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Yellow building and stone archway in Oliveira Plaza in Guimaraes
Guimarães Castle in Guimaraes
Timelapse image of city at night in Guimaraes

GUIMARAES Tour - Half-Day

By Sightseeing Tours Shop
9 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is $62 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Guided tour of Guimarães, the birthplace of Portugal
  • Chance to see iconic wonders of a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • 12th-century Guimarães Castle, home to Portugal's first king
  • Walk in Olive Square & under the beautiful S.Tiago Square
  • Roundtrip transportation for a stress-free experience

Activity location

  • GUIMARAES TOUR
    • Guimaraes, Braga, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Porto City Center (Hotel Pickup)
    • Praça da Liberdade
    • 4000, Porto, Porto, Portugal

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GUIMARAES Tour - Half Day
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Guimares Castle Visit,

Free time on Historical Centre,

Price details
$62.35 x 2 Adults$124.70
Total
Price is $124.70
Until Fri, May 30

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour of Guimarães
  • What's includedWhat's includedRoundtrip transportation to and from your central Porto hotel
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuimaraes Castle admission visit
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeals and beverages
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAt least 2 people are required for this activity to take place

Know before you book

  • Children 4 and younger are complimentary.
  • At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place

What you can expect

UNESCO-listed Guimarães is a significant city, often referred to as the birthplace of Portugal. Discover its iconic wonders and learn about its rich history as you gain a comprehensive insight into the heritage and culture of the city.

Leave Porto behind and enjoy a scenic drive through the Portuguese countryside as you head to Guimarães, renowned for being the birthplace of the Portugal. The city is a fine example of the evolution of a medieval settlement into a modern town. It has iconic landmarks that date back to the 15th century, such as the Guimarães Castle, and it won the 2012 European Capital of Culture award.

Explore the historic center, home to Guimarães Castle, constructed in the 10th century and the residence of the first Portuguese king, Afonso Henriques. Then see the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza, a medieval estate and former residence of the first Duke of Braganza. Pass by Olive Square, where you can observe daily life and admire the ancient architecture of its main church as well as the beautiful Padrão do Salado.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESGUIMARAES TOUR
    • Guimaraes, Braga, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPorto City Center (Hotel Pickup)
    • Praça da Liberdade
    • 4000, Porto, Porto, Portugal