We may recommend Guimarães over Braga, but Braga is still an outstanding tourist destination. Braga is very different to Guimarães, with the key aspect that it is a large city, being the third-largest city in Portugal. Guimarães is very focused on its history and tourism, and has a relaxed pace of life.
How many days should I spend in Braga?
A typical day trip to Braga, which includes the Bom Jesus lasts 7-8 hours. This is broken down by; two hours for traveling, three hours to explore the historic centre and two hours to visit the Bom Jesus (including the bus ride). Add to this time for lunch and coffee breaks, and you have one very long day trip.
How much time do you need in Braga Portugal?
It is not very crowded and one can explore the city at peace and without any rush. Due to this fact, Braga is usually recommended as a day trip from Porto. In a day, one can easily visit all of the city's religious marvels and have some time to rest and relax as well.