Guimarães Free Tour: Birth of a Nation

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: Spanish, French
Guru: Take
Quality Verified Registered on February 19, 2020

Take is a small local company that wants to show its cities to the world. We have a team of talented and passionate guides who want to show you the nooks and crannies, secrets and stories of our unforgettable city. Come and discover Lisbon, Porto, Braga and Guimarães and all the charms and charisma of Portugal. 2018, 2019 & 2020 Certificates of Excellence by TripAdvisor.

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    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Guimarães is much more than a city, it is the birthplace of Portugal. With more than 1,000 years of history since the extraordinary Countess Mumadona Dias founded a town, Guimarães is today a return to the medieval past of the Iberian Peninsula and the region of Portucalense. We begin the free tour in the Church of Our Lady of Consolação e Santos Passos, the work of the Baroque architect André Soares, where the famous Gualterian Festivals are celebrated in tribute to São Gualter. Afterward, we approach the city walls and begin our journey into the medieval past. We will pass through wide areas full of history and legends such as Largo do Toural and Praça de Santiago, monuments such as Padrão do Salado or Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira. The visit ends on the way to the castle, where there are 3 of the most important monuments of the founding of Portugal: the Guimarães Castle, the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança and the mythical Chapel of San Miguel. Come and get lost in the middle of the Romanesque facades, the medieval squares and the ancient arches. Our guides, experts in history, are full of secrets to share. Unforgettable.

Please note that we do require a minimum of 5 participants for the tour to take place.

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  • Meeting point:
    Largo Republica do Brasi 437 4810225 ...
    Largo Republica do Brasi 437 4810225 Guimares Portugal
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    Blue umbrella in front of the church of Nossa Senhora da Consolação and Santos Passos

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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4.85
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4.68
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Javier 23 Sep 2023
A Coruña

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Travelled in group - Sep 2023
Una gran experiencia, guia muy profesional y ameno
Susana 20 Sep 2023
Madrid

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Travelled in group - Sep 2023
Pedro hizo un recorrido fantástico, contando la historia y anécdotas, muy agradable y ameno. Nos hizo que recordar Guimaraes para siempre.
NIEVES 12 Sep 2023
Madrid

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Travelled in group - Sep 2023
Muy agradable, mucha información y disponibilidad para los participantes.
Conchi 10 Sep 2023
Barakaldo

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Travelled in couple - Sep 2023
Agradecer a Nuno todo lo que hemos aprendido sobre Guimaraes ,transmitiendonos su pasión por lo que explicaba en cada momento y con mucha simpática .Gracias
Jordi 08 Sep 2023
Artesa de Lleida

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Travelled in couple - Sep 2023
Nuno es un guía local muy agradable, conoce muy bien el territorio y hace el tour super ameno.
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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