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The 15 Best Braga & Guimarães Day Trips from Porto

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Two of Portugal’s oldest cities sit half an hour north — the birthplace of the nation and the baroque staircase at Bom Jesus. Here are the best Braga and Guimarães day trips from Porto ranked, with what each covers, whether both cities fit in one day, group sizes and prices, so you can decide what to see before you book the van.

From Porto: Braga and Guimarães Full-Day Trip

From Porto: Braga and Guimarães Full-Day Trip - Bom Jesus do Monte: baroque views you’ll remember

1.From Porto: Braga and Guimarães Full-Day Trip

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

A 9-hour guided day trip from Porto to Guimarães and Braga, with castle walls, a top cathedral, and Bom Jesus do Monte.

“Our day trip to Braga and Guimarães was wonderful! Jose our guide was a wealth of knowledge on the area and was very attentive to the groups needs. Sadly, because our tour was the day before Christmas, some of the major attractions on the tour were closed for Christmas. However, Jose made sure we were compensated because of this! Thanks so much Jose for the lovely day!”

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Best of Braga and Guimaraes Day Trip from Porto

Best of Braga and Guimaraes Day Trip from Porto - Sé de Braga: where the story of Portugal gets pinned down

Porto: Guimarães & Braga Tour with Entry Tickets and Lunch

Porto: Guimarães & Braga Tour with Entry Tickets and Lunch - Bom Jesus do Monte: The 581-Step Pilgrimage Stop

3.Guimarães & Braga Tour with Entry Tickets and Lunch

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

Small-group full-day tour from Porto to Guimarães and Braga: UNESCO sites, Guimarães Castle, Bom Jesus sanctuary, and a Vinho Verde lunch.

“We had a wonderful day on this excursion. The locations visited were stunning and inspiring. Much of our days success was entirely down to the excellence and relaxed friendliness of our guide Alvaro who was both knowledgable and good humoured. The background and history of everywhere we went was well delivered and Alvaro was a perfect host in every way.”

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From Porto: Braga & Guimarães with Lunch Small Group Tour

From Porto: Braga & Guimarães with Lunch Small Group Tour - Bom Jesus do Monte: the staircase workout with city views

4.From Porto: Braga & Guimarães with Lunch Small Group Tour

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

Small-group day trip from Porto to Braga and Guimarães with skip-the-line access, guided cathedral and castle tours, plus lunch.

“Highly recommend this tour with Portugal Excellence Tours - The Premium Way. The transportation is comfortable and clean. Our guide Guilherme is caring, knowledgeable, informative and provides information for their guests not just about this tour but also Porto City. I was so grateful and impressed. Our lunch included was delicious, exceeded expectations, wine included plus espresso after lunch. Thank you for everything. It was a wonderful experience.”

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

Braga & Guimarães Small Group Tour: Lunch & All Tickets Included - Sé de Braga with chapels and the high choir: the “special access” part

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

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

Small-group day trip from Porto to Braga and Guimarães with Cathedral access, a Vinho Verde lunch, and key castle/palace visits.

“Our tour guide was excellent and we enjoyed hearing all about the history of the area. The towns were quaint and lovely. We highly recommend this trip to anyone traveling to Porto.”

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From Porto: Viana do Castelo, Braga and Guimarães Day Tour

From Porto: Viana do Castelo, Braga and Guimarães Day Tour - Meeting Point at Batalha Square: Where You Want to Be at 8-ish

Porto: Guimaraes & Braga Small Group Tour with Lunch and Tickets

Porto: Guimaraes & Braga Small Group Tour with Lunch and Tickets - Braga Cathedral (Se de Braga): Romanesque meets Gothic

Day Trip Braga and Guimarães from Porto

Day Trip Braga and Guimarães from Porto - Starting in Porto: meeting at Palácio da Bolsa and staying on time

8.Day Trip Braga and Guimarães from Porto

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

Air-conditioned day trip from Porto to UNESCO Guimarães and Braga’s religious landmarks, with guided history, castle views, and key entrances.

“Castro was an amazing tour guide!!! I would recommend him to friends and do the tour again. So interesting.”

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Braga and Guimarães Small-Group Tour with Lunch from Porto

Braga and Guimarães Small-Group Tour with Lunch from Porto - Hotel Pickup and the Start at 9:00 am: How the Day Flows

From Porto: Braga & Guimarães Full-Day Tour

From Porto: Braga & Guimarães Full-Day Tour - Bom Jesus do Monte: the climb that pays off

11.From Porto: Braga & Guimarães Full-Day Tour

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

Porto day trip to Guimarães and Braga with Bom Jesus do Monte, Paço dos Duques, and guided UNESCO old towns.

“Tania was an excellent guide. So knowledgeable and with a great sense of humour. Her love of the places we visited shone through. Luciano our driver was excellent too.”

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Braga & Guimarães Tour: Small Historical Group Tour

Braga & Guimarães Tour: Small Historical Group Tour - Morning logistics from Porto: easy van ride, tight timing

12.Braga & Guimarães Tour: Small Historical Group Tour

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

Small-group Porto day trip to UNESCO Guimarães and historic Braga, with castle views, sanctuaries, and time for Vinho Verde lunch.

“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

Minho Tour Private (Braga and Guimarães) Full Day - Braga lunch break: get your bearings fast, then re-enter the old streets

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

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

Private full-day Minho tour from Porto to Braga and Guimarães, with UNESCO stops, included monument tickets, and lunch options.

“Great full day tour. Nuno was a great guide. His knowledge of both cities was fantastic. He enjoys his work and is a fantastic guide. Highly recommended.”

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Guimarães: Castle of Guimarães Entry Ticket

Guimarães: Castle of Guimarães Entry Ticket - From Main Entrance to the Keep: The Fastest Way to Get Oriented

Cultural Route – Braga & Guimarães – from Porto

Cultural Route - Braga & Guimarães - from Porto - Guimarães Castle and Torre de Menagem: the medieval start that sets the tone

15.Cultural Route – Braga & Guimarães – from Porto

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

Private day trip from Porto to Braga and Guimarães with guided medieval streets, Guimarães Castle, UNESCO Bom Jesus, and pickup.

“The historical and cultural sites we visited exceeded our expectations. However, the overall tour was a disappointment. The group was made up of persons speaking two different languages. The tour guide managed to accommodate both, but unfortunately it not only detracted from the overall experience and caused the tour to be exceptionally and unnecessarily lengthy, delaying our return as well as impacting plans we had made for that evening.”

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