--- title: Cultural Route - Braga & Guimarães - from Porto lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/braga/tours/cultural-route-braga-guimar-es-from-porto/ type: tour city: Porto country: Portugal price: 179 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.93 reviews: 88 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [pt, en, fr, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Private for {price} rank_in_category: 2 of 10 (Braga) schedule_checked: 2026-09-20 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/braga/tours/cultural-route-braga-guimar-es-from-porto/ --- # Cultural Route - Braga & Guimarães - from Porto **Guidekin's take:** A private van day to Braga and Guimarães with a local driver guide, pitched at heritage lovers who want the Roman and medieval story rather than a checklist. Entrances, lunch and tips are not in the price; a Porto pickup option exists. 4.93 from 88 reviews at €179 per person for 8h. ## Overview Discover the most historical cities in Portugal! Heritage lovers and curious, take a look: Braga has its roots on the ancient Roman Empire. It's a bimillennial comercial city with strategic position serving the world's center - Rome, back in I BC. Known as Bracara Augusta in honor of the Roman Emperor Augustus, keeps its importance and legacy very present on remains and structure of the city center and surroundings. Guimarães, by it's turn, is the cradle of nationality. It was the battleground of our independence from the kingdom of León, and the birthplace of Afonso Henriques (our first king). It is an enchanted city that maintains the original medieval structure and architectural features that earned the distinction as a cultural world heritage site by UNESCO (2001). ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 08:30, 09:30, 10:30: 3 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available ## Key facts - Price: from €179 per person - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.93/5 from 88 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 98% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Portugal Autêntico - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## What's included - Private transportation - Personal accidents and Liability insurance - All Fees and Taxes - Air-conditioned vehicle - Local portuguese Guide/Driver - Available for free in the van ## Not included - Gratuities - Personal expenses - Lunch ## Itinerary 1. **Guimaraes Castle** (30m; admission included) - Ticket + Guided visit 2. **Centro Historico de Guimaraes** (2h) - A true reincarnation on the medieval city center, with cultural guide through the narrow streets and fortified walls. 3. **Montanha- Parque da Penha** (1h 30m) - Beautiful nature areas, with a catholic shrine on the peak, huge granite rocks that you can explore under and above, and a fantastic view over the city and surroundings. 4. **Bom Jesus Do Monte** (1h) - World heritage site by UNESCO since 2019, this set composed by a shrine, stairway and nature/garden areas, is for sure one of the most beautiful arrangements settled by the catholic church. 5. **Torre de Menagem** (15m) - The last and untouched remain of the city castle. 6. **Se de Braga** (30m; admission included) - XI Century catholic cathedral. One of the most beautiful in the country! The construction was ordered by Teresa de Leão (Portugal's fist king mother). 7. **Braga** (2h) - The bimillenar city that preserves and mixes in harmony the roman, medieval and contemporary sights, is perfect for a easy and relaxed guided walk. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30, 09:30, 10:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-20 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point On the top of the avenue. By the fountain ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €358 | €179 | | 4 | €560 | €140 | | 6 | €840 | €140 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Braga start at €47 per person. ## Compared with other Braga | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #2 of 10** | €179 | 8h | 4.93 (88) | private | | [Small Group Braga & Guimarães with Pick up & Drop off](/portugal/braga/tours/small-group-braga-guimar-es-with-pick-up-drop-off/?format=md) | €85 | 9h | 4.95 (115) | private | | [From Porto: Braga & Guimarães Full-Day Tour with Lunch](/portugal/braga/tours/from-porto-braga-guimar-es-full-day-tour-with-lunch/?format=md) | €89 | 8h | 4.89 (125) | shared | | [Authentic Braga & Guimarães: Small Historical Group Tour](/portugal/braga/tours/authentic-braga-guimar-es-small-historical-group-tour-26008P18/?format=md) | €57 | 8h | 4.88 (110) | shared | Ranked #2 of 10 in Braga by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €47 to €179, median €103; typical length 8h. 4 of 10 are private. 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