Guimarães Castle (Castelo de Guimarães) Tours and Tickets

Journey to two of Portugal’s northernmost cities, Guimarães and Braga, on this immersive guided day trip from Porto, including lunch. Meet your expert guide and set out for Guimarães, an UNESCO World Heritage-listed town. See the 10th-century castle and the Dukes of Braganza Palace. Enjoy a satiating lunch at a local restaurant. Next, venture to Braga, where you will learn about its extensive Roman history from your informative guide. This is a great tour for Portuguese and European history buffs.

Discover the beauty of one of Portugal’s most underrated regions on this full-day guided tour of Minho from Porto. Located in Northern Portugal, Minho is known for its bucolic countryside, lush terrain, vineyards, and delicious cuisine. Spend the day exploring it all with the help of a knowledgeable guide, including eating a memorable lunch at a local restaurant. Visit two cities, Guimaraes and Braga, to get to know the heart of the region.

Maximize time in Portugal with a full-day tour to the two heritage cities of Braga and Guimarães. After getting picked up at your hotel in Porto, explore the historic center and striking castle of Guimarães plus the Cathedral in Braga. Learn about each town’s history from your guide and relax over a traditional Portuguese lunch including Vinho Verde, a wine produced locally.

Explore the city of Guimarães on a half-day tour from Porto. The UNESCO World Heritage-listed city is home to important historic sites including the 10th–century Guimarães Castle and the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza. Hear the story of the Padrão do Salado monument that stands outside the Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira church. Explore the historic town center as your guide shares informative commentary about the city’s history and importance to Portugal. Choose a morning or afternoon tour that includes admission to Guimarães Castle.

Uncover the charm of Portugal’s two oldest cities on this full-day tour of Guimarães and Braga from Porto. In the Roman city of Braga, home to the oldest archdiocese in Portugal, visit the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus and see the city’s historic cathedral, which dates back to the 11th century. After a relaxing lunch break that will certainly allow you to enjoy the pleasures of the cuisine of the north of Portugal, it will be time to continue towards Guimarães. Visit the medieval village of Guimarães, the birthplace of the nation and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Walk through the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança and the Guimarães Castle and wander the ancient streets and city squares.

A full day tour filled with history and content, acompanied with an expert guide who will lead you through Braga and Guimarães on a 8 hours private tour. Find out the famous Triângle of faith in Braga and the well-known Guimarães Castle one of the 7 wonders of Portugual. Discouver the beauty of Bom Jesus Sanctuary and Sameiro both reciving many visitors every year. At Guimarães, known as the brith of the nation, has one of the most beautill historical centres of the country. walk along the old town feeling like you've returned to medieval times. You'll be given many important references about each city during the day by the guide who will show you the most important sights, monuments and places. Apreciate also the local gastronomy on a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.

Tour the 2,000-year-old city of Braga and the UNESCO-listed city of Guimaraes with a private guide on this trip from Porto. Make the most of sightseeing on a tour that includes hotel pickup and drop-off and in-depth commentary about the history of each site.

Spend the day exploring two important northern Portugal cities, Braga and Guimarães, and learning about their significance to Portuguese history. Discover Braga’s religious sites—the Cathedral, and the Bom Jesus and Sameiro Sanctuaries—before heading to the medieval city of Guimarães. Walk around this UNESCO-listed ton and learn about its history as you pass important landmarks such as the Guimarães Castle.

Discover the natural beauty and cultural splendor of North Portugal on a full-day tour to emblematic cities, Braga and Guimarães, from Porto. Alongside an expert guide, visit the medieval church and grand Sé Cathedral in Braga before absorbing panoramic vistas from a hilltop perch. Revitalize with a traditional Portuguese lunch and then continue to Guimarães, a historic town famed for its Romanesque Church of St Miguel. Embark on a guided walking tour of the charming historical center and then visit a local market to sample sweet Portuguese specialties beofre returning to Porto.

Discover the wonders of northern Portugal on this 6-day tour from Lisbon. Travel with your guide by coach to top cities such as Braga and Porto, and learn about historical and sacred sites like the Batalha Monastery, Our Lady of Fátima Sanctuary, and the UNESCO-listed Convent of Christ. You’ll also enjoy free time to explore on your own. This tour includes five nights of accommodation in superior-class hotels and breakfasts.

Accompanied by our guides you will have a remarkable journey in the history of Portugal. Come and share with us a day of authentic experiences full of history and tradition in Guimarães, the cradle of Portugal and in Braga, Best European Destination 2021. An unforgettable family friendly tour.

This comprehensive 10 Day Private Tour will provide our guests with the most Portugal 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.

Braga and UNESCO–listed Guimarães are two of the oldest cities in Portugal, with a history dating back to the days of the Roman Empire. On this tour, visit both cities in one day with entry fees to top attractions including Guimarães Castle, the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza, and Braga Cathedral included. Delve into centuries of rich Portuguese culture and history with your guide, with round-trip travel from your Porto accommodation included.

