Location: Braga
Top Things to do in Braga
10 Sightseeing Tours in Braga That You Shouldn't Miss
Sometimes called the “Portuguese Rome” for its many churches, Braga is an ancient town in northwest Portugal. Its history and livelihood are tied to Christianity dating to the 3rd century. The city’s 12th-century Sé (Cathedral) is still one of the most popular attractions. Just outside of town lies the renowned Bom Jesus de Monte pilgrimage sanctuary, with its striking Baroque stairway. After dark, the stoic town turns upside down, with a rich nightlife thanks to its many university students.
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1. Braga Half-Day Tour from Porto
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Enjoy a half-day city tour to "Bracara Augusta", the ancient Roman city with over 2000 years of history! Get to now the oldest city in Portugal, which today is one of the youngest cities in Europe!
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional guide, Entrance in Braga's Cathedral, Entrance in Bom Jesus water powered funicular
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.
2. 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.
3. Santiago de Compostela: Private Tour with Lunch Included
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Discover Saint James of Compostela: feel like a true pilgrim! Witness a unique experience of faith in this World Heritage Site. Finish the day at the fortress of Valença, with the taste of Vinho Verde. This full-day tour on board of a comfortable minivan is escorted by a certified guide that will personalize your experience to the fullest in Santiago de Compostela!
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Lunch, All Fees and Taxes
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. Braga and Guimarães: Private & Premium Tour - All Included
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Accompanied by our guides you will have a remarkable journey in the history of Portugal. Visit Braga, a 2000 year old city and climb the iconic Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary. Walk through the medieval city center of Guimarães, where Portugal was born. An unforgettable family friendly tour.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Entrance in Braga Cathedral, Drinks included, Entrance in Guimarães Castle, Traditional sweets in Guimarães, All Fees and Taxes
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.
6. Sardinhas Braga & Guimarães Van TOUR
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
In all our TOURS, we always give priority to what is most genuine in our culture and in our people. We are proud of our culture. We try to escape the places of greater tourist pressure and we prefer to show the true and deep Portugal going directly to the home of real people and to make contact with them and with their families
Inclusions: Bom Jesus Sanctuary, Guimarães Castle intrance, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Walking Tour with guide in the Historical Center
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Reviewed By Bryan B
Enjoyed day with Manuel exploring wine and history of Douro Valley. Only four of us and enjoyed company of other travellers. Good lunch and guided tour of museum as well as wine tasting and river cruise.
7. Visit to the City of Viana do Castelo and Ponte de Lima
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
I will take you to the best places of the 3 cities mentioned. Viana do Castelo, Ponte de Lima and Braga.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation
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8. Private Braga and Guimarães Tour - UNESCO World Sites with Typical Lunch
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Prepare yourself to explore in the morning the cradle of the Portuguese Nation whom has captured the attention of the world since becoming a UNESCO Heritage Site in 2001. "Portugal was born here" And in the afternoon a city founded by the Romans in the year 16 b.C. and named “Bracara Augusta” The well-preserved historic Centre of Guimarães, which is one of the most photographed places in the country, and from here the king initiated the main offensive of reconquers against the Moors. Named by “Bracara Augusta” in honour to the emperor Cesar Augusto. It was the capital of Galécia, from where derived five Roman Roads, with a vast territory that went from the North of the River Douro until the Cantabrian. Currently, Braga is one of the top destinations in the Religious Tourism segment, either by its celebrations, which have its epitome in the Holy Week or by being one of the oldest Christian cities in the world who owns a wide religious built heritage.
Inclusions: Gourmet Lunch with wine. , Personal accident and liability insurance. , Our chauffeurs have knowledge and ethics required for confidential business matters, Our chauffeurs provide a concierge service for any requirements., Our executive vehicles provide Wi-Fi, bottled water, refreshments and a relaxing atmosphere. , Live tour commentary provided in English, Spanish and Portuguese
Exclusions: Admission to venues & attractions along the tour route., Gratuities are not included and is left to individual discretion.
Reviewed By Dt345123
Carlos died us around Porto. Very knowledgeable. Have us insights, history, places to eat and excellent places to set after the tour. Highly recommend.
9. 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.
10. Private Tour: Guimares and Braga Day Trip from Porto
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4.8 based on 12 reviews
Leave Porto for a day trip to two of Portugal’s most cultured cities. Accompanied by a private guide, travel to Guimarães, which lays claim to being the nation’s birthplace and boasts a UNESCO-listed center. View monuments that spell out its rich past, including the storybook turreted Guimarães Castle and the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza. Then, spend the afternoon in Braga, discovering its strong Christian roots at the Cathedral of Braga and Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary. Enjoy personalized attention from your private guide and a flexible itinerary.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Entrance fees on monuments
Reviewed By stevehV3718RK
An AMAZING experience with Isa who, from pick up outside our Airbnb, was so friendly, welcoming, warm and full of pertinent and interesting information which made the whole trip so worthwhile! The drive was comfortable with a mix of friendly and informative conversation up into the mountains and the valley with wonderful views the whole way. Once to the valley, WOW, the views were spectacular! The first winery had the views as well and a friendly guide, Marta, with DELICIOUS wines, olive oil and honey all grown/made on site. Hesitant to leave it was onto the river boat tour which was sooo relaxing and scenic. Then it was onto a local traditional restaurant that can also accommodate vegetarian/vegan (made up a wonderful pasta dish for the hubby off menu) that came with wine, fresh bread and local olive oil, main dish and dessert for an incredible price (because we were with the tour company) and it also had the views over the town, river and vineyards on the hillsides as well. The last winery was more focused on Ports with lots of info, more views, the fun Maria with Isa to give tons more info and great tastings with tasty snacks and lots of conversation and laughing. The way back to Porto was comfortable conversation as we’d definitely made a friend in Isa along with all the beauty, info and of course wine shared throughout the day. Have already been telling all our friends and family about this tour (and others from Cool Tours and especially Isa!!)! Unforgettable!!
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