Guimarães Old Town Private Walking Tour
- 2–3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
The heart and soul of Portugal during Medieval times. Guimarães, once a capital, is best described as the birthplace of Portugal and where the first king - Afonso Henriques - was born. However, Guimarães is much more than the well-renowned 10th-century castle. The old town encompasses 14th-century buildings, a previous Jewish quarter, defensive and military structures against the Moors during the Dark Ages, and much more. In this private walking tour, you will experience this from a local and experienced tour guide. A coffee breakwill be included.
Inclusions
What's included
- A small stop will be included to enjoy local pastry paired with coffee.
What's not
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
- Entrance to the Guimarães Castle 7.50 euros per person
- Guimaraes Castle
Itinerary
Enjoy one of the oldest castles from the Early Medieval times in Portugal. Be amazed with the astonishing architecture from the 10-11th centuries that helped to shape Portugal as a kingdom and, especially, the northern territory.
The birthplace of Portugal. Guimarães encompasses a small Medieval town, where you can discover religious heritage, small buildings from the Dark Ages, and learn how the Portuguese population used to live, and work.
One of the most important squares that shaped Guimarães's urban landscape, especially during the 12-14th centuries.
An 18th-century Baroque chapel, dedicated to the imagery of the Passion of Christ.
The old Jewish quarter will be covered during our experience. Learn how the Sephardic Jews used to live and cope with the Christians during the 14th century until the development and improvement of the Portuguese Inquisition.
We will end our tour in front of the Museum Alberto Sampaio.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We will meet you in front the sign "AQUI NASCEU PORTUGAL"
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Portugal With A Local
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Braga
- Its from-price is 46% below the median of the 157 experiences we list in Braga.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 41 of 157.
- 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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