Braga & Guimarães Small-Group Tour, Lunch & Tickets Included
Discover Portugal's history on this guided tour from Porto. Visit the ancient city of Braga and the charming city of Guimarães and visit Braga Cathedral, Guimarães Cas...
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HoursJuly annually; typically Thursday to Sunday 18:00-00:00
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Tip: The Friday opening night (18:00) is less crowded than the Saturday peak. The cooking demonstrations by Braga chefs run in the late afternoon on both Saturdays.
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Location
Address: Campo das Carvalheiras, 4700-030 Braga
More markets in Braga
Praça Mercado Municipal de Braga ★ 4.5
The city's primary fresh-produce market, renovated and relaunched as A Praça, combining a traditional wet market with a modern food court. The ground floor.
Tip: Come at 07:30 Tuesday to Friday for the most active floor. The fish hall sells pataniscas de bacalhau to eat at the counter while the morning catch arrives.
Mercado São João ★ 4.6
A historic specialty grocery in continuous operation since 1894, described by Braga Cool as the cod mecca of the city. The shelves carry premium Portuguese.
Tip: The wine cellar section has bottles not found in any other retail location in Braga.
Queijaria Central ★ 4.3
More shortlisted than the municipal market and specialist in Minho and northern Portuguese regional products since 1952. Serra da Estrela cheese.
Tip: The Serra da Estrela cheese changes character by season. The runny.
Mesa na Praça ★ 4.2
The food court inside the renovated Mercado Municipal, with a dozen kiosks promoting local producers and regional food concepts. Bacalhau preparations.
Tip: Come for lunch on a Saturday when the kiosk variety is at its fullest. The bacalhau assado (roast cod) kiosk typically sells out by 14:00.
Docaria São Vicente ★ 4.5
Founded in 1829, the oldest food specialist in Braga sells conventual sweets unavailable elsewhere: moletinhos, fidalguinhos and massapães made to order.
Tip: Pre-order a mixed gift box of 24 pieces 24 hours ahead for the widest selection. Walk-in purchases depend on daily production.
Mercado Biológico de Braga ★ 4.1
Braga's weekly organic farmers market occupies Praça do Bocage on Saturday mornings, with producers from the Minho region bringing certified organic.
Tip: The organic market is for direct-from-farm buying; prices are higher than the municipal market but the traceability is total.