- Porto - Your private and expert guide will collect you from your hotel/accommodation or meeting point and will drive you to Braga, the capital of Minho Region. On your way , the guide will give you insights regarding the Portuguese history, development and cultural facts of portuguese heritage.
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Braga - Welcome to Braga, one of the oldest cities in Portugal and important landmark through centuries for it’s Triangle of Faith: Braga’s Cathedral and the Sanctuaries of Bom Jesus and Sameiro.
A city inhabited since the Roman Empire, full of history, monuments, traditions and heritage. -
Bom Jesus Funicular - This Catholic shrine dedicated to the Lord Bom Jesus is an architectural and landscape set composed by a church, a stairway with representations of the life of Christ.
Enjoy the views of the city and take your time to admire it’s architecture. - Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sameiro - Set on the top of the hill of the same name, and situated at an altitude of 566 meters, the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora do Sameiro is one of the most visited Marian places of worship in Portugal, providing a privileged view over the city of Braga. Every year attracts many devotees, especially during the pilgrimages of the first Sunday of June and the last third of August.
- Se de Braga - The city of Braga, known as that of the Archbishops, has in its Cathedral its greatest ecclesiastical power. As such, the current See reflects the enrichment of the various interventions suffered over the years, applied by the different archbishops.
Prior to Nationality, this 11th century building is the oldest cathedral in Portugal. This is due to the famous expression “Older than Braga’s cathedral” to designate something very old.
Enjoy the guided visit of its interior with your expert guide.
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- Admission fee at Braga’s Cathedral
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
The city of Braga, originally known as ‘Bracara Augusta’, was established by the Romans in the second century B.C. Evidence of its ancient origins can be found throughout the city. It is primarily a destination for religious tourists, having the highest number of churches in the nation. Each year, a myriad of visitors flock to Braga, drawn by either its religious significance or cultural offerings.
During a few hours’ journey, you will explore the heart of Braga, including the renowned ‘Triangle of Faith’, which comprises the sanctuaries of Sameiro, Bom Jesus, and the Cathedral.
It’s worth noting that Braga is teeming with youthful energy due to the numerous university colleges from ‘Alto Minho’, leading to its recognition as the European City of Youth in 2012. Experience all this and more on a private four-hour tour from Porto!
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please kindly be aware that the overall duration of the activity could be influenced by traffic conditions. We highly advise against scheduling any additional activities or making other plans within the hour following the anticipated completion time.
- Discover Porto in a unique way with a Free Walking Tour with Living Tours, available to all customers who book this activity. Free Walking Tour departs daily in English and Spanish at 9:30 a.m. from Cordoaria (Campo dos Mártires da Pátria 31, Porto) and 4:30 p.m. from Batalha (Rua Alexandre Herculano 412, Porto).
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.