Private Tour: Viana do Castelo, Ponte de Lima and Braga from Porto | La Vacanza Travel

Private Tour: Viana do Castelo, Ponte de Lima and Braga from Porto

Duration: 8 to 10 hours
Destination: Portugal, Northern Portugal, Porto
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  • 8 to 10 hours
  • Porto
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Visit Vila do Conde, Viana do Castelo, Ponte de Lima and Braga. From Porto, always traveling by the sea, we will visit all these cities with stops in the most emblematic monuments of each city, in the most beautiful beaches, and to taste the local sweets. We will visit Viana do Castelo the jewel of Minho and Ponte de Lima the oldest village in Portugal. Braga is the 3rd largest city in Portugal with over 2000 years of history. Travel in a Mercedes-class V250 Avantgarde van with 8 seats, with tinted windows, leather seats, air conditioning, refrigerator and wi-fi.
Sustainability, Carbon Neutral Drive
We are a company concerned with our ecological footprint. We choose, whenever possible, agents of the local economy for partnerships, helping in regional development. We value and give priority to local products obtained in a natural and sustainable way. When booking our Tours, we will plant trees to neutralize our Co2 emissions emitted by the kilometers travelled.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Nau Quinhentista, Largo da Alfandega Vila do Conde, Vila do Conde 4480-702 Portugal

Visit the replica of the ship that was used to discover Brazil in 1500

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo District, Northern Portugal

Viana do Castelo, city by the sea, we will walk through the streets of the city where we will visit the monuments of greater relevance. Including a visit to the sanctuary of Santa Luzia with a panoramic view of the city

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Ponte de Lima, Ponte de Lima, Viana do Castelo District, Northern Portugal

Ponte de Lima, the oldest village in Portugal with 900 years of history. In its streets by the river, we can take pictures of its gardens with the river and the Roman bridge in the background.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Braga, Braga, Braga District, Northern Portugal

In Braga we will walk through the historic center of this city with over 2000 years of history an visit the gardens, and the main monuments

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Bom Jesus Do Monte, Estrada do Bom Jesus, Braga 4715-297 Portugal

visit to the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus, a UNESCO Heritage Site, and its gardens.

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local guide
  • Driver/guide
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Private tour
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Entry/Admission - Nau Quinhentista

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

  • Infant seats available
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Apartments

Airports

  • Porto Airport, Porto Portugal


Ports

  • Porto Leixões Cruise Terminal, 57GW+XF, 4450 Matosinhos, Portugal


Departure Time

09:00 AM

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

8 to 10 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

xandxandx

13 Nov, 2023

Our day with Joao was one of the highlights of our trip to Portugal. He was friendly, fun, on time and had interisting stories and information. An accomplished tour guide and knowledgable local! He questioned us about our interests and watched the rain forcast, allowing us to do everything we wanted, without walking in the rain!

deborahq81

03 Jul, 2023

Having Joao show this beautiful part of the Minho to me was the best, he is an excellent guide and knows the area, history of the towns - as he is a local Braga man. Ponte de Lima and Braga my favorite places. And Joao's knowledge of the best place to eat the best pastry was very special. Highly recommend Joao and this trip to anyone staying in Porto. Great day out.

perry2500

26 Jun, 2023

João lead two of the best and memorable private tours we have experienced, Minho and Trás-os-Montes, one day each. First our tours were essentially for 12 hours. Second, we explored over twice the advertised territory with constant description. Third, he tailored the tours to our interests and knowledge; we have been to Portugal dozens of times and found his narrative fresh. Fourth, we were not taken to gift shops or other content-less places while were taken to OUTSTANDING restaurants. Finally, João’s sense of humor, generosity, and authenticity are an inspiration. We strongly recommend him and look forward to another visit guided by him.

John V

20 Apr, 2023

Do you wish you had a good friend in Portugal that could show you around? Joao is the good friend you didn’t realize you had. He speaks perfect English and Portuguese. Many English speakers will mispronounce his name, which translates to “John." If it's easier, you can call him John. His name, Joao—is pronounced “jj-whoa-m,” in one syllable. 
 Joao is originally from near Lisbon, and now lives in Braga (near Porto) with his family. He can show you all the best places, best food, and local secrets in any city. He has a strong understanding of the lovely culture and extensive history of Portugal (and other countries like Spain). He doesn’t just drive either. He is willing to come with you at every site and show you all the best spots and take your pictures. Again, he lets you decide what you are most comfortable with. He never rushes you, and he only books tours with your private group (even if you are just a couple, like my wife and me) and he lets you choose how you want to spend your day.

 From the moment we met Joao, we felt we had a great friend in Portugal. He is polite, humorous, and has a wonderful attitude. He made us laugh and smile a lot, which we really appreciate. He is also a man of many talents—we joked that he could also be a professional photographer. He took the best photos of us in Portugal. He always offered to take pictures of us and made us feel so comfortable. His Mercedes van is also very comfortable. He keeps it very clean, safe, and well maintained. He always makes sure the temperature is comfortable for you. He even keeps a beverage cooler with water and other drinks for his guests. We spent 23 days in Europe. We had probably our best day of the entire trip with Joao. We spent 10 hours with him in one day! He went from a stranger to a wonderful friend during that time. He’s not just a guide, he’s a great person and a family man with a warm personality. We HIGHLY recommend Joao, who runs Portugal Trips and Tours! Advice: Book a tour with Joao early on in your trip. He does many types of tours. You might have so much fun that you want to do another tour with him. If we had more time, we would have done Duoro Valley or Geres National Park with him.

Sergi0Pereira

24 Jun, 2020

Fui com a familia conhecer o norte e felizmente o João apresentou-nos locais e experiências magníficas que todos adorámos. Ainda hoje as crianças pedem para fazermos a mesma viagem novamente. Viagem com lugares fantásticos e um guia extraordinário que fez esta viagem memorável e a repetir. Obrigado João

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A highlight of my stay in Porto - day trip with Joao

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Best Experience in Entire Portugal Trip

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