--- title: Best of Braga and Guimaraes Day Trip from Porto lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/porto/tours/best-of-braga-and-guimaraes-day-trip-from-porto/ type: tour city: Porto country: Portugal price: 47 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.73 reviews: 3393 duration_minutes: 540 languages: [pt, en, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Best overall rank_in_category: 10 of 10 (Braga) schedule_checked: 2026-09-02 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/tours/best-of-braga-and-guimaraes-day-trip-from-porto/ --- # Best of Braga and Guimaraes Day Trip from Porto **Guidekin's take:** 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 3393 reviews at €47 per person for 9h. **Best overall:** Guimarães Castle, Braga Cathedral and Bom Jesus admissions all in the €47 per person ticket, on the biggest base here: 4.73 from 3393 reviews. Trade-off: Rating 4.73 trails the smaller groups. (last checked July 26, 2026) In our comparison: #10 of 10 in Braga, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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 rivers, and the biodiversity enriches the views for those who visit Minho. The region presents a big coastal zone with beautiful beaches. The full-day Tour to Minho gives you the opportunity to visit the region and two cities: Guimaraes and Braga. Travel through the Minho and visit the historical centers of these two cities learning about Portuguese history in the process. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meeting Point: Calçada da Vandoma, - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 07:50: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €30: ages 4 to 12 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €47 per person - Duration: 9h - Rating: 4.73/5 from 3393 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Living Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 07:50 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-02 ## Reviews 4.73 from 3393 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 3179 of 3393. - 5 stars: 2822 (83%) - 4 stars: 357 (11%) - 3 stars: 128 (4%) - 2 stars: 49 (1%) - 1 star: 37 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' knowledge and safe driving; bilingual commentary can leave English speakers waiting as sights pass. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable, engaging guides explain local history and answer questions - Drivers praised for safe, smooth journeys on narrow roads - Bom Jesus and Braga Cathedral are recurring highlights - Useful local food and sightseeing recommendations from the guides - Well organised departures, pickups and group coordination **Complaints:** - Some follow bilingual commentary easily, while others miss passing sights while waiting for English - Some find the pace balanced, while others want more time at Bom Jesus or in the towns - Quiet commentary can be difficult to hear clearly - Some find the bus comfortable, while others report inadequate air conditioning in hot weather Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-08-24 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-04. ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Spanish Departure | €59 / person | Spanish | Without lunch: Lunch is not included, but you will have free time for lunch on your own. | | English Departure | €59 / person | English | Without lunch: Lunch is not included, but you will have free time for lunch on your own. | | Portuguese Departure | €59 / person | Portuguese | Without lunch: Lunch is not included, but you will have free time for lunch on your own. | | French Departure | €59 / person | French | Without lunch: Lunch is not included, but you will have free time for lunch on your own. | ## What's included - Admission Ticket at Guimarães Castle - Transportation on a comfortable air-conditioned minibus - Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience) - Admission ticket at Braga's Cathedral - Entrance to Bom Jesus Sanctuary - Walking Tour in Guimarães: UNESCO World Heritage since 2001 - Professional tour guide specialized on the destination ## Not included - Gratuities - Personal expenses - Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off - Lunch ## Itinerary 1. **Porto** (pass by, no stop) - You will meet you guide at our Meeting Point near S. Bento Train Station and he 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 heritage. 2. **Bom Jesus Funicular** (30m) - Famous for religious reasons but also for its architecture, the famous staircase and being the cause of the vertical tram, an amazing piece of 19th century engineering. This was the first of its kind to be installed in Portugal in 1882 and still uses its water powered system... 3. **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... 4. **Braga** (1h) - It's now time for a break. Enjoy some free time to explore Braga at your own pace or grab a bite to eat. Discover the city's charming streets, shops, and local attractions. 5. **Guimaraes** (2h) - Afterwards, 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. 6. **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... 7. **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... 8. **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: 07:50 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-02 - 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 Meeting Point: Calçada da Vandoma, Porto – just next to Porto Cathedral (Sé do Porto). Look out for our friendly staff dressed in red and clearly identified with Living Tours. They’ll be ready to check you in and introduce you to your guide for the tour. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ3ZRb8wxlJA0RYfwfRBlnhME Ends: Rua de Alexandre Herculano (next to Praça da Batalha) ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Duration: the hours of duration are approximate 9 hours, The Tour is subject to local traffic, visit schedules, etc - Please kindly note that access that the castle of Guimaraes has limited access and the access to the walls are now prohibited. - Tours are usually in one language, but a second language may be used. - Group size maximum capacity is 27 people. - 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 Braga | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #10 of 10** | €47 | 9h | 4.73 (3393) | shared | | [Small Group Braga & Guimarães with Pick up & Drop off](/portugal/porto/tours/small-group-braga-guimar-es-with-pick-up-drop-off/?format=md) | €85 | 9h | 4.95 (129) | private | | [Cultural Route - Braga & Guimarães - from Porto](/portugal/porto/tours/cultural-route-braga-guimar-es-from-porto/?format=md) | €179 | 8h | 4.93 (91) | private | | [From Porto: Braga & Guimarães Full-Day Tour with Lunch](/portugal/porto/tours/from-porto-braga-guimar-es-full-day-tour-with-lunch/?format=md) | €89 | 8h | 4.89 (127) | shared | Ranked #10 of 10 in Braga by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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