All Braga Tours & Excursions in 2026

Set out on an enriching private day excursion from Porto to explore the historic cities of Guimarães and Braga, two of Northern Portugal’s most emblematic destinations. This comprehensive tour offers a captivating blend of cultural and religious heritage, architectural splendor, and picturesque scenery, complemented by authentic regional cuisine and local wines. Accompanied by a professional guide, you will gain valuable insight into the rich history and significance of each remarkable location.

Discover the Coastal Charm of Vila do Conde on a Self-Guided E-Bike Tour Explore the scenic beauty and rich heritage of Vila do Conde on this self-guided e-bike tour. Ride along the Atlantic coastline, through peaceful river paths, and into the heart of the old town, where history and tradition meet. With an easy-to-use app guiding your route, visit iconic landmarks like the Santa Clara Monastery, the Aqueduct, and the historic shipyards. Along the way, uncover charming plazas, quiet beaches, and local cafés that reflect the authentic spirit of northern Portugal. Ideal for solo travelers, couples, or groups, this tour offers a memorable way to experience the natural landscapes and cultural treasures of Vila do Conde.

Go beyond the usual tourist routes and discover Peneda-Gerês National Park in a truly immersive way. This premium 4x4 experience takes you deep into Portugal’s only national park, reaching hidden locations that are difficult to access independently. Accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide, you will explore panoramic viewpoints, crystal-clear rivers, and secluded waterfalls, while gaining insight into the region’s culture and landscapes. Carefully curated stops throughout the day allow you to slow down, connect with nature, and fully enjoy each moment. The experience is completed with a stop at a traditional restaurant, where you can enjoy authentic Minho cuisine — a true reflection of the region’s identity. Designed for small groups, this journey offers comfort, exclusivity, and a more personal connection with the surroundings.

This experience stands out by combining off-road 4x4 adventure with a curated wine experience, offering more than a typical tour of Peneda-Gerês. Beyond the main highlights of the park, the route includes less explored areas and carefully selected stops, providing a more authentic and exclusive connection with nature and local culture. The addition of a guided winery visit and Vinho Verde tasting brings a unique gastronomic dimension to the day, rarely found in similar experiences. With small groups, a relaxed pace, and a knowledgeable local guide, every detail is designed to create a comfortable, immersive, and memorable journey.

Ride through diverse and ever-changing landscapes, where every turn reveals a new perspective of Peneda-Gerês National Park. This experience combines scenic paved roads, traditional cobbled paths and, when suitable, light off-road sections, creating a dynamic and engaging journey. Throughout the day, discover hidden viewpoints with breathtaking panoramas, crystal-clear rivers, lagoons and natural waterfalls, as well as remote and authentic corners of the park, far from mass tourism. Carefully planned stops allow time to relax, take photos, or even enjoy a refreshing swim in nature. For added comfort, all motorcycles are equipped with a top case, offering convenient storage for personal belongings throughout the experience.

When one experiences and gets a sense of a region, it awakens a series of emotions and experiences capable of transporting us back in time to the origin of its history. The journey that I present will bring you in contact with our know-how and traditional flavors, and meeting with our artisans will open up the gateway to a tour full of sensations and authenticity. Surrender to our Traditions!

Embrace your adventurous side outside the busy city of Oporto: join us on a day tour that combines kayaking, tasty food/wine, a beautiful waterfall, surrounded by mountain landscapes and amazing places to swim! The journey begins with a 4x4 pick-up at the pre-selected meeting point, joining a small group of like-minded adventurers. Start your day in the National Park with a beginner-friendly kayak experience on the serene Caniçada Lake (approx. 1h30m). Enjoy a morning of paddling with the magnificient landscapes as your background. Take a pit stop on a small sandy beach to swim, relax and try a stand-up paddleboard. Savour a traditional meal in a local and welcoming restaurant with fair, delicious food and vinho verde included. After lunch, we take a short walk to a magical waterfall —perfect for grounding yourself in nature or enjoying a refreshing swim.

