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Guimarães Half-Day Private Tour from Porto

Recommended by 95% of travelers
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Porto, Portugal
  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

See a side of Northern Portugal that many first-time visitors miss on a private tour of Guimarães from Porto. The UNESCO World Heritage-listed city is home to important historic sights, including the 10th–century Guimarães Castle and the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza—you'll see them and more on this comprehensive sightseeing experience. Explore the historic town center as your guide shares locally informed commentary. Choose a morning or afternoon tour that includes admission to Guimarães Castle.
  • Let someone else handle the driving with included round-trip transportation
  • See landmarks such as the Padrão do Salado monument and Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira
  • Tour the World Heritage-listed historic town center at your own pace
  • A private tour means a personalized experience

What's Included

  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional guide
  • Entrance in Guimarães Castle
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

You will have available a range of locations and hotels to choose from, please select the one closer from your accommodation. You will receive the exact pick-up time the day before by email, text, or WhatsApp.

Itinerary

1

Guimaraes Castle

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

2

Igreja de Sao Miguel do Castelo

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

Paco dos Duques de Braganca

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

4

Nossa Senhora do Carmo Church

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

5

Camara Municipal de Guimaraes

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

6

Largo da Oliveira

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

7

Padrao do Salado

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

8

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

9

Centro Historico de Guimaraes

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Parents should bring the baby car seat ajusted to infant's age (1 to 3 years old). We only have seats available after 4 years old.
  • We will contact by email the day before the tour with details regarding meeting point and pick up hour.
  • On this private option infants or childrens must be booked as an individual adult/place. Prices shown are per group/vehicle.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

4.8
based on 21 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great Tour!

James_M, Jun 2023
Interactive conversations with our tour guide and his thorough knowledge of the subject matter. Would highly recommend this tour.

Half day was not long enough

Arthur_N, Sep 2021
This was the smallest small-group tour possible with just the two of us and our British [Welsh ] driver /guide. Having his undivided attention added so much to this memorable half day as we were able to ask questions and learn so much more. The pace was relaxing and unhurried and we learned about the surrounding region in addition to Guimaraes

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rstormla, Jan 2020
he did an excellent job. We spent the morning learning about local history and the area. We had a little free time but not much as just a half day tour. Over all it was about as good as you could do in such a short time.

Excellent place and very good guide Juliana.

Ernesto_C, Oct 2025
It is a beautiful place to visit. Very well organized and very good guide Juliana. Highly recommended.
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No te pierdas la visita a esta preciosa ciudad

Asun_A, Oct 2021
La experiencia ha sido muy positiva porque Guimaraes es una ciudad preciosa y muy interesante. La visita es corta, debería de durar una hora más mínimo pero suficiente para hacerse una idea y disfrutar de los encantos de este maravilloso enclave portugués.
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$150.82

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