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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

“Our day trip to Braga and Guimarães was wonderful! Jose our guide was a wealth of knowledge on the area and was very attentive to the groups needs. Sadly, because our tour was the day before Christmas, some of the major attractions on the tour…”

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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

“I was on the afternoon trip on Monday, November 3, 2025 and both the driver and the tour guide were excellent. Everything was very well organized and we had plenty of time to walk around the town after the excellent 45 minute boat ride. It…”

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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

“This was an absolutely amazing experience! Diolgo was super friendly and chatty, and very knowledgeable in the history of the area, making for a fascinating learning experience while having such a great time hiking trails, swimming in lagoons, and tasting the wild fruits of the…”

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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

“First, we had knowledgeable and fun leader, Susanna.. The history and story of St. James is interesting and even more so, the tales of the pilgrims. We happened to meet a group that just finished and they were so elated. The area around the cathedral…”

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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

“Our tour guide was Hernan and he was great! He was very knowledgeable about the area, giving lots of info during the drive, and he was familiar with the locals. We even got some homemade limoncello! Unfortunately there was bad weather in the morning that…”

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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

“Weather was terrible, wind and rain but our driver Tiago made the trip enjoyable and the highlight of out 2 week stay in Portugal! He went out of his way to keep comfortable and knowledgeable of every stop. He understood our interest in the Napoleonic…”

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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

“Great tour with Nuna (not sure of spelling). He was a great guide, very informative. Lunch was terrific, and really enjoyed visiting these historical sites.”

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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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