This audio guide of Guimarães offers detailed information about each point of interest. To make your visit easier, you can click on each point of the audio guide to access the exact location and explore all the sites in a practical and independent way.
The audio guide was created for those who want to explore Guimarães on foot, visiting the main points of interest in the historic center. In total, the walking route is about 3 kilometers, which corresponds to approximately 35 to 40 minutes of effective walking time. Taking into account the time to visit each site, appreciate the architecture, take photos, make short breaks, or even enter museums, churches, cafés, and squares, it is recommended to set aside at least half a day, or preferably a full day, to enjoy the experience at ease.
To visit Penha de Guimarães, it is recommended to use the cable car, which takes only 10 minutes to reach the top, or the urban buses, which take between 15 and 20 minutes. As for Citânia de Briteiros, located about 15 kilometers from the center, the best option is the interurban bus, which takes around 30 to 35 minutes, or a taxi ride of about 20 minutes.
Additionally, the audio guide has been organized to make the best use of the distance and location of the points of interest, starting at Guimarães Station, leading you through the historic center to the Castle and the Palace of the Dukes, and ending in the more distant landscapes of Penha and Citânia de Briteiros, so that you can see everything in the easiest way.