Day Itinerary
6 Activities
Day 2
94 mi0.4 mi
Sightseeing, Gastronomy, and Stunning Views of Guimaraes
Guimaraes is known as the ‘Cradle City’. It had an exceptional role in the country’s history. The 12th-century battle of Sao Mamede, which lead to the formation of Portugal, took place there. So the city center is protected by UNESCO World Heritage.
Today you will visit some historical and natural sites, and try regional cuisine.
Take some snacks and water to have in between the sites. Have fun!
Today you will visit some historical and natural sites, and try regional cuisine.
Take some snacks and water to have in between the sites. Have fun!
72 mi
1 hr 30 min
13:301 hr 30 min
Sanctuary of Penha
Have a wonderful breakfast and check out the Quinta da Pacheca, and make your way to the beautiful modern Penha Sanctuary in Guimaraes. It's pretty spacious with a hilltop piazza. Walk down some of the trails and admire the city views!
Open hours: Weekdays: 10:30 - 17:00 Weekends: 10:30 - 18:00
Open hours: Weekdays: 10:30 - 17:00 Weekends: 10:30 - 18:00
11.7 mi
30 min
15:301 hr
Citânia de Briteiros
Visit this archeological site boasting the ruins of an Iron Age fort with various structures and artifacts. It will take you back to that time! There are notes about the place in English, so you will be able to get to know its history.
It's a good place to have those snacks you grabbed with you.
Open hours: Tuesday - Sunday: 9:30 - 12:30, 14:00 - 17:30 Monday: Closed.
It's a good place to have those snacks you grabbed with you.
Open hours: Tuesday - Sunday: 9:30 - 12:30, 14:00 - 17:30 Monday: Closed.
9.3 mi
25 min
17:001 hr 30 min
Guimarães Castle
Leave your car by the restaurant, and walk around the Guimaraes city center.
Visit the main castle of the city. It's an amazing piece of Portuguese history. The entrance ticket is only 2 Eur, but it will allow you to move in time. The site is well preserved too!
Open hours: Daily: 10:00 - 18:00
Visit the main castle of the city. It's an amazing piece of Portuguese history. The entrance ticket is only 2 Eur, but it will allow you to move in time. The site is well preserved too!
Open hours: Daily: 10:00 - 18:00
1.3 mi
10 min
19:001 hr 30 min
Histórico by Papaboa
It's time for food finally! This is a very authentic restaurant with a garden and historical elements. And of course incredible food!
Sometimes they have live music here in the evenings. So enjoy this experience to the fullest!
Open hours: Daily: 12:00 - 14:30, 19:00 - 22:00
Sometimes they have live music here in the evenings. So enjoy this experience to the fullest!
Open hours: Daily: 12:00 - 14:30, 19:00 - 22:00
0.2 mi
5 min
20:351 hr
Largo da Oliveira
Leave your car next to the restaurant and have a walk to the main downtown square for a drink. Spend some time there admiring historical buildings and mingle.
0.2 mi
5 min
21:4010 min
Histórico by Papaboa
Come back to the square next to the restaurant to get your car back. You are heading back to Porto!