were beautiful, the boat trip was great and the lunch way above average. Thank you Samuel for a great day!Written 13 October 2024
- AbMoEmbo0 contributionsVery enjoyable and varied dayReally enjoyed the day, Marcelo was informative and fun. The scenery was fabulous, the boat trip was a highlight - as were the wines and port. A great day all round.Written 13 October 2024
- Shorepoints78730 contributionsGreat escape from heavy tourist spots.Great experience with Marcelo. Trip was well planned and interesting all along the way. Love that the vineyards were small and not packed with tourists.Written 12 October 2024
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rosej1982
York, UK16 contributions
Sept 2020
We had an excellent tour with Tiago, who was a wonderful guide. The tour was informative regarding the history of Portugal and was well paced, whilst taking in some great sites. Bom Jesus was a spectacular start of the tour, followed by Braga cathedral (and the mummified archbishop!), Lunch was surprisingly good with a good choice of options. The stop in Guimaraes included access to the castle and the Palace of the Dukes which has a beautiful chapel with stained glass windows. We also had some time to explore the centre of Guimaraes.
We did the tour during the Covid crisis and probably got to see the sites much quieter than normal, which was nice. We felt very safe travelling with them, with the guide and all guests (just two couples) wearing masks when in the vehicle which was reassuring.
We would recommend this tour. We never felt rushed, and had enough time at each of the sites to enjoy them.
We did the tour during the Covid crisis and probably got to see the sites much quieter than normal, which was nice. We felt very safe travelling with them, with the guide and all guests (just two couples) wearing masks when in the vehicle which was reassuring.
We would recommend this tour. We never felt rushed, and had enough time at each of the sites to enjoy them.
Written 26 September 2020
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It's so comforting to know that you enjoyed our work, you make our day so much better. I hope you come back soon. Cheers!
Written 22 June 2021
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Victor E
Bronx, NY7 contributions
Oct 2021 • Solo
This was… an interesting tour, but not for the typical reasons. I was with my guide and an elderly couple that had a bit of trouble
keeping up, as a fair amount of walking is involved in this tour. Additionally, they were a bit difficult, as they would talk between each other while the guide was giving information about the places we were going to. At the halfway point, they decided to stop participating altogether. I greatly appreciate that my guide kept it professional and managed to continue the tour for my sake, making it so that I could continue on to the next spots and learn more about the history of the places we were visiting. He is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about his job and handled the situation incredibly well. While it may not have been a perfect tour, I have to give five stars for how it was managed even with the difficulties from the other group members.
I think the tour is very much worth it, as both Braga and Guimaraes have such interesting history and very nice areas that should definitely be visited.
keeping up, as a fair amount of walking is involved in this tour. Additionally, they were a bit difficult, as they would talk between each other while the guide was giving information about the places we were going to. At the halfway point, they decided to stop participating altogether. I greatly appreciate that my guide kept it professional and managed to continue the tour for my sake, making it so that I could continue on to the next spots and learn more about the history of the places we were visiting. He is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about his job and handled the situation incredibly well. While it may not have been a perfect tour, I have to give five stars for how it was managed even with the difficulties from the other group members.
I think the tour is very much worth it, as both Braga and Guimaraes have such interesting history and very nice areas that should definitely be visited.
Written 25 October 2021
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Thank you very much for your very constructive review and for the 5 stars that make us great.
We work with small groups and we adapt to all circumstances despite Braga and Guimarães being a more physically demanding tour. We hope to see you on a new trip to Portugal. Cheers!
Written 25 February 2022
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Susan G
11 contributions
Nov 2021
Our guide, Tiago, shared two beautiful cities with us on our day trip. It was a great way to see the countryside outside of the city of Porto and to see places we wouldn't normally get a chance to visit. Tiago shared so much about the history of his country and gave us a lot of insight into the daily life of the Portuguese people today. Thank you Tiago for sharing your insight and knowledge with us! We also enjoyed the lunch experience - very good food in a small restaurant that we would have never found on our own.
Written 15 November 2021
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Hi Susan. First of all, thank you very much for your review that fills us with pride and to do more and better every day. We are glad that you enjoyed our tour of Braga and Guimarães, brilliantly guided by our experienced guide Tiago. The choices of points of interest and the restaurant on this tour are always made with the best for our travelers and we are grateful that you recognized this. See you soon. Obrigado!
