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Arista Tour - Penacova Windmills and Landscapes (noon)
Penacova, the village "where Nature lives", where "breathe good air", a place that awaits you and where the river Mondego will guide you! In this village, near Coimbra, where every corner and nook has a story to tell, we will leave on an adventure and in each place, a letter will find! This letter has a history, a memory, a tradition, a monument, a landscape and all together define the identity of this region. Follow and listen to the melody of the waters of the Mondego River and the Alva River, feel the "good air" of Penacova around your face and discover belvederes, windmills and waterfalls while the green mountains will accompany you. Allow yourself to meet the Nature that lives in this county, allow you to enrich your life with stories and build in your heart a book of memories to never forget.
5.0(5)
4 Hours
Coimbra
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
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$89
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Lousã Schist Villages of Candal and Talasnal | Private Tour
Although human presence in this region traces back to prehistoric times, it was during the Middle Ages that permanent settlements began to shape the territory. Today, 27 historic villages form the renowned Schist Villages Network... and on this tour we’ll explore two of its most picturesque gems: Candal and Talasnal. Both villages preserve traditional stone architecture from many centuries ago and are nestled in the stunning landscape of the Lousã Mountain Range, just a short drive from Coimbra. Their cobbled streets, mountain scenery and timeless atmosphere make this visit a truly memorable step back in time.
5.0(5)
4 Hours
Coimbra
- Private tour
- Likely to sell out
From
$135
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Bussaco Palace, Gardens & Forest | Private Tour
Discover one of the most enchanting places in Central Portugal. Bussaco (Buçaco) rivals Sintra in charm and atmosphere... and is currently applying for UNESCO World Heritage status! This protected forest was created in the 17th century by the Discalced Carmelites as a secluded spiritual retreat. Centuries later, the Portuguese Crown built the stunning Neo-Manueline Royal Palace on the same grounds, adding another layer of history to this extraordinary landscape. On this half-day private tour, you’ll walk through one of Bussaco’s scenic forest trails, explore the convent and palace surroundings, and learn about the unique heritage, flora and fauna of this remarkable site. A serene, immersive experience perfect for travellers seeking beauty, nature and history in one place.
5.0(5)
4 Hours
Coimbra
- Private tour
- Likely to sell out
From
$135
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Coimbra's most beautiful locations: Private walking tour
Learn about the history of Coimbra and the academic traditions of its university on a private tour of the most unique streets and landscapes of this exciting city. Let yourself be guided by former students from Portugal's most traditional university, who will take you to discover the most picturesque and traditional streets, the lesser-known corners and the places with the best panoramic views of Portugal's first capital. For photography lovers, romantic walks or simply to enjoy a panoramic and global view of the best Coimbra has to offer, this tour promises to surprise you.
5.0(5)
2h 30m
Coimbra
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
- Special offer
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$61
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Horse Riding in Aveiro - Ílhavo
Our school is located in a stunning landscape with unmissable fauna and flora. When the host of the experience in a natural environment is one of the most robust and imposing animals, contrasting with all its sweetness and delicacy, it makes the baptism on horseback a lively, unique and unforgettable experience. Over 25 minutes in tune with the horse, any nature lover, with or without equestrian experience, child or adult, will awaken an illustrious and distinct sensation. It is an ideal experience to open doors to a whole passion for the equestrian world.
5.0(4)
30 Minutes
Coimbra
- Free cancellation
From
$30
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Pilgrims and Pioneers: A Self-Guided Tour Audio of Tomar
Step into the world of the Knights Templar on this immersive self-guided walking tour of Tomar. The legendary order didn’t just defend pilgrims—they founded this remarkable city. You’ll explore Praça da República, where Gualdim Pais established Tomar in 1160, visit the Church of Santa Maria do Olival, the final resting place of Templar grand masters, and stroll through the Seven Hills National Forest, once the knights’ agricultural heart. Discover the gripping story of their rise and fall before ending at the imposing Castelo de Tomar, where a brilliant defense helped them defeat Moorish invaders. Along the way, see Portugal’s oldest synagogue, an ancient Arabic waterwheel, and more. Whether you’re a history buff or a curious traveler, this tour brings Tomar’s past to life!
