Porto to Braga

Discover the beauty of one of Portugal’s most underrated regions on this full-day guided tour of Minho from Porto. Located in Northern Portugal, Minho is known for its bucolic countryside, lush terrain, vineyards, and delicious cuisine. Spend the day exploring it all with the help of a knowledgeable guide, including eating a memorable lunch at a local restaurant. Visit two cities, Guimaraes and Braga, to get to know the heart of the region.

Maximize time in Portugal with a full-day tour to the two heritage cities of Braga and Guimarães. After getting picked up at your hotel in Porto, explore the historic center and striking castle of Guimarães plus the Cathedral in Braga. Learn about each town’s history from your guide and relax over a traditional Portuguese lunch including Vinho Verde, a wine produced locally.

Steep yourself in the history of Santiago de Compostela on this full-day guided sightseeing tour from Porto. Delve deep into the religious and cultural heritage of Galicia’s star city with the help of an expert guide. After leaving Porto, enjoy a scenic drive over the Portugal-Spain border. Then arrive in Santiago, where you’ll spend the day traversing this UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its pilgrimage route, the Caminho de Santiago (St. James way).

Explore Portugal’s only national park on this full-day trek of Peneda-Geres National Park, departing from Porto. Venture into the unknown on a thrilling 4x4 ride, as your cruise into the countryside. Admire Portugal’s natural beauty, including green mountains and photo-worthy waterfalls and learn about the region from your knowledgeable guide. Savor a picnic lunch while you take in the sites.

Uncover the charm of Portugal’s two oldest cities on this full-day tour of Guimarães and Braga from Porto. In the Roman city of Braga, home to the oldest archdiocese in Portugal, visit the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus and see the city’s historic cathedral, which dates back to the 11th century. After a relaxing lunch break that will certainly allow you to enjoy the pleasures of the cuisine of the north of Portugal, it will be time to continue towards Guimarães. Visit the medieval village of Guimarães, the birthplace of the nation and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Walk through the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança and the Guimarães Castle and wander the ancient streets and city squares.

Get a feel for Gerés on this intimate, small-group walking and 4X4 tour which will have you feeling like a local. Observe waterfalls, enjoy a hike during which your guide provides fascinating insight into the flora and fauna, and dive into a crystal-clear lagoon if you wish. Not only will you cover lots of ground in just one day, you’ll learn about the people and culture of the region too.

The Gerês National Park is home to some of northern Portugal’s most spectacular natural scenery and this tour lets you explore areas only accessible with a guide. Accompanied by an expert instructor, enjoy a thrilling full-day canyoning adventure—zip-line and rappel through the canyons, jump from the top of waterfalls, slide down natural slides, and swim in natural pools.

Journey to two of Portugal’s northernmost cities, Guimarães and Braga, on this immersive guided day trip from Porto, including lunch. Meet your expert guide and set out for Guimarães, an UNESCO World Heritage-listed town. See the 10th-century castle and the Dukes of Braganza Palace. Enjoy a satiating lunch at a local restaurant. Next, venture to Braga, where you will learn about its extensive Roman history from your informative guide. This is a great tour for Portuguese and European history buffs.

Venture from Porto to Spain on this day trip to  Santiago de Compostela and the sacred pilgrimage route, St James Way. For centuries pilgrims have made their way along this historic path and on this tour you can glean a part of their experience with a knowledgeable guide. Visit the sacred sites of Santiago de Compostela, like the city’s famous cathedral, as well as the UNESCO World-Heritage-listed Old Town. On your way back to Porto, stop at the charming Valença do Minho, dominated with a fortress of two towers and a double great wall projected in the Vouban style, in Portugal.

Braga and UNESCO–listed Guimarães are two of the oldest cities in Portugal, with a history dating back to the days of the Roman Empire. On this tour, visit both cities in one day with entry fees to top attractions including Guimarães Castle, the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza, and Braga Cathedral included. Delve into centuries of rich Portuguese culture and history with your guide, with round-trip travel from your Porto accommodation included.

Spend the day exploring two important northern Portugal cities, Braga and Guimarães, and learning about their significance to Portuguese history. Discover Braga’s religious sites—the Cathedral, and the Bom Jesus and Sameiro Sanctuaries—before heading to the medieval city of Guimarães. Walk around this UNESCO-listed ton and learn about its history as you pass important landmarks such as the Guimarães Castle.

Get some all-terrain action in Peneda-Geres National Park, and conquer the diverse terrain with ease. Following a local guide who knows the trails well, you’ll drive an ATV along a rugged route where waterfalls, mountain peaks, and sweeping views abound. Time for lunch (own expense) and a swim are both included. Just bring your category B driving license and a sense of adventure.

