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The 15 Best Guimarães Tours from Porto

49 tours  ·  from $5 a head

Guimarães is where Portugal started, and nearly every tour pairs it with Braga the same day. These 15 are compared on entry tickets, lunch, group size and how long you get inside the castle walls.

From Porto: Braga and Guimarães Full-Day Trip - Braga: cathedral, cafés and a proper lunch break
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From Porto: Braga and Guimarães Full-Day Trip

1.Braga and Guimarães Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,951 reviews · 9 hours · from $59Our pick

Travel from Porto through the Minho region to Braga and Guimarães, with a guide, minibus transport and entry to three major sights included. Expect medieval streets, Portugal’s oldest cathedral, Bom Jesus’s monumental staircase and time for lunch and independent exploring. Guides vary; Tânia, Pedro, Castro and Carlos have led recent departures.

“Slimmy was a great guide. Knowledgeable and passionate about the subject.”

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Best of Braga and Guimaraes Day Trip from Porto - Braga Cathedral and a free-time pause
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Best of Braga and Guimaraes Day Trip from Porto

2.Best of Braga and Guimaraes Day Trip from Porto

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,552 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $71

Leave Porto by air-conditioned minibus for Braga and Guimarães, two northern cities central to Portugal’s story. See Bom Jesus’s water-powered funicular and grand staircase, enter Braga Cathedral and Guimarães Castle, and walk Guimarães’s UNESCO-listed old town. Your English-speaking guide leads the day, though a second language may also be used.

“Trip had good pacing, proper amount of time per stop. Lunch break in Guimaraes was good to walk around the old town.”

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Porto: Guimarães & Braga Tour with Entry Tickets and Lunch - Braga Cathedral, Portugal’s old religious center
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Porto: Guimarães & Braga Tour with Entry Tickets and Lunch

3.Guimarães & Braga Tour with Entry Tickets and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 602 reviews · 8 hours · from $123

Travel from Porto in a group of up to eight to visit hilltop Bom Jesus, Braga Cathedral and Guimarães Castle. The day includes entry tickets, a guided cathedral and castle visit, and a traditional Portuguese lunch with Vinho Verde. Guides on this route have included Álvaro, Rodrigo, Miguel and José. Expect plenty of walking and a packed schedule.

“The day trio with Alvaro to Guimaraes and Braga was very enjoyable. Alvaro was a very thoughtful and kind guide. There were only 7 of us, 6 English speaking and 1 Spanish. Alvaro was able to communicate efficiently to both groups. I thought that the trip was very well organized, we had ample of free time to take pictures. The lunch that came with the tour at the Castelo Restaurant was very good. We had a fish dish, a meat dish, plenty of winho verde and red wines, and ended with a good desert of assorted pieces of cakes. I highly recommend this tour. btw, they do pick you up…”

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From Porto: Braga & Guimarães with Lunch Small Group Tour - Braga Cathedral offers access beyond the main visit
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From Porto: Braga & Guimarães with Lunch Small Group Tour

4.Braga & Guimarães with Lunch Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 545 reviews · 8 hours · from $146

Travel from Porto in a small, air-conditioned van for a full day in Braga and Guimarães. Climb Bom Jesus do Monte’s grand staircase, see special-access rooms in Braga Cathedral, and visit Guimarães Castle and the Palace of the Dukes. Lunch is included. Guides have included Alex, Pedro, Antonio, and Gonçalo, but your guide may vary.

“Wonderful day trip! Definitely worth it if you have a few days in Porto! Antonio was knowledgeable and very kind. Wish we had a bit more free time in Guimaraes and maybe a little less in Braga but for the most part everything was perfectly timed. Unfortunately there was a strike going on at the castle and we could not tour, but Antonio certainly made up for it with a back up stop at a local bakery. Got back to Porto with plenty of time left in the evening. As a solo traveler this was great activity to meet other travelers as well.”

