Location: Braga
Top Things to do in Braga
Top 10 City Tours in Braga, Northern Portugal
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. Porto multi-day tours: 5 days of tours From Porto
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
A 5-day pack with the most interesting tours. If you are coming to Porto and have no time to plan your trip this is the ideal pack for you. 1 - PORTO CITY HD + FADO DINNER 2 - DOURO VALLEY 3 - AVEIRO & COIMBRA FD 4 - BRAGA & GUIMARÃES 5 - YACHT CRUISE - 2 HOURS * The order of the tours can be changed but will be informed, depending on the company's availability.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Bottled water, Wine tasting, WiFi on board, River Cruise
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Accommodation
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
3. 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.
4. 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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5. 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.
6. 8-Day Spain Tour: Northern Spain and Galicia from Madrid
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4.8 based on 4 reviews
Depart from Madrid in this 8-day tour with an air conditioned deluxe coach to enjoy an intense itinerary through the north of the Iberian Peninsula: Spain and Portugal. Enjoy panoramic sightseeing tours of San Sebastian, Bilbao and La Coruña and guided tour in Santiago de Compostela, the tour escort will be glad to help you in any way you need. Ready to come abroad?
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Panoramic sightseeing tours of San Sebastian, Bilbao and La Coruña., Guided city tour of Santiago de Compostela., Tour escort during the tour., Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach., Travel insurance.
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By 1Anonymousreviewr
As a mother with two children, this was not it. Boring, exhausting for my smallest child and none of us learned anything from here. Stay away!
7. Braga City Tour Including Transfer to Bom Jesus
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4.7 based on 3 reviews
Braga is not only the oldest Portuguese city but is also one of the oldest Christian cities in the world. Founded in Roman times as Bracara Augusta, Braga has over 2000 years of history. Located in the North of Portugal, the beautiful city of Braga also offers opportunities for recreation and culture which are unique in Portugal, with its night-life, cinemas, theater, exhibitions, museums, and art galleries. It is a city full of culture and traditions, where history and religion live side by side with the technology industry and university life. In 2012 it was awarded European Youth Capital. Included: Private Transfer from Braga to Bom Jesus and Cathedral entrance ticket.
Inclusions: Local guide, Cathedral entrance ticket, Private transportation to Bom Jesus do Monte Shrine
Exclusions: Gratuities, Travel insurance, Telephone and personal expenses, Entrances other than mentioned
Reviewed By croftonMelbourne
We arrived late due to airline problems but this was not a problem to Eco Trilha, they were there to meet us and transfer to our hotel in Lisbon, which was comfortable and reliable - see separate review Olissippo Hotel. Next morning we were met by our guide Frederico and driver Luis, who both spoke good English. We drove to the Pena Castle in Sintra early to avoid the Easter crowds that arrived (thank goodness because the queue had grown to several hundred metres long by the time we left) Then we drove down around the coast at Cascais and Fred and Luis were always a good source of information. Fred was an exceptionally good guide at Pena as he had worked there for two years. The surprise of the day was custard tarts at Pasteis de Belem - see separate review - a national treasure. On Day 2 Fred and new driver Ubu took us up the coast to the medieval town of Obidos, the amazing beach at Nazare (home of the largest recorded surf wave) and religious town Fatima. They then took us to our next overnight stop at Porto. We stayed at Porto Trindade hotel - a nice hotel, but hard to find as it only has a narrow street frontage. On day 3, Cristiane, who is proprietor of Eco Trilha took us on an interesting walking tour of the city. Despite annoying persistent light rain, we were able to see all the important landmarks and historical buildings. We were amused by the consistent arrays of sardine tins - symbol for the city - there are dedicated shops which just sell painted sardine tins - not just a few, On day 4 our driver and guide was Pedro - an excellent guide, with excellent English and expert on the Douro Valley, home of port wine. He was delightful to be with and took us to numerous viewing points plus highlights of Lamego and Pinha. The Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies stands high on a hill with over 600 steps down to the top of the main street. The view is stunning and Pedro took us to the top by car and we walked down. The Lamego Cathedral is also impressive. Also the railway station at Pinha has various murals of painted ceramic tiles highlighting the town and its history. Of course the highlight was the overall view of the valley where centuries old grape terraces make you wonder how they can produce such volumes in such steep country. The best view was at our Port Wine cellar tour and tasting at Sandeman winery. Well done Pedro. On our last day Cristiane came from her home town of Braga (3rd largest in Portugal) and drove us back to see highlights of Braga. First we went to Bom Jesus de Monte which she told us was built before the Lamego church (which has a similar hilltop and stair structure) with 580 stairs. I prefer the Lamego church as it has more elaborate stair landings and a stunning outlook down into the town's main street. Bom Jesus, however has several re-created lifelike death of Jesus dioramas. It was Good Friday but the shops were open and we wandered through Braga's no-traffic central city area and had lunch. Overall, the organisation at Eco Trilha was very good and they were on time, every time. The guides were excellent (Pedro won our award) and being a small group, they were patient and flexible - my wife is an avid photographer and they were willing to point out features, or wait a short time while she took pics.
8. Minho Experience Private Tour
Private full-day tour to Guimarães, the "cradle of Portugal", and Braga, the "Portuguese Rome". During this tour you will visit the Castle of Guimarães, the Duke of Braganza Palace and and the historical city centre, a World Heritage Site since 2001. Braga is a city with more than two thousand years of history, dating back to Roman times, and known for its profusion of churches and shrines, especially the Bom Jesus Sanctuary.
Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Bottled water, Professional guide, Private driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By mariliabilhoto
Small historical particularities that make this city an attractive and appealing place to knowledge. An incredible experience to repeat.
9. Half Day Original Braga City Tour
Visit the historical center and go on a journey through the centuries, from the heritage of one of the most important Roman cities in the Iberian Peninsula (Bracara Augusta) to a cosmopolitan and future-oriented city. Walk through medieval streets, visit the millennial Cathedral of Braga and the famous Rua do Souto, the symbolic center of the traditional shops. Take in the Santa Barbara garden brimming with flowers, and the lush Raio Palace, with its baroque architecture. After getting back your energy with a taste of local products, you will set off in our comfortable van to one of Braga's symbols, the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte, an exaltation to the passion of the Christ, with its monumental staircase. Get one of the best panoramic views in the whole region, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sameiro.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By Sangitag103162
Extremely rude driver. They never sent a confirmation, the rude driver just showed up, made us cancel our Uber. It was the worst and most stressful ride to the airport.
10. Braga and Guimarães Full Day Private Tour from Porto
Join us on the tour through BRAGA and GUIMARAES, two wonderful northern cities in MINHO, PORTUGAL, both classified as UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE. Come with us discover BRAGA, a historical city with more than 2000 years of history and a huge ROMAN LEGACY, earned the title of "PORTUGUESE ROME" with a remarkable collection of Cathedrals, Church's, religious architectures and GUIMARAES, known as "CRADLE OF PORTUGAL" with the Guimares Castle, The Dukes Palace, one of the residences of the firt Portuguese Kings and the medieval city center.
Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch
Reviewed By DespotVW
SelectionTours was responsive and flexible in providing safe/clean tours even during Covid times. Would recommend.
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