Guimaraes (UNESCO) Tour - Half Day
This half day tours allows you to experience the wonders of Guimaraes and feel the spirit of where the nation was born!? With its historical center declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Guimaraes adds this mark of honour to another title it displays by right, that of birthplace of the nation.? Visit its proud and dominating castle was where Portugal's first king, Afonso Henriques, was born in the 12th century and the Palace of the Dukes to see a spectacular collection of Renaissance pieces and Baroque furniture, Chinese and Indo-Portuguese porcelain, Flemish tapestries and Persian rugs.? Continue to the newly distinguished historical center which is extremely well preserved where the narrow streets of the Medieval quarter are lined with old houses embellished by ornate balconies and statuary, tiled churches, historic monuments all leading to the beautiful main square, the Largo da Oliveira.? There will be some free time to shop and explore on your own.??Your tour concludes upon your return to Porto.
Duration: 4 hours
Departure time:
9:00 am (or as per guests’ itinerary)
Pricing: “Starting From” price based on eight guests.
Price per Group:
1-2 people: 395€
3-6 people: 450€
7-8 people: 495€
Depart the pier, hotel or your choice location by private van to Guimaraes where you will visit the Palace of the Dukes and the 10th century Guimarães Castle continuing to the historic centre to discover the unique churches, beautiful squares and winding streets. There will be some free time for exploring and shopping. Your tour concludes upon your return to Porto.
Tour departs from your hotel or any location requested by guest in Porto.
Other departure points available upon request (and may be subject to additional fees).
At the port, hotel or other location as requested by guest.
Professional guiding services.
Private transportation in modern spacious air conditioned minivan.
All mandatory insurance required by the Tourism of Portugal Organization.
Freeway tolls.
Free Wi-Fi on board.
Bottled water.
Entrance fees to the palace and castle.
Any personal expenses (souvenirs, snacks, etc).
Tour can be customized based on guests' requests.Tour subject to change based on weather, traffic conditions, holidays, etc. The order of sites visited may vary based on the guide’s discretion.
Wear comfortable walking shoes; terrain is uneven with cobblestone.
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Payment Terms
Full payment upon booking (subject to availability).
Cancellation Terms
Please inform us as soon as possible if you need to cancel a booking.
- More than 14 days prior to the tour: 80% refund.
- 14 to 7 days prior to the tour: 20% refund.
- Less than 7 days: No refund*.
*Note: If travelling on a cruise ship which does not dock for some reason, a full refund will be made.
Payment Methods
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- PayPal Transfer
- Bank Transfer
- Cash (as agreed upon by both parties)