BOM JESUS DE BRAGA - BRAGA CITY CENTER - SÉ DE BRAGA - GUIMARÃES CABLE CAR - GUIMARÃES CASTLE - PAÇO DOS DUQUES - GUIMARÃES CITY CENTER
Braga and Guimarães are two historical cities of Portugal's rich heritage. Explore Braga's known as the "Rome of Portugal" for its rich religious heritage and picturesque streets, then wander through Guimarães' medieval center, known as the "Birthplace of Portugal" for its significant role in the country's foundation.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Hotel, Air BnB, Oporto Airport, Bus/Train Station, Boat Terminal
- Departure from your accommodation in a PRIVATE CAR. We will drive in the highway for about 1 hour where I will share information about Portugal history and current country situation.
BOM JESUS DE BRAGA
We will arrive in sanctuary BOM JESUS DE BRAGA, famous for its 573 stairs with beautiful gardens and sculptures. Here we will have enough time to explore the sight including the church.
BRAGA CITY CENTER & BRAGA CATHERAL
Then we will drive around 5 minutes to BRAGA CITY CENTER to explore its architecture and visit SÉ DE BRAGA, one of the oldest cathedrals in Portugal.
DRIVE TO GUIMARÃES
We will then drive to Guimarães for around 20 minutes to have lunch.
GUIMARÃES MEDIVAL CASTLE
In Guimarães, the birth town of Portugal, we will visit the famous MEDIVAL CASTLE built in X Century, year 958 and explore the relaxing surroundings.
PAÇO DOS DUQUES DE BRAGANÇA
Then we will visit PAÇO DOS DUQUES DE BRAGANÇA and its amazing history.
GUIMARÃES CITY CENTER
In GUIMARÃES CITY CENTER we will explore those lovely narrow stone streets, unique art craft local shops and inspiring atmosphere.
Ending Point
Drive back to your accommodation or other convenient place for you in Porto.
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
- Experienced Tour guide in English, Portuguese, Spanish
- Type of car: Mercedes Class E Station
- All transportation from and to your accommodation in a private car.
- Parking fees
- Toll fee
- Gasoline fee
- All entrance fees planned in the tour: Ride the Old Tram in Bom Jesus de Braga and entrance in the Church of Braga.
- Change of plans... during the tour, we can change a bit the plan, so we can do things at your own rhythm! Most important is for you to enjoy your time!
- You can choose to have some free time for lunch , i will give you some different options of restaurants.
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks,...), and personal insurance.
* This tour involves a little bit of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
Hello! My name is Joana, and I'm passionate about travelling. I've been to around 70 countries and lived on three Continents, but there is nothing like showing my own country, which I love, and sharing secret places and curiosities of a city! Come and explore Portugal with me. It will be fun, relaxed, and insightful! Be ready for a memorable experience with an easygoing person who will respect your own pace!
Keith S.
“From ship to airport, a wonderful tour.”
We were leaving a river tour at 9am and needed a tour of Porto to fill 4 hours. After reviewing comments on her tour we chose Joana A, and what a great tour she made for us. My wife has mobility issues, and Joana adapted the tour in her car to suit her disability with drop offs very close to each special site around Porto, including so many photo opportunities, a very unique coffee shop, a special restaurant for lunch, and finally took us to the airport in time for our flight. Nothing was too much for Joana. If you have time after the normal river trip up the Douro. I cannot recommend enough a tour around Porto with Joana A. When we arrived home in UK she had even sent us photos of each of the sites we visited with us in shot and a fully compiled video. What a fabulous tour.
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Joana A.
The time we spent in Porto exploring the city with you and Eira was absolutly incredible. With just few hours we were able to see all the iconic places and unique views of the city, drink a Porto wine, eat a pastel de nata, have lunch at a typical restaurant and even have great conversations and many laughts! Was a true blessing being able to show my city while the sun was coming out! Keep that amasing energy and Wishing you great travels around the world. Thanks again for picking me as your tour guide!
Cheryl P.
“Joana is the whole package!”
Joana truly is the whole package. After picking us up at our hotel, she proficiently drove us around Porto in a comfortable vehicle, in which she provided us with water and snacks-and even a special little gift. She was very focused on us and our interests. She was able to park in various locations in order for us to get out to walk and visit areas of interest. We both have mobility issues, and she was very patient and creative in helping us to find ways to see what we wanted to see despite our inability to walk to it in the normal way. Joana took pictures of us in front of so many beautiful sites to remind us of our time in Porto. She also put a video together for us. She even took us to a pastry shop and made reservations for us for lunch. As a final treat, she poured us each some port and had us toast each other in front of the “Porto” sign as a special picture memory. I would highly and definitely recommend Joana as your tour guide if you don’t want to miss the best of Porto and want a fun and informative guide along the way!
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Joana A.
Our tour in Porto was full of places to visit and explore, not losing the hidden local streets with the daily life! The day was incredible, with an amasing sun, so we could see the colorful houses and see the city at its best. We were all creative in terms of the best way to overcome the mobility limitations, yet, we saw all the main places and was great being able to know both of you better with a toast with Porto wine and a Pastel de Nata pastry. Thanks again for picking me as your tour guide, as it was a true pleasure to be able to show you charming Porto.
Gale L.
“Exceptional Guide!”
I spent the most delightful day in Porto with Joana! If you are looking for a real pro she is the one. Unfortunately due to illness my husband was unable to accompany me... Joana was flexible with timing and was the best sidekick I could have asked for in Porto. Besides being so delightful to be with, Joana is, as she states PASSIONATE about her country and so knowledgeable about every charming street and site we visited. Joana took photos and videos of our tour to share with my husband so he did not feel like he missed anything (except meeting her in person). I loved learning about her family and world travels which certainly added to the personal nature of this tour. My only wish is that I could have booked more destinations with this wonderful woman!
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Joana A.
Our day discovering Porto was indeed an amasing day. From the moment i picked you up at the Boat Terminal, time passed so fast, and we were able to explore all the main city locations and had such fun conversation, while eating a warm Pastel de Nata or just spending some time shopping portuguese porcelain! Was a girls day, and i did my best to compensate the fact your husband could not join us, that was really a pitty! Was honestly a day with a friend, as we were able to enjoy the city and its culture, while we travelled to other destinations by sharing travelling stories. Was such a special day with Gale, an easy going spirit and always with positive energy towards the day! Thanks again for picking me as your tour guide, was a true pleasure for me to show you Porto.
$195/ per person
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