Old Town Braga Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Town Braga
Popular places to visit
Braga Cathedral
One of the oldest churches in Portugal is known for its art, architecture and tombs of notable people from the country’s history.
Santa Barbara Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Santa Barbara Garden, a lovely green space in São João do Souto. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.
Arco da Porta Nova
Find out about the history of Maximinos, Sé e Cividade when you spend time at Arco da Porta Nova. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.
Antigo Paço Episcopal & Around
You can find out about the history of São João do Souto with a stop at Antigo Paço Episcopal & Around. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.
Archbishop's Palace
Find out about the history of São João do Souto when you take a trip to Archbishop's Palace. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.
Jardim de Santa Bárbara
You can find out about the history of São João do Souto with a stop at Jardim de Santa Bárbara. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.
Activities
Waterfall, Lagoon and Old Village in Peneda-Gerês National Park
Small-group Braga & Guimaraes Tour with Lunch and Entries Included
Braga and Guimarães Small-Group Tour with Lunch from Porto
BRAGA & GUIMARAES Tour - Full Day
Braga Food Tour with Exclusive Local Guide & Lunch – 3 Hours
Our pick of the best Old Town Braga Hotel Deals
Vila Galé Collection Braga
Unique property in perfect location to the historical district. Felt very safe at night. A bit tough to get parking, but they help you on that.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Hotel Moon & Sun Braga
Great place to stay in Braga.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Burgus Tribute & Design Hotel
Hotel is centrally located in historic city center near restaurants, shopping and sites. Very walkable beautiful city. Rooms were clean, updated, beautiful and comfortable. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Braga Heritage Lofts
Very convenient, comfortable and quiet.
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Porta Nova Collection House
Room is small and have to live out of a suitcase. Only thing that spoiled our stay was late night noise from adjacent rooms.
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025
Casa Augusta 3
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Braga
Misericórdia
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Misericórdia and surrounding area, you can visit Arco da Porta Nova and Termas Romanas do Alto Cidade.
