Visit Guimaraes without confining yourself to bus and train schedules!Enjoy a guided tour of Guimarães, the cradle of Portugal with its medieval castle and monastery complex where the nation was born. Explore Renaissance noble houses, scenic squares, and architecture that influenced colonial design across continents while learning about Portugal's founding heritage. After you've learned more about Portugal's national heritage and architectural innovation, you'll enjoy a comfortable journey back to Porto, all with the convenience of a tour guide.
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Spend three and a half hours exploring this historic city, known as the birthplace of Portugal, with its beautifully preserved medieval center, charming streets, and the iconic Guimarães Castle. Your guide, who is also a professional driver, ensures a smooth and comfortable journey, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of northern Portugal.
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.
Guimaraes earned this title because Portugal's first king, Afonso Henriques, was born here in the 12th century. The city was the country's first capital and the site where Afonso declared Portugal's independence from Leon. During your 3.5-hour visit, you'll discover how this UNESCO World Heritage city's medieval castle, palace, and historic center played crucial roles in the formation of Portuguese national identity.
With 3.5 hours in Guimaraes, prioritize the imposing medieval castle, the 15th-century Palace of the Dukes of Braganza, and the well-preserved historic center with its charming squares like Largo da Oliveira. Don't miss the Nossa Senhora da Oliveira Church, Santiago Square, and the unique balconied buildings along Rua de Santa Maria. The cable car to Penha mountain offers panoramic views for those with extra time.
Guimaraes' historic center is compact and mostly pedestrianized, making it ideal for walking. The castle and palace are located uphill from the center, requiring some moderate climbing. Most major sites are within a 15-minute walk of each other. The historic center features some cobblestone streets, but they're generally well-maintained. Comfortable shoes are recommended for making the most of your 210-minute visit.
Sample "tortas de Guimaraes" (sweet pastries filled with squash), "toucinho do ceu" (almond cake), or "queijo da serra" (mountain cheese). For savory options, try "rojoes" (fried pork chunks) or "bacalhau a Gil Eanes" (codfish). Local wines include vinho verde from the surrounding Minho region. Your driver can recommend authentic restaurants in the historic center where you can enjoy these regional specialties during your visit.
The 10th-century Guimaraes Castle allows visitors to explore its interior courtyard, walk sections of the defensive walls, and climb the main tower for panoramic views. While some areas have limited accessibility due to the medieval structure, the main courtyard is accessible to most visitors. The castle's well-preserved state offers insight into medieval military architecture and provides excellent photo opportunities of both the structure and surrounding city.
Guimaraes features a remarkable architectural timeline from the Romanesque castle and Gothic churches to Renaissance palaces and ornate baroque buildings. The historic center displays a distinctive style with granite facades, colorful balconies, and timber-framed upper stories. Many buildings feature the unique "Manueline" style—a Portuguese late Gothic approach with maritime motifs. This architectural diversity earned the city its UNESCO World Heritage status.
Day trips offer travelers private round-trip transportation to popular sightseeing locations. One of our professional drivers will pick you up in a luxurious, climate-controlled car, take you to the site of interest, and wait for you while you explore before driving you back to your hotel.
Yes! You’re free to choose the pickup and drop-off times that work best for you. However, the time spent at the destination is fixed and cannot be changed.
Each sightseeing stop has a recommended duration that includes plenty of time to explore. However, it is possible to customize the time spent at each sightseeing stop at a later stage in the booking process to best fit your unique schedule.
Your Daytrip driver will wait for you nearby for the duration of your exploration, meaning you’ll never have to wait for your return trip transportation to arrive. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities, and we aim to close out your day trip with a return on your schedule.
The price of a day trip does not include any entrance tickets, guided tours, or meals you may partake in at your destination. The price covers round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver who can provide local insights en route.
Day trip bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours before your trip for a full refund, no strings attached. While the destination and stops are predetermined, it is possible to change your pick-up point, whether it is at your hotel or some other location within the city.