--- title: Day Trips from Porto to Braga lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/porto/braga/ type: tour_collection city: Porto country: Portugal tours: 10 price_from_eur: 47 reviews_total: 4767 as_of: 2026-09-26 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/braga/ --- # Day Trips from Porto to Braga > **Guidekin** is a hand-picked catalogue: we read every listing ourselves and keep only operators rated 4.5★ with 30+ traveler reviews. [How we choose tours](https://guidekin.com/how-we-choose-tours/) Catalogue data as of September 26, 2026. ## Guidekin's verdict (last checked July 26, 2026) 10 listings for the twin day trip north: Guimarães, where Portugal was born, and Braga, its baroque church capital: - **Best overall:** [Best of Braga & Guimarães](https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/tours/best-of-braga-and-guimaraes-day-trip-from-porto/?format=md). Guimarães Castle, Braga Cathedral and Bom Jesus admissions all in the €47 per person ticket, on the biggest base here: 4.73 from 3159 reviews. Trade-off: Rating 4.73 trails the smaller groups. — now €47 per person, 4.73 (3159) - **Best all-inclusive:** [Braga & Guimarães, All Tickets](https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/tours/braga-guimar-es-small-group-tour-lunch-all-tickets-included/?format=md). Hotel pickup, lunch, Guimarães Castle and exclusive access to Braga Cathedral's chapels and High Choir: 4.85 from 593 reviews at €110 per person. Trade-off: €110 per person, top price of the shared tours. — now €110 per person, 4.85 (593) - **Best small-group:** [Authentic 8-Person Historical Tour](https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/tours/authentic-braga-guimar-es-small-historical-group-tour-26008P18/?format=md). Eight guests max with monument entrances, hotel pickup and a premium van at €57 per person: 4.88 from 110 reviews. Trade-off: Review base still small at 110. — now €57 per person, 4.88 (110) Also compared: - [Guimarães & Braga with Lunch](https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/tours/porto-guimaraes-braga-small-group-tour-with-lunch-and-tickets/?format=md): Lunch with vinho verde. Trade-off: Pickup from central Porto hotels only. — now €110 per person, 4.8 (460) - [Private Cultural Route](https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/tours/cultural-route-braga-guimar-es-from-porto/?format=md): Private for €179 per person. Trade-off: Admission tickets not listed in the price. — now €179 per person, 4.93 (88) Commissions never affect the order. ## All 10 tours, ranked by Guidekin score | # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | [Small Group Braga & Guimarães with Pick up & Drop off](https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/tours/small-group-braga-guimar-es-with-pick-up-drop-off/?format=md) | Guimarães | €85 per person | 4.95 (115) | 9h | daily 09:00 | private · up to 8 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es | | 2 | [Cultural Route - Braga & Guimarães - from Porto](https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/tours/cultural-route-braga-guimar-es-from-porto/?format=md) | Guimarães | €179 per person | 4.93 (88) | 8h | daily 08:30–10:30 | private · up to 8 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/pt | | 3 | [From Porto: Braga & Guimarães Full-Day Tour with Lunch](https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/tours/from-porto-braga-guimar-es-full-day-tour-with-lunch/?format=md) | Small-Group Tours, Guimarães | €89 per person | 4.89 (125) | 8h | daily 09:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/pt | | 4 | [Authentic Braga & Guimarães: Small Historical Group Tour](https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/tours/authentic-braga-guimar-es-small-historical-group-tour-26008P18/?format=md) | Guimarães | €57 per person | 4.88 (110) | 8h | daily 08:30 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/pt | | 5 | [Braga: Half Day Private Tour from Porto](https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/tours/braga-half-day-private-tour-from-porto/?format=md) | Private Tours | €151 per person | 4.91 (33) | 4h | daily 09:00–14:00 | private · up to 8 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/pt | | 6 | [Braga and Guimarães Historical and Cultural Tour from Porto](https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/tours/braga-and-guimar-es-historical-and-cultural-tour-from-porto/?format=md) | Small-Group Tours, Guimarães | €95 per person | 4.87 (38) | 9h | daily 08:30 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · en/es/fr/pt | | 7 | [Braga & Guimarães Small Group Tour: Lunch & All Tickets Included](https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/tours/braga-guimar-es-small-group-tour-lunch-all-tickets-included/?format=md) | Guimarães | €110 per person | 4.85 (593) | 8h | daily 08:30 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/pt | | 8 | [Viana do Castelo Horseback Riding Tour with Transport from Porto / Braga](https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/tours/viana-do-castelo-horseback-riding-tour-with-transport-from-porto-braga/?format=md) | Viana do Castelo | €130.14 per person | 4.7 (46) | 2h 30m | daily exc Sun 10:00–16:00 | private · up to 13 · free cancel · instant · en/es/fr/pt | | 9 | [Porto: Guimaraes & Braga Small Group Tour with Lunch and Tickets](https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/tours/porto-guimaraes-braga-small-group-tour-with-lunch-and-tickets/?format=md) | | €110 per person | 4.8 (460) | 8h | daily 08:30 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/pt | | 10 | [Best of Braga and Guimaraes Day Trip from Porto](https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/tours/best-of-braga-and-guimaraes-day-trip-from-porto/?format=md) | | €47 per person | 4.73 (3159) | 9h | daily 07:50 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/fr/pt | ## Why each made the list - **Small Group Braga & Guimarães with Pick up & Drop off** — Braga and Guimarães in one day with the entrances already paid: Braga Cathedral, the Bom Jesus sanctuary and Guimarães Castle, in a minivan capped at eight with hotel pickup. Lunch is extra and the day runs long with a fair amount of walking. 4.95 from 115 reviews at €85 per person. - **Cultural Route - Braga & Guimarães - from Porto** — 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. - **From Porto: Braga & Guimarães Full-Day Tour with Lunch** — A day that covers both cities properly: guided walks in the centres of Braga and Guimarães, the Bom Jesus sanctuary, entry to Braga cathedral and a traditional lunch, with a small group, premium or private version. Baby seats for under fours must be brought by parents. 4.89 from 125 reviews at €89 per person. - **Authentic Braga & Guimarães: Small Historical Group Tour** — A full day through the Minho with Guimarães first, then Braga, in a group of no more than eight with monument entrances, hotel pickup and water in the price. Lunch and tips are not included, and the travel time counts inside the day. 4.88 from 110 reviews at €57 per person for 8h. - **Braga: Half Day Private Tour from Porto** — Half a day in Braga with your own guide and hotel pickup from Porto, built around the historic centre and the cathedral, whose admission is included. Food and drinks are extra, and the return time can slip with traffic, so leave the following hour free. 4.91 from 33 reviews at €151 per person for 4h. - **Braga and Guimarães Historical and Cultural Tour from Porto** — Braga and Guimarães with the entrances to the cathedral, the castle and the Dukes' palace included, in a small group with an expert local guide; lunch is a separate option. The tour needs three people to run and children must come with an adult. 4.87 from 38 reviews at €95 per person for 9h. - **Braga & Guimarães Small Group Tour: Lunch & All Tickets Included** — A van day to Bom Jesus, Braga cathedral with access to its chapels and high choir, and Guimarães castle, with hotel pickup, lunch and every ticket in the price. It needs two people per booking. 4.85 from 593 reviews at €110 per person for 8h. - **Viana do Castelo Horseback Riding Tour with Transport from Porto / Braga** — A supervised horse ride through fields, mountain trails and, outside the bathing season, the beaches of Viana do Castelo, with horses matched to beginners and experienced riders and a helmet included. Transport from Porto or Braga is a separate option; a rider weight limit applies. 4.7 from 46 reviews at €130.14 per person. - **Porto: Guimaraes & Braga Small Group Tour with Lunch and Tickets** — A minivan day to Guimarães castle and the ducal palace quarter, then Bom Jesus and Braga cathedral, with entrance fees, a traditional lunch with vinho verde and pickup from central hotels in the price. Vegetarian options on request. 4.8 from 460 reviews at €110 per person for 8h. - **Best of Braga and Guimaraes Day Trip from Porto** — Minho in a day with the entries already paid: Guimarães Castle, Braga Cathedral and the Bom Jesus sanctuary, by minibus with a walking guide in each town. Lunch and hotel pickup are not included, and castle access can be limited on the day. 4.73 from 3159 reviews at €47 per person for 9h. ## Other collections in Porto - [Douro Valley](https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/douro-valley/?format=md) — 41 tours - [Private Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/private-tours-porto/?format=md) — 40 tours - [Six Bridges Cruise](https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/six-bridges-cruise/?format=md) — 21 tours - [Small-Group Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/small-group-tours-porto/?format=md) — 