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What to do and see in Guimaraes, Northern Portugal: The Best Walking Tours
Discover the best top things to do in Guimaraes, Portugal including Full-Day Tour to Guimarães and Braga from Porto, Guimarães and Braga day tour with Monuments Tickets...Castle, Palace, Cathedrals, Braga and Guimarães Tour with Lunch from Porto, Guimarães Half Day Tour from Porto, Gerês That´s It, Discovering Serra da Cabreira - Hiking Tour, Discovering Sistelo - Hiking Tour, 7 Days Private Tour. Wines and Gastronomy, Roots of Minho region, Best of Minho Food and Wine Tour.
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1. Full-Day Tour to Guimarães and Braga from Porto
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
This is a full-day tour in a van. It includes a day trip to Guimarães and Braga cities with a stop at "Bom Jesus" Church and lunch in Guimarães.
Inclusions: A Local Guide accompaniment;, Pick-up and drop-off anywhere in a 9 seat van;, Lunch in Guimarães in a typical restaurant (meat or fish – tell us if you’re vegetarian!
Exclusions: Entrance in Dukes of Bragança Palace (optional)
Reviewed By AndrewVH43
This day trip out to the Douro valley was the highlight of of two week trip around Portugal. Diana, our guide and the company are well organised and efficient. Diana was very knowledgeable, unhurried, good-humored and made our trip very enjoyable. After a pleasant boat trip on the Douro river admiring the scenery of the valley and just relaxing, we went to a small little winery close by up on a high hill with great views over the valley. Here we had a tour on how they make olive oil, afterwhich we had some wine tasting, together with almonds, bread and local olive oil. This really got everyone relaxed and in an enjoyable spirit. We were then taken back down the valley to a restaurant for lunch and enjoyed good company with good food and wine. In the afternoon we were taken to a larger wine and port producer and had a tour on how they make Port, followed by some port wine tasting, which was very yummy and enjoyable. From here we headed back to Porto, but after all the wine and Port, we slept the whole way home. Overall, a great experience with professional company and superb guide.
2. Guimarães and Braga day tour with Monuments Tickets...Castle, Palace, Cathedrals
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Guimarães, a city of medieval origin known as "Cradle of the Nation", was classified in 2001 as World Heritage by UNESCO. Guimarães has a prominent role in the history of Portugal, and where the battle of São Mamede paved the way for the foundation of the Portuguese nation. It was from here that the conquest of Portugal from the Moors began, by D. Afonso Henriques (1st king of Portugal). Braga, founded by Romans under the name of Bracara Augusta in honor of Emperor César Augusto, it is currently a charming city and the oldest in Portugal with more than 2000 years of history. It is one of the main religious centers in the country, and where the oldest cathedral in Portugal is located. In the long journey through the history of the city, we can find several styles, from Roman to Baroque, with the beautiful houses of the 18th century.
Inclusions: Guimarães Castle, Braga Cathedral and Treasury-Museum, Palace of the Dukes of Bragança, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte and Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sameiro, Guimarães and Braga Historic Center, Private transportation, Guied in your language, Personal accident insurance required by law, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Lunch, Personal expenses
Reviewed By Sadegh K
My wife and I booked an all-day private tour of the Alto Minho region of Portugal with Brand Tours and couldn't have imagined a better experience. Not only did Xavier and Rui bring us to magical places, but they were so well-versed in the history of the region, and that knowledge made our day so much more interesting and meaningful. We visited ancient villages and saw old corn storage units from the 1700s that are still in use today; we explored old forts and climbed towers with spectacular views; we ate lunch in a small place where the locals eat and sampled the local fare including delicious sausages and a special wine. The proprietor even gave me the drinking glass I admired! Rui and Xavier literally went the extra mile to bring us to the top of a mountain in a national park where we looked into the valley and marveled at the beautiful views. During the course of the day, we discovered all we had in common and ended up as friends by the time we were dropped off in the evening. It was a perfect day with perfectly professional and friendly guides. I highly recommend Brand Tours for the tour of a lifetime!