Have an adventure water canyoning in Geres on the Rio Laboreiro today with this small guided group. Jump into lagoons, swim in natural pools, and use ropes to rappel over cliffs for an awesome adventure lasting around three hours. Your safety is of top concern, and your guide will brief you and be with you the entire time so you just need to concentrate on having fun.

Are you in Porto or North Portugal region looking for a break and you need some nature and adrenaline in your holidays? Then a Canyoning Tour is the right choice for you. Explore nature with small group tours with an expert local company and specialized canyoning guides by International Canyoning Commission (CIC).

In the National Park, traditions have not remained in the past. Walk the north slope of a typical village, where shepherds still share the care of the flocks, follow centuries-old paths alongside ancient watermills, where corn was ground for bread, and stop at natural lagoons and waterfalls. Finish the walk in the village, famous for its granite granaries, gathered on a rock. - Difficulty: Easy to moderate · - 8 km · + 345 m / −322 m About 3 hours of walking

Discover two of central Portugal’s most prominent cities on this full-day tour from Braga. With a private guide, head to Coimbra, also known as the “City of Students,” for a guided tour of the ancient university and the city. Then, head to Aveiro, nicknamed the “Venice of Portugal,” to explore its canals in a traditional “moliceiro” boat.

Embark on a creative journey in your ceramic painting workshop, where the rich history of Portuguese ceramics comes to life. After a captivating introduction to the origins and techniques of ceramic art, choose the piece you want to paint: 1 plate of 20 cm, 1 tile of 20 cm, 1 sardine of 19 cm, As you unleash your creativity, enjoy a coffee break with cheeses, fruits, dried fruits, compote, bread and sparkling wine. Options (no alcohol) or for intolerants (lactose or gluten) are also available to make your experience even better. Once your masterpiece is finished, it will be glassed and cooked before being available for pickup or shipment. Minimalistic and exclusive class, minimum 4 and maximum 6 people. I will share all my experience from over 16 years working with ceramics Join us for a unique artistic adventure.

This private tour is a journey to the real beginning of the portuguese nation. You will go to the place where Portugal was born and where everything started. Your private driver and tour guide will pick you up from your place of choice in Porto and start driving towards Guimaraes. This city is regarded as the birthplace of Portugal, and hosts a very wide variety of monuments and old buildings. Get to know the charming city centre of gothic buildings, traditional houses and delightful plazas. You will visit the ancient castle of Guimaraes, which is considered as the first of Portugal. This city has been declared as World Heritage site by the UNESCO in the year 2001 due to its high amount of historic and emblematic monuments. You will visit the oldest town in the whole country, Bracara de Augusta (Braga), which exists since the 1st Century BC.

Get an introduction to the Peneda-Geres National Park, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, and its beautiful waterfalls, during this day trip from Porto. Skip the hassle of renting a car and travel to the park with pickup and drop-off from your Porto hotel. Your tour includes a traditional Portuguese lunch and wine tasting, and the small group size ensures personalized attention and an intimate atmosphere.

Santiago is one of the most popular destination for catholic pilgrims in the whole world. Is the capital of Galiza (Spain), and is the location of the Santiago Cathedral (1075 – 1128), where the remains of Santiago the Apostolic can be founded. The Routes to Santiago are humanity heritage by UNESCO and are used by thousands every day on the journey to the religious capital of the Iberian Peninsula. On our tour we will dedicate the morning to visit the cathedral, and after lunch hanging around the middle age city of Santiago, discovering some secrets in its narrow streets. On the return there’s also a stop in Valença do Minho, the Portuguese border city at the top north. Here we will focus our visit in the fortification with roots from the XII and visible reconstruction from the XVIII. A unique view for the city, Minho river (natural border), and Spanish side.

