Alto Minho Private Tour: Viana do Castelo, Ponte de Lima and Valença

Introduction

Discover the most complete tour in the Alto Minho Region, compelling three powerful historical Portuguese cities: Valença do Minho, Ponte de Lima, and Viana do Castelo.

On this full-day private tour get in touch with the customs, traditions, and flavors of those northern cities. Uncover a tremendous Fortress, a Medieval Bridge with 24 arches and a majestic Sanctuary.  

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      10 hours
Highlights

Discover the most emblematic places of the Alto Minho and capture the most dazzling photos.

 

Visit the top of the Santa Luzia Sanctuary, in Viana do Castelo, and have breathtaking views of the city!

 

Travel back in time when visiting Ponte de Lima and Valença do Minho, two localities famous for its strong heritage.

Key details

Please select the exact number of participants, including children, babies, and seniors.

LANGUAGES

Portuguese, English, Spanish or French. 

DURATION

10 Hours

PICK UP AND DROP OFF LOCAL

Your accommodation in the centre of Porto or Gaia

SCHEDULE

Daily: at 08h AM


*NOTE: The tour expert and transportation services are performed privately. Other visits may be shared with 3rd party.

Full description

This exciting private journey on a comfortable air-conditioned minivan starts after your guide collects you at your accommodation.

Our first stop will be in the beautiful city of Viana do Castelo. With an appealing medieval center, lovely beaches, and bathed by a stunning river, Viana do Castelo is also considered the "Mecca of Architecture" thanks to the many and important names of contemporary Portuguese architecture. The modernity and the heritage combine perfectly in this charming city. 

Have you ever heard about the Viana's Heart (Coração de Viana)? It is the main heart-shaped gold medal that the women of the Minho bring in their neck. Explore the symbology of this element and understand its connection to Viana do Castelo city!

Visit the Sanctuary of Santa Luzia, a gothic building located on a high hill that provides specular views for miles and miles away. Simply breathtaking! Do not miss the chance of climbing up the Zimbório (the sanctuary pinnacle) to admire a superb 360º view of the region, considered one of the best in the world!

It's now time to discover the oldest village in Portugal, famous for its legendary medieval bridge: visit Ponte De Lima! Have the opportunity to walk on the Roman pedestrian bridge, built over the Lima river, the witness of years and years of history. Travel back in time and explore the medieval curiosities of this place. You will never get tired of this beautiful little town, with a huge heritage in its historic centre: plenty of gardens, fancy mansions, and historical buildings.

Our private tour will continue towards the amazing city of Valença do Minho that owns a well-preserved military Fortress with a thick protective wall with more than 5km of length: an engineering wonder constructed in Vauban style. Built in the 17th-century to protect the city from the Spanish attacks, this monument has a strong heritage and historic value.

Have some free time to explore this great landmark of the Alto Minho region. Also, be surprised by the unique landscapes of the old bridge that connects two countries: Portugal and Spain.

Return to Porto city and let your guide bring you back to your accommodation.

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Included

  • Expert guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation in a comfortable small-group minibus
  • Alto Minho: Valença, Ponte De Lima and Viana Do Castelo Private tour.
  • 1 Bottle of Water per person

Excluded

  • Any Meals or Drinks.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Gratuities (optional).

Cancelation rules

Additional info

Nearest town

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Reviews

Amazing
This was a really chill tour , around one of the most peaceful cities that I've been in my journey. I've been traveling all around Europe ,and viana do castelo gave me a feeling different of everything I've seen before, it's very cold but at the same time very cozy and feels like home, it definitely made my experience. Thank you Livingtours
Cody Partey
Tour Privado
Sou do Brasil e vim pela primeira vez a Portugal conhecer os meus parentes de Portugal que vivem em Viana. Para ficar a conhecer a zona e mostrar também aos meus filhos decidi fazer este tour, a livingtours foi fantastica e me tratou da melhor forma possivel, fiquei encantada com a beleza deste país. Com certeza irei voltar mais vezes.Amei!
Marcela Toledo
Reid
I highly recommend the private tour to Valença, Viana do Castelo, and Ponte de Lima. Our knowledgeable guide took us to stunning historical sites, charming towns, and delicious local restaurants. It was an unforgettable experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Portug
Phoebe
Picturesque
After visiting Porto, we wanted to know more around. Our doubt: north or south? We already knew Douro so we decided to visit the upper Minho, untill the border with Spain. Viana do Castelo is a charming city, near the sea. Sanctuary of Santa Luzia it´s an impressive building. The views from it´s top (yes you can go top) are astonishing. Both for sea and green land. Take your camera. Ponte de Lima is very pictoresque, still the old farmer houses, romam remains and a great place to lunch with delicious dishes and green wine. On the last place, Valenca, we visit the old fort and saw the bridge that conects the city with spain (Tui). The transport was very comfortable, smooth drive, and our guide really enjoys what she does. Great option to visit from Porto, if it includes dinner will be even more perfect.
Kelly and Michael
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