Guimarães: Half Day Private Tour from Porto
The Birth place of Portuguese Nation, with its Historical centre classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 2001. Also Capital European of Culture in 2012. Guimarães is a city full of History and Heritage, walking along the narrow streets is like returning to the middle age, thanks to the heritage so well preserved nowadays. Know everything about Guimarães on this half day private tour from Porto. Visit the most important places, walk through the historical cantre and visit the well-known Guimarães Castle!
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Guimarães: Half Day Private Tour from Porto
Pickup included
What's included in Guimarães: Half Day Private Tour from Porto
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
PortoPass-by Only
Your expert guide will collect you from your hotel/accommodation or meeting point and will drive you to Guimarães. On your way to Guimarães, the guide will give you insights regarding the Portuguese history, development and cultural facts of portuguese heritage.
Guimaraes
Guimarães is considered the birthplace of Portugal because Afonso Henriques, who went on to be the first king of Portugal, was born here. The historical centre in the area that was within the Guimarães city walls, is associated with the formation and identity of Portugal, and was classified a World Heritage site based on the originality and authenticity applied in its restoration.
Guimaraes Castle
The castle´s presence evokes the exciting mixture of legend, poetry and heroism that surrounds the beginning of Portuguese history. On this Monte Largo (Broad Hill) - referred to as alpis latitus in the Latin documents of the time - the nucleus of the future nation of Portugal was first developed. Enjoy a guided visit of the Castle with incredible views of the city from its walls.
Inclusions
- Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional guide
- Guimarães Castle Entrance Fee
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Professional Guide
- Admission Ticket at Guimarães Castle
- Please note that traffic conditions may affect the activity's duration. We recommend not scheduling any activities or plans for an hour after the expected completion time.
- Discover Porto in a unique way with a Free Walking Tour with Living Tours, available to all customers who book this activity. Our Free Walking Tour is available on a daily basis, in English and Spanish, at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. departing from Living Tours Agency located in Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352, 4050-418 Porto
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Pickup and Dropoff
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Additional Information
We collect the travelers from their accomodation on this private tour. If the accomodation does not have road acess we inform the nearest pick up point.
