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Top 10 Historical & Heritage Tours in Viana do Castelo, Northern Portugal
A self-guided walking tour is the best way to appreciate the stunning architecture of Viana do Castelo. The buildings date from several different centuries so styles vary: highlights include the early 20th-century Basilica of Santa Luzia; the 16th-century fountain and former city hall building at the Praça da República; the gothic Cathedral on the Largo da Matriz; and the Monument to Caramuru and Paraguaçu, built just a few years ago in 2009.
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1. Santiago de Compostela and Viana do Castelo from Porto
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
The capital of Galicia is the 3rd biggest pilgramage site of the world, visited by more than 250.000 pilgrims a year. The beautiful cathedral dates back to the 11th century and the Ways of Santiago are world heritage site by Unesco. Come and discover the city of the Apostle and its history! Viana has a big sea tradition, being one of the most beautiful cities of northern Portugal. It always had great importance throughout the history of the country, specially during the discovery era and for cod fishing. Discover the world heritage palaces, convents, churches and the fountains that are definitely worth a visit.
Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Bottled water, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Wi-Fi
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By amelietjedietje
We did a private tour to Coimbra and Aveiro with Touch Tours in the first days after the reopening post Corona on 24 June. A super positive experience. Spacious luxurious vehicle, super punctual and caring guide called Tiago, full respect for the new corona safety measures - I travelled alone with my 3 teenage children. The commutation with Touch Tours (André) from start to finish was impeccable. The company listens to what you want to do. We are very satisfied.
2. Minho Tour small group, Braga, Ponte de Lima, Viana, Vinho Verde Winery & Lunch
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
The Minho Full-Day Tour includes the visit to Braga and Bom Jesus Sanctuary, followed a short stop at the medieval village of Ponte de Lima, before lunch in Arcos de Valdevez. In the afternoon we will proceed with a guided tour to the Brejoeira Palace and Vinho Verde Estate in the Monção Region. Before returning to Porto we will stop at Viana do Castelo to visit the city center and taste the famous "Bolas de Berlim" in the city center. Highlights: • Full-day Minho tour from Porto with an expert guide • Visit to the city of Braga with tasting of local sweets • Visit to Bom Jesus Sanctuary • Visit to Ponte de Lima • Regional lunch in Arcos de Valdevez • Guided visit to the Brejoeira Palace, a Vinho Verde landmark for wine-tasting • Visit to Viana do Castelo
Inclusions: Visit to Braga city center, Tasting of local sweets in Braga, Visit to Bom Jesus Sanctuary, Regional Lunch in the medieval village of Ponte de Lima, Visit to Viana do Castelo and Santa Luzia Sanctuary, Photo & Video, Bottled water
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By ny_music_gal
This review is YEARS in the making (so long ago that Tripadvisor won't let me select the correct year)! On our trip to Porto in August 2018, we wanted to take a trip to the Douro region and found Pedro with North-on-Wheels and selected the Charm Douro tour. He organized the most INCREDIBLE experience we could have ever imagined! We still talk about this trip and what an amazing day Pedro planned for us. Before our trip even started, Pedro communicated with us about our food preferences, the best days for the tour (weather), and so much more. Our day started at 8 am with Pedro picking us up in a beautiful air-conditioned Mercedes van, which we had all to ourselves! He then took us to Amarante where we visited São Gonçalo church and the old bridge, and after, we sat down and had some local pastries and coffee with Pedro. Afterwards, we toured Favaios estate cellars and had a delicious regional lunch. We also went to the Mateus Palace for a guided tour around the estate and grounds. Our day did not end there, we had a private two-hour boat cruise down the Douro river with a tasting menu of typical Portuguese food and Douro wines, hosted by Jorge. After the boat cruise, Pedro picked us up from the marina and took us back to our hotel (over a 10+ hr day). Not only was this the most spectacular day, Pedro was a wonderful guide! Everything we did was included in the package price and Pedro organized everything. He also made sure to stop and take a lot of photos of us throughout the day, which he sent us after our trip. Thank you, Pedro (and Jorge!) for the most magnificent and memorable day!