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Braga & Guimarães Small Group Tour: Lunch & All Tickets Included - Braga Cathedral: special access in a busy day
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Braga & Guimarães Small Group Tour: Lunch & All Tickets Included

5.Braga & Guimarães Small Group Tour: Lunch & All Tickets Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 517 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $145Top rated

From Porto, visit Bom Jesus do Monte, Braga Cathedral, Guimarães Castle, the Palace of the Dukes, and Guimarães’s medieval center in a group of no more than eight. An English-speaking local guide leads the day, with lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off included. Check the palace ticket details before booking: its admission is marked as not included.

“We absolutely loved this tour! Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the day really enjoyable. Both Braga and Guimarães were beautiful and full of history, and the itinerary was perfectly paced. The included lunch was phenomenal - one of the best meals we had in Portugal! Overall, the trip was well worth it and a great value. Highly recommend!”

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From Porto: Viana do Castelo, Braga and Guimarães Day Tour - Santa Luzia, above Viana do Castelo
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From Porto: Viana do Castelo, Braga and Guimarães Day Tour

6.Viana do Castelo, Braga and Guimarães Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 475 reviews · 10.5 hours · from $51

Spend 10.5 hours exploring northern Portugal’s hilltop sanctuaries and historic towns by air-conditioned coach. You’ll see Santa Luzia, Braga, Bom Jesus and Guimarães, with guided introductions and time to explore on your own. Guides such as Daniel, Andre and Monica have led the trip, but the guide varies by date.

“The tour guide is one of the hardest working guide I had the pleasure of working with. He did the job of two guided, English and Spanish. He was passionate and very knowledgeable. Thank you, Carlos for this informative and enlightening day.”

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Porto: Guimaraes & Braga Small Group Tour with Lunch and Tickets - Braga Cathedral: Portugal’s oldest
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Porto: Guimaraes & Braga Small Group Tour with Lunch and Tickets

7.Guimaraes & Braga Small Group Tour with Lunch and Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 408 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $127

Travel from Porto in a group of no more than eight to Bom Jesus do Monte, Braga Cathedral, Guimarães Castle, and the medieval center. Hotel pickup, a traditional lunch with Vinho Verde, and admission to the cathedral and castle are included. Guides such as Álvaro, Filipe, and Miguel have led tours, though your guide may vary.

“Wonderful tour, so much fun! Monica was great! Van was comfortable, lunch exceeded expectations! Highly recommended!”

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Day Trip Braga and Guimarães from Porto - Bom Jesus do Monte: Braga’s grand ascent
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Day Trip Braga and Guimarães from Porto

8.Day Trip Braga and Guimarães from Porto

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 237 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $71

Spend about nine hours visiting Braga and Guimarães from Porto in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional guide. See Bom Jesus do Monte, Braga Cathedral, Guimarães Castle, and the UNESCO-listed old town. Admission to the main sites is included; lunch is not. The guide may speak more than one language, and the route can change.

“Dom Jesus, Guimares and Braga Cathedral Guide was excellent & people were friendly!! All in all a nice way to experience more of Portugal 🇵🇹”

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Braga and Guimarães Small-Group Tour with Lunch from Porto - Braga’s old streets and cathedral
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Braga and Guimarães Small-Group Tour with Lunch from Porto

9.Braga and Guimarães Small-Group Tour with Lunch from Porto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $119

Spend a day in northern Portugal with a local guide, visiting Braga’s cathedral and Bom Jesus do Monte before lunch and an afternoon in Guimarães. Guides including Paulo, Pedro and Juliana lead the roughly eight-hour outing, which includes transport from Porto and time to explore. Expect historic sights, regional food and a fair amount of walking.

“Very entertaining and informative. Make sure you bring good shoes for walking. Especially the cathedral in Braga has a lot of steps, but you can get a ride to the top if you want”

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From Porto: Braga & Guimarães Full-Day Tour - Bom Jesus and the climb above Braga
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From Porto: Braga & Guimarães Full-Day Tour

10.Braga & Guimarães Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 107 reviews · 8 hours · from $70

Travel from Porto to Braga and Guimarães by van, with a guide to explain the cities’ religious and royal past. Expect Bom Jesus’s monumental staircase, Braga’s historic center and cathedral, and Guimarães Castle and the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza. Lunch is not included, and the route order may need confirming before you book.

