Braga tours, things to do and tickets

Travel through the Minho region from Porto to the cities of Guimarães and Braga on a day tour. Visit the centers of these 2 cities and learn about Portuguese history. Have lunch at a local restaurant.

This tour is more than a simple visit to Peneda-Gerês National Park: it’s a feeling! Embrace your adventurous side outside the busy city of Oporto: experiencing beautiful landscapes, magical paths, a waterfall, a lagoon, an typical village and a tasty local gastronomy all emerged in magnificent mountains. Begin your journey with a 4x4 pick-up at the our meeting points, joining a small group of like-minded adventurers. Explore breathtaking mountain landscapes on short walks to a crystal-clear lagoon and a magical waterfall—perfect for grounding yourself in nature or enjoying a refreshing swim. Step back in time as we visit a typical village, where you’ll discover a fascinating way of life rooted in traditions and a commitment to heritage and cultural preservation. Food is a great way to preserve culture, and you’ll enjoy a traditional meal in a welcoming local restaurant, featuring fair, flavorful, and delicious food—green wine included! *Alternative plan for rainy days available!

If you want to experience Canyoning for the first time, this is your best option! It is performed in recreational rivers, where you can try different techniques such as classic or guided abseiling, slides, jumps into the water (optional) or even water slides! It´s the tour where you will live an unforgettable experience. Ideal for all kinds of groups or events (birthdays, company groups, scouts, etc).

Explore the beautiful Lima River on this family-friendly kayak tour along the safe and scenic Açudes Section, between Ponte da Barca and Ponte de Lima. With 5 to 6 small, easy rapids, this route is perfect for all ages and skill levels. Enjoy calm waters, stunning nature, and expert guidance from Centro Aventura instructors. Midway, we pause for refreshing swims and light snacks. At the end, our vans transfer you back to the starting point, making your adventure comfortable and hassle-free. A perfect day of fun, relaxation, and connection with nature for families and friends!

This tour is organized so that anyone looking for us does not have to worry about anything in relation to this day and has space to enjoy and take pleasure in the natural beauty of our park ...

If you want to experience Canyoning for the first time, this is your best option! It is performed in recreational rivers, where you can try different techniques such as classic or guided abseiling, slides, jumps into the water (optional) or even water slides! It´s the tour where you will live an unforgettable experience. Ideal for all kinds of groups or events (birthdays, company groups, scouts, etc).

On this tour you will see the landscapes of Ponte de Lima and Viana do Castelo from Serra da Nó. An exciting and complete tour for people of all ages who enjoy nature, driving and challenge.

Enjoy this tour, which will enable you to explore the nature and culture of the Peneda-Gerês National Park, in a single day. You will be exploring the villages, mountains, rivers and waterfalls of this park, which has a kind of scenery which is hard to find anywhere else. Beside the landscapes, fauna and flora and the numerous wild rivers which form some of the most beautiful waterfalls in Portugal, it has a rich culture, history and heritage. Its monuments go back to the time before the birth of the nation, its villages still retain their peculiar culture and traditions, and villagers still live as their ancestors did.

Discover the most historical cities in Portugal! Heritage lovers and curious, take a look: Braga has its roots on the ancient Roman Empire. It's a bimillennial comercial city with strategic position serving the world's center - Rome, back in I BC. Known as Bracara Augusta in honor of the Roman Emperor Augustus, keeps its importance and legacy very present on remains and structure of the city center and surroundings. Guimarães, by it's turn, is the cradle of nationality. It was the battleground of our independence from the kingdom of León, and the birthplace of Afonso Henriques (our first king). It is an enchanted city that maintains the original medieval structure and architectural features that earned the distinction as a cultural world heritage site by UNESCO (2001).

We are passionate about people, so we always put your interest first. Passion for people allows us to listen to them and offer them exactly what they want. Come and enjoy this wonderful day with us and get to know the Minho culture, the gastronomy and wines typical of this region.

This activity consists of a walk along a stretch of river, overcoming the natural obstacles that arise. Swimming in natural pools, jumping into lagoons surrounded by giant cliffs and, eventually, using ropes and other safety aids, to perform rappels and other techniques that allow us to reach the end of our route.

