Guimarães Free Tour, Guimarães - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Guimarães Free Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Rating: 8.7 (37 reviews)

our guide was fantastic she was very knowledgeable, and very enthusiastic. Great interesting tour ,thankyou

Denise Gray

Discover the principal streets, monuments and history of Guimarães on this free tour. Find out why the city is considered the birthplace of Portugal!

Details

Duration

2 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English speaking guide.

Not included

Tips

When to book

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

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.

Meeting point

Padrão do Salado

Reviews of our customers

8.7

Excellent 533 Travelers·37 reviews

May 18, 2026
Denise Gray
Sao Martinho Do Porto, Portugal
our guide was fantastic she was very knowledgeable, and very enthusiastic. Great interesting tour ,thankyou
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May 6, 2026
David
Spain
Joana was an excellent guide, very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Recommended
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July 26, 2025
Keylla
Puerto Rico
We had the City Tour with Joaquim, in Spanish! A tour full of history, with a knowledgeable guide!
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May 12, 2025
Geoffrey Woods
Longridge, United Kingdom
Joanna was an excellent guide, taking us around Guimaraes on a very difficult weather day. She gave us an excellent insight into the history of Portug...
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March 17, 2025
Ray
Hamilton, Canada
Joana was our tour guide and she was EXCELLENT.. Enthusiastic...knowledgeable and exxited to share many stories about her city.
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February 26, 2025
Maria Cristina
United States
Joaquim was very knowledgeable and fun to walk with. He is very friendly and is ready to answer all questions. His background in History is palpable a...
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January 13, 2025
Diogo Vital Nogueira
Berlin, Germany
Joana was super knowledgeable, sweet and approachable. I definitely recommend doing this free tour once in Guimarães!
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September 30, 2024
David
Memphis, United States
Good English, likeable, loves his hometown and it shows. Tour actually lasted 2.5 hours but well worth our “tip”.
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September 21, 2024
Luisa
Portugal
Very dynamic, interesting and informative.
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September 19, 2024
Kevin
United Kingdom
Great walk loads of interesting points which would pass you by on a solo walk
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Discover the principal streets, monuments and history of Guimarães on this free tour. Find out why the city is considered the birthplace of Portugal!

Guimarães Free Tour

At your selected time, we'll meet at number 6, Padrão do Salado. From there, we'll start our free tour of the charming city of Guimarães. Your English-speaking guide will take you through the history of this city, declared an UNESCO World Heritage site in 2001 and birthplace of Alfonso I, the first king of Portugal.

We'll walk through the city center, passing by the Church of Nossa Senhora da Oliveira. You'll admire many emblematic temples from the exterior, including the Basilica of São Pedro, the Church of São Francisco and the Church of São Miguel, over 600 years old. Nearby, you'll also see the 10th-century Castle of Guimarães and the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza.

Then, our guide will take us through some of the city's principal streets, like Largo de Santiago, Largo da Misericórdia, Largo de São Damasco and, of course, Largo da Oliveira. On Largo da Oliveira, we'll find Padrão do Salado, a famous monument commemorating a battle between Moors and Christians. Afterward, we'll head to the famous Largo do Toural, considered the heartbeat of the city.

During the tour, you'll also visit medieval city walls, where you'll find a sign that says 'Portugal was born here.' The perfect spot for a souvenir photo!

Next, the group will visit the Martins Sarmento Museum (Sociedade Martins Sarmento), founded in 1881, as well as the area of Couros, where you'll learn all about its significance to the city.

After two hours of touring through Guimarães, we will say goodbye to our guide near the Church of Nossa Senhora da Consolação e Santos Passos.

Types of activities in Guimarães

Guided tours and free tours

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Discover the principal streets, monuments and history of Guimarães on this free tour. Find out why the city is considered the birthplace of Portugal!

Guimarães Free Tour

During the tour, you'll also visit medieval city walls, where you'll find a sign that says 'Portugal was born here.' The perfect spot for a souvenir photo!

Next, the group will visit the Martins Sarmento Museum (Sociedade Martins Sarmento), founded in 1881, as well as the area of Couros, where you'll learn all about its significance to the city.

After two hours of touring through Guimarães, we will say goodbye to our guide near the Church of Nossa Senhora da Consolação e Santos Passos.

Guimarães Free Tour