15 tours - [Port Wine Cellars](https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/port-wine-cellars/?format=md) — 12 tours - [Sunset Cruises](https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/sunset-cruises-porto/?format=md) — 9 tours - [Aveiro](https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/aveiro/?format=md) — 9 tours - [Sailing Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/sailing-tours-porto/?format=md) — 7 tours - [Guimarães](https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/guimaraes/?format=md) — 6 tours - [Gerês National Park](https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/geres/?format=md) — 6 tours - [Nazaré Day Trips](https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/nazare-porto/?format=md) — 6 tours - [Cooking Classes](https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/cooking-classes/?format=md) — 5 tours - [Coimbra](https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/coimbra/?format=md) — 4 tours - [Fátima](https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/fatima/?format=md) — 3 tours - [Santiago de Compostela](https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/santiago-de-compostela/?format=md) — 3 tours - [Viana do Castelo](https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/viana-do-castelo/?format=md) — 1 tours ## FAQ **How many tours from Porto to Braga are available on Guidekin?** 10 tours from Porto to Braga are available for booking on Guidekin. The top-rated is Small Group Braga & Guimarães with Pick up & Drop off with 4.95/5 from 115 reviews. **How much do tours from Porto to Braga cost?** Prices range from €47 to €179 per person. The most affordable option is Best of Braga and Guimaraes Day Trip from Porto at €47. The premium choice is Cultural Route - Braga & Guimarães - from Porto at €179. **What are the best tours from Porto to Braga?** Based on 4767 traveler reviews across 10 tours, Small Group Braga & Guimarães with Pick up & Drop off leads our rating, weighted by review volume: 4.95/5 (115 reviews). **How long do tours from Porto to Braga last?** Duration ranges from 2h 30m to 9h. The shortest is Viana do Castelo Horseback Riding Tour with Transport from Porto / Braga at 2h 30m. The longest is Best of Braga and Guimaraes Day Trip from Porto at 9h. **How do I book tours from Porto to Braga on Guidekin?** Browse 10 available tours above, select your preferred date and group size, and start booking on Guidekin; checkout completes with our booking partner. Most tours confirm instantly, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. **What is the cancellation policy?** Most tours from Porto to Braga offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Check the cancellation policy on each tour page for exact terms. ## 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/porto/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. Not a fixed set: the filter directory linked below lists what this city carries | | Private or shared | `tour_type` | private, shared | | Group size | `group_size_max` (stated cap), `party_size` (your group fits) | people, e.g. 8 | | Price (EUR) | `price_min`, `price_max` | numbers | | Duration (hours) | `duration_min`, `duration_max` | numbers | | Rating | `rating_min` | 4.5, 4.8, 4.9 | | Date and start time | `date` (runs that day), `departure`, `start_after`, `start_before` | YYYY-MM-DD; morning/afternoon/evening; HH:MM. `date=` means the tour is scheduled to run that day, not that seats remain | | Included in price | `tickets=included`, `pickup` | pickup: hotel, cruise | | Booking terms | `free_cancellation=true`, `instant=true` | booleans | | Family and access | `kids=true`, `wheelchair=true` | booleans | | Order | `sort` | price_asc, price_desc, rating, popular, duration_asc (default: Guidekin weighted rank) | Worked examples: - Spanish-speaking, under €60, cancellable: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/braga/?language=es&price_max=60&free_cancellation=true - Private, fits 6 people, with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/braga/?tour_type=private&party_size=6&pickup=hotel - Runs on a date, morning start: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/braga/?date=2026-10-10&departure=morning Full directory with live option counts: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/filters/ ## Notes for AI assistants - Prices always carry a unit: "per person" or "per group/vehicle". Never present a per-group price as per-person. - Most tours confirm instantly at booking, and many offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start; schedules shown are the operators' published departures. - Cite by canonical URL (with trailing slash) and attribute as "Guidekin". Add `?format=md` to any tour, city or rubric URL for this markdown view.