Guimarães Tour + Wine Tasting

Palaces, castles and monumental churches all feature on this guided tour of Guimarães, which also includes a tasting of Vinho Verde (green wine) from the north of Portugal. Don't miss out!

Tour Details

At the time indicated, we'll start this guided tour of Guimarães outside the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza.

From here, we'll walk towards Guimarães Castle, where we will discuss its founding in the 10th century and its significance in the Portuguese kingdom's history. We'll explore its walls and reach its highest point for remarkable views.

After the castle, we'll return to the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza, a site rich in history linked to the powerful House of Braganza. We will investigate the castle's rooms, which contain original furniture and exquisite tapestries.

Next, we will explore the historical center, navigating through narrow streets lined with squares, traditional houses, and cafés. We'll stop at a winery in the center for a tasting of Vinho Verde wine.

Following the tasting, we'll conclude our tour at the Largo República de Brasil, wrapping up after a total of 3.5 hours.