Braga Cathedral (Sé de Braga) Tours and Tickets

Delve into the belly of ancient Braga on this half-day guided city walking tour. This tour shows you the broad strokes of Portugal’s oldest city and its ancient Christian roots. With more than two millennia of history you will gain insight into the fascinating culture and heritage that makes this city unique. By the end of the tour, you will understand how history and religion sculpted Braga’s past and present.

Enjoy the scenic landscapes of Minho, noted for its popular Vinho Verde, and visit two of the region’s historic cities, Guimarães and Braga, to discover their architectural heritage. The first stop on this full-day tour is Guimarães, the birthplace of Portugal. The city center has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001. Marvel the Guimarães Castle, dating from the 10th century, where you’ll learn about the early period of Portugal’s history. Admire the Dukes of Bragança Palace and the architecture of this medieval city, full of unique buildings, streets, and squares. Continue to Braga, a city once occupied by the Romans and one of the most important Christian centers of Portugal. Take a break to enjoy a traditional lunch with Vinho Verde. After that continue learning about the history of Braga and pay a visit to its most important landmarks such as the Cathedral from the 11th century, Bom Jesus do Monte, and the Sameiro Sanctuary. You will arrive back to Porto close to 5pm.

Explore two of Portugal’s most historic cities, Braga and Guimarães, on this private tour from Porto. Discover Braga’s Roman roots and rich cultural legacy, with remnants of Bracara Augusta still visible today. Then, step into the birthplace of Portugal’s first king, Afonso Henriques, in the medieval city of Guimarães, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy hotel pickup for added convenience.

Maximize time in Portugal with a full-day tour to the two heritage cities of Braga and Guimarães. After getting picked up at your hotel in Porto, explore the historic center and striking castle of Guimarães plus the Cathedral in Braga. Learn about each town’s history from your guide and relax over a traditional Portuguese lunch including Vinho Verde, a wine produced locally.

The Best Way to Discover Braga: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a photo at the Braga City Hall or a visit to the Biscainhos Museum and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way. Learn the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: Chafariz da Praça da República, Brasileira, Braga Tower, Santa Barbara Garden, Braga City Hall, Biscainhos Museum, Arco da Porta Nova, Braga Cathedral, Holy Cross Church, and Palácio do Raio.

On this visit we focus on the historical legacy related to the importance of the city in the ancient empire. We will see up close the ruins of the city, spas, fountain, and we will have a museological perspective on the construction of Braga, passing through the medieval period and reconstruction, until the contemporary era that seeks to immortalize the foundations and finds of this city with more than 2000 years and greatness! This is a structured tour for history and archeology enthusiasts with optional tickets/visits. Our approach recreates and connects the "imperial urban space", opening the possibility of a deeper look to each visitor.

What sets this tour apart is the way history and food are woven into one day. Beginning with pickup in Porto, your local guide brings Minho’s past to life at Bom Jesus and Braga’s cathedral quarter, then you meet portuguese people — a baker for Torta de Guimarães, and a small producer tasting. In Guimarães you explore the castle and view the Ducal Palace exterior while hearing the story of Portugal’s origins. The day ends with a small vinho verde tasting and local food pairing/tapas, leaving you with memories, flavours and stories you won’t find on a standard Tour.

Step into the spiritual heart of Portugal on this enriching 3-hour tour through Braga’s most iconic religious landmarks. Known as the oldest city in Portugal and its religious capital, Braga offers a unique blend of faith, history, and breathtaking architecture. This tour takes you on a journey through the city’s three most important religious monuments, each telling a different chapter of Braga’s deep-rooted spiritual heritage. Ideal for visitors interested in history, culture, and spirituality, this tour offers a comprehensive introduction to Braga’s religious heritage in just a few hours.

Uncover the charm of Portugal’s two oldest cities on this full-day tour of Guimarães and Braga from Porto. Start in the medieval village of Guimarães for a walk through the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança and the Guimarães Castle. After a relaxing lunch break, head to the Roman city of Braga, home to the oldest archdiocese in Portugal, visit the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus, and see the city’s historic cathedral, which dates back to the 11th century.

Go beyond the typical tourist spots of Northern Portugal on a full-day tour of Braga and Guimarães from Porto. Without having to worry about navigating, visit the medieval church and grand Sé Cathedral in Braga before absorbing panoramic vistas from a hilltop perch. Revitalize with a traditional Portuguese lunch and then continue to Guimarães, a historic town famed for its Romanesque Church of St Miguel. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Braga and Guimarães: Immersion in the Soul of Portugal Embark on a unique journey that will take you to the heart of Portugal's rich heritage. Our experience is a journey through time, taking you back to the history that shaped this captivating nation. The order of the visit may vary, but our commitment to the essence of the cities remains unchanged. This tour goes beyond conventional tourism. It's an opportunity to connect with the roots of Portugal, understanding its history, culture, and spirituality.

