Discovering Braga with a local - free walking tour

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: English
Guru: Nuno
Registered on January 27, 2023

Hello and welcome! My name's Nuno and I'm a professionally-trained Tour Guide currently residing in the city of Braga. Having started as a freelancer back in 2018, during my time as a professional guide, I had the chance to work with people from all walks of life, from the common man to diplomats and I love doing this! I have worked in many areas of this country - including the Douro Valley, Braga, Guimarães, Coimbra, and Aveiro - all the while traveling all over Europe, both as a regular tourist and as a hitch-hiker. By booking with me, I can promise you an entertaining and funny, yet factual and researched tour, filled with little tidbits of information from someone passionate about his City and its history.

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Once upon a time, like you, I was but a stranger in this city, just going about my regular routine, unaware of all the history, stories, and legends that surrounded me. The day I started learning, was the day I realised how little I knew about those things that I'd always taken for granted as just "being there".

If there's one thing I can tell you about history, is that the more you learn, the more you realise how much meaning there is to everything there is around you.
My guarantee to you on this tour is that you'll not only see things, but I'll also attempt to teach you how to notice some of these details; all with a small pinch of humor and a smile.

Some of the key points we will see during this tour are (in no specific order):

  • The Cathedral of Braga;
  • Gardens of Saint Barbara;
  • The old palace of the Archbishops;
  • The "Arco da Porta Nova";
  • The oldest café in the city;


I will also tell you stories about the city, its past, and its people, as well as tell you about some of the traditions and even food!

Meeting Point: Near the Basilica of Congregados, I'll be wearing a grey shoulder bag with a big "A" in black on it.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Av. Central 116, 4710-251 Braga, Port...
    Av. Central 116, 4710-251 Braga, Portugal
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    Near the Basilica of Congregados, I'll be wearing a grey shoulder bag with a big "A" in black on it.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Basílica dos Congregados
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Igreja dos Terceiros
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Largo Carlos Amarante
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Largo do Paço
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Jardim de Santa Bárbara
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Arco da Porta Nova
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Sé de Braga
  • 8
    Free admission
    Som da Sé

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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4.81
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Crystal 16 Sep 2023
Vancouver

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Travelled in couple - Sep 2023
Excellent source of information
Marianna 12 Sep 2023
San Francisco

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Travelled in couple - Sep 2023
We had exceptional tour. Highly recommend it. Nuno is the Best! Very knowledgeable and entertaining.
Majella 12 Sep 2023
Brisbane

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Travelled alone - Sep 2023
I was very fortunate to be the only one on my walking tour so got ask lots of questions. Nuno is great though as he also asks questions/makes the tour interactive and not just the guide speaking. Attaches stories to all the places visited on the tour which helps remember them.
Laura 10 Sep 2023
Columbus

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Travelled in couple - Sep 2023
Fantastic time today with Nuno! We learned so much about Braga and his passion for the city and Portugal shows through. You are going to learn more than you ever imagined and it’s the tiny details that make the experience unique and special
Sílvia 06 Sep 2023

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Travelled in family - Sep 2023
O Nuno é um excelente guia, dinâmico, com uma comunicação aberta e entusiasta 😀
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
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
There is no minimum number of people 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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