Cosmopolitan Braga - Full Day - from Porto
Braga is the district capital in the Minho region with a total area of 183km2 and around 200,000 inhabitants. It is a very heterogeneous city carrying in its legacy and history several cultural influences that lead to the present Best European Destination (2021).
Dissecting a little its genesis as following:
- The city of Archbishops
- Portuguese Rome
- The Roman city
- The Baroque city
- Heart of Minho
- City of Youth
These are more than enough reasons for us to call Braga - Cosmopolitan. And you? What will you call it at the end of our visit?
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Arco da Porta Nova, Rua Dom Diogo de Sousa 127, Braga 4700-422 Portugal
Disrupt entrance gate in the city by the XV century, became popular with the construction of this arch only much later by the XVII century.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Se de Braga, R. Dom Paio Mende, Braga 4700-424 Portugal
We can call this one the first Portuguese cathedral! Foundation on the XI century, disputing importance in the catholic world with Santiago de Compostela cathedral. This is a vertex of Braga's faith triagle that we are going to discover in a guided visit.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jardim de Santa Barbara, R. Dr. Justino Cruz, Braga 4700-314 Portugal
The most beautiful sight in the heart of the city! Without a doubt the best well kept garden in town.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Torre de Menagem, Rua do Castelo, Braga 4700-311 Portugal
The last piece of the old Braga's Castle. A very pleasant interpretative center of the city since the Roman occupation to the present days.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Avenida da Liberdade, Braga 4715-387 Portugal
We will discover the old part, some of the city churches (there's 48 you can visit), but also the major representative buildings and this main avenue where all meets up!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bom Jesus Do Monte, Estrada do Bom Jesus, Braga 4715-297 Portugal
World Heritage by UNESCO since 2019, this set of stairway and basilica create an impressive sight and detail that whorth the visit.
This is another vortex of the faith triangle that stands about 6km from the city center and gives you a great view for the city and contact with the nature.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Braga, Braga, Braga District, Northern Portugal
Roman ruins
Duration: 1 hour
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Infant seats available"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duración: 9 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: 1: Av. dos Aliados 278, 4000-125 Porto, Portugal
2: R. dos Biscaínhos 105, 4700-443 Braga, Portugal
Traveler pickup is offered
We can do pick up/drop at your accommodation. Porto central area. Free of charge
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.