Small-Group Braga Half-Day Tour with Bom Jesus Sanctuary
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the timeless allure of Braga on our Half-Day Tour. Led by an expert guide, delve into the city's rich history, marvel at its cathedral, and stroll through charming squares. Experience a unique ascent to Bom Jesus using the world's oldest water-powered funicular (since 1882). From the hilltop sanctuary, relish breathtaking views of Braga and descend through 570 steps, unlocking panoramic vistas of this historic gem. Highlights: - Discover Braga's Hidden Streets. An affordable & non-touristy city experience. - Step into History: Portugal's First Cathedral Exploration. - Colorful Wonders: Saint Barbara Gardens and Avenida da Liberdade. - Ascend in Style: Hydraulic Funicular to Bom Jesus Sanctuary.
Inclusions
What's included
- Ticket for the incredible hydraulic funicular to visit the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus
- This small-group tour is led by a local guide, available in English or Portuguese.
- Private transportation to Bom Jesus do Monte Shrine
- Cathedral entrance ticket
What's not
- Gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Telephone and personal expenses
- Entrances other than mentioned
Itinerary
We will visit the Cathedal of Santa Maria de Braga
The Archiepiscopal Palace of Braga
Free entrance
Teatro Circo
Visit Arcada, Rua S. Marcos and Avenida Central
Beautiful square with two baroque churches. Free entrance
It was a private theatre. The first theatre was Teatro São Geraldo, where Banco de Portugal is now located. In 1911, the project began to shape the hand of the architect João de Moura Coutinho. On April 21, 1915, the Theatro Circo was inaugurated, coinciding with Braga's great economic and social development.
2020 - The rehabilitation of the Municipal Bracarense Market. The market received two honorable mentions in the National Urban Rehabilitation Award! The rehabilitation project was created by APTO - Arquitectura and BO Engenharia was responsible for the construction.
The church was built later (1784) by Carlos Amarante who gave it an Italian inspired neo-classical design, which integrates harmoniously the landscape of northern Portugal.
Transfer by car.
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
- Campo das Hortas 35, 4700-421 Braga, Portugal. This meeting point is situated in front of the iconic Arco da Porta Nova.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 8 travellers
- Operated by
- EcoTrilha Portugal Tours
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Our descent will be made on foot. There are 573 steps.
- For safety reasons, we cannot accept children under 8 years old. Travelers with children aged 8–12 must bring their own approved car seat or booster, as we do not provide child seats
- We do not store luggage or personal items. Please leave your belongings at the hotel.
How it compares in Braga
- Its from-price is 42% below the median of the 157 experiences we list in Braga.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 18 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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