5.0(4)
1h 30m - 2 Hours
Coimbra
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$10
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Private Van Tour to Schist Villages of Lousã
Guided tour in a vehicle with driver/guide through places of greatest natural interest, human and cultural aspects of Serra da Lousã. Includes visit to Lousã Castle, three Schist Villages of Serra da Lousã (Talasnal, Candal and Cerdeira), Trevim (highest point of Serra da Lousã), Santo António da Neve and Neveiros Reais (formerly Real 19th century Ice Factory. XVIII), passing through places of rare beauty, such as centuries-old chestnut trees, deciduous forests and conifers and breathtaking viewpoints.
5.0(4)
3 Hours - 6 Hours
Coimbra
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$237
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Coimbra Walking Tour: University Small Group Tour with Tickets
Discover the oldest university in Portugal, founded in the 13th century, and one of the oldest in Europe. Even today, it is one of the most prestigious and recognised universities in the world. Join a small group walking tour led by former students to discover the university's history, heritage and academic traditions. The university has been recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 2013. Enjoy a comprehensive tour and have the opportunity to visit some of the University of Coimbra's most notable highlights. Please note that visits to the Joanina Library are subject to availability during the tour. The guide will purchase tickets for the University of Coimbra at the beginning of the tour. If there are no time slots available for visiting the Joanina Library, we will visit other attractions at the university instead. Refunds will not be given if the Joanina Library is not available during the tour.
5.0(4)
1h 30m
Coimbra
- Free cancellation
- Special offer
- New
From
$66
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Cycling Ecopista do Dão One Way, full-day from Coimbra
After hotel pickup in Coimbra, we take direction to activity start in Viseu. Day dedicated to bicycle touring on an old railway branch that has 130 years of transport history and has now been converted into a bike-friendly Ecopista. It is an experience with a linear route in self-guide mode, 49.2 km long, almost always descending, crossing orchards, vineyards and part of the route, next to the magnificent Rio Dão ending in Santa Comba Dão, where we collect the participants and we return to Coimbra. Discover all the old Ecopista stations and stops, of which Torredeita Station stands out with an old locomotive. The views are magnificent, the northern area is abundant in cork, chestnut and oak trees, where you will also find some fields of cultivation and vineyards. In the south, it stands out for its huge strawberry trees and the Granjal bridge over the Aguieira reservoir. E-bikes available
5.0(3)
6 Hours
Coimbra
- Free cancellation
From
$141
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Bairrada Winery Route, full-day from Coimbra
In this tour we will visit what the best Region of Bairrada has to offer, gastronomy and wines. Tasting wine in oldests cellars, walking through old vineyards, learning the process of producing sparkling wine (Portuguese Champagne),visit a typical piglet roaster, walking in the 20-meter-deep cellar tunnels, lunching in a typical restaurant, are some of the experiences that we propose. Come with us to taste experiences ...
5.0(3)
8 Hours
Coimbra
- Free cancellation
From
$160
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Aliança Underground Museum and Mata do Bussaco - Coimbra
We will start our morning visiting the Aliança Underground Museum. In the traditional wine cellars of Aliança Vinhos de Portugal we can contemplate eight different collections, this museum equipment deals with areas such as archaeology, ethnography, mineralogy, paleontology, tiles, ceramics and tinsmithing covering an impressive temporal extension with millions of years. After lunch, we will discover, along paths and trails surrounded by leafy and green trees, the magic of the Mata Nacional do Bussaco, one of the richest national forests in natural, architectural and cultural heritage and, currently, a candidate for UNESCO World Heritage Site. . A forest where every corner has a story to tell, a way of life to observe, melodies to be enchanted, landscapes to contemplate.
5.0(3)
8 Hours
Coimbra
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
- Likely to sell out
From
$155
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Coimbra Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone
Embark on a journey through the heart of Coimbra with TouringBee's convenient mobile guide on your smartphone. This itinerary is specifically crafted to allow you to explore the city's attractions within a brief span of 1.5-2 hours. Experience the charm of quaint streets and lookout points, intriguing tales, and local folklore. Navigate the route at your leisure, without the need to keep up with a tour group. Feel free to pause at a café or detour to explore an intriguing side street, and return to the route whenever you wish. If you have just one day to visit Coimbra, spend it with a TouringBee audio guide and gain more insights than those who have spent a week there.
