9 Day Trips from Porto That Earn the Day

1.Braga and Guimarães Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,951 reviews · 9 hours · from $59Our pick

Spend nine hours with a guide such as Tânia, Pedro, or Castro exploring Braga and Guimarães from Porto. Visit Bom Jesus do Monte, Braga Cathedral, Guimarães Castle, and the UNESCO-listed old town in a small group or private minibus. Lunch is not included, but vegetarian and gluten-free options can be arranged in advance.

“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 were closed for Christmas. However, Jose made sure we were compensated because of this! Thanks so much Jose for the lovely day!”

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2.Best of Braga and Guimaraes Day Trip from Porto

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,552 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $71

Travel from Porto to Braga and Guimarães in an air-conditioned minibus with a local guide. See Bom Jesus, Braga Cathedral, Guimarães Castle, the small Church of São Miguel, and the UNESCO-listed old town. The day includes guided walks, free time for food and exploring, and may be conducted in English and Spanish.

“I was very satisfied. We were given enough time with the guide as well as to look around on our own. The guide was very good.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 883 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $95Top rated

Leave Porto at 7:30 a.m. by minibus for Santiago de Compostela, where you explore the cathedral and old town at your own pace. Your guide, often praised names such as Susanna, Orlando, or Paulo, shares context en route. After lunch, return through Portugal for a guided visit to Valença’s fortress. Expect a long day, limited cathedral guarantees, and groups up to 27.

“Very comfortable tour car Suzan has been great and professional I can recon this yo my friends Sue explained us while she drive”

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4.Arouca 516 and Paiva Walkways Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 456 reviews · 9 hours · from $135

Travel from Porto in a small group of up to eight with an English-speaking guide such as Pedro, Daniel, Maia, or João. Cross the 516-meter Arouca bridge, hike 8 kilometers beside the Paiva River, taste Arouca sweets, and finish with Arouquesa beef and vinho verde in Alvarenga.

“This was a great day trip from Porto, with 2 amazing guides - Hernan & Guilherme. Crossing the Arouca 516 suspension bridge helped to conquer my fear of heights a little- the scenery was breathtaking enough to distract momentarily from the height! :) The ~8km walk along the Paiva walkways was not difficult, and provided picturesque and ever changing scenery. As we walked, we chatted to our guides who were knowledgeable and friendly, really nice people to spend time with. In summary I highly recommend this trip, thanks Guilherme and Hernan for the day!”

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5.Douro Valley Private Day Trip including Boat Ride & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $325

Travel from Porto into the Douro Valley with a private guide such as Anselmo, Luis, Teresa, Rui, Gustavo, or Andre. Expect hotel pickup, scenic viewpoints, a one-hour river cruise, lunch at a local restaurant, and a family-run tasting at Quinta do Infantado. The pace is relaxed, with light walking and room to tailor the day.

“Anselmo is a pro guide. He was very knowledgeable of the region and made us feel like we were friends. Views are spectacular, we learned about wine in the region, and had an excellent day. It is light walking and the boat tour was magnificent.”

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6.Full-Day Trip to Coimbra & Aveiro with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 92 reviews · 1 day · from $116

Travel in a small group of up to eight from Porto to Coimbra and Aveiro with an English, French, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide. Tour Coimbra’s university and cathedrals, taste a local pastry, then cruise Aveiro’s canals aboard a traditional moliceiro boat. Guides have included David, Carla, and Nuno.

“It was a nicely packed trip and David is a great guide - informative and helpful.”

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7.Braga and Guimarães Full-Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 54 reviews · 8 hours · from $132

Spend eight hours visiting Guimarães Castle, the Palace of the Dukes, Braga Cathedral, and Bom Jesus do Monte. Your guide may be Paulo or Hugo, both praised for clear local history. Lunch with Vinho Verde is included, along with entrance tickets and optional hotel pickup.

“I loved this day trip. Paulo was a great guide and the group was a nice, small size. The whole thing was enjoyable very laid-back; instead of rushing around to fit everything in within a huge tour group, we strolled through the sites, ate an awesome lunch, and had a grand time. At first I thought the price was a little steep compared to similar tours, but the price included all the entrance fees and the lunch (where big plates of different foods were brought to us so we were able to sample things and have a LOT of food), not to mention the small group size, so I thought…”

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8.Aveiro Private Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 50 reviews · 7 hours

Travel from Porto in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a Portuguese, English, or Spanish-speaking guide. Spend about 3.5 hours exploring Aveiro and Costa Nova, with time for canals, a moliceiro cruise, lunch, shopping, and striped fishermen’s houses. Guides such as Paulo, Claudio, and Rodolfo are praised for flexible planning and local insight.

“Rodolfo was fantastic. If you are lucky enough to see Aveiro with Rodolfo you will agree. Wish we had time to see more of Portugal with Rodolfo.”

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9.Sanctuary of Fatima & Coimbra Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 34 reviews · 9 hours

Travel from Porto in a private car with a driver-guide such as Paulo or Claudio. Visit Fatima’s basilica and Chapel of Apparitions, then explore Coimbra’s university quarter, Joanina Library, and Old Cathedral. The day lasts nine hours, serves up to four people, and can be adjusted to your interests.

“Our tour with Claudio was more than we expected. He is an excellent tour guide who provides just the right amount of information. He is very knowledgeable and willing to answer questions. He made an excellent lunch recommendation in Fátima. When we arrived in Coimbra, he was able to accommodate a visit to the library which really made our day. We highly recommend the tour and Claudio is amazing.”

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