6 tours · €57–€179 per person · ★ 4.9
Guimarães is one of the easiest day trips to add to a Porto itinerary, and a guided tour takes the hassle out of getting there. Booking a Guimarães tour from Porto means the driving, the route and the timing are sorted, so you spend the day walking the old streets and the castle hill instead of working out trains and connections.
Most tours pair Guimarães with Braga, a smart way to see two cities in one go. When you compare them, check what's actually included on foot: we'd look for the medieval centre and Largo da Oliveira, the castle and the Palace of the Dukes, plus a proper stop in Braga at the Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary. Some run as a relaxed full-day excursion with lunch; others are quicker sightseeing loops. A private tour with driver-guide and hotel pickup gives you the most freedom; small-group trips keep the price down.
6 Guimarães tours from €57. Private and small-group day trips from Porto, hotel pickup and free cancellation on most - easy to book online.
Guimarães in Porto: 6 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...
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...
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...
Tours and prices on this page last updated November 10, 2026
Editorial picks checked: July 26, 2026 · Ranked by review scores, tickets in the price and group size. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.
6 listings, and most of them pair Guimarães with Braga; the picks are ranked for the Guimarães half of the day:
Guimarães Castle admission, lunch and hotel pickup in one ticket, plus Braga's cathedral with choir access: 4.85 from 607 reviews at €110 per person.
Eight guests max, monument entrances included and a premium van at €57 per person: 4.88 from 110 reviews.
| Tour | Best for | Price | Rating | Duration | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braga & Guimarães, All Tickets | Overall pick | €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 |
| 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...
Book the shared Full Day Tour with Lunch for an included lunch; choose Private Cultural Route for your own party with hotel pickup. Admission tickets are not listed in the private tour's price. There are 4 shared and 2 private tours. For example, the shared Braga & Guimarães Full Day Tour with Lunch costs €89 per person, rated 4.89 from 127 reviews. Private Cultural Route costs €179 per person, rated 4.93 from 91 reviews.
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Reserve a full day for Guimarães and Braga, and budget per person for private bookings too. The listed medians are 8 hours and €92 per person. The middle half of prices runs from €86 to €106 per person. Shared tours have a median of €92; private tours, €132, both per person. This is a spread between different products, not a premium for the same tour. For example, private Small Group Braga & Guimarães with Pick Up and Drop Off costs €85 per person, rated 4.95 from 129 reviews.
Operator-marked wheelchair options here: none. For a family trip, use the strollers and infants accepted filter; for wheelchair access, start with the wider Porto filter. Operator-marked wheelchair access: none of 6 tours, including none of 2 private tours. Filter first, then confirm with the operator. The children filter records strollers and infants accepted for 6 of 6 tours. For example, the Full Day Tour with Lunch meets that filter: €89 per person, rated 4.89 from 127 reviews.
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Reserve money for admissions on Private Cultural Route: tickets are not listed in its price. Braga & Guimarães, All Tickets includes Guimarães Castle entry and lunch. For example, Braga & Guimarães, All Tickets includes castle admission, lunch and Braga Cathedral with choir access: €110 per person, rated 4.85 from 607 reviews. Private Cultural Route is €179 per person, rated 4.93 from 91 reviews; admission tickets are not listed as included.
Choose a shared trip if hotel pickup is your reason for considering private: Braga & Guimarães, All Tickets includes pickup. Use the hotel pickup filter to see the other options. Hotel pickup is listed for 5 of 6 tours, including 3 of 4 shared tours and 2 of 2 private tours. For example, the shared Braga & Guimarães, All Tickets costs €110 per person, rated 4.85 from 607 reviews, with hotel pickup included.
Figures in these answers come from the 6 tours on this page, as of November 10, 2026.
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