5.0(3)
2 Hours
Coimbra
- Free cancellation
From
$14
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Fatima, Batalha and Nazaré, full-day from Coimbra
On this tour we will visit the most popular places southwest of Coimbra. In Fátima we will go to Aljustrel, the place where the little shepherds lived and in the Sanctuary we will visit the Basilicas and the Apparições Chapel. We continue to Batalha to visit the Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitória. Imposing, it stands out for its monumentality and the stone tracery on the outside, marks that make it easily identifiable. After Batalha we drive towards the sea, to the village of Nazaré where we will begin our visits at the Sanctuary, Sítio, Northern Beach to view the waves and ending in the labyrinthine and narrow streets of the village. At a time to be agreed, we will return to the starting point, Coimbra.
5.0(3)
8 Hours
Coimbra
- Free cancellation
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$163
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Bussaco Forest Walking Experience, half day from Coimbra
Bussaco National Forest is located in the northwest of Serra do Bussaco. With 549 m altitude, its geographical location gives it a very particular microclimate, with mild temperatures, high rainfall and frequent morning fogs, which favor the occurrence of high biodiversity. Are there enough reasons to come with us to visit this special place?
5.0(2)
4 Hours
Coimbra
- Free cancellation
From
$83
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Coimbra : Guide to tour, with local guide/certificate, and an entry
Coimbra, one of the oldest cities in Portugal, a World Heritage Site, the result of various peoples and cultures that inhabited it, has a vast material and intangible heritage. Explore Coimbra, the old capital of Portugal, on a guided tour led by a certified and licensed local Guide in Anthropology. The tour begins at D. Dinis Square, next to the University, where the Guide will be identified with a green t-shirt or shirt and a yellow bottle. We will visit the University (outside), passing through the magnificent Botanical Garden and outer view to the Sé-Nova and National Museum. Visit to Sé-Velha, 12th-century medieval cathedral, square Quebra-Costas. Our visit ends at the Baixa de Coimbra (Church of Santa Cruz, Rua da Sofia, Plaza do Comércio, Largo da Portagem). .
5.0(2)
3 Hours
Coimbra
From
$49
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Archaeological Circuit of Fiais/Azenha and Cova da Moira
During this tour we will take you to explore archaeological monuments dating back to the 4th century BC. that were used in the beginning as a way of remembering and adoring their dead. During this adventure you can get to know several Dolmens / Orcas (from Fiais da Telha, Ameal, Palheira among others) as well as several granite outcrops that fed the imagination of our ancestors leading to the emergence of several stories and legends. Halfway through our tour, you will still have the opportunity to taste some of the regional products that will surely make your mouth water. All this will always be accompanied by breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable demonstrations of Nature.
5.0(2)
4 Hours
Coimbra
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$89
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Paddle Blue Walk Almourol Castle
Come and enjoy wild nature and discover the legend of the most typical Almourol Castle in Portugal, on an island protected by the Tagus River. Accessible for all levels in a group, with family, friends or alone, supervised by an instructor.
5.0(2)
2 Hours
Coimbra
- Free cancellation
From
$30
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Coimbra Medieval Castles Guided Tour
Discover the history of Coimbra on a guided tour of the city's castles. Learn about the city's military fortresses and the role they played in the conquest of the Iberian Peninsula. During the ascendancy of D. Afonso Henriques, he focused heavily on in the protection of the city, as it was essential for the conquest of the territory. At this time they were created a set of buildings and military fortresses that made it possible to fill the gap security and protect the city. At this time, the first king D. Afonso Henriques was fighting against Moors and Muslims and other communities that inhabited the Iberian Peninsula, through the conquest of kingdom. This network of castles was fundamental not only to protect the city of Coimbra, which at the time it was the place where the court was established, but also to guarantee the stability necessary for the continuation of the conquest of the south.
