Explore the Roots of Portugal’s Identity
Tours and Excursions
Excursion
Castros
8 h
From 100€
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Moderate*
Explore two of the best-preserved Celtic settlements in Portugal. In the morning, see how the Father of Archaeology uncovered one of the first Castros. After lunch in the birthplace of Portugal, visit one of the largest Castros in the Iberian Peninsula, with clear Roman influences.
By the end, you’ll recognize the traces of these ancient communities across the landscape.
Excursion
Geira
8 h
From 100€
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Moderate*
Experience the Roman heritage of northern Portugal on a full-day excursion that starts in Braga, continues along the ancient Geira (Via XVIII), and ends with a walk through one of the best-preserved Roman roads inside the Peneda-Gerês National Park.
Along the way, visit a key archaeological museum, enjoy a traditional lunch, and explore landscapes where history and nature meet.
Walking Tour
Guimarães
3 h
From 130€
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If you want to really know what Portugal is all about, Guimarães is the place to visit. Walking the streets of this old mediaeval city is to walk the path of the first Kings of Portugal. Miracles, legends, castles, palaces and even a hidden Templar secret.
All can be found in the city known as Portugal’s cradle.
Walking Tour
Braga
3 h
From 130€
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Capital of the Roman Gallaecia. Capital of the Swabian Kingdom. Oldest diocese in the Iberian Peninsula. Now the city with the youngest population in Portugal, this bimillennial city has so many churches, people call it the Portuguese Rome.
Come and see them. One might even show you true love.
Walking Tour
Porto
2.5 h
From 80€
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Discover the true origins of Porto beyond the usual tourist routes. Explore ancient streets, hidden archaeological traces, landmarks, and forgotten stories that shaped the city over centuries.
This tour unveils how Porto evolved from a Roman settlement to the vibrant cultural city it is today.
Tours in Northern Portugal
Personalized Tour
Explore Northern Portugal with a tailor-made tour designed around you. From historic cities to hidden gems and local flavours, each experience is crafted to match your interests and travel style.
The Archaeologist Who Brings the Past to Life
Adriano
I’m Adriano, archaeologist, storyteller, and lifelong explorer of the North of Portugal. For nearly two decades, I’ve been uncovering the traces of ancient peoples, forgotten roads, and hidden landscapes… and turning them into stories you can walk through, touch, and experience.
My tours aren’t about dates or textbooks. They’re about stepping into the past, feeling how people lived, understanding why places mattered, and seeing the region through the eyes of those who shaped it. Every journey blends archaeology, history, and narrative to bring the landscape to life.
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Walk with an archaeologist who truly knows these sites.Explore routes grounded in real history, not clichés.Hear stories that humanise the past.Travel in small groups for a personal experience.Feel history in the places where it happened.
Reviews
Stories From
Our Visitors
Carmen R"Adriano is an amazing guide. He’s a historian and a truly gifted storyteller, knowledgeable and clearly passionate about what he does. The tour was very well organized, from pick-up to drop-off, and it was the perfect way to discover the Castro culture and the influence of the Roman Empire on it." Carmen R"Better, impossible. The visits to Porto and Guimaraes with Adriano were perfect. He shared his story and anecdotes with great professionalism, sympathy and infinite patience... we were 6 women celebrating their 70th birthday. Thanks to Adriano the trip was unforgettable." Carmen R"It was a great experience. The places we visited were a surprise to us, even being Portuguese. The guide, Adriano, had a very good knowledge of the history and some details that made the all experience even better." Carmen R"It was a great experience. The places we visited were a surprise to us, even being Portuguese. The guide, Adriano, had a very good knowledge of the history and some details that made the all experience even better." Carmen R"It was a great experience. The places we visited were a surprise to us, even being Portuguese. The guide, Adriano, had a very good knowledge of the history and some details that made the all experience even better." Carmen R"It was a great experience. The places we visited were a surprise to us, even being Portuguese. The guide, Adriano, had a very good knowledge of the history and some details that made the all experience even better."