3. Alto Minho: Private & Premium Tour - All Included
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Visit Alto-Minho, absorb the culture of picturesque towns such as Ponte de Lima, Viana do Castelo and Arcos de Valdevez. We will take you through the beautiful green landscapes from the Ocean to the mountains. Our experienced tour guide will take you through the green landscapes of this region in a private mini van. Come with us to the heart of Portugal and feel the history and the culture of this unexplored region.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Lunch, Vinho Verde: wine tasting, All Fees and Taxes, "Chill & Wine" moment
Exclusions: Personal expenses
Reviewed By peter2020l
Our tour is arranged adhoc with very short notice but the company is so accomodating. Pascal is our tour guide, he is sooooo humorous (never had a boring moment) yet so knowledgeable on everything about Porto (and Portugal) from history to architecture, telling us special details around those heritages and observations. It is like a happy discovery journey. Various activities like wine tasting and boat cruise were great that adds to the tour. We also had our 2 80+ years old moms joining us in this trip. Pascal has been very attentive taking extra care to ensure the arrangement works well for them and in the most comfy and safe way. He was so sweet to get our moms a bag of hot chestnuts when it was windy and chill out there visiting the coast of Atlantic ocean, which made it especially yummy and warm. 5 stars, absolutely recommended for the great personal experience.
4. Tour Spain and Portugal (North and Center) 15 days
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This comprehensive 15 Day Private Tour will provide our guests with the most Northern and Central Portugal and Spain has to offer in terms of culture, history, monuments and sightseeing. Our knowledgeable certified driver-guides will escort and provide all the information about the different topics related to this spectacular tour. The pick up will be at place in Lisbon designated by the guest. This tour usually takes from 6 to 8 hours each day and transportation will be provided using highly comfortable Mercedes Benz vehicles with WiFi onboard and bottled waters.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Professional driver-guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By Quest39842961517
This was one of the best tours me and my wife have ever taken during our travels around the world. Premiere Tours is by far the best guiding agency we ever hired, and Jorge Bras is the most knowledgeable guide, a true gentleman, always looking out for our wellbeing. Fatima and Sintra are truly two of the most wonderful places in the planet. The spirituality of Fatima and the mysticism of Sintra with its magical fairytale palaces, made the top on our favorite places in the world list. Even though we were in Portugal for only three days on a business trip, during the pandemic, we decided to contact Premiere Tours for ideas on a one day tour, and we are so pleased that we were advised to take this one. We recommend this highly professional guiding agency to everyone visit Portugal.
5. Minho full-day private tour from Porto - Sanctuary, Castle, Granaries, and more
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Minho is a region located in the north of Portugal being arguably one of the most beautiful regions from where traditions give color to an ancestral culture. In addition to the secular cities, you will find in this region unique landscapes where rivers pass through historic villages and which still have much to tell today and where the imposing mountains serve as a backdrop for this cultural and natural wealth that is absolutely unsurpassed.
Inclusions: Costume Museum and historic center of Viana do Castelo, Santa Luzia Sanctuary - with ascent to the dome, Lindoso castle and museum, Soajo and Lindoso granaries, Guide in your language, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Personal accident insurance required by law, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Lunch, Personal expenses
Reviewed By tbar914336
This was a well designed tour that provided us with the information and insights that we were most interested in. Hotel pickup was prompt and the day well paced. There was a free flow of convesation on Portugese history, traditions and current affairs. This was our first day in Portugal and this experience set a high standard from which to judge future tours. Xavier and Rui where a great team.