Discover the charm of Portugal’s two oldest cities on this full-day tour of Guimarães and Braga from Porto. In the Roman city of Braga, home to the oldest archdiocese in Portugal, we will start our visit with the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus. Afterwards, we will appreciate the imposing cathedral, which dates back to the 11th century and all the surrounding area like the St. Bárbara garden or Porta nova. After a relaxing lunch break that will certainly allow you to enjoy the pleasures of the cuisine of the north of Portugal, it will be time to continue towards Guimarães. Visit the medieval Castle and church of saint Michael. Walk through the ancient streets and city squares of the the medieval village of Guimarães, the birthplace of the nation and clasified as UNESCO World Heritage site.

Portugal Active’s Horseback Riding Tour will take you through the breathtaking scenery of Viana do Castelo. You’ll pass through fields of flowers, mountain trails and even the paradisiac beaches* of the city. The tour can be made for anyone – from a beginner to a professional – we have horses for all types of riders. It will be supervised by an experienced teacher who will guide and teach you how to better control your horse. *During bathing season, there are legal restrictions on horseback riding and it isn't allowed to ride on the beach sand therefore our route will be adapted accordingly.

To understand what is tree climbing is necessary to know the meaning of the English name of this activity. In English language, canopy is called canopy, that translated to the letter, that is to say cover / awning. And here is the essence of the activity of tree climbing: to walk a path in the forest awning, that is, a platform suspended in the height of the treetops. Tree climbing can have both a contemplative and a sporting function. In its sporting modality, and of course, the one that interests us the most, the arborismo is mounted with obstacles and to overcome them the "arvorista" needs to use basic concepts of climbing, abseiling, maneuvers with ropes and to overcome the fear of the height, if it is the case.

Enjoy an amazing experience among wine and nature! Start with a walk through the vineyards where you can see the different grape varieties. Then, join a guided tour to the winery where you can learn about the winemaking process from the grapes' reception to the bottling area. After the tour, taste 3 Quinta de Santa Cristina wines paired with some local food. A 2-hour experience to know and enjoy the Vinho Verde region.

At The Salt Flow we teach you how to surf in a safe and fun environment. We are professional coaches dedicated to surfing. With our training method we can guarantee that you will learn in a fast, fun and consistent way. Our Surf and SUP classes are known to be highly personalized and carried out under the best tidal conditions facilitating and accelerating student progress.   Since 2015 teaching surfers and offering memorable moments in the ocean With the objective of sharing our experience as surfers and professional trainers, we brought together a solid teaching method and a greater location. For that reason, we founded Salt Flow. Since then, we have enriched the lives of hundreds of people via Surf and a unique experience riding your own wave.  

Discover the timeless allure of Braga on our Half-Day Tour. Led by an expert guide, delve into the city's rich history, marvel at its cathedral, and stroll through charming squares. Experience a unique ascent to Bom Jesus using the world's oldest water-powered funicular (since 1882). From the hilltop sanctuary, relish breathtaking views of Braga and descend through 570 steps, unlocking panoramic vistas of this historic gem.
Highlights:
- Discover Braga's Hidden Streets. An affordable & non-touristy city experience.
- Step into History: Portugal's First Cathedral Exploration.
- Colorful Wonders: Saint Barbara Gardens and Avenida da Liberdade.
- Ascend in Style: Hydraulic Funicular to Bom Jesus Sanctuary.

In our 4x4 vehicles, which in addition to the comfort offered, takes us to unique places, come to the discovery and be dazzled by the surrounding nature.
You will see impressive and unique landscapes (sea, mountain, valleys and rivers), as well as the existing fauna and flora.
We will take a short walk in nature, which allows us to discover authentic paradises and access to places that would otherwise be inaccessible along the river that rises in the middle of the Serra d'Arga. We will see waterfalls and ponds, and a vast biodiversity of fauna and flora, creating a place of rare beauty. Here we can bathe in its lagoons and enjoy its crystal clear waters!
They are guaranteed a half day filled and to remember.

This Experience was carefully designed for true lovers of mountain hikes.

This experience provides, in addition to the benefits of mountain hiking, a very direct contact with the ancestral traditions of pastoralism in the villages through the visit to their corrals and shelters, but it also has a very strong natural component of relaxation between places.

Everything is programmed at a pace that allows people to enjoy the places without haste so that they can truly take advantage of these places ...

For lovers of waterfalls and lagoons it is undoubtedly an asset as several are presented along the route after lunch that are not within the reach of the normal walker ...

We have this experience tested with good results so we strongly believe in its quality and we decided to share it with anyone who wants to venture with us.

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Canyoning is a nature sport that consists of descending mountain rivers through rope techniques, swimming, jumping (optional) and tobogganing.