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Viseu Guided Tour

On this guided tour of Viseu, you'll discover the most emblematic sites of this historic Portuguese city, including its Cathedral, Roman wall, and churches. Tour Details. At the designated time, we'll meet in front of the Viseu Cathedral and...

  • 4 hours
  • 8/10 | 10 reviews
  • Open on Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun

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

Tour Details

At the designated time, we'll meet in front of the Viseu Cathedral and begin exploring its main monuments. We will examine the 12th-century cathedral with its two towers and vaulted ceiling, revealing its secrets. We will then visit the Grão Vasco Museum at the Paço dos Três Escalões, home to important paintings by Portuguese artists.

After the museum, we'll walk to the Igreja da Misericordia, known for its Rococo facade. Nearby, we will see the Casa do Miradouro, notable for 16th-century architecture.

Our tour continues at the Porta do Soar, a historic entrance, after which we will visit the Praça Dom Duarte to admire its architecture and the city atmosphere.

Next, we’ll head to Rua Direita, where we will enter the Jewish quarter and try a typical cake from Viseu.

We will proceed to the City Hall, Igreja da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco, and the Solar dos Condes de Prime house.

Following this, we will walk along the Roman wall of Viseu and reach the Jardim de Santo António, viewing the Casa do Cruzeiro and the Pórtico do Fontão.

Our final stop will be at the Fontelo Park, where we will conclude our 4-hour tour with a tasting of traditional wine in a nearby winery.

Included

  • English–speaking guide
  • Admission to Viseu Cathedral
  • Admission to Grão Vasco Museum
  • Tasting of cake and wine

Location

Activity location

Rua do Adro 15, 3500-069 Viseu, Portugal

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