Free Walking Tour of Braga

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223 reviews | 3,258 travellers

The tour was interesting and over before I knew it. Miguel was a wealth of information.

 10 Andrew Choo

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Episcopal Palace and Santa Barbara Gardens

The tour was interesting and over before I knew it. Miguel was a wealth of information.

  Andrew Choo

Get to know Braga, the most important town in the Minho Province, dating back to 20 BC and the founding of the Roman town of Bracara Augusta!

Description

Get to know Braga, the most important town in the Minho Province, dating back to 20 BC and the founding of the Roman town of Bracara Augusta!

Description

At the chosen time, you'll meet your guide at the Arco da Porta Nova - the Baroque and Neoclassical arch in the very centre of Braga, designed by André Soares in the 1700s. Here you'll meet your local guide and set off to discover "The Portuguese Rome" – the most important town in the northern region bearing the same name!

Throughout the tour, your guide will bring to life the history, culture, and traditions of Braga. We'll set off towards the Sé Cathedral – a mixture of 15th-century Gothic and 18th-century baroque styles and a national monument since 1910. Then highlights include the Episcopal Palace, with a history stretching back to the 4th century and the beautiful adjoining Santa Barbara Gardens, and the Theatre Circo, known for its architecture and stunning interior.

Once you've passed by the Praça da República, Avenida da Liberdade, and Largo Carlos Amarante (to name just a few stops), over the course of 2 hours and 15 minutes, you'll have a whole new insight into Braga and its history!

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Duration

2h 30m.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

Local guide specialist in Braga's history.

Not included

Tips

Visits inside any of the monuments.

When to book?

You can book up until 10 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.

Sustainability Code

Our providers commit to:

Provide a safe and satisfying experience.

Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.

Uphold fair employment standards.

Foster the growth of local communities.

Preserve the integrity of local culture.

Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.

Ensure ethical treatment of animals.

Operate with honesty and transparency.

Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

This particular activity contributes as follows:

No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Minho Free Walking Tours

Corporate name: Joana Eulália Marques Teixeira

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Pets

Permitted.
Frequently asked questions
Q - Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

A - The tour is wheelchair and pushchair accessible.

Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?

A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.

Q - How to book?

A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?

A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.

If you have any other questions please contact us.
Cancellations

Free cancellation
If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Meeting point

Meeting point

Minho Free Walking Tours

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5 out of 223 reviews

9.6 / 10

 9.560538116592 223 reviews | 3,258 travellers

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May / 05 / 2025

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Andrew Choo

London, United Kingdom

The tour was interesting and over before I knew it. Miguel was a wealth of information.

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I travelled with my partner

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May / 04 / 2025

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Cindy Hind

Netherlands

The guide (Jose') was professional and friendly, he kept a really good energy in the group and communicated a lot of information well. The route & duration were great.

I travelled by myself

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Apr / 03 / 2025

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Adelina Nádia

Lisboa, Portugal

Foi muito transformadora à Maria do céu transformou essa viagem de trabalho em umas férias pois nos fez conhecer a cultura de Braga mais de perto e nos fez querer voltar mais para explorar outros pontos. Translate this opinion into English.

Maria do Céu was very transformative, she turned this work trip into a vacation because she made us get to know Braga's culture better and made us want to come back to explore other places. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

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Mar / 31 / 2025

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Paulo

Porto Alegre, Brazil

Maria, nossa guia, muito simpática, praticamente nos tornou bracarenses. O tour foi maravilhoso. Translate this opinion into English.

Maria, our guide, was very friendly and practically made us locals from Braga. The tour was wonderful. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

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Mar / 16 / 2025

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Lorraine Irizarry

Cabo Rojo, Pr, The United States

Joseph was excellent tour guide....have many information of interest.

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Free Walking Tour of Braga

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