3. Braga and Guimarães Tour with Lunch from Porto
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4.9 based on 10 reviews
Discover the culture and picturesque beauty of northern Portugal on this full-day Braga and Guimarães tour with lunch, from Porto. Accompany your guide to Braga’s grand medieval Sé Cathedral, and enjoy hilltop birds-eye views. Savor a traditional Portuguese lunch, then explore Guimarães’s charming town center and and Medieval Castle before returning to Porto.
Inclusions: Lunch, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Local guide, Entrance in Bom Jesus Funicular, Entrance in Braga's Cathedral, Entrance in Guimarães Castle
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By 523koenp
Guide was very cool, lot of interesting information. Helps you get familiar with different types of port, tastings are really good.
4. Guimarães Half Day Tour from Porto
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 10 reviews
Delve into ancient Portuguese history on this 4-hour Guimarães tour, from Porto. Explore the city’s well-preserved historical center, a UNESCO World Heritage site, via guided tour. Discover landmarks such as the 10th-century Guimarães Castle, the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza, and the medieval quarter. Visit the Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira church, and hear the story of the nearby Padrão do Salado monument. Morning and afternoon tours are available to accommodate your schedule.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Professional guide, Entrance in Guimarães Castle
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By 523koenp
Guide was very cool, lot of interesting information. Helps you get familiar with different types of port, tastings are really good.
5. Gerês That´s It
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4.7 based on 3 reviews
We offer you a real private tour, because of that it can be customized to better fit your personal interest, you can even change it during the day, please feel free to ask. Do you want to try a demanding hiking? perhaps a easy one? you are more interested in old villages and their inhabitants? landscapes? just name it and let us take care of all, at the end of the day what really maters is your happiness.
Inclusions: Cold bottled water, insurances, Lunch in a typical Portuguese restaurant, Free Wi-Fi
Exclusions: Any other expenses and activities not mentioned., Tips
Reviewed By Jenny2130
Hello we are Juan and Jenifer from California USA. Sergio guide us through Douro Valley all the way to the highest peak of a mountain where we had a wonderful view of the amazing place, every place he drove us, i still remember and wish to come back!!! me i ask a thousand questions, he answered every one, i like his style, his knowledge, his personal Involvement, after the experience i consider him one of the best tourer of Guimarais and surrounding areas, thank you Sergio, i will always appreciate You!!!
6. Discovering Serra da Cabreira - Hiking Tour
Follow us on this tour that will give you a breathtaking view over the villages and fields of the Cabreira Mountain Range. It is a journey that combines the pleasure of hiking with beautiful scenery. The steepest and most technical areas will be avoided. We will wander along rural paths lined with green vegetation that carry us to times gone by. The landscape is composed of small villages and agricultural areas. We will climb until the top of Malhadouro at 754 meters high were we can enjoy a panoramic view of the region. In this area, it is common to sightsee wild horses that roam the mountain range, as well as cattle and goats characteristic of the region. Following our course we will soon arrive at the village of Pedraído and from there we will go by rails to our starting point. The route does not allow meals in catering units so we advise the participants to carry food and drink necessary for the entire journey.
Inclusions: Guide, Transfer to the place of the activity, Insurance
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Reviewed By carolienm682
Loved the bike tour through Guimarães. I am a beginner with mtb biking and with a little sweat I made the 20 km. Thanks for the experience. Carolien
7. Discovering Sistelo - Hiking Tour
Our tour begins in the typical village of Sistelo also called "Little Tibet". We will mostly use cobbled paths that will take us through fields and villages, giving us a wonderful view of a landscape marked essentially by terraces where the cultures are carried out and which are the origin of the name "Little Tibet". We will continue our tour using also the catwalks and the Ecovia of the River Vez that with its green banks completes a frame worthy of the most idyllic places. We end our journey again in the village of Sistelo. The route does not allow meals in catering units and it is, therefore, the responsibility of each one to carry the food and drink necessary for the entire journey.