6. Santiago de Compostela and Viana do Castelo full-day private tour from Porto
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4.8 based on 5 reviews
Explore the pilgrim city of Santiago de Compostela at the end of the Camino de Santiago. Learn more about the worship of St. James the Greater. Attend Mass at Santiago de Compostela Cathedral or stroll the streets of the historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the historic center of Valença do Minho - also known as the "Camino de Santiago". Explore Your Wall - Vauban Style.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, WiFi on board, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch, Personal expenses, Gratuities
Reviewed By HHT17389
Hello, My wife & I were a part of this small group tour with another Brazilian family.Our guide was Micael Neto.He was very friendly & very approachable from the start of the tour.He drives well & is able to communicate his point in English.We personally preferred the Aveiro part to Coimbra.The Costa Nova beach & the light house were fantastic.The Moliserro cruise is an experience one should have.We had lunch & Avos Moles at the Market Square at Cafe Pixinho.The Coimbra tour was mainly a university,cathedral & the market square. Speaking personally about Micael a few incidents which stood out for me, a)He found a restaurant in Aveiro which serves vegeterian food for us. b)In Coimbra when the others were busy in the university he took us to the Botanical Garden & Cathedral. c)He helped us plan the rest of our trip in Porto & Lisbon with his suggestions. d)He even recommended places to have vegeterian food near our hotel. e)He ensured that each members personal interests were taken care off during the tour.He made it a point to understand our likes & dislikes.Eg.He made it a point to show me the storks nests & the Dragao stadium. The tour was well organised as any other but Micael was very good & would highly reccomend travelling with Micael to anybody in the future. Cheers, Dr.Vidhi & Harshit
7. Santiago de Compostela and Viana do Castelo small group full-day tour from Porto
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4.1 based on 10 reviews
Visit Santiago de Compostela, one of the most important pilgrimage sites on the world on this 10-hour tour from Porto. An expert guide leads the way as you journey to Viana do Castelo and the UNESCO-listed Cathedral of Santiago. Enjoy convenient transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch
Exclusions: Gratuities, Monuments Tickets
Reviewed By HHT17389
Hello, My wife & I were a part of this small group tour with another Brazilian family.Our guide was Micael Neto.He was very friendly & very approachable from the start of the tour.He drives well & is able to communicate his point in English.We personally preferred the Aveiro part to Coimbra.The Costa Nova beach & the light house were fantastic.The Moliserro cruise is an experience one should have.We had lunch & Avos Moles at the Market Square at Cafe Pixinho.The Coimbra tour was mainly a university,cathedral & the market square. Speaking personally about Micael a few incidents which stood out for me, a)He found a restaurant in Aveiro which serves vegeterian food for us. b)In Coimbra when the others were busy in the university he took us to the Botanical Garden & Cathedral. c)He helped us plan the rest of our trip in Porto & Lisbon with his suggestions. d)He even recommended places to have vegeterian food near our hotel. e)He ensured that each members personal interests were taken care off during the tour.He made it a point to understand our likes & dislikes.Eg.He made it a point to show me the storks nests & the Dragao stadium. The tour was well organised as any other but Micael was very good & would highly reccomend travelling with Micael to anybody in the future. Cheers, Dr.Vidhi & Harshit
8. Valença, Ponte de Lima & Viana do Castelo: Private Tour from Porto
Full Day Tour to uncover Alto Minho Region! Visit 3 unique vilages in the north of Portugal: Valença, Ponte de Lima, and Viana do Castelo. Accompanied by en expert driver/guide you'll explore the cities corners, know more about the regions, take time to get in touch with the customs, traditions, and flavors of those northern cities.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By W9073EVverak
Went on this tour last October, and had a wonderful experience! Silvia was our guide and she was so amazingly sweet and thoughtful. We travelled with a french couple and she literally explained everything in two languages: French and English. Not only is that extremely nice, I can only imagine the energy that takes :) The whole experience of driving through Douro, the wines, the people we spoke to and the delicious wines we could taste: would definitely recommend. Love, Dennis & Vera from the Netherlands
9. Green Coast Adventure
4x4 off-road tour near the coastal trails starting in the city of Esposende, stopping for visit at Viana do Castelo. In the afternoon, your tour will continue until the city of Caminha along the northern border of Portugal. Off-road trip stops here where you will be able to see the river Minho that separates Portugal from Spain and where it also meets the ocean for amazing landscapes.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Off-road adventure, Stop for panoramic views and photos, Pick-up and drop-off ate your Hotel/Location, Guided Tour, Insurance
Exclusions: Only small meals provided during traveling
10. Santiago de Compostela & Viana de Castelo - Private Tour
At Go Travel Everywhere, we bet on a quality service, punctual and personalized, in order to guarantee the satisfaction of those who choose us. Our drivers, and guides, are committed professionals who stand out for their attention and care. Classified as World Heritage since 1985, and the most cosmopolitan city of Galicia, Santiago de Compostela has attracted visitors and pilgrims from all over the world for centuries. Santiago is great. And so it makes us feel! The "Minhota" hospitality, with its rich gastronomy and vibrant traditions, make of Viana do Castelo a point of obligatory stop for those who visit the Minho region. The city's landscapes will awaken your senses!
Inclusions: Professional guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Pick-up and drop-off at the Accommodation, Guided visit in Santiago de Compostela, Guided visit in Viana do Castelo
Exclusions: Gratuities, Personal expenses, Lunch, Entries in Monuments
Reviewed By dcji
Pedro, our driver is excellent and became a wonderful friend. I can recommend him from all my heart! Daniela ????????
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