Take the opportunity while in northern Portugal to learn how to surf with these private surfing lessons at Fão’s beach. Whether it’s your first time surfing or still consider yourself a beginner, these lessons let you work with a coach to help you develop and progress your surfing skills. Lessons include discussion of your experience, a warm-up, advice on understanding the waves, and the teaching of techniques. There is a limit of just three participants.

Unique way to explore Braga beyond traditional walking tours Carefully designed route combining city highlights and hidden gems Stops at panoramic viewpoints and photo-worthy locations Relaxed pace, ideal for enjoying the experience without rush Suitable for both beginners and experienced riders Led by a local guide for a more authentic experience

From untouched nature, to hidden waterfalls that guide us to beautiful lagoons, we will show you the most impressive landscapes in the region, and certainly the most immersive experience in the north of the country! About 1 hour after you're picked up in Porto, we will start to discover small wonders on easy hikes, admire "secret" waterfalls, bathe in crystalline waters and even get to know the territory of the Iberian Wolf. Come discover this true paradise!

Discover the cradle of our independency! Guimarães is a town in the northern region that preserves the medieval style and structure. In this visit, you will understand the history and roots of the portuguese! Guimarães is deply related to the most important events in Portugal's foundation, and also our first capital back on the 12th century. Since then, the area has kept its structure, including the castle and fortified wall. Today, countless pieces that tell the history of Portugal are still very present and visible to everyone. On this tour you will visit the most iconic monuments in the country, but also discover true treasures that even few residents know about! By the afternoon we take a journey to the highest point in about 40km, from where you will have contact with the greenest area of the surroundings, with a fantastic view over the town of Guimarães.

On a private tour, discover Melgaço and the Alvarinho Route in northern Portugal, combining wine, gastronomy, nature, and culture. Known as the capital of Alvarinho wine, Melgaço offers a unique experience. Visit one or two family-owned wineries and enjoy guided tastings, learning about this fresh and aromatic grape variety. Also, savor typical products like smoked meats, mountain cheeses, and regional sweets, always paired with Alvarinho wine. The tour features a leisurely 6 km walk along the Minho River, offering stunning views of nature and the border with Spain. Finish with relaxation at the Melgaço Thermal Spa, a serene setting perfect for recharging. Ideal for wine lovers, culture enthusiasts, and nature fans, this unforgettable experience blends tradition, landscapes, and flavors in one visit.

Explore the northern province of Minho and its quaint villages on this full-day tour from Porto. Visit the beautiful landscapes of Viana do Castelo, visit Portugal’s oldest town at Ponte de Lima, and explore the medieval monument in Barcelos. Learn about the rich histories of each city from your informative guide as you stroll around and admire the beautiful countryside scenery.

Come and discover this true paradise! From untouched nature, to waterfalls that feed beautiful lagoons, we will show you the most impressive landscapes in the region, and certainly the most immersive experience in the northen Portugal! About 1 hour after you're picked up in Porto, we will start to discover wonders on small hikes, admire waterfalls, bathe in crystalline waters and even get a Kartcross or Water Bike experience (optional). This tour is drawn for travellers that are short on time or don't want to dedicate a whole day on a guided tour, but still want to get a tease/experience on the only portuguese National Park - Peneda/Gerês. Including travel times, this tour will take 6 hour of total lenght. You will get nature walks, nature sightseeing, waterfalls and lakes, and the oportunity to get a land or water sport experience.

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?

From untouched nature, to waterfalls that feed beautiful lagoons, we will show you the most impressive landscapes in the region, and certainly the most immersive experience in the northen Portugal! About 1 hour after you're picked up in Porto, we will start to discover small wonders on easy hikes, admire "secret" waterfalls, bathe in crystalline waters, enter (almost) abandoned villages and even get to know the territory of the Iberian Wolf. Throughout this miscellaneous program, you will certainly come across the most popular inhabitants: the wild horse and the mountain goats. Come breathe this true paradise!