Guimarães City & Castle Guided Walking Tour - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Guimarães City & Castle Guided Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 28.03 USD
Rating: 9.7 (28 reviews)

It was impossible to improve on the tour with Silvia. She was incredibly professional, explaining everything in detail, ...

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The Castle of Guimarães, the Igreja de São Miguel do Castelo, and the Carmelite convent await on this guided walking tour of Guimarães, where we'll explore the main sites of this beautiful city in northern Portugal.

Details

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

Included

English–speaking guide
Admission to the Castle of Guimarães
Admission to the Igreja de São Miguel do Castelo
Admission to the Carmelite convent of Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
Tasting of a typical dessert

When to book

You can book up to 1 day in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation. Accessible toilets. Provides signage for wayfinding and orientation. Information in accessible formats. Audible security and alarm system. Offers technological adaptations for the deaf. Security system and visual alarm. Information in easy-to-read format. Security system and visual and audible alarm. Signage with easily recognisable pictograms.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the day of the activity. If you cancel 48 hours before the activity starts, we will refund you 50%. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

Statue of Afonso Henriques

Where does the activity end?

Torre da Alfândega

Reviews of our customers

9.7

Exceptional 190 Travelers·28 reviews

September 20, 2026
Maria Jesus
Vitoria, Spain
It was impossible to improve on the tour with Silvia. She was incredibly professional, explaining everything in detail, but in a way that kept you eng...
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August 20, 2026
Ines
Madrid, Spain
The visit was very enriching. Silvia, our guide, explained the history of Guimarães over approximately 900 years in great detail. We were with two chi...
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August 16, 2026
Irene Gómez
Spain
Silvia was delightful throughout the entire tour. She showed you Guimarães while sharing its history and interesting facts, which made you see the cit...
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July 11, 2026
Catalina Lopez Ayllon
Madrid, Spain
The guide was wonderful. She explained everything so clearly and engagingly that we learned a lot about Guimarães and its history. It's clear she's pa...
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October 9, 2026
Jose
Mexico
Excellent experience, very well explained and the guide was very professional
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September 17, 2026
Lorena
Ourense, Spain
A wonderful and very enjoyable experience thanks to Silvia. It's a shame we couldn't go inside the castle tower as it was under construction, but ever...
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August 29, 2026
Fuencisla
Segovia, Spain
It was great! Silvia was a very good and friendly guide, highly recommended. At the end of the tour, she gave us sweets. Thank you, we loved it!
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August 28, 2026
Beatriz
Madrid, Spain
Excellent. The guide was very good; she clearly knows and enjoys sharing the history and customs of Guimarães. She makes you fall in love with the cit...
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August 23, 2026
José Juan Frías López
Granada, Spain
Very informative. Recommended.
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August 23, 2026
Anónimo
Spain
We really enjoyed the visit with Silvia, she was very professional.
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Tour Details

At the designated time, we'll start our guided tour of Guimarães from the statue of Afonso Henriques, located next to the Ducal Palace of the Braganza.

After admiring the exterior of this majestic building, a National Monument from the 15th century, we'll head to the Castle of Guimarães, a spectacular fortress of medieval origins, where we'll discover its legendary history by stepping inside. Did you know this castle is considered one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal? At its feet, we'll find the Igreja de São Miguel do Castelo, a Romanesque gem that we'll also step inside to visit.

Our walking tour of Guimarães will continue entering the Carmelite convent of Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Carmo, dating back to the 17th century. 100 years later, one of its most renowned chapels was built: the Capela do Passos da Paixão. Inside, we'll discover why this place of worship is so famous.

We'll continue our tour by passing by some of the most iconic spots in the old town, like the Rua de Santa Maria and the Praça de Santiago. Our next stop will be at the Largo da Oliveira street, where we'll see the Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira from outside and the commemorative stone of the Battle of Río Salado.

After discovering the history of this important battle, we'll explore the Rua Rainha D. Maria II, where we'll enjoy a tasting of a typical dessert of Guimarães.

Lastly, we'll stroll around the Toural Square and, finally, we'll conclude this 3.5-hour tour under the Torre da Alfândega, an Atalayan symbol that has a sign that says "Aqui Nasceu Portugal." You'll learn all about its history!

Important Info

Please note that a part of the Castle of Guimarães is currently under construction, so the tour will take place exclusively within the inner walls.

Types of activities in Guimarães

Guided tours and free tours

Other activities in Guimarães

Guimarães Free Tour Guimarães Private Day Trip

Tour Details

At the designated time, we'll start our guided tour of Guimarães from the statue of Afonso Henriques, located next to the Ducal Palace of the Braganza.

After discovering the history of this important battle, we'll explore the Rua Rainha D. Maria II, where we'll enjoy a tasting of a typical dessert of Guimarães.

Important Info

Please note that a part of the Castle of Guimarães is currently under construction, so the tour will take place exclusively within the inner walls.

Guimarães City & Castle Guided Tour