Samodaes to Amarante and Guimaraes: Private day trip
Private ride with a local driver
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About your trip
With a private driver, this round trip from Samodães winds through the romantic riverside charm of Amarante and the historic soul of Guimarães. From baroque chapels and artist studios to medieval castles and tiled plazas, it’s a day of beauty, legend, and discovery—all framed by the lush slopes of the Douro Valley.
Spend 90 minutes wandering Amarante’s old center at your own pace, then drive 45 minutes to Guimarães for two hours exploring the castle, Paço dos Duques, and UNESCO-listed squares at your leisure. Your professional driver ensures a seamless and comfortable journey, helping fit it all into about 6-7 hours and allowing you to immerse yourself in northern Portugal’s depth of culture with ease.
What to expect
Your day trip begins wherever you are
Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in Samodaes whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.Discover more with local expertise
Your driver’s local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden café here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips you’ll love sharing later. This isn’t a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.Explore at your own pace
Perfect for any private group
Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.Good to know
- Two-way private car transfer
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Personalized pickup and drop-off
- Professional English-speaking driver
- Complimentary bottled water
- Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
- Entry/Admission tickets to paid attractions Amarante, Guimaraes, Sanctuary of Penha, and Terraced Vineyards of the Douro Valley should be purchased separately unless specified otherwise
- Meals, snacks, and gratuity are not included
Your trip at a glance
Your trip at a glance
Pastel charm, riverfront strolls, and the pastries of legends - Amarante is elegance wrapped in stone and sweetness.
With pastel facades, wooden balconies, and the calm shimmer of the Tamega River, Amarante is pure northern Portuguese romance. Begin at the Ponte de Sao Goncalo, then explore the riverside promenade and the Igreja de Sao Goncalo, where azulejo-lined chapels and love legends await. A short walk brings you to the Museu Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso, a striking space showcasing Portugal’s modernist soul. End with a sweet stop for Bolos de Sao Goncalo or papos de anjo, best enjoyed with a view of the water or from Calcada Eduardo Teixeira Pinto, where the light hits just right.
A cradle of kings and cobbled lanes, Guimaraes breathes life into Portugal’s storied beginnings.
Often called the birthplace of Portugal, Guimaraes is a living museum of medieval beauty and national pride. Begin at Guimaraes Castle and the Palace of the Dukes, where tales of the first Portuguese king echo through stone halls and hanging tapestries. Then wander into the Old Town, through Rua de Santa Maria and Largo da Oliveira, where iron balconies, Gothic arcades, and intricate tiles create a timeless backdrop. Don’t leave without sampling a Toucinho do Ceu or Bacalhau a Ze do Pipo at a tucked-away tavern - Guimaraes is history you can taste.
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