The 8 Best Viana do Castelo Day Trips from Porto

1.Viana do Castelo, Braga and Guimarães Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 475 reviews · 10.5 hours · from $51Our pick

From Porto, visit four northern Portugal highlights in 10.5 hours. See Santa Luzia, Braga, Bom Jesus, and Guimarães with an English, French, or Spanish-speaking guide. Expect a comfortable coach, short guided walks, free time, and a fast pace that suits a first visit.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our day. learning more about the history and importance of these areas. These are beautiful places. Our guides Daniel and Maria were very knowledgeable and helpful. Thank you”

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2.Santiago de Compostela & Viana do Castelo from Porto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $126Top rated

Travel from Porto to Viana do Castelo and Santiago de Compostela with a local guide, visiting Santa Luzia Sanctuary, the historic center, Santiago Cathedral, Pilgrim Mass, and the Botafumeiro. The group is limited to eight, with free time for lunch and independent exploring.

“This tour was well worth the travel time to get there. This was a magnificent spiritual experience. The priest were very accommodating for a non Catholic visit.The history and stories of the souls who embraced the space I felt.”

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3.Minho Tour small group, Braga, Ponte de Lima, Viana, Vinho Verde Winery & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $192

Join Pedro of North-On-Wheels for a 10-hour Minho day trip from Porto. Visit Braga, Bom Jesus, Ponte de Lima, Viana do Castelo, and Brejoeira Palace, with local sweets, a regional lunch, Vinho Verde, and a group capped at five.

“Pedro is an amazing tour guide and was a great story teller. My husband and I learned so much and are muito appreciative of his time and patience with two Americans traveling in Portugal. ;)”

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4.Viana Castelo and Ponte Lima Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 12 reviews · 8 hours

Travel from Porto in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for up to four people. Visit Santa Luzia Sanctuary, explore Viana do Castelo, then spend time in Ponte de Lima with a traditional Portuguese lunch. Guides speak English, Portuguese, Spanish, or French, and the route can be adapted.

“Muito bom. Somente o tempo nao esteve bom. Assim, nao houve vista panoramica dos sitios altos.”

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5.Porto to Santiago Compostela with Braga-Guimarães-Barcelos-Viana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 3 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $199

Travel from your Porto hotel to Santiago de Compostela in a private sedan or van, stopping in northern Portugal and Galicia. Your English-speaking driver can suggest sights such as Bom Jesus in Braga or Tui Cathedral. Mario and Luis are among the drivers praised for friendly, helpful service.

“The drive was a long one, but there are many small towns along the way that make it go quicker. I especially liked Tui - a suggestion from my driver, Luis! Sant. Compostela is simply amazing. Remember that there is an hour difference between Port and Santiago when booking tours for when you arrive! The tour company was particularly helpful and worked with me to correct a mistake I made when booking! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!”

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6.Private Tour Santiago de Compostela & Viana do Castelo from Porto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.)

Leave Porto at 8:00 AM for a private, full-day trip to Santiago de Compostela and Viana do Castelo. Your guide can adjust the route, explain the cathedral and pilgrimage traditions, and suggest lunch. Tiego is one guide named in guest feedback. Valença may replace Viana if time allows.

“We had a wonderful visit at the Church. We were happy that we were able to make it for mass. Our tour guide was young and kind of left us on our own. Although our tour guide tried his best to give us his best, we would have preferred more interaction and more info from him. He was also driving so fast that my group requested him to slow down a bit. He recommended to us to a very good tapas restaurant. We all enjoyed it.”

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7.Barcelos, Ponte de Lima & Viana Private Tour (All Inclusive)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $318

Spend a full day in Portugal’s Alto Minho with a private guide, visiting Ponte de Lima, Viana do Castelo, Santa Luzia, and the Vinho Verde Interpretation Centre. Your day includes regional lunch, wine and pastry tastings, museum entry, and pickup in Porto, Braga, or Guimarães.

“The tour with Raquel was perfect. I had a wonderful day with a very good meal. The informations and the city's are very nice. A very good tour!”

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8.Private tour to Ponte de Lima, Vinho Verde region

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $211

Travel from Porto or Gaia in a private vehicle with Wi-Fi, water, and refreshments. Your guide takes you across Ponte de Lima’s Roman and medieval bridge, into historic churches and towers, and into the Vinho Verde region. Carlos has been praised for adjusting the day to your pace and adding local suggestions.

“Carlos took extra time to travel at our pace. Explained in detail everything we saw. Also added history of the area we were visiting. Also added recommendations for other areas we might want to visit and also local restaurants close to where we are staying.”

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