Written 8 March 2022
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ElleLaJolla
La Jolla, CA4,798 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
The Braga and Guimarães tour was outstanding. My two adult daughters and I did a lot of research on tours and were not disappointed. It was a small group tour (max 8 people, but in our case there were only 6 as two people were unable to join) with an excellent tour guide. Sergio was very knowledgeable and was able to explain and point out details that we would otherwise have missed if we had done it solo. I also loved that he was able to show us areas and specific rooms off limits to large tour groups. The highlights in Braga were the Sanctuary Bom Jesus do Monte and its gorgeous and peaceful grounds and views, the 11th Century Cathedral with its intricately and ornately carved organs, and in Guimarães the stark 10th Century Castle and the Medieval Palace of the Dukes of Bragança. How often do you get to see a natural mummified bishop in perfect condition? Or get up so close to Medieval tapestry that you can see the individual stitches?
We had an outstanding lunch and they were able to cater to my vegetarian needs. The vinho verde was excellent.
If you are looking for a more personal tour experience, this is the one!
We had an outstanding lunch and they were able to cater to my vegetarian needs. The vinho verde was excellent.
If you are looking for a more personal tour experience, this is the one!
Written 18 April 2023
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What an excellent description of our tour to Braga and Guimarães, we wouldn't do it with so much passion... Thank you very much!!
We work hard to hear these words of gratitude and our very knowledgeable guide Sérgio is attentive to every detail of each of our clients (advantages of working with small groups)...
Thank you for showing that our tour is adapted to any type of food restriction. See you soon friends and it was a great pleasure to have you in our company. Cheers! OBRIGADO!
Written 24 April 2023
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JPR
13 contributions
Jul 2021
We had a tour with Tiago on a 100 degrees day. Still Tiago kept my two young daughters engaged and was able to accommodate our requests. He is an incredible source of information for the complex history of Portugal as well as its art history. His explanations were in depth but not boring or long. Excellent companion to spend a day in two jewels of medieval history in Portugal
Written 21 July 2021
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Hello Javier. The excellence of the historical and cultural information of our guides combined with their friendliness make our tour to Braga and Guimarães the best that exists in the city of Porto. We hope to see you soon. Thank you so much for the great review.
Written 25 August 2021
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Marina F
Wayne, NJ4 contributions
Jun 2022
Took a full day tour to Braga & Guimaraes. What a treat it was! We got very lucky with an excellent guide- Patricia. She is an exceptional story teller, extremely knowledgeable, and very engaging. She went out of her way to make all entertained, comfortable, and engaged. She thought through everything from a very nice restaurant for lunch (out of touristy area and with slightly upscale food and atmosphere) to logistics of parking and sights entrances at a very busy time during medieval festival in Guimaraes (it was very challenging, but she was up to the task). The organization, pick up/ drop off, communication, etc. were very good and in a timely fashion. We couldn't have been any happier!
Written 1 July 2022
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Hi Marina. Glad to read your review and know that everything went well and that you loved our experience in Braga and Guimarães in the company of our guide Patricia. She is fantastic and her energy is contagious.
Tours in historic cities is a constant challenge for our guides, especially when the tourist flow is high and we have to skip lines to enter the monuments. We're good at it! See you soon friends. Obrigado!
Written 21 September 2022
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Susie_Stevie
Horsham, UK308 contributions
What a brilliant tour. Only 7 of us in the group so a true small group tour. Tiago, our guide was excellent, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. We started in Braga, at the church of Bom Jesus do Monte, so impressive, an amazing place. We then carried on to the monastery for a tour around some of the private areas not open to the public. After an excellent lunch at the Diana Portuguese restaurant in Braga we headed to Guimaraes to look at the castle, Palace of the Dukes of Braganca, and then some free time to explore the narrow medieval streets of this small town. I would highly recommend this tour and the company, they were outstanding.
