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15 Best Day Trips from Porto

Guimaraes where Portugal was born, Braga’s stairway sanctuary, Aveiro’s striped boats and the Paiva walkways bolted along a gorge. Santiago de Compostela waits across the border for the ambitious.

1.From Porto: Braga and Guimarães Full-Day Trip

Discover Porto’s historic neighbors on a full-day tour to Guimarães and Braga, featuring stunning landmarks, expert guides, and authentic Portuguese charm for $67.

Most Popular★ 4.6

“I had such a lovely time on the trip to Braga and Guimarães! This was a great activity to do as a solo traveler. I enjoyed learning about the history of each location and about Portugal overall, as well as getting time to explore each…”

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2.Best of Braga and Guimaraes Day Trip from Porto

Discover the highlights of Minho on this full-day guided tour from Porto, visiting Braga and Guimarães with expert guides and optional traditional lunch.

★ 4.5

“Good tour Braga was interesting and Guimaraes was very pretty with lots of nice shops. Not sure if castle was worth the visit but our tour guide was very knowledgable and told us lots of interesting facts from Portuguese history. Sadly our weather was a…”

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3.Aveiro and Costa Nova Half Day Tour from Porto with Boat Ride

Discover the charm of Aveiro and Costa Nova on this half-day tour from Porto, including a scenic boat ride, colorful houses, and expert guides for a genuine Portuguese experience.

★ 4.5

“The old fisherman’s village in Aveiro is a great place to visit for a little while. Beautiful striped houses. The weather was nasty the day I was there so it was kind of difficult to tell how nice it would be to experience on a…”

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4.From Porto: Aveiro, Paiva Walkways, & Suspension Bridge Tour

Discover Portugal’s stunning landscapes with this full-day tour from Porto, featuring the Paiva Walkways, suspension bridge, and charming coastal villages.

★ 4.9

“Our guide and driver Joao was fantastic. He told us historical insights throughout the tour, political and cultural facts. We learned a lot and enjoy everything! He also give us tips for coffee or food, and helped us avoid the crowds! Perfect timing at each…”

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5.Aveiro: Half-Day Tour from Porto with Optional Cruise

Experience the charming canals of Aveiro on this half-day tour from Porto, featuring a scenic Moliceiro boat cruise and visits to colorful Costa Nova houses for $40.

★ 4.4

“The guide was great! The driver was great (same driver we’d had the day before on another tour)! I have only good things to say about this tour. And on top of it, I fell in love with Aveiro.”

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6.Waterfall, Lagoon and Old Village in Peneda-Gerês National Park

Discover Peneda-Gerês National Park's waterfalls, lagoons, and villages on this full-day guided tour from Porto, with stunning scenery and local flavors.

★ 5.0

“Ines is awesome, she knows so much and is very passionate. This experience would not be the same without her. She did an amazing job storytelling and talking to us about the history and future of the national park and its villages. I am very…”

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7.Porto:Aveiro, Cruise, Costa Nova & Capelha da Pedra Full Day

Discover Portugal’s charming Aveiro, stunning Costa Nova, and iconic Capela do Senhor da Pedra on this full-day guided tour from Porto, with boat rides, free time, and cultural highlights.

★ 4.6

“Carlos, our guide, was so informative and anticipated our every need by providing sufficient time for lunch & shopping. We would never have experienced this wonderful town if we hadn't booked!”

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8.Santiago de Compostela Full-Day Tour From Porto

Discover Santiago de Compostela and Valença do Minho on this full-day tour from Porto, combining historic sights, scenic drives, and authentic local charm for $90.

★ 4.7

“A great day trip from Porto to Santiago de Compostela with a short stop in Valenca on the way back. With 3 hours free time in Santiago with ample opportunity to visit the stunning cathedral, explore the delightfully winding streets and grab some lunch. Lots…”

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9.Day Trip from Porto to Santiago de Compostela and Valença

Discover the highlights of Santiago de Compostela and Valença on this full-day Porto tour, featuring expert guides, UNESCO sites, and authentic experiences.

★ 5.0

“My wife and I were privileged to have Orlando as our tour guide! He is a fountain of information which made our journey very interesting. We also enjoyed his fun-loving character, his courteous manner and his professionalism. Anyone who takes this tour will have a…”

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10.Small Group Peneda Geres National Park Full Day Tour from Porto

Discover Portugal's only national park with this small-group full-day tour from Porto, featuring waterfalls, scenic hikes, and local cuisine for under $120.

★ 5.0

“A very enjoyable day! Pedro was an excellent driver with a fun personality. Also full of knowledge. Many memorable adventures! If you enjoy nature you will love this day trip. We truly enjoyed our day with Pedro.”

