Braga Private Day Trips

Explore northern Portugal through various private day trips available from Braga. Options include visits to Porto, the Douro region, local wineries, and Peneda-Gerês National Park.

Our private day trips

Our private tours last between 9 and 10 hours, including hotel pickup, minibus transport, an English-speaking guide, and lunch.

Porto (9 hours)

Arrival at San Bento train station, visiting the Cathedral and Clérigos Tower. Enjoy a traditional lunch, visit Vila Nova de Gaia for a Port cellar tour and wine tasting, and a boat ride across six bridges.

Timetable: daily at 9 am

Peneda-Geres National Park (9 hours)

Explore waterfalls and streams, visit the Interpretation Museum, and enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride, followed by lunch. Visit the Sanctuary of San Bento and sample local products.

Timetable: daily at 9 am

Douro Region (9.5 hours)

Pickup at 8:30 am, admire vineyards, visit a winery with a tasting, a Rabelo boat ride along the river, lunch at a wine-producing farm, and another winery visit for tasting.

Timetable: daily at 8:30 am

Coimbra & Aveiro (10 hours)

Visit the University of Coimbra, explore the city, and have lunch. In Aveiro, enjoy a 45-minute ride on a traditional Moliceiro boat.

Timetable: daily at 8:30 am

Santiago de Compostela & Valença do Minho (10 hours)

Visit Santiago de Compostela, focusing on the cathedral. Post-lunch, explore Valença do Minho and taste local products.

Timetable: daily at 8:30 am

Braga & Guimaraes (9 hours)

Explore Braga, including the Cathedral and Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte, then visit Guimaraes to see its castle and Palace of the Dukes of Braganza.

Timetable: daily at 9 am

Vinho Verde (8 hours)

Learn about Vinho Verde production in Monção and Melgaço. Enjoy lunch with local products, then explore the old wine region with a second tasting.

Timetable: daily at 8:30 am

Barcelos, Ponte de Lima & Viana do Castelo (9 hours)

Visit Barcelos, Ponte de Lima, and Viana do Castelo, with local sweets, lunch, and a cocktail to conclude the trip.

Timetable: daily at 9 am

Advantages of a private day trip

Booking a private tour offers personalized service, flexibility in scheduling and itinerary, and cost savings for larger groups.