“The places very nice and the guide (Christian) exceptional”

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Braga & Guimarães Tour: Small Historical Group Tour - Braga’s cathedral and an unhurried lunch stop
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Braga & Guimarães Tour: Small Historical Group Tour

11.Braga & Guimarães Tour: Small Historical Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 98 reviews · 8 hours · from $69

Travel from Porto in a small group of up to eight to see Braga’s Bom Jesus do Monte, cathedral and Sameiro Sanctuary, then explore medieval Guimarães. Expect a full day of history, walking and scenic Minho roads, with a traditional lunch stop at your own expense. Guides on this tour have included Ivo, Brahim and Nuno.

“we loved Ivo, our guide. he gave us a lot of information about places we visited. tip: pay the 3 euro tichet in Braga cathedral, so you can have acces to upper floor and visit the most outstanding 3 chapels included”

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Minho Tour Private (Braga and Guimarães) Full Day - Braga Cathedral and a proper lunch break
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Minho Tour Private (Braga and Guimarães) Full Day

12.Minho Tour Private (Braga and Guimarães) Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $235

Spend a full day from Porto in Braga and Guimarães with a private driver-guide, hotel pickup and time at religious landmarks, a medieval castle and UNESCO-listed streets. The route includes Sameiro, Bom Jesus, Braga Cathedral and Guimarães Castle. Guides such as Bernardo, Nuno and Daniel have been praised for lively history, local tips and flexibility. Check whether lunch is included in your chosen option.

“One of our favorite days in Portugal! Bernardo was a fantastic guide with great knowledge of the places we visited. He also provided local suggestions for restaurants and points of interest for our stay in Porto.”

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Cultural Route - Braga & Guimarães - from Porto - Penha’s granite outcrops and city views
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Cultural Route – Braga & Guimarães – from Porto

13.Cultural Route – Braga & Guimarães – from Porto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $117

Spend about eight hours exploring Braga and Guimarães with a Portuguese guide-driver such as Ricardo. The private tour pairs Guimarães Castle and its medieval center with Penha’s rocky hilltop, then visits Braga’s Bom Jesus sanctuary, cathedral, and historic streets. Porto-area pickup, private transport, and bottled water are included. Lunch is not.

“Our guide was Ricardo, he was the best! It was like spending a full day touring with a best friend. He was knowledgeable and fun to tour with and I couldn’t imagine a better way to learn of Portugal’s history! It was truly amazing.”

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Authentic Braga & Guimarães: Small Historical Group Tour - Starting above Guimarães
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Authentic Braga & Guimarães: Small Historical Group Tour

14.Authentic Braga & Guimarães: Small Historical Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $70

Spend about eight hours exploring Guimarães and Braga from Porto, with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a group capped at eight. Walk from Guimarães Castle through old town squares, then visit Braga Cathedral, Bom Jesus do Monte, and Sameiro. Guides on past departures have included Cheila, Nuno, Brahim, and Francisco. Lunch is not included.

“Francisco our guide was espectacular. We was ver knowledgeable, and made the trip easy going and enjoyable, with great audio visual experience on board. Even the program sees ambitious at the beginning, Francisco handled the tour with precision, giving us enough time to enjoy the sites at our own rhythm. We give Francisco 7 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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Braga and Guimarães Small-Group Tour with Lunch from Porto - Braga’s old streets and cathedral
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Braga and Guimarães Small Group Tour with Lunch From Porto

15.Braga and Guimarães Small Group Tour with Lunch From Porto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $126

Spend about nine hours exploring Braga and Guimarães with an English-speaking guide and no more than seven other people. The route includes Braga Cathedral, the Sameiro sanctuary, Bom Jesus and its funicular, the palace of the Dukes of Braganza, and Guimarães Castle. Lunch, bottled water, and air-conditioned transport are included; monument tickets are extra.

“We had a wonderful trip with Andrei he was very attentive and professional and competent! Highly recommend if you love history and ancient stories sites sightseeing!”

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