Braga

Discover the most historical cities in Portugal! Heritage lovers and curious, take a look: Braga has its roots on the ancient Roman Empire. It's a bimillennial comercial city with strategic position serving the world's center – Rome, back in I BC. Known as Bracara Augusta in honor of the Roman Emperor Augustus, keeps its importance and legacy very present on remains and structure of the city center and surroundings. Guimarães, by it's turn, is the cradle of nationality. It was the battleground of our independence from the kingdom of León, and the birthplace of Afonso Henriques (our first king). It is an enchanted city that maintains the original medieval structure and architectural features that earned the distinction as a cultural world heritage site by UNESCO (2001).

Travel north on a day trip from Porto to two of northern Portugal's historic cities, which are currently basking in the European spotlight. First visit the city of Braga, founded by the Romans more than 2,000 years ago. The oldest Christian city in Portugal, Braga is celebrated today as the 2012 European Capital of Youth. First, discover the country's origins in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town of Guimarães. Visit the Guimarães Castle, a building full of history and the "birthplace of Portugal". Home to a 10th-century castle and the Dukes of Braganza Palace, the town today is filled with pride for being named the European Capital of Culture for 2012. Appreciate, on a walking tour, the medieval city of Guimarães. With small modern details, it is considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Get to know amazing landscapes, peaceful and beautiful places, king’s histories and Portuguese culture and devotion

Skip the long lines for taxis and the hassle of navigating public transportation when you depart to Oporto Airport, Port or Campanhã or São Bento Train Station. Book this private transfer and travel in comfort and safety from your central Braga hotel with a professional driver. Enjoy a hassle-free private transfer from your Braga hotel, and experience a personal meet and greet. Sit back and relax in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle and get useful tips.

Use clues at each attraction to find your next destination and challenge yourself to use logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to complete the game. Uncover local information and facts about the city as you explore. Discover hidden gems and narrow streets. Without a schedule and at your own pace, pause anytime and continue later or even another day. Work as a team or compete with each other. A unique team-building activity perfect for couples, families, companies, students and groups of friends.

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?

Embark on a quest where you will explore Braga. Solve clues and unlock stories on your phone, as you discover Balneário Pré-Romano de Bracara, Braga Cathedral and lesser-known places. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Play on! Highlights include: Take a walk in Braga and visit Domus da Escola Velha da Sé, Roman Thermae of Maximinus, and lesser-known places. Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our talented writers. Solve clues to find local stories and hidden gems as you explore. Discover an inscription that evokes the cult of the Egyptian goddess Isis. Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt. After your booking you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.

You will start you northern Portugal adventure discovering the medieval centre of Guimarães. You will see why the historical center city -the birthplace of the nation- was warranted as UNESCO World Heritage. Besides the ancient center city you will also visit the castle that accommodated the Counts of Portugal during the 10th and 11th century and the 15th century Palace of the ´Duques de Braganza`. In Braga, you will find a religious city with more than 2000 years of history. You will visit Portugal’s oldest cathedral, the famous sanctuary and ancient attractions such as the 14th-century Castle of Braga and the ´Arco da Porto Nova´. After lunch we will drive to Barcelos, where we will walk around in the historic center, famous for its colorful ceramics, medieval monuments and for creating Portugal’s national symbol – the rooster. On Thursdays you can get involved in one of the oldest and biggest markets in Portugal.

Discover the culture and picturesque beauty of northern Portugal on this full-day Braga and Guimarães tour with lunch, from Porto. Accompany your guide to Braga’s grand medieval Sé Cathedral, and enjoy hilltop birds-eye views. Savor a traditional Portuguese lunch, then explore Guimarães’s charming town center and Medieval Castle before returning to Porto.

Explore Guimarães and Braga: An unforgettable tour of Northern Portugal Discover the history and beauty of Guimarães and Braga, two iconic cities in northern Portugal. This tour combines culture, gastronomy and stunning landscapes for a unique experience. Start at Guimarães, the cradle of Portugal. Visit the imposing Palace of the Dukes of Bragança, a 15th-century palace with medieval architecture, and explore Guimarães Castle, a 10th-century fortress that symbolizes national independence. After immersing yourself in history, enjoy a typical minhoto lunch and a green wine tasting at a farm where you can enjoy this refreshing wine while enjoying the region’s vineyards. Continue to Braga, starting with Sé de Braga, the oldest cathedral in Portugal, with Gothic and Baroque styles. End at the Shrine of the Good Jesus of the Monte, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its baroque staircase and stunning views of Braga.

Skip the long lines for taxis and the hassle of navigating public transportation when you arrive at the Oporto Airport, Port or Train Station of Campanhã or São Bento. Book this private transfer and travel in comfort and safety from the airport to your central Braga hotel with a professional driver. Enjoy a hassle-free private transfer from the Oporto Airport, Port or Train Station of Campanhã or São Bento to your Braga hotel, and experience a personal meet and greet in the airport arrivals hall or Port or Train Station. Sit back and relax in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle and get useful tips from the driver on the top places to visit.

