Private Tour: Minho Day Trip from Porto Including Lunch

Porto, Portugal

9 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover the lush scenery in the northern province of Minho on this private guided full-day tour from Porto. This tour offers a local guide who will take you from serene countrysides to explore historical towns. Uncover the rustic appeal of Ponte de Lima, Barcelos and Viana do Castelo. Try delectable bites for lunch at a Portuguese eatery and admire traditional costumes at a clothing museum.

Full-day trip to Minho from Porto
Be captivated by views of verdant green valleys, forested hills and the wild Atlantic waves
Explore the charming towns of Barcelos, Ponte de Lima and Viana do Castelo
View local landmarks including the Basilica of Santa Luzia
Sample a selection of traditional dishes at a local restaurant

What's Included

Hotel or Meeting Point pickup and dropoff
Traditional Lunch with drinks included
Professional guide
Comfortable and modern minivan or minibus
Bottled water in sustainable packaging

Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Most centrally located Porto hotels (when accessible). We will confirm your pickup time and location the day previous to the tour.

Start time
.08:30

Itinerary

In the morning, meet your guide at your central Porto hotel and set-off on a full-day small-group tour of the Minho Region. Aboard your air-conditioned minivan, head north up the coast and enjoy views of blooming landscapes that carpet the hillsides. During the drive, learn about the rich culture and heritage of this region that boasts three agriculturally friendly rivers the Douro, Lima and Minho.

Arrive in the medieval town of Barcelos, known for creating Portugal’s national symbol - the rooster. Head to the outdoor archaeological museum and hear more rooster lure such as the pilgrim who was unlawfully blamed for a crime only to be amazingly saved by a lifeless rooster! In the museum, see the popular 16th-century cross that exemplifies this fantastic myth. Then, check out the Barcelos historical center.

Leave Barcelos and cruise to Ponte de Lima to spend time strolling the streets of this rustic village. Wander along and admire charming architecture highlighted by the Lima River like the elegant stone arch bridge. Next, take a break at a traditional Portuguese eatery and taste regional cuisine like Arroz de Sarrabulho (stewed pork meat with rice and blood) along with a glass of regional wine.

After filling your belly, continue to the coastal retreat town known as Viana do Castelo. Pass through town and drive to the top of Basilica of Santa Luzia. Here, gaze over the Atlantic coast and notice the green hillsides that surrounds the town beneath you.

Finally, visit the Costume Museum in town and enjoy learning about exhibits that focus on Portuguese heritage and fashionable attire. Before your tour returns to Lisbon, savor a mouthwatering princesinha do lima (a local egg and sugar treat).

As the sun begins to set, voyage back to your hotel where your tour ends.

Barcelos

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Ponte de Lima

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Viana do Castelo

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Not recommended for travelers with serious mobility issues
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

5,0

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Although this tour may not be on the...

DCGUY, Jul 2017

Although this tour may not be on the top of most people's list when they travel to Porto, it certainly is highly worthwhile if you have the time and are interested in history and seeing some of the smaller towns in Northern Portugal. Our driver/guide, Pedro, was excellent and before we got far out of Porto, we stopped in his hometown near the beach to see the Portuguese fishermen in the early morning bringing in their catch. Very enlightening and fascinating to watch. Then on to Barcelos, Ponte de Lima and Viana do Castelo, all very quaint and interesting places to visit. Ponte de Lima has medieval structures and it was where we had a terrific lunch in a Portuguese restaurant. It was quiet during the week, but I understand it is much busier on the weekends. In Viana do Castelo, we had a choice of visiting the hospital ship museum apparently a disappointment and the costume museum, which I enjoyed going through. This was a CooltoursPorto organized trip, and I have always found their tours and guides to be top notch, but the company needs to spring for a microphone for the driver/guide, so people in the back of the van can hear the narrative better.