Barcelos, Braga & Guimarães Tour

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Itinerario

1. On Thursdays you have the possibility to visit the biggest market of Portugal. This market takes place right in the center of Barcelos.

   30 min

2. We will visit this baroque church with its lovely blue tiles and golden carvings. This church is known for its legend about a dark wooden cross.

   10 min

3. One of the old city defence towers. On the top of the tower you have an beautiful view on the baroque gardens and the marketsquare. Inside of the tower there is an interesting artcraft expositions from local artists.

   15 min

4. We will visit the main church which is the oldest church in the city.

   10 min

5. Here you will discover the legend of the rooster and see the original cross from the legend. There are also some other interesting artifacts found all over the city.

   10 min

6. Enjoy the lovely view on the Medieval bridge from the 15th century castle of the duke of Bragança.

   10 min

7. We will start our citywalk in Braga entering by the old citygate.

   5 min

8. Wander around in the Gardens of Santa Barbara and enjoy the flowers of the season.

   10 min

9. You will pass by the remainings of the 11th century castle part of the old city wall.

   5 min

10. On the central square of Braga -where the ´old locals´ gather around to socialize- you will see a mix of interesting architure from different periods.

    5 min

11. Constructed in the 17th century the front of the church is hiding two roosters. According to the legend nearly weds should find this 2 roosters for a long and happy mariage.

    10 min

12. We will visit the main church of the city. Parts of this church are even older than Portugal itself. In one of the chapels of this cathedral you will find the tumuls of the parents of the first King of Portugal.

    20 min

Cancelación

Cancelación gratuita hasta 24 horas antes del inicio, con reembolso completo.

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How it compares in Braga

• Its from-price is 20% below the median of the 51 excursiones de un día we list in Braga.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 22 of 51.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Braga

Braga is a historic city in northern Portugal, known for its cathedral, Holy Week processions and the baroque stairway of Bom Jesus do Monte.

Braga was the Roman town of Bracara Augusta and has been a religious centre for centuries. Its cathedral, begun in the twelfth century, mixes Romanesque, Gothic and baroque styles. The old centre has pedestrian streets, squares and the Arco da Porta Nova, a baroque gateway; the Biscainhos Museum is set in an eighteenth-century palace, and the Santa Bárbara garden has neat hedges and flowerbeds.

Top-ranked sights in Braga: Braga Cathedral (Sé de Braga), Bom Jesus do Monte, Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira.

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