Braga and UNESCO–listed Guimarães are two of the oldest cities in Portugal, with a history dating back to the days of the Roman Empire. On this small-group tour, visit both cities in one day with entry fees to top attractions including Guimarães Castle, the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza, and Braga Cathedral included. Delve into centuries of rich Portuguese culture and history with your guide, with round-trip travel from your Porto accommodation included.

Are you ready to enjoy a truly unforgettable experience in Braga? Look no further than our Wine Tour Experience! On an unforgettable tour through the remains of the Roman occupation of Bracara Augusta, you will have the opportunity to taste an exclusive selection of Vinho Verde. A unique wine profile in the world, which will be perfectly combined with traditional local snacks. Braga has more than two thousand years of history, is located in the Vinho Verde region, one of the largest and oldest wine regions in the world. Just 30 minutes from Porto you can live the unique experience you are looking for. Do not hesitate to contact us, we will customize your experience.

Get introduced to Braga in the most authentic way: through its highlights, history, local flavors, and with a trusted local guide by your side. Along the way, you will explore iconic landmarks such as Sé de Braga, Portugal's oldest cathedral, and Praça da República, as well as local favorites and hidden corners loved by locals. Engaging anecdotes and personal insights from your local guide will connect Braga's history, culture, and tradition, bringing the city to life in an authentic and memorable way. To complete the experience, enjoy a tasting of a local specialty. Whether sweet, savory, or regional, you will taste a real part of Braga's everyday culture and traditions. By the end of the tour, you will have a great introduction to Braga, its local culture, and how to explore it on your own. You will walk away with personal recommendations and local tips on where to eat and what to see next, helping you make the most of your time in the city.

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 town. And you? What will you call it at the end of our visit?

In all our services we privilege people! Our guides are careful and concerned to make known genuine and characteristic places. And, in order for the whole experience to be as authentic as possible, we have established partnerships with local producers and restaurants. To reduce our carbon footprint, we try to contact agents who follow good environmental practices and who promote the sustainable development of the community and the environment. We actively collaborate with non-governmental entities in the defense of the environment.

This private tour combines two of Northern Portugal’s most historic cities in one comfortable and flexible day trip from Porto. Travel with a professional driver and enjoy a personalized experience without the crowds or fixed group schedules. Visit iconic landmarks such as the Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary, Braga Cathedral, Guimarães Castle, and the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza. With hotel pickup and drop-off included, this experience offers a relaxed and seamless way to discover the origins of Portugal.

Spend the day exploring two important northern Portugal cities, Braga and Guimarães, and learning about their significance to Portuguese history. Discover Braga’s religious sites—the Cathedral, and the Bom Jesus and Sameiro Sanctuaries—before heading to the medieval city of Guimarães. Walk around this UNESCO-listed ton and learn about its history as you pass important landmarks such as the Guimarães Castle.

Following a morning pick-up from your hotel in Porto, meet your private guide and take a seat on-board a confortable and private vehicle. With exclusivity and all the privacy go towards the north of Portugal to Minho region. Enjoy the impressive views, history and culture of Braga and Guimaraes. Have a glamorous lunch in one of the best restaurants in Braga. If you want, we offer a reservation service for the best lunch experience options in the Minho region. Pode adaptar o programa de acordo com as suas preferências.

The North of Portugal is green, but it is also history, tradition and modernity. Minho is the river that borders the north of the country, but also the land of a wine that only has a green name and that remains in the memory of those who drink it. To discover this region is to get involved in Guimarães - a World Heritage city since 2001 - with its symbolic castle and cradle of Portugal, it is to walk its streets and feel the history. It is visiting Braga with its Cathedral, feeling that the Romans also passed through there and being part of a modern city. It means going up to the Church of Bom Jesus and allowing yourself to be spiritually involved in its chapels and gardens. Minho is to feel the landscape, the history, the culture, the tradition and the Portuguese being.

Tour the 2,000-year-old city of Braga and the UNESCO-listed city of Guimaraes with a private guide on this trip from Porto. Make the most of sightseeing on a tour that includes hotel pickup and drop-off and in-depth commentary about the history of each site.

There’s no need to worry about confusing public transport timetables with this convenient half-day Braga visit from Porto, as comfortable round-trip transportation from your hotel is included. Stop by the Roman town of Braga’s ‘Triangle of Faith’ attractions—like the Sanctuary of Sameiro and Braga Cathedral, the oldest in Portugal—accompanied by your private guide and learn more than you could alone.

Go back in time and experience important moments in Portugal’s past on this full-day private tour of Braga and Guimarães from Porto. Your guide/driver will pick you up from your hotel and escort you to the oldest city in the country, Braga, also known as the “Rome of Portugal” for its rich culture and traditions. Here you’ll visit the Sé Cathedral, the Bom Jesus Sanctuary and Sameiro Sanctuary. Next it’s off to the medieval city of Guimarães, where you’ll visit several historic sites including the Guimarães Castle, the Palace of the Dukes and the city’s center. Don’t miss this chance to get out of the city and explore the most historic places in Portugal.