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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.

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

“This all day tour to Braga and Guiramaes was worth every penny! The towns were stunning and our guide was so informative, even with a rainy day, it was a beautiful day! I highly recommend this tour to anyone who loves history!”

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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

“We had a wonderful time! Stress free comfortable bus ride to Aveiro and a lovely boat ride down the canal. We had about half an hour to walk around the town before boarding the bus for costa nova. We had about 20 minutes to walk…”

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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

“Joao was a fantastic group leader! He was super kind and friendly, he have give use a lot of suggestions on what to do in Porto, so double thanks you! The experience was very nice , the bridge and the walk on the wooden platform…”

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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

“It was an amazing trip! Very good driver Anthony Montero and we had some very nice spots along the way ! Good company and the support was excellent! Our lunch was great and the wine was served different but loved the taste! I was wondering…”

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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

“We took a tour from Porto to Santiago de Compostela with Valdemar, and it was an amazing experience from start to finish. Valdemar is incredibly knowledgeable, attentive, and sincere—he truly knows what he’s doing and makes the entire trip effortless and enjoyable. He drove us…”

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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

“João and Herman were so much fun as guides. They were fun and funny, providing excellent service and so much information about the park and areas. They were attentive and added so much extra value We got to experience so many vistas throughout the park.…”

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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

“Spectacular day! Tiago was an excellent guide who recommended good places to eat and was very knowledgeable about the area. We enjoyed all three of our stops and he was happy to take us to a museum when requested. It is a great way to…”

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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

“We were on the trip with people from Spain, Italy and Mozambique (eight of us in total) so our tour guide had her work cut out acting as a translator for us all but managed this magnificently and certainly added to the fun day. We…”

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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

“Don't miss the spectacular Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte. Our guide Nuno was on time, a good driver, very nice. Most of all he knew all the greatest history of Portugal and explained everything at all The monuments we visited.”

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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

“Had an excellent tour of Braga and Guimarães with Alexandre. Great to be picked up from our Airbnb and be in a small group. He was a great guide and the tour covered some interesting places and good to go into the cathedral, castle and…”

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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

“This was an excellent small group tour for the price. The tour guide, Nuno, was excellent and very knowledgeable about all the sights listed on the Itinerary. The restaurant the tour selected was very good and accommodated vegetarian food choices. There were 6 people in…”

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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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