Guimarães, Cradle of Portugal
The castle where Portugal was born, the Dukes’ Palace, the old town and Penha hill above it.
4 stops, 4 hours
Your guide picks you up wherever you are and drives you from stop to stop. Tap a stop to see it on the map.
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1
Guimarães Castle
King Afonso Henriques’ castle.
30 min✓ Included: Castle ticket · ~2 €/person -
2
Palace of the Dukes of Braganza
15th-century palace with brick chimneys.
1 h✓ Included: Palace ticket · ~5 €/person -
3
Largo da Oliveira
The heart of the UNESCO old town.
30 min -
4
Penha Sanctuary
A view over Guimarães from the hilltop.
45 min
What’s included
- Local guide with a car · pickup wherever you are and driving between stops
- Castle ticket · Guimarães Castle~2 €
- Palace ticket · Palace of the Dukes of Braganza~5 €
Good to know
- You only pay for what you use. We place a hold for the estimate and charge the real amount at the end; the rest is released.
- Extras only with your approval. Anything above what’s included, the guide asks in the app and you decide.
- Special needs? Reduced mobility, allergies or diet go in your profile and the guide sees them before accepting.
- Tips are optional. If you leave one, 100% goes to your guide.
Pick the level. The route stays the same.
The guide’s fee plus included food and tickets for your group. The app shows the exact amount before you book.
When you book we hold 96 € on your card. At the end we charge only what you used and release the rest. At busy times the fee can be slightly higher: the app always shows the exact amount before you book.
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