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11.Porto to Lisbon Up to 4 Stops: Aveiro, Nazare, Fatima & Obidos

Discover Portugal's highlights on this private transfer from Porto to Lisbon, with up to four stops including Aveiro, Nazare, Fatima, and Obidos, for an enriching day trip.

★ 5.0

“Great trip. Driver Tiago was very personal and know a lot of things about the area. He went out of his to make the trip fun for us!”

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12.Arouca Suspension Bridge and Paiva Walkway Day Tour from Porto

Discover the breathtaking Arouca Suspension Bridge and Paiva Walkway on this full-day tour from Porto, including guided hikes, local cuisine, and stunning views.

★ 5.0

“Daniel was an amazing guide- driver etc… took us to some great places and loved our day in Arouca! The suspension bridge and hike were an amazing and picturesque experience!”

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13.Porto: Guimarães & Braga Tour with Entry Tickets and Lunch

Discover Portugal’s historic gems with this full-day tour from Porto to Guimarães and Braga, including entry tickets, a traditional lunch, and expert guides.

★ 4.8

“We thoroughly enjoyed our tour to Braga and Guimaraes with Alvaro! He was so knowledgeable on the history of Portugal lending significance to all the sites we visited. Despite dodging rain he managed to make the day as pleasant as possible modifying the itinerary for…”

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14.From Porto: Braga and Guimarães Full Day Tour with Lunch

Explore the historic towns of Braga and Guimarães from Porto in an 8-hour guided tour, including visits to iconic sites, a traditional Portuguese lunch, and personalized access to key monuments.

★ 4.8

“Alexander was an incredible guide and great insight to all the different locations. Was nice to have a small group to really get to know each place and the different histories.”

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15.Braga & Guimarães Small Group Tour: Lunch & All Tickets Included

Discover Portugal’s heritage with this small-group day tour from Porto to Braga and Guimarães, including all tickets, lunch, and expert guides for a genuine experience.

★ 5.0

“Beautiful scenery and historic commentary! Truly enjoyed the two quaint historic towns! We actually stayed in Guimares town and continued to shop and have dinner!”

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More Day Trips from Porto

4.7From Porto: Viana do Castelo, Braga and Guimarães Day Tour10.5 hours$51 4.9From Porto: Arouca 516 and Paiva Walkways Guided Day Trip9 hours$135 4.8From Porto: Small Group Day Tour of Geres Park with Picnic9 hours$117 5.0From Porto: Aveiro, Paiva Walkways, Suspension Bridge and Lunch9 hours (approx.)$130.60 5.0Guimarães & Braga Small Group Tour, Lunch & All Tickets included8 hours (approx.)$127.03 5.0From Porto: Gerês National Park Canyoning Trip6 hours$115 4.9Porto: Peneda-Gerês National Park Tour with Kayaking & Lunch10 hours$123 4.9From Porto: 516 Arouca Bridge and Paiva Walkways Guided Tour8 hours$108 5.0Paiva Walkways and Alvarenga Small-Group from Porto10 hours (approx.)$139.13 5.0Kayaking and Waterfall in Peneda-Gerês National Park from Porto9 to 10 hours (approx.)$133.08 4.5Moliceiro Boat Tour on the Ria de Aveiro45 minutes (approx.)$18.10 4.7From Porto: Aveiro & Coimbra Tour with Moliceiro Boat Cruise9 hours$123 4.5Day Trip Braga and Guimarães from Porto9 hours (approx.)$71.20 4.5Aveiro and Coimbra from Porto with Moliceiro Boat Trip9 hours (approx.)$126.43 4.2From Porto: Aveiro Half-Day Tour with 1-Hour Cruise4 hours$54 4.5Porto: Santiago de Compostela and Valença do Minho Day Trip10 hours (approx.)$95.58 5.0Private Geres National Park Tour8 to 10 hours (approx.)$290.36 4.5Full Day Tour from Porto to Coimbra and Aveiro with River Cruise9 hours (approx.)$119.77 4.5From Porto: Santiago de Compostela Full Day Tour10 hours$93 3.5Aveiro Canal Cruise in Traditional Moliceiro Boat45 minutes (approx.)$15.66 5.0Braga and Guimarães Tour with Lunch from Porto8 hours (approx.)$119.73 4.4From Porto: Braga & Guimarães Full-Day Tour8 hours$70 5.0Aveiro and Costa Nova: Private Tour with Moliceiro Cruise Half Day4 hours (approx.)$157.22 4.9Braga & Guimarães Tour: Small Historical Group Tour8 hours$69

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