Private - Half-day Tour of Braga

4 hours

Easy

Minimum age: 13

Explore Braga on a 4-hour private tour from Porto. Visit the city's historic center, the Sanctuaries of Sameiro, Bom Jesus, and the Cathedral, and discover its vibrant youth culture.

Braga, named as " Bracara Augusta" was founded by the Romans on the II century b.c, find many trace elements spread all over the town. mostly a destiny for religous tourism as it is the city with most churches in the country. Receives many visitors every year motivated either by the religious or the culture sector.

On a for hours tour you'll explore Braga City centre and will get to know the famous Triangle of Faith constitued by the Sanctuaries of Sameiro, Bom Jesus and the Carhedral.

Know that Braga has a very young population due to the University colleges from " Alto Minho", receiving the award of European City of youth in 2012. Know this and much more on a 4 hours private tour from Porto!


Included:

  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Admission fee at Braga's Cathedral
  • Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience)


Itinerary:

  • Your private expert guide will pick you up from your hotel, accommodation, or meeting point and drive you to Braga, the capital of the Minho region. Along the way, the guide will share insights into Portuguese history, development, and cultural heritage.
  • Welcome to Braga, one of the oldest cities in Portugal and a significant landmark through the centuries, known for its Triangle of Faith: Braga's Cathedral and the Sanctuaries of Bom Jesus and Sameiro. Inhabited since the Roman Empire, Braga is rich in history, monuments, traditions, and heritage.
  • This Catholic shrine, dedicated to the Lord Bom Jesus, is a stunning architectural and landscape complex, featuring a church and a grand stairway adorned with scenes from the life of Christ. Take in the breathtaking views of the city and take your time to admire its unique architecture.
  • Braga, often called the City of Archbishops, finds its greatest ecclesiastical significance in its Cathedral. Reflecting centuries of enrichment through various interventions by different archbishops, this 11th-century structure predates the nation itself and is the oldest cathedral in Portugal. This history gave rise to the well-known expression, "Older than Braga's cathedral," used to describe something ancient. Enjoy a guided tour of its remarkable interior with your expert guide.
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