From Porto: Private Braga and Guimarães Tour with Pickup – Norte Region, Portugal

EXPERIENCE

Get to know the enormous beauty and wealth of Braga, the oldest Portuguese city and one of the oldest Christian cities in the world. Its construction began at 27 a. C., in the empire of Augustus, as “Bracara Augusta”, the Roman legal headquarters. Relocates the historic zone with 18th century houses, enjoy the monuments and churches without forgetting the Braga Sé with the beginning of construction in the 11th century, has Romanesque, Manueline, Baroque styles. Disagree with the incredible views of the Sanctuary of the good Jesus of the Mount.
The city of Guimarães is considered the city cradle of Portugal because here was born the first king of Portugal, Afonso Henriques, in the early 11th century. In the historic center of Guimarães, classified World Heritage by UNESCO, with the houses with iron balconies, counters and granite porches, the arches that connect narrow streets, timing -smoothed slabs, towers and cloister. The castle of the century. X and all its surrounding area where the Dukes palace is.

HIGHLIGHTS

Feel history come to life while exploring cities in the former province of Minho
Admire the historic center of Guimarães, classified as World Heritage by UNESCO
Learn about the rich history of the region from your very own private guide
Visit the city of Braga, the oldest in all of Portugal, and learn about its past
Explore these two iconic cities on a day trip from Porto inlcluding transportation

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