Welcome to the Cradle of Portuguese History! Travel 2000 years of History in the city of Braga, Best European Destination 2021, and through the battles of the foundation of the Reign of Portugal in the city of Guimarães. This is an All-Inclusive Private Tour, "private" meaning a van and tour-guide exclusively at your service, "all inclusive" meaning that it's conducted in your chosen language and with all the inclusions mentioned, from the moment of pick-up until your return to the hotel at the end of the day. Please note that our experiences and activities are carried out with exclusive partners, but if you wish to upgrade the experiences of the day totally private and of exclusive privacy, please do not hesitate to contact us.

In this experience, we show you two very different cities, each with a significant contribution to Portuguese history. In one part, we take you to Braga, one of the most religious cities in Portugal. In the other part, we transport you to the medieval ages, where Portugal was born as a nation. Braga has more than 2000 years of history. The city still preserves the prestige of country`s religious capital and it's also known by the splendid houses of 18th century, its gardens and its parks. The Cathedral, located on one of the worlds`s oldest Christian cities, is considered a center of episcopal diffusion. Guimarães, where the historical city center, today classified World Heritage, send us back to the time of the foundation of the Portuguese Nationality, as remind us of the sign on his walls. The Palace of the Dukes of Bragança, which dates from 15th century and was partially converted into a museum, is also a must see on this experience.

Starting in the suburbs of Braga, let yourself be guided by the medieval streets, its gastronomy and nature, with a ride in the secular and oldest lift/funicular of the world still in operation, moved with the counterbalance of water. Highlights: – Full day tour – Pick up & Drop off – Entrance to monuments (up to 5) – Lift/Funicular to Bom Jesus do Monte – Small Groups (max. 6 pax) Braga is one of the oldest and most beautiful cities of Portugal, being also one of the oldest cities in the world with one of the most important religious centers of the Country. Baptized by the Romans as Bracara Augusta, also known nowadays as the “City of the Archbishops” or even by “Portuguese Rome”. Religious Heritage in each corner, the historical center of Braga, witness the religious fervor throughout the centuries with his beautiful monuments.

Feel the emotions of being behind the wheel of a magnificent Ferrari in Braga! Drive a Ferrari F430 F1 on a motorway in Braga, and feel the adrenaline of reaching 0-100km in 4 seconds with an F1-style gearshift (with paddle shifters) an experience of luxury and total safety that you won't soon forget.

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.

We’ll drive up and down the hills of Gerês and show you what few people ever get to enjoy. A Keen Tours day trip to Gerês offers a complete experience unfolding the History, Culture and Nature on the Peneda-Gerês National Park. Explore the mountains in a small group setting, hiking through centuries old paths that cut through luxuriant woods and reaching the best viewpoints for fantastic views. Experience a forest included in the European Network of Biogenetic Reserves and a bit of the 318 km (198 miles) of the geira – the roman highway Via XVIII from Braga (former Bracara Augusta) to Astorga (Asturica Augusta), in Spain. Depending on the weather, bathe in the fresh, clear waters of the mountain waterfalls or soak in the hot springs used since (at least) the romans, admire the newborn baby horses in the woods or enjoy the magnificent colour palette of the leaves falling – whatever the season, the tour is bound to amaze you.

Take the worry out of your arrival to Bandung Airport (BDO) and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 20 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis on arrival, and travel in the comfort of Hatchback car, Sedan, JV/Minicoach (maximum 5 people), Minicoach (maximum 9 people) or Coach (maximum 20 people).

Guimarães, known as the cradle of the Portuguese nation, we will stop at the imposing Guimarães Castle, a medieval fortress dating back to the X century where you will delve into the rich history of the place. Follow by a visit to Paço dos Duques de Bragança, an XV-century palace that was the residence of the Portuguese royal family. With its stunning architecture and authentic furnishings, the Palace offers a fascinating insight into the aristocratic life of the time. Next we will leave for Braga, a city full of tradition and religiosity. We will visit the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte, a pilgrimage site famous for its monumental staircase and the beautiful garden that surrounds it. Climbing the steps to the top is a unique and rewarding experience, with stunning views of the city. In the historic center of Braga, you will have the opportunity to explore its picturesque streets, admire the baroque architecture, and visit the majestic Braga Cathedral, one of the oldest in Portugal.

The visit will begin at the Arco da Porta Nova where participants will be gathered. Upon arrival at the gardens of the Tibães Monastery the visit will begin on the cruise, where our guide will begin to tell the history of this heritage of our city, Braga. During the visit you will be shown the abbey's rooms, you will be able to know the church and the Baroque sculptures that reflect the importance of wine in our history. After exploring the interior of the Monastery, the visit will continue through the fountains where participants can continue through the fence. In the fence, where the hanged vineyard is planted where the vines rise by chestnuts, olive trees, choupos and cherry trees planted on the edges of the fields, you can visualize the branches on the paths, leaving the fields free for agricultural production. The wine test will take place in the kitchen of the Abbeys depending on the weather conditions. In case of adverse conditions, this will be held in our trapeza restaurant.

We specialise in private transfers with professional drivers and quality vehicles. Book your transfer with us and avoid long taxi queues. Your driver will wait at the meeting point, holding a sign with your name and drive you to your destination in safety and comfort.