Go back in time and experience important moments in Portugal’s past on this full-day private tour of Braga and Guimarães from Porto. Your guide/driver will pick you up from your hotel and escort you to the oldest city in the country, Braga, also known as the “Rome of Portugal” for its rich culture and traditions. Here you’ll visit the Sé Cathedral, the Bom Jesus Sanctuary and Sameiro Sanctuary. Next it’s off to the medieval city of Guimarães, where you’ll visit several historic sites including the Guimarães Castle, the Palace of the Dukes and the city’s center. Don’t miss this chance to get out of the city and explore the most historic places in Portugal.

Spend the day touring Guimarães and Braga. Discover why Guimarães has the distinction of a UNESCO World Heritage Site as you have free time to explore the city center and stop for lunch. Admire the impressive façade and interiors of Bragança Palace, and try climbing the tower at Guimarães Castle if you’re feeling adventurous. This tour is ideal for visitors wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of Porto for a day of exploration.

This comprehensive 14 Days Private Tour will provide our guests with the most Portugal 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.

The UNESCO–listed city of Porto is surrounded on all sides by top attractions and hidden gems, with stunning seaside scenery and centuries of history to explore. On this 5-day guided tour, reach diverse sites of interest including Aveiro, Braga, Costa Nova, Douro, Guimarães, and Santiago de Compostela in comfort by air-conditioned minivan. With all your travel plus activities including wine-tasting included, relax and enjoy this beautiful corner of Portugal to the full.

Braga and Guimarães are considered the birthplace of Portuguese nationality. Braga by its religious power, the city of the Archbishops, is one of the oldest Christian cities in the world and has more than 2000 years of history. Guimarães (city classified World Heritage by UNESCO) capital of the then Condado Portucalense, by the military power. The streets and monuments of Guimarães breathe history and enchant ....

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.

Twelve days covering the entire Portugal. This tour will take you across plains, mountains, villages lost in time as well as main cities of the country. We will show you the very best of Portugal. From the highest peak in Serra da Estrela to the white sandy beaches of the Algarve. The cosmopolitan of Lisbon, the traditional Porto and Coimbra. The charm of smaller historic towns like Sintra, Aveiro, Obidos, Evora, Monsaraz, Marvao. The sea presence in Olhao or Setubal. The famous Portuguese gastronomy with the Algarve seafood, Belem pastries, Porto francesinhas, Lisbon grilled sardines, the codfish cakes, all of course, accompanied by excellent Portuguese red and white wines and the unique Port wines, Green wines and Ginga liqueur. So much to explore! Medieval castles, towering monuments, natural caves and grotto, breathtaking sea-views, winding rivers of gold and silver… Landscapes and flavors that won’t be forgotten.

The North of Portugal is green, but it is also history, tradition and modernity. Minho is the river that borders the north of the country, but also the land of a wine that only has a green name and that remains in the memory of those who drink it. To discover this region is to get involved in Guimarães - a World Heritage city since 2001 - with its symbolic castle and cradle of Portugal, it is to walk its streets and feel the history. It is visiting Braga with its Cathedral, feeling that the Romans also passed through there and being part of a modern city. It means going up to the Church of Bom Jesus and allowing yourself to be spiritually involved in its chapels and gardens. Minho is to feel the landscape, the history, the culture, the tradition and the Portuguese being.

Explore Guimarães, one of Portugal’s most prominent historical cities, without getting lost on this day trip from Braga, a tour with special appeal for first-time visitors. Discover the history of this medieval city and visit the hilltop Guimarães Castle and the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança. Then traverse the ancient streets and alleyways of the historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and taste regional products.

Explore two of Northern Portugal’s oldest cities—Braga and Guimarães—on this full-day tour from Porto. Discover the spiritual heritage of Braga, visit the magnificent Braga Cathedral, and enjoy a lunch of traditional Portuguese cuisine at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, continue to Guimarães, where highlights include the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza and Guimarães Castle.

Guimarães and Braga are two of the most emblematic cities in Portugal with a strong influence on the country's identity. Explore Guimarães, the city that is a national cradle, and be enchanted by the more religious and peaceful environment that Braga has to offer. We start with Guimarães. The city where Portugal was born is 40 minutes from Porto airport. It is the birthplace of the country because it is linked to the foundation of Portugal – and because it is believed that D. Afonso Henriques, the 1st King of Portugal, was born here. Classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, this city seems to be part of the Middle Ages, by the way castles and mansions are framed in the urban mesh. A little further north is Braga, a city known for its heritage and strong religious character, which they also call the "city of archbishops". The more than 2,000 years of history makes it one of the oldest Portuguese cities and one of the most emblematic Christian cities in the world.