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A stone building with a central archway, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky. 1
A historic square with a fountain, a clock tower, and classical architecture. 2
An old fort with stone walls, a large water wheel, and a building with balconies. 3
A large stone castle with multiple towers and a grassy hill in the foreground. 4
A historic church with a red roof and a blue-tiled facade. 5
By Ciceru
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The previous price was NZ$14 and current price is NZ$11 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover Guimarães, the birthplace of Portugal, through a self-guided adventure on your own smartphone. Follow an interactive route past the castle, the ducal palace, and the medieval streets of the old town, unlocking stories, riddles, and quizzes about the nation's origins as you go. No app, no physical guide, and no fixed schedule — just your phone, an audio guide, and the freedom to explore this UNESCO city at your own pace.

Activity location

  • Guimarães Castle
    • Rua Conde Dom Henrique
    • 4800-412, Guimarães, Braga, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Guimarães Castle
    • Rua Conde Dom Henrique
    • 4800-412, Guimarães, Braga, Portugal

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Guimarães Portugal Walking Tour with Audio Guide and Quiz in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • Opening hours: Fri 12:00 am-11:30 pm
  • English
Price details
NZ$14.00
NZ$11.20 x 1 AdultNZ$11.20
Total
The previous price was NZ$14.00 and current price is NZ$11.20
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Self-guided tour on your smartphone, APP not needed!
  • Inclusions
    Available in: English, Deutsch, Italiano, Français, Español, Português, 中文
  • Inclusions
    Audioguide with quizzes about each point of interest along the tour
  • Exclusions
    A physical guide (the tour is accessible on your smartphone)
  • Exclusions
    Access offline. Internet needed on your phone

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Guimaraes Castle (Pass by)

The birthplace of a nation. This Romanesque hilltop castle is where Afonso Henriques was born and raised, and where in 1128 he began the fight that would turn a county into an independent kingdom.

Igreja de Sao Miguel do Castelo (Pass by)

The first king's chapel. This is the Romanesque church where Afonso Henriques is said to have been baptized, right beside the castle where he was born.

Paco dos Duques de Braganca (Pass by)

The duke's Burgundian palace. This 15th-century ducal residence was built in the style of a Burgundian manor and now houses period furnishings and tapestries.

Rua de Santa Maria (Pass by)

Porta do Burgo: the gateway into the walled medieval town. Pass through this stone arch, once part of the town's fortifications, to begin exploring the streets inside.

Largo da Oliveira (Pass by)

Rua de Santa Maria: the town's oldest street. Walk down this cobbled medieval street, lined with centuries-old houses, that has connected the castle to the town centre since Guimarães was founded.

Praca de S. Tiago (Pass by)

The merchants' old square. Once the heart of medieval trade, this arcaded square is surrounded by granite houses and was a hub of daily life in the walled town.

Padrao do Salado (Pass by)

The monument to a medieval battle. This stone monument commemorates the Battle of Salado, one of the key moments tying Guimarães's history to the wider medieval conflicts of the Iberian Peninsula.

Igreja e Convento de Sao Francisco (Pass by)

A 15th-century Franciscan convent. This peaceful religious complex reflects Guimarães's long monastic tradition and offers a quieter counterpoint to the bustling historic centre.

Jardim do Largo Condessa do Juncal (Pass by)

Tanques de couros: where hides were tanned for centuries. Nearby stood the tanning tanks that once supported Guimarães's medieval leather trade, a trace of the everyday industry that helped the town prosper.

Largo do Toural (Pass by)

Largo do Toural: the grand square that closes the walk. This lively, palm-lined square marks the transition from the medieval town to the modern city centre, a fitting place to end your self-guided journey through Guimarães.

Location

Activity location

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    Guimarães Castle
    • Rua Conde Dom Henrique
    • 4800-412, Guimarães, Braga, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Guimarães Castle
    • Rua Conde Dom Henrique
    • 4800-412, Guimarães, Braga, Portugal

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