Castelo Branco Guided Tour

Castelo Branco Tour

At the scheduled time we'll meet on Avenida Nuno Álvares to start this guided tour of Castelo Branco. Ready to take a stroll around the capital of the Beira Baixa region?

During the tour, we'll journey back to the Middle Ages to learn about the past of Castelo Branco. From this perspective, we'll admire the city walls from the outside and the Castle of Castelo Branco, as well as learn about the Knights Templars.

We'll stroll through the City Park and discover why the Portuguese Crown granted Castelo Branco the title of a notable town, while admiring the façades of monuments like the Clock Tower and the Cathedral, notable for its Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque styles.

We'll also discuss the evolution of the city, looking at houses from the 16th century, and talk about traditional activities, including the quilts of Castelo Branco.

After an hour and a half, we'll conclude this walking tour of Castelo Branco by returning to the starting point.