Free Tour of Guimarães

Learn about the history of this ancient and winding streets of the city of Guimarães which is a cultural providence of Minho. Discover the essential points of interest with a personal, entertaining touch from by the guide.

Things to do Free Tour of Guimarães

The proud birthplace of Afonso Henriques, the first independent king of Portugal (born here in 1110, he later used the city to launch the main thrust of the Reconquista against the Moors), and, thus, the Portuguese kingdom, Guimarães has beautifully preserved its illustrious past. Its medieval center is a warren of labyrinthine lanes and picturesque plazas framed by 14th-century buildings, while on an adjacent hill stands a 1000-year-old castle and the massive palace built by the first Duke of Bragança in the 15th century. Guimarães superbness was recognized in 2001 when UNESCO declared its old center a World Heritage Site. In 2012, the city was the European Capital of Culture, which has given it a more creative edge. Discover the city of Guimarães with visits organized by Minho Free Walking Tours. Visits to the city center are held every day at 11:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. with a previous reservation.

Included

Guimarães Castle
Igreja de São Miguel do Castelo
Palace Duques de Bragança
Largo da Oliveira
Campus de Couros
Praça de Santiago
Rua de D. Maria II
Praça do Toural
Alameda de S. Dâmaso
Zona de Couros
Largo República do Brasil
Rua de Santa Maria

Meeting point

Largo da Oliveira, Guimarães

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