Joana was an excellent and knowledgeable tour guide. It was a very satisfying experience.
Anonymous
Discover the principal streets, monuments and history of Guimarães on this free tour. Find out why the city is considered the birthplace of Portugal!
If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Padrão do Salado
You can book up to 1 hour in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.
If you have other questions, contact us
Anonymous
Williamstown, United StatesJoana was an excellent and knowledgeable tour guide. It was a very satisfying experience.
Naomi
Darty, United StatesPhenomenal walking tour of Guimataes with Joana who was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. One of the best tours ever
Anna
Novara, ItalyA very knowledgeable, kind, and friendly guide, the kind of local you'd want to meet. Discreet and incredibly helpful, she's always available to share...
Denise Gray
Sao Martinho Do Porto, Portugalour guide was fantastic she was very knowledgeable, and very enthusiastic. Great interesting tour ,thankyou
David
SpainJoana was an excellent guide, very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Recommended
Silvia
ItalyPleasant, comprehensive, fun
Angela
ItalyJoaquim our guide was very good and courteous and the tour was beautiful
Keylla
Puerto RicoWe had the City Tour with Joaquim, in Spanish! A tour full of history, with a knowledgeable guide!
Rocco
Bari, ItalyThe very helpful, cheerful and professional guide made the tour very engaging.
Sergio
ItalyJoana was a great guide, she told us history and anecdotes of Guimaraes and showed us places that were impossible to find alone. Congratulations!
Discover the principal streets, monuments and history of Guimarães on this free tour. Find out why the city is considered the birthplace of Portugal!
At your selected time, we'll meet at number 6, Padrão do Salado. From there, we'll start our free tour of the charming city of Guimarães. Your English-speaking guide will take you through the history of this city, declared an UNESCO World Heritage site in 2001 and birthplace of Alfonso I, the first king of Portugal.
We'll walk through the city center, passing by the Church of Nossa Senhora da Oliveira. You'll admire many emblematic temples from the exterior, including the Basilica of São Pedro, the Church of São Francisco and the Church of São Miguel, over 600 years old. Nearby, you'll also see the 10th-century Castle of Guimarães and the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza.
Then, our guide will take us through some of the city's principal streets, like Largo de Santiago, Largo da Misericórdia, Largo de São Damasco and, of course, Largo da Oliveira. On Largo da Oliveira, we'll find Padrão do Salado, a famous monument commemorating a battle between Moors and Christians. Afterward, we'll head to the famous Largo do Toural, considered the heartbeat of the city.
During the tour, you'll also visit medieval city walls, where you'll find a sign that says 'Portugal was born here.' The perfect spot for a souvenir photo!
Next, the group will visit the Martins Sarmento Museum (Sociedade Martins Sarmento), founded in 1881, as well as the area of Couros, where you'll learn all about its significance to the city.
After two hours of touring through Guimarães, we will say goodbye to our guide near the Church of Nossa Senhora da Consolação e Santos Passos.
You can book up to 1 hour in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.
If you have other questions, contact us
Padrão do Salado
Anonymous
Williamstown, United StatesJoana was an excellent and knowledgeable tour guide. It was a very satisfying experience.
Naomi
Darty, United StatesPhenomenal walking tour of Guimataes with Joana who was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. One of the best tours ever
Anna
Novara, ItalyA very knowledgeable, kind, and friendly guide, the kind of local you'd want to meet. Discreet and incredibly helpful, she's always available to share...
Denise Gray
Sao Martinho Do Porto, Portugalour guide was fantastic she was very knowledgeable, and very enthusiastic. Great interesting tour ,thankyou
David
SpainJoana was an excellent guide, very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Recommended
Silvia
ItalyPleasant, comprehensive, fun
Angela
ItalyJoaquim our guide was very good and courteous and the tour was beautiful
Keylla
Puerto RicoWe had the City Tour with Joaquim, in Spanish! A tour full of history, with a knowledgeable guide!
Rocco
Bari, ItalyThe very helpful, cheerful and professional guide made the tour very engaging.
Sergio
ItalyJoana was a great guide, she told us history and anecdotes of Guimaraes and showed us places that were impossible to find alone. Congratulations!
Free cancellation
Free cancellation
Free cancellation