Inclusions: Guide, Transfer to the place of the activity, Insurance
Exclusions:
Reviewed By carolienm682
Loved the bike tour through Guimarães. I am a beginner with mtb biking and with a little sweat I made the 20 km. Thanks for the experience. Carolien
8. 7 Days Private Tour. Wines and Gastronomy
Emerge yourself into this great adventure, where unique wines are complemented by natural landscapes, architecture, cultural secrets and history. Despite the small size - Portugal has multiple treasures to be discovered. Each region prepares you different scenarios, like : local recipes, traditions, customs and so many wine styles. I propose you joining me in this trip and enjoy the Portuguese culture made by a rich and ancient history. Famous monuments, colorful villages, kilometers of stunning coastline, amazing wines, rich gastronomy and the marvelous hospitality of the locals.... During my tours you can expect: - visit of the best wineries - lunches and dinners in the best local restaurants (suggestions) - an particular approach to the country meeting - touristic and off the beaten track. For groups, bigger than 7 persons, please contact me for a special price. I do accept childrens in this tour too, but the price may differ for them.
Inclusions: Dinner, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Wine tastings
Exclusions: Accommodation, Lunches and Dinners (except first dinner), Gratuities
9. Roots of Minho region
On this visit, our proposal involves understanding the limits and surrounding areas of Iron Age settlements, observing the most important artefacts and parts of the excavations, but also walking through the rural/natural areas that still preserve a unique genesis based on the legacy of cereal cultivation and storage. The discovery of wonderful landscapes and true natural treasures, the mills and huge slopes dedicated to the transformation of cereals, are truly the key components of this visit that will make you realize that the changes in the landscape, customs, and daily life of these populations didn't change that much, even after more than two thousand years of history. In some places time passes slowly, leaving the roots uncovered. The authentic Portugal!
Inclusions: Regional with drinks, Air-conditioned vehicle, Attraction tickets with guided visit
Exclusions: Personal expenses, Gratuities
Reviewed By ka2us
We had a great visit with Peddy tour. The electric bike is a great way to visit Guimarães. Ricardo our guide was very knowledgeable and professional. We highly recommend it.
10. Best of Minho Food and Wine Tour
- Marvel at the UNESCO medieval streets of Guimarães and Braga - Admire stunning views of the historic city from Penha Hill - Savour traditional cuisine and fine wine delicacies - Visit a 14th century charming winery Minho region boasts many historical landmarks, but ticking them all off in a day can be difficult. Travel with ease to the best locations in air-conditioned vehicle from Porto, Braga or Guimaraes avoiding the hassle of public transport, and visit notable sites including the Dukes of Braganza Palace, the Sé de Braga and the Bom Jesus do Monte, including a visit to one of the oldest wineries in the country. Benefit from a professional guide’s insights and enjoy personalized attention with a small-group tour. Minimum 2 people to confirm departure
Inclusions: Private transportation, Gourmand dinner where you will enjoy the authenticity of Minho cuisine: quality and quantity!, Visit and Wine tasting at a 14th century winery, All admissions, Air-conditioned vehicle, Tour Guide
Exclusions: Tips and everything not mentioned on the itinerary
Reviewed By J6513CVmarkw
My wife and I have just returned early from a trip that incorporated a tour through Spain and Portugal organised by Portugal Trails. Although the outbreak of the Covid19 pandemic prevented us from completing the tour, we were highly impressed by the thoughtful and meticulous pre-planning provided by the company, the quality of all bookings and recommendations as well as the attention to our welfare during the growing emergency. The cancellations and refunding of unused portions of the tour were efficiently and quickly completed with a minimum of fuss. I cannot recommend this company too highly.