5.0(2)
4h 30m
Coimbra
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$143
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Coimbra: University, Joanina Library and City Highlights Tour
Uncover the rich history and stunning architecture of Coimbra on this guided walking tour. Visit the University of Coimbra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and marvel at the beauty of the Joanina Library, renowned for its Baroque interiors. Explore the medieval streets of the city as you descend through the Arco de Almedina and visit the historic Church of Santa Cruz, the burial site of Portugal's first king. This immersive experience connects key landmarks while providing insights into Coimbra’s academic and cultural legacy.
5.0(2)
3 Hours
Coimbra
- Private tour
- New
From
$155
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Buracas do Casmilo Private Hiking Tour from Coimbra
We invite you to live an experience in the imposing Massif of Sicó that shapes this wild scenery, as well as the way of life of the people. Here, side by side, stone and man steadfastly resist the wear and tear of time. You look around and the entire landscape appears dominated by the sharp edges of the stone. On the way to Buracas valley, we will hike in fields of lapiás, authentic “stone cemeteries”, dolinas (sinkholes) and hold your breath for the most impressive scenery of all: the Casmilo caves, popularly known as “the mouths of the mountains”. Then we will enter the canyon and hike to the Our Lady of Circulo Santuary, in the top of the mountain, and visit the Outeiro windmill! In this hike we will also pass in three mountain villages. IMPORTANT: Feel safe, we have the "Clean & Safe" seal from Turismo de Portugal!
5.0(2)
4 Hours - 5 Hours
Coimbra
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$107
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Walking Tour of Coimbra Heritage Site
Don't miss the chance to get to know Coimbra in a unique and unforgettable way! Book your place on the Alta and Sofia walking tour now. Discover its historical and cultural essence on a exciting walking tour by a world heritage site. Explore the unique narrow streets, charming squares and ancient monuments. The visit begins at the prestigious University of Coimbra, one of the oldest in Europe, with its fascinating panoramic view over the city. Then, passing by the Sé velha we will cross the Almedina arch, one of the medieval entrances to the city, and immerse ourselves in the vibrant life of Baixa de Coimbra. Here you will find picturesque streets, traditional shops and restaurants with authentic Portuguese cuisine. Luckly we will experience a spontaneous Fado performance, a unique musical style that emerged in the city in the early 20th century. Delight in the soulful sound of guitars and voices echoing through the cobbled Coimbra streets.
5.0(1)
2h 30m
Coimbra
- Free cancellation
From
$38
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Coimbra’s Jewish Heritage An Audio Tour of the Medieval Town
Coimbra was home to a substantial Jewish community between the 900s and 1500s. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll discover its dramatic past in one of Portugal’s most historic cities. You’ll also hear lesser-known stories about its cultural resilience and survival. The tour starts in Largo da Portagem, the grand square beside the Mondego River. You’ll follow the city’s main pedestrian street towards the old Jewish Quarter, past medieval stone walls and a labyrinth of steep streets where centuries of drama unfolded. You’ll stop outside the house of Aristides de Sousa Mendes where you’ll find out how, despite Aristides’ courage during dark historical moments, he suffered social, political and economic retaliation and ended his life alone and impoverished.
5.0(1)
1h 30m - 2 Hours
Coimbra
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$10
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Transfer from Lisboa to Coimbra with visit to Fátima Sanctuary, half day
After pick up at the hotel, we start the journey from Lisbon to Coimbra, with a stop in Fátima. Or oposite way, Coimbra to Lisbon The Shrine of Fatima is a place of Christian pilgrimage and Catholic devotion, preserving the memory of the events that led to its foundation, namely the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima to the three shepherds - Lúcia dos Santos, Francisco and Jacinta Marto - in 1917. In this tour, we will visit the place of Aljustrel, called Aldeia de Valinhos, where the three shepherds lived. Then, we go to Cova de Iria, to the Sanctuary for a free visit of the Basilicas of Our Lady of the Rosário, Santíssima Trindade and Aparições Chapel. After visits we take diretion to Coimbra to hotel dropoff
5.0(1)
4 Hours
Coimbra
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$201
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Unique Underground Experience in Soprador do Carvalho Cave
A unique caving experience in the third largest cave in Portugal, discovering and exploring learning about the underground world.
5.0(1)
4 Hours
Coimbra
- Free cancellation
From
$59
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