Visit 2 of the most Important Cities of Northern Portugal:
Braga - known as the "City of the Archbishops" older than Portugal itself, its archbishops for centuries controlled all of Peninsula Iberica, prior it was also a very important roman city, named Bracara Augusta.
Guimarães - declared by the King of Portugal as the first capital city of the kingdom. These days its historical city center is listed in the World Heritage city with a unique patrimonium to Portugal and to the World.
Hotel, Cruise Ship Port, Airport, Address or Intersection
I will pick you up from your hotel/accommodation in Oporto City Center, Porto Airport or Porto de Leixões Cruise Ship Terminal.
Jump straight on to the highway to Braga, only 45 minutes away, smooth cruising!
Visit Sanctuary Bom Jesus by the old funicular, dating back to the year 1882, the view from the top of the hill is overwhelming!
Explore Braga City Center, it's Cathedral, medieval streets, hidden squares, fantastic gardens and unique fountains
Visit Pena by the local cable car, another amazing viewpoint as well a natural park
Explore the Kings Castle, narrow granite streets, The Duques de Bragança Palace and Oliveira Square. This medieval 12th century city is listed as a Unesco World heritage site.
I will drop you off at your hotel/accommodation in Oporto City Center, Porto Airport or Porto de Leixões Cruise Ship Terminal.
Hotel, Cruise Ship Port, Airport, Address or Intersection
- Guiding Services
- Private Transportation
- Admission Tickets
- Funicular in Braga and Cathedral
- Coffee break
- Cable car in Guimarães and Castle
- Lunch
- Souvenirs
This is a City Tour - sometimes we might encounter some traffic problems depending on the time of the day.
There is some walking in the pedestrian streets in Braga and Guimarães.
Ricardo was very professional. Impeccable English. Thoroughly prepared. Arrived one day early to meet at hotel and go precisely over group itinerary options and formulation.
Thank you very much Robert, but you were the ONE that made this tour fantastic :) Hope to see you again, Ricardo