Experience the beauty of Portugal's only national park, Geres, during this full-day adventure from Porto. Spend the day immersed in nature, kayaking in the Caniçada reservoir, and swimming in secret waterfalls and lagoons. You also visit small villages and enjoy a typical Portuguese lunch complete with local wine and views of the Cavado River.

The origin of Alvarinho takes place between the river and the mountain. The presence do Alvarinho de Monção and Melgaço extends from the Rio valley Minho.  The Alvarinho of this sub-region is not very exposed to influence of the sea and has, as one of the conditions favorable to its development, the thermal amplitude at maturation, characterized by for hot days and cold nights. This factor contributes to the protection of aromas and for the persistence of flavor, retaining its freshness. Young or more adult, this Vinho Verde always preserves its character when over the years.

The North of Portugal is green, but it is also history, tradition and modernity. Minho is the river that borders the north of the country, but also the land of a wine that only has a green name and that remains in the memory of those who drink it. To discover this region is to get involved in Guimarães - a World Heritage city since 2001 - with its symbolic castle and cradle of Portugal, it is to walk its streets and feel the history. It is visiting Braga with its Cathedral, feeling that the Romans also passed through there and being part of a modern city. It means going up to the Church of Bom Jesus and allowing yourself to be spiritually involved in its chapels and gardens. Minho is to feel the landscape, the history, the culture, the tradition and the Portuguese being.

Tour the 2,000-year-old city of Braga and the UNESCO-listed city of Guimaraes with a private guide on this trip from Porto. Make the most of sightseeing on a tour that includes hotel pickup and drop-off and in-depth commentary about the history of each site.

Discover the Iberian Peninsula’s rich history with a visit to Santiago de Compostela and Viana do Castelo on a full-day tour. Experience the popular pilgrimage site where over 250,000 people come each year to celebrate the apostle and discover it’s UNESCO-listed structure. Then head to Viana do Castelo and learn about its significance in Portuguese history for cod fishing as you walk around its quaint city center with your informative guide.

Spend the day touring Guimarães and Braga. Discover why Guimarães has the distinction of a UNESCO World Heritage Site as you have free time to explore the city center and stop for lunch. Admire the impressive façade and interiors of Bragança Palace, and try climbing the tower at Guimarães Castle if you’re feeling adventurous. This tour is ideal for visitors wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of Porto for a day of exploration.

This private tour will allow you to explore the Peneda Geres National Park in a unique and personalized way. Founded in 1971 to preserve the region’s biodiversity and traditions. Let us introduce to Peneda-Geres National Park. Beginning the journey in Porto or and always with the greatest comfort we will head towards Terras de Bouro and the 70000 hectares of Park that we want to show you. Behold wild animals such as the horse Garrano, the deer and who knows…, even the famous Iberian Wolf. Once you book, we will get back to you and create your program according to your preferences. We can have a nice family day with smooth transfers and easy hikes to calm lakes... or more demanding treks for hiking lovers! You can choose to spend your day hiking, swimming in lakes, bathing in waterfalls or visiting traditional villages.

Get your adrenaline pumping on a full-day rafting experience from Porto. Paddle down the Tamega River with your experienced guide over rapids and through the beautiful forest. This tour is suitable for all skill levels and features two different pathways with different intensity levels. Enjoy a fun day out on the water and end the tour with snacks and a wine tasting.

Peneda-Gerês National Park, just over an hour from Porto, is the first and only national park in Portugal. On this tour, you’ll escape the city for a full day of adventure in nature, exploring verdant forests, ancient Roman roads (now trails), sparkling waterfalls, pastoral villages, spa towns, and more. You might spot golden eagles and wolves, and you’ll definitely fill your lungs with Mother Nature’s beauty.

Walking with an amazing scenery, access to local shepperds daily lifes, wild animals and the most beautiful swim of your life? You have it all in 1 trip, this one.

Discover three of northern Portugal’s historic cities on this full-day tour to Barcelos, Braga, and Guimarães. See where Portugal’s national symbol, the rooster, originated in Barcelos, visit the country’s oldest cathedral in Braga, and visit the birthplace of Portugal in Guimarães. Listen to informative commentary from your guide about the history of the cities and Portugal as you stroll around each location.

Come and visit Alto Douro Vinhateiro, a region in the northeast of Portugal with more than 26 thousand hectares, surrounded by mountains that give it particular mesological and climatic characteristics. Classified by UNESCO, on December 14, 2001, as a World Heritage Site in the category of cultural landscape.