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Guimarães: a self-guided walking tour of the birthplace of Portugal, with audio, quizzes & free eSIM

Guimarães calls itself the cradle of Portugal. This is where Afonso Henriques was born, where he was raised inside a Romanesque hilltop castle, and where in 1128 he began the fight that would turn a county of Leon and Castile into an independent kingdom. This self-guided walking ...
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Highlights
Self-guided tour
Self-guided tour

Explore at your own pace. No groups, no schedule.

Audio guide
Audio guide

Let the story play as you walk.

Interactive quiz
Interactive quiz

Answer to unlock each stop.

Fun facts
Fun facts

The best stories behind every landmark.

Smart map
Smart map

Navigation that shows you where to go next.

Play with friends
Play with friends

Go solo or make it a group game.

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Free data included
Free data included

500MB for global use.

NINJA TRAVEL eSIM
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About this activity
  • This tour can be experienced in Guimarães, Portugal
  • This tour is a walk of 2 km starting at Guimarães Castle: birthplace of a nation
  • There are 10 quizzes and the duration of the activity is expected to be 1.5 hours
  • This tour can be experienced in any weather and is available daily at any time
Guimarães, Portugal
2 Km
1.5 Hours
10 Quizzes
What to bring
Charged smartphone with internet access
Comfortable shoes for walking around
Adequate clothes for the weather
Headphones (optional)
Itinerary

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  1. Guimarães Castle: birthplace of a nation

    Guimarães

  2. Igreja de São Miguel do Castelo: the first king’s chapel

    Guimarães

  3. Paço dos Duques de Bragança: the duke’s Burgundian palace

    Guimarães

  4. Porta do Burgo: gateway into the walled town

    Guimarães

  5. Rua de Santa Maria: the town’s oldest street

    Guimarães

  6. Praça de São Tiago: the merchants’ old square

    Guimarães

  7. Padrão do Salado: the monument to a medieval battle

    Guimarães

  8. Convento de São Francisco: a 15th-century Franciscan convent

    Guimarães

  9. Tanques de couros: where hides were tanned for centuries

    Guimarães

  10. Largo do Toural: the grand square that closes the walk

    Guimarães

Ticket validity
  • The ticket is valid for up to 6 months from the date of purchase, so you can plan your tour at your own convenience
  • Once activated the tour, you will have 6 months to complete the self-guided tour
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Self-guided walks with stories, maps, and your own pace

No group to follow and no fixed schedules. Put in your headphones, follow the route, and explore the city through researched stories and quick quizzes.

Listen to local history told like a conversation, not a dry lecture.

Verified stories and local secrets

Listen to local history told like a conversation, not a dry lecture.

Follow clear map guidance through main landmarks and quiet backstreets.

Step-by-step routes

Follow clear map guidance through main landmarks and quiet backstreets.

Observe what is around you, solve clues, and unlock the next stop.

Quizzes and riddles

Observe what is around you, solve clues, and unlock the next stop.

Explore on your own or compete with friends for a spot on the leaderboard.

Solo or group play

Explore on your own or compete with friends for a spot on the leaderboard.