Viseu Guided Tour

On this guided tour of Viseu, you'll discover the most emblematic sites of this historic Portuguese city, like its Cathedral, its Roman wall, and its beautiful churches.

Tour Details

At the designated time, we'll meet in front of the Viseu Cathedral and begin exploring its main monuments. Our first stop is the Viseu Cathedral, a 12th-century cathedral with two towers and a vaulted ceiling. We'll step inside to discover its secrets and then proceed to the Grão Vasco Museum in the Paço dos Três Escalões, home to notable paintings by Portuguese artists.

After visiting the museum, we'll walk toward theIgreja da Misericordia, known for its Rococo facade. Nearby, we’ll find the Casa do Miradouro, a prominent 16th-century architectural monument.

Continuing the tour, we will visit the Porta do Soar, a former city entrance, and then the "Praça Dom Duarte", where we’ll appreciate its architecture. Afterward, we will explore the Rua Direita, a street lined with shops, restaurants, and cafés, including a stop in the Jewish quarter to taste a typical cake from Viseu.

We will also visit the City Hall, the Igreja da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco, and the Solar dos Condes de Prime house. Subsequently, we'll walk along the Roman wall of Viseu to the Jardim de Santo António, viewing the Casa do Cruzeiro and Pórtico do Fontão.

Our final stop will be the Fontelo Park, concluding the tour with a wine tasting at a nearby winery. This will mark the end of our 4-hour guided tour of Viseu.