Full-Day Porto and Braga Heritage Tour with Cathedral Entries
About This Tour
Explore Porto and Braga on a full-day journey through the religious and architectural heritage of northern Portugal. Visit landmark churches, monasteries, and c...
Duration: 1 Day · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Porto, Braga · Languages: English, German, Portuguese
Know before you go: Lunch is not included in this tour, but the tour guide can make reservations if contacted in advance.
About Porto
Porto
Rising elegantly from the banks of the Douro River, Porto is an enthralling town of port cellars and UNESCO-tagged streets in the Ribeira. Discover the culture of Portugal’s northern hub with a local guide.
What's Included
- Rental car
- English & German-speaking Portuguese tour guide
- Tickets for the following monuments:Cathedral of PortoMonastery of Leça do BalioCathedral and Museum of BragaChurch of Saint Martin of Dume
- Cathedral of Porto
- Monastery of Leça do Balio
- Cathedral and Museum of Braga
- Church of Saint Martin of Dume
Not Included
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Porto and Braga Religious Heritage Tour
Meet your Portuguese tour guide at a pre-decided location in Porto at 9:00 AM and set out on your tour. Meet your Portuguese tour guide at a pre-decided location in Porto at 9:00 AM and set out on your tour. Reach Porto Cathedral and observe the magnificent exterior and interior of the church. Reach Porto Cathedral and observe the magnificent exterior and interior of the church. Leave Porto city centre at 10:00 AM and make your way to the Church of São Martinho de Cedofeita. Leave Porto city centre at 10:00 AM and make your way to the Church of São Martinho de Cedofeita. Visit the Monastery of Leça do Balio at 11:15 AM. The site dates back to the 10th century, when a mixed convent for both nuns and monks was founded by the Order of St. Benedict. Visit the Monastery of Leça do Balio at 11:15 AM. The site dates back to the 10th century, when a mixed convent for both nuns and monks was founded by the Order of St. Benedict. Reach the city of Braga for lunch at 12:15 PM. Reach the city of Braga for lunch at 12:15 PM. Walk to see Braga Cathedral. Although it was built in the 12th century, the Diocese of Braga dates back to the 3rd century CE. Today, the monument is the seat of the Archdiocese of Braga and the Primate Archbishop of Portugal and Spain. Explore the nearby Museum of Braga. Walk to see Braga Cathedral. Although it was built in the 12th century, the Diocese of Braga dates back to the 3rd century CE. Today, the monument is the seat of the Archdiocese of Braga and the Primate Archbishop of Portugal and Spain. Explore the nearby Museum of Braga. At 4:00 PM, drive to the Church of Saint Martin of Dume. At 4:00 PM, drive to the Church of Saint Martin of Dume. Head back to Porto at 5:00 PM. Head back to Porto at 5:00 PM.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Porto, Portugal · Tour start: Terreiro da Sé, 4050-573 Porto, Portugal — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
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