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Braga: Half Day Private Tour from Porto

4.934 reviews

  • 4 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 4 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Braga, originally named "Bracara Augusta," was founded by the Romans in the 2nd century B.C. The city is rich with historical remnants spread throughout the town. Known primarily as a destination for religious tourism, Braga boasts the highest number of churches in the country, attracting numerous visitors each year for its religious significance and cultural heritage. On this exclusive four-hour private tour, you will explore the heart of Braga, including the renowned Triangle of Faith, which comprises the Sanctuaries of Sameiro, Bom Jesus, and the Cathedral. Braga is also known for its vibrant young population, thanks to the University colleges from "Alto Minho." In fact, it was named the European Youth Capital in 2012. Discover this and much more on a four-hour private tour from Porto!

Inclusions

What's included

  • Admission fee at Braga's Cathedral
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Porto City Walking Tour (can be taken after your experience)

What's not

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Your private and expert guide will collect you from your hotel/accommodation or meeting point and will drive you to Braga, the capital of Minho Region. On your way , the guide will give you insights regarding the Portuguese history, development and cultural facts of portuguese heritage.

    Passes by

  2. Welcome to Braga, one of the oldest cities in Portugal and important landmark through centuries for it's Triangle of Faith: Braga's Cathedral and the Sanctuaries of Bom Jesus and Sameiro. A city inhabited since the Roman Empire, full of history, monuments, traditions and heritage.

    40 min

  3. This Catholic shrine dedicated to the Lord Bom Jesus is an architectural and landscape set composed by a church, a stairway with representations of the life of Christ. Enjoy the views of the city and take your time to admire it's architecture.

    40 min

  4. The city of Braga, known as that of the Archbishops, has in its Cathedral its greatest ecclesiastical power. As such, the current See reflects the enrichment of the various interventions suffered over the years, applied by the different archbishops. Prior to Nationality, this 11th century building is the oldest cathedral in Portugal. This is due to the famous expression "Older than Braga's cathedral" to designate something very old. Enjoy the guided visit of its interior with your expert guide.

    40 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Living Tours
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please kindly be aware that the overall duration of the activity could be influenced by traffic conditions. We highly advise against scheduling any additional activities or making other plans within the hour following the anticipated completion time.
  • Discover Porto in a unique way with a Free Walking Tour with Living Tours, available to all customers who book this activity. Our Free Walking Tour is available on a daily basis, in English and Spanish, at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. departing from Living Tours Agency located in Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352, 4050-418 Porto

How it compares in Porto

  • Its from-price is 27% above the median of the 1667 experiences we list in Porto.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 332 of 1667.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Porto

Porto tumbles down steep hills to the Douro River, a granite city of tiled churches, riverside cellars and port wine aged across the water.

The Ribeira district lines the riverbank with colourful houses, cafés and boats, part of a UNESCO-listed old centre beneath the iron arches of the Dom Luís I Bridge. Above it, the São Bento station hall is covered in blue-and-white azulejo tiles, the Clérigos Tower rises above the rooftops, and the Sé cathedral stands on its hill.

Top-ranked sights in Porto: Clérigos Church and Tower (Torre & Igreja dos Clérigos), Dom Luis Bridge (Ponte de Dom Luis I), Porto Cathedral (Sé Catedral do Porto).

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