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Braga and Guimarães full-day heritage tour from Porto
Discover the rich history and cultural heritage of northern Portugal on a guided day trip to Braga and Guimarães. Book now!
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Attractions & guided tours
Guimarães and Braga tour in a small group from Porto
Join this small group tour of Guimarães and Braga from Porto. See the birthplace of Portugal in Guimarães and explore Braga, the religious capital of the country.
free cancellation
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Excursions & day trips
Get ready to discover the Minho area on this full-day tour from Porto. Visit Braga and Guimarães with an expert guide.
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Where to go
Portugal
Things to do in Guimarães
Guimarães is a city and municipality located in northern Portugal, in the district of Braga. The city was settled in the 9th century, at which time it was called Vimaranes. This denomination might have had its origin in the warrior Vímara Peres, who chose this area as the main government seat for the County of Portugal which he conquered for the Kingdom of Galicia. For some decades, the city was the capital of the County of Portugal, however, shortly after the Battle of São Mamede (1128), and due to the needs of the Reconquista, Coimbra became the kingdom's capital.
