--- title: Minho Tour Private (Braga and Guimarães) Full Day lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/braga/tours/minho-tour-private-braga-and-guimar-es-full-day/ type: tour city: Braga country: Portugal price: 219 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.89 reviews: 97 duration_minutes: 540 languages: [pt, en, fr, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 5 of 5 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-08-31 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/braga/tours/minho-tour-private-braga-and-guimar-es-full-day/ --- # Minho Tour Private (Braga and Guimarães) Full Day **Guidekin's take:** A private full day through Braga's Bom Jesus and Sameiro sanctuaries and the castle and old centre of Guimarães with a driver guide, hotel pickup and a local lunch with a drink included. Vegetarian and gluten free meals must be requested before the day. 4.89 from 97 reviews at €219 per person for 9h. ## Overview Board on a private full day tour filled with history and content, acompanied with an expert guide who will lead you through Braga and Guimarães. 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 all-incusive lunch at a local restaurant. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 146 pickup points - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available ## Key facts - Price: from €219 per person - Duration: 9h - Rating: 4.89/5 from 97 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 98% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Living Tours ## What's included - Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience) - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Transport by air-conditioned vehicle - Private tour - Driver/guide - Portuguese Lunch with drink included (vegetarian and gluten-free preferences upon prior notice) ## Not included - Food and drinks, unless specified - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Porto** (pass by, no stop) - Your expert guide will collect you from your hotel/accommodation or meeting point and will drive you to Braga, our first stop. On your way to the Minho Region, your guide will give you insights regarding the Portuguese history, development and cultural facts of portuguese... 2. **Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sameiro** (20m) - The first stop and visit will be at the highest point of our tour: Sitting at the top of the hill of the same name, at 566 metres of altitude, the Shrine of Our Lady of Sameiro is one of the most visited places of Marian worship in Portugal, providing a privileged view over... 3. **Bom Jesus Funicular** (30m) - Sitting at the top of the hill of the same name, at 566 metres of altitude, the Shrine of Our Lady of Sameiro is one of the most visited places of Marian worship in Portugal, providing a privileged view over the city of Braga. Every year attracting many devotees, especially... 4. **Se de Braga** (30m; admission included) - The first cathedral, older than Portugal. The Cathedral of Braga was the first Portuguese cathedral, erected several decades before the founding of the country. It began to be built at the end of the 11th century, and was concecrated and dedicated to the Virgin Mary by Bishop... 5. **Braga** (1h) - It's now time for a break. If you chose the lunch included option the guide will take you to a local restaurant where you will have a delicious traditional portuguese meal with drinks included. Try the very famous "Vinho Verde" wine, a white wine with unique caracteristics.... 6. **Guimaraes** (2h) - After lunch, we will go on a short drive to Guimarães: Is considered the birthplace of Portugal because Afonso Henriques, who went on to be the first king of Portugal, was born here. 7. **Guimaraes Castle** (30m; admission included) - The castle´s presence evokes the exciting mixture of legend, poetry and heroism that surrounds the beginning of Portuguese history. On this Monte Largo (Broad Hill), the nucleus of the future nation of Portugal was first developed. In circa 968, Mumadona, the countess of... 8. **Igreja de Sao Miguel do Castelo** (10m) - The small church of S. Miguel do Castelo was built in the 13th century. However, according to tradition, this church would have been built in the 12th century by Count Dom Henrique (Henry of Burgundy), where he would have baptised his son, the 1st King of Portugal Dom Afonso... 9. **Centro Historico de Guimaraes** (30m) - The historical centre in the area that was within the Guimarães city walls, is associated with the formation and identity of Portugal, and was classified a World Heritage site based on the originality and authenticity applied in its restoration. The city still has a... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-08-31 - 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. Pickup points listed by the operator: 146 ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking - Please kindly be aware that the overall duration of the activity could be influenced by traffic conditions. We highly advise against scheduling any additional activities or making other plans within the hour following the anticipated completion time. - Vegetarian and Gluten-free meal options are available if requested before the day of the booking. Make sure you inform us before the tour starts. - Discover Porto in a unique way with a Free Walking Tour with Living Tours, available to all customers who book this activity. Our Free Walking Tour is available on a daily basis, in English and Spanish, at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. departing from Living Tours Agency located in Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352, 4050-418 Porto ## Compared with other Private Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #5 of 5** | €219 | 9h | 4.89 (97) | private | | [Peneda-Gerês Hiking & Sightseeing: Private Experience](/portugal/braga/tours/peneda-ger-s-hiking-sightseeing-private-experience/?format=md) | €120 | | 4.99 (70) | private | | [Surf Lesson for Beginners - Private Groups](/portugal/braga/tours/surf-lesson-for-beginners-private-groups/?format=md) | €45 | 2h | 5.0 (40) | private | | [Private Culture and Wine Tourism Tour](/portugal/braga/tours/private-culture-and-wine-tourism-tour/?format=md) | €205 | 8h | 4.98 (46) | private | Ranked #5 of 5 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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