Bom Jesus & Braga City Tours

Braga is one of the easiest day trips to add to a Porto itinerary, and a guided Braga tour from Porto sorts the driving, the timing and the climb up to Bom Jesus do Monte so you can just enjoy the place. The big draw is that baroque sanctuary above the city, with its zigzag staircase and the views back over Braga - make sure your tour actually includes Bom Jesus and not just a quick stop in town.

When you compare Braga tours, check how much of the old centre you get on foot. We'd look for a walking tour that takes in the cathedral and the Sé quarter with a professional guide, since that's where Braga's character really shows. Some tours pair Braga with Guimarães for a fuller day out; others keep it to a relaxed half-day. A private tour lets you set the pace and linger at the viewpoints; small-group options keep the cost down.

1 Braga tours from €151. Half-day and full-day, private and small-group, with hotel pickup and free cancellation on most - easy to book online.