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Free tour

Guimarães History and Culture Tour

Duration: 2h
Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese
Quality Verified Registered on November 28, 2023

InsighTours is a group of passionate local guides who dare you to share cultural and historical experiences. We love deepening into the countries' history, meeting people from all over the world, and sharing knowledge. Allow yourself to discover History, Culture, Hidden Gems and Mysterious stories about the city you chose. Open the world of Insights! Join the Experience!

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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
  • Accepts electronic payment
    This tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card

Tour description

 If you travel to Guimarães, don't waste your stay. Instead, dare you to embrace our culture, history and legends as you get to know the heartcore of Portugal enjoying every sight, building, work of art and historical site. You will be guided from the narrow streets to the main avenue, appreciating and understanding every detail.

We start the tour in Campo de São Mamede, near Guimarães Castle. And we are heading to the most iconic places from which Portugal grew.

You will travel through time and understand the whole perspective of Guimarães and Portugal culture.

The tour goes through Guimarães Castle, Duke´s Palace, São António Convent, Guimarães City Center, Oliveira Square, Guimarães City Walls and Largo do Toural.

Main themes of the itinerary : History, Legends, Architecture and Local Folklore. 

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    R. de Dona Teresa, 4800 Guimarães, Po...
    R. de Dona Teresa, 4800 Guimarães, Portugal
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    I will be next to Campo de São Mamede Chapel with a white umbrella.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Campo De Sao Mamede
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Castelo de Guimarães
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Convento de Santo António dos Capuchos
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Largo da Oliveira
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Largo do Toural
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Aqui Nasceu Portugal
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Muralha de Guimarães
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Centro Histórico de Guimarães

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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Megan 30 Mar 2024
Massac-Séran

Unforgettable! A tour that exceeded my height expectations. It was well planned and provided quality information.
António 30 Mar 2024
Munich

The guide is knowledgeable and friendly. A tour not to be skipped. Recommend! 1000
Luana 30 Mar 2024
Toulouse

A real journey into Guimaraes history. I love it!
Maria 30 Mar 2024
Viana do Castelo

Fanstastic tour! The guide was amazing and very acurrate.
Cristina 06 Mar 2024

Verified booking
Travelled in group - Mar 2024
Simplemente, confirmó la reserva y no se presentó. Lamentable
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 100 people.
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
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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