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Informações

Barcelos Fair

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Duration

1 Day

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Tour Type

Daily Tour

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Group Size

7 people

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Languages

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Overview

Barcelos is known for the city of Rooster, symbol of Portugal!

Barcelos’s handicraft has its own character with many stories and relationships. In 2017, Barcelos was considered UNESCO Creative City in handicraft and folk art.

The Barcelos Fair is one of the largest, oldest and most admired in Portugal, taking place every Thursday of the year.

Come see where it all began, where the legend of the rooster came from!

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Itinerary

Our tour starts in the morning when the Humus Travel guide picks up from your hotel / accommodation.
Travel by Mercedes Class V van towards the city of Cock, Barcelos.
The first contact with the city of Barcelos will be breathtaking as you will find the largest, oldest and most admired weekly fair in Portugal, the Barcelos Fair that takes place every Thursday in Campo da República known as Campo da Feira . The Barcelos Fair is recognized in this way because it is a place where you will find so many different products for sale such as pots, fruit, clothes, shoes, cod, tools, etc ...
After this breath of culture we move towards the restaurant where typical Portuguese dishes will be served.
In the afternoon, after a short walk, you will find the Mother Church of Barcelos, which is next to the ruins of Paço dos Condes de Barcelos and Pelourinho. It is in this area that you will have a privileged view of the Medieval Bridge of Barcelos and the wonderful river Cávado.
Free time for personal discovery.
We continue towards the Pottery Museum where you can enjoy Barcelense handicrafts, also recognized at national and world level, at your disposal there will be about 9000 pieces. Brief walk through Barcelos riverside area.
Finally, pass by the wonderful Garden of Baroque 18th century.
Drop-off at hotel / accommodation and end of our services.

Included/Exclude

  • Mercedes Class V minivan Transfers To / From Hotel
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Lunch with traditional dishes and drinks
  • Travel insurance
  • Visit to Barcelos Fair
  • Entrance in Pottery Museum
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities (optional)

Tour's Location

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from €70,00

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