Tour in 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”. (This activity is dependent on the weather.)

Target Audience: Everyone;

Average Duration: 30 minutes;

Min.: 12;

Fee: 50% of the entrance fee.

Tour in 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: 50 minutes;

Min.: 12 pax;

Fee: 50% of the entrance fee.

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: 50 minutes;

Min.: 10 (per group);

Max.: 30 (per group);

Fee: 1,00 euro per participant.

Strolling the Latito Hillo

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.: 10 (per group);

Max.: 30 (per group);

Fee: 2,00 euros 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;

Min.: 10 (per group);

Max.: 30 (per group);

Fee: 1,00 euro per participant.

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;

Min.: 10 (per group);

Max.: 30 (per group);

Fee: 2,00 euros per participant.

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.: 10 (per group);

Max.: 30 (per group);

Fee: 2,00 euros per participant.

The Paço:
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 &a restoration…

Target Audience: Teenagers & Adults;

Average Duration: 60 minutes;

Min.: 10 (per group);

Max.: 30 (per group);

Fee: 2,00 euros per participant.