10 tours · €47–€179 per person · ★ 4.9
Braga sits an easy run north of Porto, which makes a guided Braga tour from Porto one of the simplest day trips to book. Let the driver-guide handle the route and you get the city plus a couple of neighbours without renting a car or working out timetables.
When you compare tours, check what else is on the itinerary. We'd look for Bom Jesus do Monte with its baroque stairway, the old cathedral and the city's Roman side, and most full-day excursions pair Braga with medieval Guimarães next door. If you'd rather swap a stop, some tours head to the coast at Viana do Castelo, horseback riding included. Private tours let you set the pace; small-group day trips from Porto keep the cost down, and most come with hotel pickup.
10 Braga tours from €47. Private and small-group, full-day with hotel pickup and free cancellation on most - easy to book online.
Braga in Porto: 10 tours, drawn from the 168 Guidekin lists out of 1,656 on Viator, chosen by rating (4.5★ or higher, 30+ reviews), each one read and summarised.
Embark on an exclusive journey through two of Portugal's most historic cities, Braga and Guimarães, on this premium small-group tour. We begin in Bra...
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 bim...
What makes this tour unique is the opportunity to discover the essential highlights of both Braga and Guimarães in one carefully organised full-day ex...
Enjoy the scenic landscapes of Minho, noted for its popular Vinho Verde, and visit two of the region’s historic cities, Guimarães and Braga, to discov...
Braga, originally named "Bracara Augusta," was founded by the Romans in the 2nd century B.C. The city is rich with historical remnants spread througho...
We may start visiting the very traditional and interesting Braga City Centre. It has the oldest Cathedral in Portugal. The first one to be built in th...
Discover the Baroque Art and the Birthplace of Portugal: Braga & Guimarães Day Tour from Porto! Embark on an unforgettable guided day trip from Porto...
Portugal Active’s Horseback Riding Tour will take you through the breathtaking scenery of Viana do Castelo. You’ll pass through fields of flowers, mou...
Guimarães, the birthplace of the nation and a UNESCO World Heritage site, exudes a medieval atmosphere with its 10th-century castle and 15th-century D...
The Minho region is an old Portuguese province and its located in the North of Portugal. Minho is known for its green landscapes, crossed by affluent ...
Tours and prices on this page last updated November 10, 2026
Editorial picks checked: July 26, 2026 · Ranked by review scores, tickets and lunch in the price. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.
10 listings for the twin day trip north: Guimarães, where Portugal was born, and Braga, its baroque church capital:
Guimarães Castle, Braga Cathedral and Bom Jesus admissions all in the €47 per person ticket, on the biggest base here: 4.73 from 3,393 reviews.
Hotel pickup, lunch, Guimarães Castle and exclusive access to Braga Cathedral's chapels and High Choir: 4.85 from 607 reviews at €110 per person.
Eight guests max with monument entrances, hotel pickup and a premium van at €57 per person: 4.88 from 110 reviews.
| Tour | Best for | Price | Rating | Duration | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best of Braga & Guimarães | Overall pick | €47 per person | 4.73★ (3,393) | 9h | Rating 4.73 trails the smaller groups |
| Braga & Guimarães, All Tickets | Everything in the price | €110 per person | 4.85★ (607) | 8h | €110 per person, top price of the shared tours |
| Authentic 8-Person Historical Tour | Small group at €57 per person | €57 per person | 4.88★ (110) | 8h | Review base still small at 110 |
| Guimarães & Braga with Lunch | Lunch with vinho verde | €110 per person | 4.8★ (471) | 8h | Pickup from central Porto hotels only |
| Private Cultural Route | Private for €179 per person | €179 per person | 4.93★ (91) | 8h | Admission tickets not listed in the price |
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Embark on an exclusive journey through two of Portugal's most historic cities, Braga and Guimarães, on this premium small-group tour. We begin in Bra...
What makes this tour unique is the opportunity to discover the essential highlights of both Braga and Guimarães in one carefully organised full-day ex...
Enjoy the scenic landscapes of Minho, noted for its popular Vinho Verde, and visit two of the region’s historic cities, Guimarães and Braga, to discov...
Discover the Baroque Art and the Birthplace of Portugal: Braga & Guimarães Day Tour from Porto! Embark on an unforgettable guided day trip from Porto...
Guimarães, the birthplace of the nation and a UNESCO World Heritage site, exudes a medieval atmosphere with its 10th-century castle and 15th-century D...
The Minho region is an old Portuguese province and its located in the North of Portugal. Minho is known for its green landscapes, crossed by affluent ...
Give Braga and Guimarães a full day, as on the Full Day Tour with Lunch. If you want a shorter outing, keep to Braga, as on the Braga Half Day Private Tour. Of this page's listings, 6 also appear under Guimarães, with a median duration of 8 hours. For example, Braga and Guimarães Full Day Tour with Lunch: €89 per person, 4.89 from 127 reviews. Braga Half Day Private Tour: €151 per person, 4.91 from 34 reviews.
For private Braga and Guimarães with Pickup, budget €85 per person. Its fare is not a total for a couple or family. Shared listings have a median fare of €92 per person; the middle half cost €65 to €106. For example, Braga and Guimarães with Pickup (private): €85 per person, 4.95 from 129 reviews. Braga and Guimarães Full Day Tour with Lunch (shared): €89 per person, 4.89 from 127 reviews.
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With a stroller, choose hotel pickup, as on Authentic Braga and Guimarães Historical Tour. The kids filter means strollers and infants accepted, not activities designed for children. Of the 6 shared listings, 6 are flagged for strollers and infants accepted, and 4 include hotel pickup. Their median duration is 8 hours. For example, Authentic Braga and Guimarães Historical Tour includes hotel pickup: €57 per person, 4.88 from 110 reviews. The flag does not establish child fares or walking distances.
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Operator-marked wheelchair-accessible listings: none of 10. Do not choose the Private Cultural Route on the assumption that a private vehicle guarantees access. Operator-marked wheelchair-accessible private listings: none of 4. Private Cultural Route: €179 per person, 4.93 from 91 reviews. Filter first, then confirm with the operator whether boarding and the route suit your needs; the wheelchair flag does not describe suitability for every mobility limitation.
For an upfront meal and entry budget, use Braga and Guimarães, All Tickets. Its named inclusions do not establish that every expense is covered. For example, Braga and Guimarães, All Tickets includes hotel pickup, lunch, Guimarães Castle and access to Braga Cathedral's chapels and High Choir: €110 per person, 4.85 from 607 reviews. Private Cultural Route does not list admission tickets in its price: €179 per person, 4.93 from 91 reviews.
For a hotel outside central Porto, do not choose Guimarães and Braga with Lunch on the strength of its pickup label: collection is limited to central Porto hotels. Hotel pickup is listed for 7 of 10 tours, including 4 of 6 shared tours. Guimarães and Braga with Lunch: €110 per person, 4.8 from 471 reviews. Its stated pickup zone is central Porto hotels; a hotel pickup flag does not establish cruise pier pickup or a return timed to the ship.
Figures in these answers come from the 10 tours on this page, as of November 10, 2026.
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