Braga Private Day Trips

Explore the best of northern Portugal with Braga private day trips, including visits to Porto, the Douro region, local wineries, and Peneda-Gerês National Park.

Our private day trips

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

Porto (9 hours)

Upon arrival, visit the San Bento train station, the Cathedral, and the Clérigos Tower. Enjoy a traditional lunch, then cross the Don Luis I Bridge to Vila Nova de Gaia for a Port cellar visit and wine tasting. Conclude with a boat ride across six bridges.

Timetable: daily at 9 am

Peneda-Geres National Park (9 hours)

Explore waterfalls and streams in Peneda-Gerês National Park. Visit the Interpretation Museum, enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride, and savor traditional lunch at a local restaurant. End the day at the Sanctuary of San Bento and taste local products.

Timetable: daily at 9 am

Douro Region (9.5 hours)

Depart at 8:30 am for the Douro region, admire vineyards, visit a local winery for a tasting, and enjoy a Rabelo boat ride. Lunch will be at a wine-producing farm, followed by another winery visit with tasting.

Timetable: daily at 8:30 am

Coimbra & Aveiro (10 hours)

Visit the University of Coimbra, explore the city, and enjoy lunch. In Aveiro, take a traditional Moliceiro boat ride and photograph the famous striped houses.

Timetable: daily at 8:30 am

Santiago de Compostela & Valença do Minho (10 hours)

Visit Santiago de Compostela, free time at the cathedral, and enjoy a traditional lunch. Back in Portugal, explore Valença do Minho and taste local products.

Timetable: daily at 8:30 am

Braga & Guimaraes (9 hours)

Begin in Braga with visits to Rua do Souto, the Garden of Santa Barbara, and Braga Cathedral. Explore the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte before lunch at a local restaurant. Proceed to Guimaraes for the castle and Palace of the Dukes of Braganza.

Timetable: daily at 9 am

Vinho Verde (8 hours)

Learn about Vinho Verde's production in Valença do Minho. Visit Monção and Melgaço, followed by lunch harmonized with local products. Discover typical villages and enjoy a second tasting of Vinho Verde.

Timetable: daily at 8:30 am

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

Explore Barcelos' historical center and taste local sweets. Visit Ponte de Lima and enjoy a traditional lunch with regional wines. Lastly, visit Viana do Castelo and the Sanctuary of Santa Luzia.

Timetable: daily at 9 am

Advantages of a private day trip

Booking a private tour offers personalized service, flexible itineraries, and potential savings for larger groups.