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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

“Christian was very knowledgeable and proud of Portugals history. Carlos did a wonderful job navigating. The tours were interesting as we had not been to either city. Ultimately we really enjoyed the time in Guimaraes and would love to return for a longer visit. We…”

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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

“Fabulous tour with Annabell. She was very knowledgeable in the history of the area. Enough time to explore on our own, and enough guided time to learn about Aveiro and Costa Nova. The canal boat trip was a highlight!”

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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

“A really enjoyable morning! We’d read about Aveiro back in the UK as “The Venice of Portugal” and it’s lovely! A well planned morning with Rafael as our guide and Gandra as our driver. Just one tip - when you collect your tickets remember to…”

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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

“Best experience I ever had! Diogo was amazing and patient. Im 57 years old and going back up the mountain was tough but he was patient with me and told me to take my time but I did it! I would do it again and…”

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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 fantastic experience! Despite the bad weather, the day was excellent. Santiago de Compostela is incredible, but the intermediate stops on the way there and back were also very well chosen. Miguel (our guide) and Thiago (the driver) kept everyone's spirits high and managed 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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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

“Experienced driver who is open to your input on anything special you want to see within the itinerary. Luggage loaded by our driver Tiago with a smile and a comfortable Mercedes Benz car and water available. Enjoyed all stops with great lunch at Nazare. Do…”

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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

“Pedro was a fabulous guide for our outing to the bridge, Paiva river walk, lunch and boat ride in Aveiro. The scenery was beautiful and Pedro shared interesting facts about the region. We even enjoyed a swim in the river at the end of the…”

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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

“All in all the trip was amazing. Our guide Jorge picked us up directly in front of our apartment and told us so many interesting things about history and how life is in Portugal. He was very nice and helpful at all times and showed…”

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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

“Kind, friendly and knowledgeable guide, and two very interesting places. The tour was well-organized, and included a wonderful and classy lunch (with wine!). Especially loved Bom de Jesus Cathedral and grounds in Braga, magical! (Maybe could have spent just a bit more time there?) Having…”

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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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