Tours
Regular Tour to the Guimarães Castle
Uncovering the history of one of the most influential castles in Portugal. It’s evolution, rooted in the 10th century, until the 20th and focusing on its famous habitant: Afonso Henriques, “the first Portuguese”.
Target Audience: Everyone
Average Duration: 45 minutes
Max. no. of Attendees: 25 – 30 participants (per group)
Fee: 1 € per person
Regular Tour to the Ducal Palace
A guided tour that allows the visitor to acknowledge the global history of the Palace and of its Museum.
Target Audience: Everyone;
Average Duration: 60 minutes;
Min. no. of Attendees: 10 (per group);
Max. no. of Attendees: 30 (per group);
Fee: 1,00 € per participant.
The Dukes in the 15th Century
A tour that focuses on the medieval habits: leisure, hygiene, habits and livelihood…
Target Audience: Children and teenagers
Average Duration: 60 minutes
Max. no. of Attendees: 25 – 30 participants (per group)
Fee: 1 € per person
Strolling the Latito Hill
12th century vs. 15th century: A visit to three cornerstones in Portuguese History: The Ducal Palace of the Bragança, the Church of S. Miguel and the Guimarães Castle.
Target Audience: Everyone;
Average Duration: 90 minutes;
Min. no. of Attendees: 10 (per group);
Max. no. of Attendees: 30 (per group);
Fee: 2,00 € per participant.
Hunting in the Museum
Exploring the objects of the museum there are many animals that can be found! Children are invited to develop their visual skills and find them, hunting with their eyes!
Target Audience: Children
Average Duration: 60 minutes
Max. no. of Attendees: 25 participants (per group)
Fee: 1 € per person
The Pastrana Tapestries and the Conquests in Africa
Discovering the Pastrana tapestries and the first steps of the first Globalization that started with the Portuguese Discoveries.
Target Audience: Teenagers & Adults
Average Duration: 45 minutes
Max. no. of Attendees: 25 – 30 participants (per group)
Fee: 1 € per person
Nuno Álvares Pereira,
the Holy Constable:
“The Origins of the Bragança Household“
A guided tour on the man that led to the creation of the Bragança Household. From birth to death, focusing on his connection with Afonso and subsequently with the Ducal Palace. His descent, military and religious life and canonization.
Target Audience: Teenagers & Adults;
Average Duration: 60 minutes;
Min. no. of Attendees: 10 (per group);
Max. no. of Attendees: 30 (per group);
Fee: 1,00 € per participant.
The Palace:
Before & After the Restoration
A tour that focuses on the restoration of the Palace in the period of the Estado Novo, the Portuguese 20th century dictatorial regime. Nordic trace, ruin & restoration…
Target Audience: Teenagers & Adults;
Average Duration: 60 minutes;
Mix. no. of Attendees: 10 (per group);
Max. no. of Attendees: 30 (per group);
Fee: 1,00 € per participant.