Written 23 March 2022
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Hi Susie. We were delighted to read your review as it perfectly portrays our tour to Braga and Guimarães and the way you describe it makes us feel very proud of our work. We are very happy to know that you enjoyed the company and knowledge of our experienced guide Tiago and all the places selected for the visit as well as the restaurant. Thank you for the recommendation and we will always be with open arms to welcome you. Obrigado!
Written 15 June 2022
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iforfun
Toronto17 contributions
Oct 2021 • Solo
We were very lucky to have Tiago as our guide, majoring in history and also a former history teacher himself, his in-depth knowledge about Braga and Guimaraes is amazing, I learned a lot from him. Actually when we were at the Braga Cathedral, the guide from the church was very bad and he took it over after the first site and it suddenly improved a lot. And he is so genuinely eager to help everyone and makes sure everyone is comfortable and enjoying themselves.
I was lucky to meet Tiago again during my duoro valley tour (same company, different guide for me) when he was leading a french group, so he's definitely linguistic talented as well.
This day trip doesn't require getting up super early and getting back late, pleasantly manageable.
If I had any suggestions, it would've been perfect to leave a bit time for people to wander about in Braga after the cathedral.
Anyway, highly recommend!
I was lucky to meet Tiago again during my duoro valley tour (same company, different guide for me) when he was leading a french group, so he's definitely linguistic talented as well.
This day trip doesn't require getting up super early and getting back late, pleasantly manageable.
If I had any suggestions, it would've been perfect to leave a bit time for people to wander about in Braga after the cathedral.
Anyway, highly recommend!
Written 18 October 2021
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Thank you for your comment and we are very happy that you enjoyed our guide Tiago and all his knowledge of Portuguese history.
The accuracy of the information provided to our customers will always be a concern for us and we are happy when you recognize this from us. We hope to see you soon... Cheers!
Written 16 February 2022
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GlobeTrotting680908
1 contribution
Sept 2023 • Solo
I had a wonderful tour with Ricardo! The itinerary was perfectly balanced; it didn’t feel like a full day of sightseeing. I highly recommend the tour for folks that want to experience some the most beautiful historic sites in the area, eat delicious Portuguese comfort food, and interact with new people.
Written 2 October 2023
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Dear customer,
I'm thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful tour with Ricardo! It sounds like the perfectly balanced itinerary allowed for a delightful experience without feeling too overwhelming. Experiencing beautiful historic sites, enjoying delicious Portuguese comfort food, and connecting with new people—it sounds like an ideal day.
Your recommendation is greatly appreciated, and if you ever decide to explore more or have any other travel plans, Ricardo and the team would be delighted to host you again. Thank you for sharing your positive experience, and here's to more beautiful adventures!
Best regards,
Beatriz Moreira
Written 3 October 2023
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AmCo
Melle, Belgium32 contributions
The Braga-Guimarães tour (lunch included) is superb. We have rarely had such a knowledgeable and erudite tour guide, trained historian (Tiago), by far the best of the 4 we had during our Porto stay. Enough time was given to appreciate all sights. Transportation was in a spacious van, all conform with coronarequirements. Lunch in very classy restaurant - delicious and refined food. Very strongly recommended. Excellent value for money. It is a company that clearly takes pride in what they offer and doesn’t ‘cut corners’.
Written 27 June 2020
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bonjour de quelle endroit démarre cette excursion. merci de votre aide
Written 17 August 2021
Bonjour est-ce que la visite peut se faire en français?
Written 16 August 2021
Hello,
I am staying in Ponte De Lima and I am interested in this tour... however, is there anyway I could meet closer to Braga and not in Porto? It would be easier for me...
Written 14 October 2019
Guess you could drop the company running this tour an email and check with them?
Most of the tours pick up from Porto itself so as not to disrupt the flow due to different pick up locations.
Another option you could try is a private tour.
Written 17 October 2019
Boa tarde.
Gostaria de saber se tem alguma excursão como está a começar em Braga e não no Porto.Grata pela vossa atenção,
Ana Sofia Mendes
Written 6 October 2018
Há algumaexcursão como esta a começar em Braga?
Há possibilidade do almoço ser uma refeiçao de dieta sem qualquer tipo de gordura?
Written 16 February 2019
jhuchulak
Edmonton, Canada
How many people are in this small group? What would a private tour for two people cost?
Written 17 September 2018
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