Minho Free Walking Tours

Friendly and informative free walking tour in Braga, the oldest city in Portugal. There is an english tour starting at 11am and 3pm, and it's pay what you can. The tour lasted about 2 and a half hours

I went on a free walking tour with Inês today and it was incredible! Inês was extremely knowledgable, highlighting and explaining information and details about Braga which I wouldn’t have known otherwise. I definitely recommend going on this tour if you’re in Braga as you’ll learn so much in the two hours you spend on the tour. I strongly suggest going on the morning tour as you’ll be able to get some great lunch recommendations for after the tour! Obrigado!

The tour was great! Our guide, Paolo, was funny and very knowledgeable. I don't think Braga would have been so interesting without the visit. Thanks!

My wife and I have taken this tour 3 times in the past year and a half and absolutely loved it each time. Each time it was with a different person that had their own specialty/knowledge and all three were worthy of five stars. The tour lasts anywhere from 2 1/2 hours to almost 4, depending on group size, number of questions asked, and free time the guide has. First time was with Paulo and it was just us three. Again, each guide is awesome, but Paulo is hands down the best!!! Funny, extremely informative, passionate about the Braga, its history, people, and culture. He made us fall in love with the city so much that we decided to move here from the U.S. We had already planned on moving to Portugal and Braga was one of our favorites based some internet searching, but we originally had other choices to look at. After his tour, we knew Braga was the right choice for us. He gave us stories, recommendations, tips, history, and most of all, passion. Other than visiting Bom Jesus, we visited nearly everything that Centro had to offer. All the tours have the same basic route, but he went outside of the normal path and showed more sites than the other two guides. He spoke excellent English, answered every question we had in detail, and made feel welcome to his city. His bright smile and cheerful demeanor kept us engaged even when the details became a bit overwhelming. All tours will overload you with names and history, but it never got boring with him. Miguel and Jacquin were excellent in their own ways, but were not up to Paulo's passion. Miguel gave a little more architectural knowledge than either of the others, while Jacquin gave a little more Religious history. Unfortunately, you can't choose the guide, but you will enjoy any that you get. Wear comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing as 90% of the tour will be outside and will involve a good amount of walking. Enjoy your banana and Moscato, stay off the lone stool, good luck in finding the third rooster, and be prepared to take lots of pictures. Please tip the guide well, as the tour is completely free otherwise.

THE best walking tour in Portugal or Spain. Our guide Miguel was incredibly knowledgable about not only Braga, but religious, architectural, and Portuguese history in general. He has a genuine enthusiasm for sharing Braga with guests and makes the tour a fun and enjoyable experience. Highly highly recommend!

We had an excellent tour with Turcato. He is not only a tour guide that knows much about his city: he is your friend. He will walk with you, talk with you, drink with you and party with you. Introducing his city to you and meeting people all over the world is his passion. I wish all free walking tours hire this type of guides, instead of foreigners just reading some premade script.

Excellent way to visit Braga Historical City Center, a city not to be missed when visiting northern Portugal. It’s an hour train drive from Porto and an important landmark for the foundation of Portugal as a country in the 12th Century. Lovely small alleys and pedestrian streets filled with life and astonishing Churches/Convents where Baroque is the King. Previously Bracara Augusta , capital of Roman Province of Gallaecia. Guide was absolutely top. Well versed in Braga history, provided a much professional, leisurely 2 hours free walking tour not to be missed! Céu Marques was an extraordinary guide, 5 stars. Thus next time you head to Braga, the Archbishops Capital do not miss tours conducted by Minho Free Walking Tours. STRONGLY SUGGEST!

The walking tour around Braga with Inez was a pleasure! Interesting stories about the city with the historical background and some facts known only by locals. Recommended!