Looking for the best way to explore Braga? Then consider our Braga food tours to discover the city and taste its local food! There is no better way to get to know a city or its people than to take a culinary walking tour. Spend the day with us by joining our local cuisine tour! Because of its significant religious heritage, Braga is renowned as the city of bishops. It was originally the seat of the Iberian Peninsula’s most significant diocese. Consider the big picture of Portugal while acting locally!
If you want to see the city like a native, you must be aware of these facts before our journey!
A walking tour of Braga’s gastronomic and historical highlights. Visit the Cathedral of Braga and the Garden da Avenida Central. Get some dose of exercise while learning about the city from an experienced guide. Enjoy free dishes of local cheese, pig, and other goodies.
This trip is ideal for couples over 50 years old, for family vacations, young people, food lovers, wine aficionados, and small groups of friends!
We like collaborating with individuals from various cultural origins and identities. The difficulty level is low. This route was designed to accommodate a diverse group of walkers!
The best things to do in Braga, according to locals!
The most well-known attraction in Braga is the UNESCO World Heritage Site and pilgrimage site of Bom Jesus do Monte. This beautiful chapel is nestled on a hill amid the woods, only 3 kilometers outside the city center.
The elevator runs every half hour, and a return ride costs just 2.50 EUR at the time of writing. It's a unique and enjoyable approach to reaching the mountain shrine of Bom Jesus do Monte.
This museum, named for Braga's archbishop from the 16th century, has archeological treasures from all around northern Portugal. Jewelry, ceramics, coins, and utensils are shown chronologically.
The spectacular neoclassical church was erected in the nineteenth century and has a big white dome. Inside the structure is a collection of valuable religious artwork reflecting diverse theological beliefs. On the main altar is a silver tabernacle with a picture of the patron saint.
The church of the Holy Cross, Santa Cruz, should be the next stop on your Braga itinerary. A well-kept baroque exterior makes it appealing from the outside, and the church's plaza is quite attractive.
The Biscainhos museum has a large collection of art, furniture, pottery, glassware, Portuguese watches, and clocks. A stroll around the house's beautiful grounds is highly recommended.
Welcome to our ultimate Braga travel guide for 2023. Check out all the essential things for this spectacular city before you visit it!
When honoring the city’s two thousand years, the Frigideiras do Cantinho house in Braga was inspired to produce the Bolo Romano using a recipe from the aforementioned Treaty.
This delicacy is unique globally, being specific to this house, which is one of the city’s oldest pastry businesses, thanks to the use of traditional Mediterranean food goods such as honey and dried fruits, as well as the latest Port wine 1796.
Nothing compares to the “bolas de Berlim,” “po-de-ló,” and “moletinhos” of this house, which is packed during holidays like Christmas and Easter with visitors searching for the most authentic and traditional pastry items. Doçaria de S. Vicente is therefore one of the must-visit places to sample the finest of Braga.
You will not find a sweeter candy than this one, my reader (half a kilo of sugar). And when you sample it, you will be surprised because I am sure you have never tasted anything like it.
You’ll strive to figure out the recipe’s secret for unparalleled consistency in the world of puddings. This pudding requires… 50 grams of pig bacon in addition to the fifteen egg yolks and Port wine.
The easiest and most convenient method to get to Braga, particularly for foreign visitors, is to fly to Porto and then take any of the cab, rail, or bus transfer options into the city. Braga has no domestic airport. Therefore, this is the only method to get there.
The airport is well-connected to most of Europe’s and the rest of the world’s major cities. There is a high frequency of flights, with various daily travel choices provided to tourists.
Rail is another fast and convenient method to travel to Braga. Braga Railway Station is well-connected to the majority of important cities in and around Portugal, including Coimbra, Porto, and Lisbon, as well as other regions of Europe. The station was refurbished and updated in 2004 and is now a cutting-edge facility.
The journey from Porto to Braga is very simple. If you want to go by public transportation, just take Aerobus, or the metro to Porto Center and look for the bus station on Rua Alfredo Magalhaes. There is a bus at least every hour from here, with some half-hourly routes during rush hour and peak hours.
Braga is a tiny, cozy city that is best explored on foot to get a full sense of its ambiance. Alternatively, guests may make use of local bus and taxi services. The Transportes Urbanos de Braga is the city’s public transportation agency, well known for its intercity bus service. It is inexpensive and incredibly handy, making it ideal for budget travelers.
Braga is known for its gastronomy which UNESCO has classified as a City of Gastronomy. If you visit this beautiful city in northern Portugal, you should try some traditional dishes. Here is a list of some of the best Braga food options, the diamond of Portuguese cuisine!
Our dear foodie, a visit to Braga would be in vain without joining a food tour and trying its signature dishes and wines!
Enjoy an authentic gastronomic experience by selecting one of our carefully crafted Braga Food Tours or Cooking Classes. Indulge in the freshness and divine taste of the most famous Braga traditional foods.
If you plan on visiting Braga in the winter, don’t forget to taste the famed ‘papas de sarrabulho’. A meal that will make you feel all warm and cozy inside!
Although it is available throughout the year, this meal is very popular at Easter tables in Braga. This lamb has a unique flavor that only Minho can give.
It’s a dish from Minho that’s part of Portugal’s broad and diverse gourmet tradition. Discover its history and taste for yourself.
The chouriço sausage is another renowned and characteristic Braga cuisine. Similar to Spanish chorizo, these Portuguese sausages are cooked with pig flesh, garlic, paprika, and occasionally red wine.
This tangy, runny, brie-like sheep cheese, produced in the country’s mid-North, among the highest peaks, transformed an ordinary steak into a gastronomic joy and the first taste of traditional Portuguese gastronomy!
This prevalent after-dinner treat, originally Brazilian but adopted by Portugal, comprises everything wonderful, such as condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter, and is then coated with chocolate sprinkles and is distinctively Portuguese.
