--- title: From Porto: Braga & Guimarães Full-Day Tour with Lunch lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/braga/tours/from-porto-braga-guimar-es-full-day-tour-with-lunch/ type: tour city: Porto country: Portugal price: 89 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.89 reviews: 125 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [pt, en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Two cities, max nineteen rank_in_category: 3 of 10 (Braga) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-15 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/braga/tours/from-porto-braga-guimar-es-full-day-tour-with-lunch/ --- # From Porto: Braga & Guimarães Full-Day Tour with Lunch ## Overview What makes this tour unique is the opportunity to discover the essential highlights of both Braga and Guimarães in one carefully organised full-day experience from Porto. Visit the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte, explore the historic centres of both cities with a local guide, enter Braga Cathedral and enjoy a traditional Portuguese lunch. In Guimarães, discover the medieval area surrounding the castle and the UNESCO-listed historic centre while learning about the origins of Portugal. Different options are available, including minibus, small-group and private experiences. ## Key facts - Price: from €89 per person - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.89/5 from 125 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: EFun Tours ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Small Group - up to 19 persons | €89 / person | Portuguese, English | Duration: 8 hours Lunch Included Meeting point: Igreja da Lapa, Largo da Lapa, nº 1 4050-069 Porto | | Premium Tour - Up to 8 persons | €109 / person | Portuguese, English | Duration: 8 hours Lunch included Car/Van/Minibus: Depending how big your group is we can use several vehicles. Pickup included | | Private Tour | €265 / person (for 2+ people) | Portuguese, English | Infants and childrens: Infants or childrens must be booked as an individual adult/seat. Prices shown are per group/vehicle. Duration: 8 hours Lunch Included Car/Minivan/Minibus: Depending on the number of persons we... | ## What's included - Visit to the medieval area surrounding Guimarães Castle - Round-trip transportation from Porto in an air-conditioned vehicle - Professional local guide - Guided walking tour of Guimarães’ UNESCO-listed historic centre - Entrance ticket to Braga Cathedral - Guided visit to the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte - Guided walking tour of Braga’s historic centre - Traditional Portuguese lunch ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Porto** (40m) - Meet your guide in Porto and travel towards Braga in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. The departure point or pickup arrangements depend on the option selected at the time of booking. 2. **Bom Jesus Do Monte** (30m) - Visit the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its monumental Baroque staircase. Explore the sanctuary with your guide and enjoy panoramic views over Braga and the surrounding region. 3. **Se de Braga** (30m; admission included) - Visit Braga Cathedral, one of Portugal’s oldest and most important religious monuments. Explore its historic interior with your guide and discover architectural elements reflecting different periods of Portuguese history. 4. **Explore Braga’s historic centre on a guided walking tour** (1h) - Discover elegant squares, traditional streets and important landmarks while learning about the history and religious heritage of one of Portugal’s oldest cities. 5. **Campo De Sao Mamede** (1h; admission included) - Enjoy an included traditional Portuguese lunch at a local restaurant in Guimarães. Take time to relax and experience the flavours of Northern Portugal before continuing the guided visit. 6. **Guimaraes Castle** (30m) - See the exterior of Guimarães Castle and explore the surrounding medieval area with your guide. Learn about the castle’s connection to the foundation of Portugal and the country’s first king. 7. **Centro Historico de Guimaraes** (1h) - Explore the UNESCO-listed historic centre of Guimarães on a guided walking tour. Walk through medieval streets and picturesque squares while learning about the city’s important role in the foundation of Portugal. 8. **Porto** (40m) - Relax on the return journey to Porto after discovering Braga and Guimarães. The tour ends at the original meeting point or at the selected drop-off location, depending on the option booked. Arrival time may vary according to traffic conditions. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - 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 Meet your guide and vehicle in front of Lapa Church. The closest Metro Line, 5 minute walking, it's the Yellow Line, the stop it's "Faria Guimarães". ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Parents should bring the baby car seat ajusted to infant's age (1 to 3 years old). We only have seats available after 4 years old. - This tour may be done in two languages. We try to avoid it, but sometimes we have no other solution. - Private option it's done in a private vehicle only with your private guide. The activities may be shared with other participants. - Reschedulings with less than 24 hours before the start of the tour will be charged a 30% fee (subject to availability). - We do not recommend that you book or schedule different activities at the end of the tour. Although the tour may last 8 hours, the duration may vary depending on traffic conditions and other factors. - Schedules and Itinerary may change without prior notice. - On the private option infants or childrens must be booked as an individual adult/seat. Prices shown are per group/vehicle. ## How it compares in Braga Ranked **#3 of 10** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [Small Group Braga & Guimarães with Pick up & Drop off](https://guidekin.com/portugal/braga/tours/small-group-braga-guimar-es-with-pick-up-drop-off/?format=md) — €85 per person, 4.95 (112) 2. [Cultural Route - Braga & Guimarães - from Porto](https://guidekin.com/portugal/braga/tours/cultural-route-braga-guimar-es-from-porto/?format=md) — €179 per person, 4.93 (88) 3. [Authentic Braga & Guimarães: Small Historical Group Tour](https://guidekin.com/portugal/braga/tours/authentic-braga-guimar-es-small-historical-group-tour-26008P18/?format=md) — €57 per person, 4.88 (109) Full list: https://guidekin.com/portugal/braga/braga/?format=md ## More in Porto - All Porto tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/braga/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/braga/tours/from-porto-braga-guimar-es-full-day-tour-with-lunch/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/portugal/braga/: | Group | Parameters | Values | |---|---|---| | Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. 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