Guimarães
Portugal · 1 free tour
Free, tip what you liked · ★ 8.8/10 (63 reviews) · on Civitatis
Quick answer
Yes. There is 1 free walking tour in Guimarães listed here, bookable for free on Civitatis. It is Guimarães Free Tour: it meets at Padrão do Salado, lasts about 2h and is guided in English, rated 8.8/10 from 63 reviews.
Start times vary by date and are confirmed when you book.
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Guimarães is a city in northern Portugal known as the birthplace of the country, and a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2001. Alfonso I, the first king of Portugal, was born here, and the old centre, with its churches, squares and medieval walls, is easy to cover on foot.
The free tour starts at Padrão do Salado, lasts about two hours and is guided in English. Booking costs nothing, and at the end you tip the guide as much or as little as you feel it was worth.
Good to know before you go
- Meet at number 6, Padrão do Salado, in Largo da Oliveira, at the time you chose, and be punctual.
- The tour is guided in English only and the route is on foot, about two hours in all.
- The tour does not finish where it starts: you say goodbye to the guide near the Church of Nossa Senhora da Consolação e Santos Passos.
- Only the guide is included in the booking, so plan separately if you want to go inside any monument.
- The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Frequently asked questions
Are free walking tours in Guimarães really free?
Yes. There is no ticket and no upfront cost: you reserve a spot, show up and enjoy the tour. At the end you tip your guide whatever you feel it was worth.
Where do the free tours in Guimarães start?
Each tour has its own meeting point: Guimarães Free Tour: Padrão do Salado. The exact point is confirmed in your booking.
Do I need to book in advance?
Booking is free and recommended: groups are small and fill up in busy periods. If you cannot make it, cancel the booking so the guide does not wait for you.
How long are the tours in Guimarães and in which language?
They last 120 minutes. Guides speak English, depending on the tour you choose.
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