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.

Tour Details

At the indicated time, 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 immerse ourselves in the city's medieval past. We will discuss its founding in the 10th century and its role in the creation of the Portuguese kingdom, passing by its walls and reaching the highest spot for views.

After exploring the castle, we'll return to the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza, once home to the powerful House of Braganza. We will explore the rooms containing original furniture and tapestries while discussing the family's historical significance.

Next, we will walk around the historical centre, navigating its narrow streets filled with squares, traditional houses, and cafés. Following this, we'll enjoy a tasting of Portugal's Vinho Verde wine and visit the mountain of Penha.

After the tasting, we will conclude the tour at the Largo República de Brasil after a total of 3 hours.