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title: "Braga & Guimarães Small Group Tour: Lunch & All Tickets Included"
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price: 110
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rating: 4.85
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duration_minutes: 480
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# Braga & Guimarães Small Group Tour: Lunch & All Tickets Included

**Guidekin's take:** 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 607 reviews at €110 per person for 8h.

**Best all-inclusive:** 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. Trade-off: €110 per person, top price of the shared tours. (last checked July 26, 2026)

In our comparison: #7 of 10 in Braga, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Discover the Baroque Art and the Birthplace of Portugal: Braga & Guimarães Day Tour from Porto!

Embark on an unforgettable guided day trip from Porto in a comfortable, air-conditioned van to two of Portugal’s most historic cities — Braga and Guimarães.

Start your journey with a hotel pickup and head to Bom Jesus Sanctuary, admiring its iconic baroque staircase and panoramic views. Explore Braga Cathedral, the oldest in Portugal, with exclusive access to its chapels and high choir.

Savor a traditional meal at a local restaurant paired with the region’s famous Vinho Verde wine.

Step back in time with a peaceful stroll through this enchanting medieval city. Visit the legendary Guimarães Castle, where Portugal was born, and explore the Palace of the Dukes, showcasing the splendor of royal life. At the end we still have time to stroll around the city center.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 210 pickup points
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Starts 08:30: one departure a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €65: ages 5 to 12

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 210 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €110 per person
- Duration: 8h
- Rating: 4.85/5 from 607 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Portugal Excellence Tours
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 08:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-20

## Reviews

4.85 from 607 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 587 of 607.

- 5 stars: 552 (91%)
- 4 stars: 35 (6%)
- 3 stars: 8 (1%)
- 2 stars: 10 (2%)
- 1 star: 2 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Many praise the guides and lunch, though some report sparse historical explanations.

**Praised:**
- Many value the guides' detailed explanations of Portuguese history
- The included restaurant lunch earns praise for its food and portions
- Small groups allow attentive guidance and conversation with fellow travellers
- Visits to historic churches, castles and old town streets
- Well organised stops with time to explore independently

**Complaints:**
- Some praise detailed historical commentary while others report sparse explanations
- Some find the pace relaxed while others want more time at individual sights

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-10-05 to 2026-09-25); last checked 2026-10-04.

## What's included

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Exclusive access to parts of the Braga Cathedral (Chapels and High Choir)
- Lunch
- Admission Ticket Guimarães Castle

## Not included

- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **Bom Jesus Do Monte** (1h) - We start our tour on the top of the mountain and visit the most magnificent Sanctuary in Portugal and its magical staircase.
2. **Se de Braga** (1h; admission included) - Known for the city of the Archbishops where we will visit its historical center, visit the interior of the Cathedral. We will have exclusive access to the interior of the chapels as well as the high choir of the monument.
3. **Stop for a delicious lunch at the Diana Restaurant where the intense flavors ...** (1h; admission included) - Stop for a delicious lunch at the Diana Restaurant where the intense flavors of the northern cuisine of Portugal combined with the Vinho Verde (Green Wine).
4. **Guimaraes Castle** (1h; admission included) - The oldest castle in Portugal was where the first Portuguese king grew up and has a very important significance and a reference to the country's independence.
5. **Paco dos Duques de Braganca** (1h) - Most tour operators don't visit the interior but we do and tickets are included. The Palace of the Dukes where we are dazzled by the luxuries of royalty from other times. A whole history of Portugal will be told by our local guides who have always followed the group.
6. **Guimaraes** (1h) - At the end of the day we invite our visitors to discover the romantic medieval city of the historic center of Guimarães. We will stroll through the narrow old streets of the city and possibility for some souvenir shopping.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-20
- 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: 210

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Good for avoiding crowds
- Fast track access to monuments

## Compared with other Braga

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #7 of 10** | €110 | 8h | 4.85 (607) | 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 |

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