Explore the charm and history of Braga with the Walkbox app — your personal companion for discovering the city privately and at your own pace.
Enjoy real-time WhatsApp communication with the tour curator — from smooth onboarding to personal tips and assistance throughout your journey.
Content is available in English, Portuguese, French and Spanish.
Walkbox is a top-rated and intuitive guide that works offline, offering a captivating walking tour experience with engaging stories, authentic insights, and natural-sounding audio guides that plays automatically as you explore — helping you experience Braga like a local.
You're free to do the tour whenever you like, in full or in parts, within 5 days of your booking date.
To ensure everything runs smoothly, your tour curator will send you clear instructions after booking and remains available for personalised support via WhatsApp before and during your experience, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Explore over 50 points of interest, including iconic landmarks, picturesque streets, hidden gems and vibrant areas that reflect the city’s rich cultural heritage and timeless beauty.
With a total length of 3 km, the route is relatively easy and takes approximately 3 to 4 hours to complete, depending on your pace and the stops you choose to enjoy along the way. The route is circular, and you may start from any nearby point of interest. If you do, please walk clockwise so the route notes (e.g. “Take a right at the next crossroads”) match your direction.
Your walking tour begins at Campo das Hortas Square, entering Braga’s old town through the grand triumphal arch of Porta Nova. A turn onto Rua da Violinha, the city’s narrowest street, leads to the Dom Diogo de Sousa Archaeology Museum. From there, you'll pass through Largo de São Paulo and Largo de Santiago, discovering remarkable monuments. Heading north, visit the Sé Cathedral, the charming Paço Square, and Carlos Amarante Square, home to the impressive São Marcos Hospital. Nearby, marvel at the Raio Palace before strolling along the lively Avenida da Liberdade to Praça da República. Take in the vibrant atmosphere, then explore landmarks like the Donjon Tower, Crivos House, and the serene Santa Bárbara Garden. The tour concludes at the Biscaínhos Museum, where you can relax in its tranquil gardens, conveniently located near the starting point.
