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Trip Planner:   Europe  /  Portugal  /  Northern Portugal  /  Braga District  /  Guimaraes  /  Centro Historico de Guimaraes

Centro Historico de Guimaraes, Guimaraes

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#1 of 292 in Things to do in Braga District
Must see · World heritage site · Historic Walking Area · Landmark
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Witness the evolution of a city from medieval to contemporary at Centro Historico de Guimaraes, a locality regarded as the birthplace of the Portuguese nation. See architectural styles that can be observed in Portuguese colonies in Africa and Latin America even today. Dating back to 950 CE, the town's earliest features included rugged stone houses and a defense castle. Over the centuries, the area formed a settlement for nobles, adding civic facilities and city squares to its neighborhoods. Tour this historical town to see lavish monuments, experience rich cultural heritage, and browse exhibits of art, history, and archeology. Using our custom trip planner, Guimaraes attractions like Centro Historico de Guimaraes can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
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FROM $70 BOOK WITH VIATOR Best of Braga and Guimaraes Day Trip from Porto Best of Braga and Guimaraes Day Trip from Porto
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Duration: 9 hours
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Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $53 BOOK WITH VIATOR Guimarães Half Day Tour from Porto Guimarães Half Day Tour from Porto
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FROM $96 BOOK WITH VIATOR Braga and Guimarães Tour with Lunch from Porto Braga and Guimarães Tour with Lunch from Porto
4.9
Duration: 8 hours
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Duration: 8 to 9 hours
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FROM $117 BOOK WITH VIATOR Braga & Guimarães Tour - Historical Castle, Palace, Cathedral and Lunch included Braga & Guimarães Tour - Historical Castle, Palace, Cathedral and Lunch included
5.0
Duration: 9 hours
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FROM $86 BOOK WITH VIATOR Braga and Guimarães Full Day Tour from Porto with Lunch Braga and Guimarães Full Day Tour from Porto with Lunch
3.5
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $452 BOOK WITH VIATOR Braga and Guimarães - Private Tour Braga and Guimarães - Private Tour
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FROM $272 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Day Tour to Braga and Guimarães (Castle and Palace ticket included) Private Day Tour to Braga and Guimarães (Castle and Palace ticket included)
Duration: 8 to 9 hours
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FROM $381 BOOK WITH VIATOR Guimarães and Braga Private Experience Guimarães and Braga Private Experience
Duration: 1 day
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FROM $522 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private 8-hour tour to Braga and Guimaraes from Porto Hotel w/ driver and guide Private 8-hour tour to Braga and Guimaraes from Porto Hotel w/ driver and guide
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  • By Thomas V
    One of the most beautiful place we have seen in Portugal, and we have been around. This rather small district is full of charm and is in great condition. It has a number of historic structures of... 
    One of the most beautiful place we have seen in Portugal, and we have been around. This rather small district is full of charm and is in great condition. It has a number of historic structures of...  more »
  • By fssutton1
    This place is amazing. I was really ready to give up on all of Portugal and then we went here. Gone is the graffiti everywhere, the garbage, the unkept buildings, the bad roads, homes/buildings... 
    This place is amazing. I was really ready to give up on all of Portugal and then we went here. Gone is the graffiti everywhere, the garbage, the unkept buildings, the bad roads, homes/buildings...  more »
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