Welcome to the cities of Coimbra and Aveiro! Come and discover the "City of Students" - UNESCO World Heritage - and also Aveiro, known as the "Venice of Portugal", with its romantic canals.
This is an All-Inclusive Private Tour, "private" meaning a van and tour-guide exclusively at your service, "all inclusive" meaning that it's conducted in your chosen language and with all the inclusions mentioned, from the moment of pick-up until your return to the hotel at the end of the day.
Please note that our experiences and activities are carried out with exclusive partners, but if you wish to upgrade the experiences of the day totally private and of exclusive privacy, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ "Chill & Wine" moment
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Premium regional lunch (drinks included)
✔ Typical “Moliceiro” boat ride (non-private)
✔ All fees and/or taxes
✔ Certified private tour guide
✔ Guided visit of Coimbra's old "Moorish Town"
✔ Private transportation (tour-guide/driver or tour-guide + a driver)
✔ Entrance and guided visit of the University of Coimbra and Joanina Library
✖ Personal expenses
Pickup Locations
1. HF Fenix Porto
2. Hotel da Musica
3. Boavista Class Inn
4. Portus Cale Hotel
5. Portfolio Guest House Premium
6. HF Tuela Porto Ala Sul
7. HF Ipanema Porto
8. Hotel Douro
9. Porto Palacio Hotel by The Editory
10. HF Tuela Porto
11. Tuela Torre Hotel Apartamento
12. Hotel Vice-Rei
Additional Info: Your guide will pick you up at your accommodation in Oporto, Braga or Guimarães.
Porto Airport pickup available for tours in the same day of arrival (if time flight matches).
Pick-up also available at Porto, Braga and Guimarães Main Train Stations (in Porto both S. Bento and Campanhã).
Itinerary
1
Universita Di Coimbra
We will discover, as the first stop of the day, the monumental building from the 16th century of the oldest University in Portugal (created in 1290 by King Dinis), one of the oldest in the world, still in operation, as well as the halls in its interior and the Chapel of São Miguel.
In the "Páteo das Escolas" of the University of Coimbra, our guide will tell you the legends and stories that link the city to student tradition with more than 500 years of existence, while enjoying the beautiful views over the Mondego River.
Duration: 40 minutes
2
Biblioteca Joanina
Still inside the University building, we will visit its most famous pearl: the Joanina Library, one of the most beautiful libraries in the world.
A masterpiece of Portuguese baroque dating from 1717, it owes its name to king João V. Inside, we will discover the three floors of walls covered with shelves, decorated with exotic motifs, where thousands of centuries-old publications rest, with emphasis on works of medicine, geography, history, humanistic studies, science, civil and canon law, philosophy and theology.
Duration: 20 minutes
3
Coimbra
Still with the nostalgic feeling of the University, we go down towards the riverside, to cross the mythical old Moorish city .
Here, we will have the opportunity to discover the mysteries hidden in the historic alleys of the Sé Velha (Old Cathedral) , the stairs of the "Rua Quebra-costas" where the "tricanas" carried fresh water to the city, the Torre da Almedina and, finally, the city's pedestrian shopping street , where you can relax with a moment of free time to enjoy all the traditional commerce and typical local pastries.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Se Velha De Coimbra
Discover the facade of the old Cathedral of Coimbra and its city center, part of the UNESCO Heritage.
5
Ria de Aveiro
Nothing better than digesting such a beautiful lunch aboard a typical "Moliceiro" boat - boats that were used to pick up "moliço", an algae frequently used in the fertilization of agricultural fields.
We will pass by the tranquil and sweet waters of the Ria and its four main canals, enjoying the city's living history in the most peaceful and romantic way.
Duration: 60 minutes
6
Aveiro
After disembarking from the boat trip, completely relaxed, we will walk through the center of the canals of the Ria de Aveiro, in what is called the "Venice of Portugal", through the alleys that will take us to the Fish Market, the Rossio Garden and the beautiful "Art-Noveau" buildings that decorate this city with romanticism.
Duration: 45 minutes
7
Ria de Aveiro
To crown a day full of experiences and discovery, enjoy this moment of free time with your family and friends, to enjoy a refreshing harmonized cocktail, surrounded by the landscapes of the Ria de Aveiro.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Infant seats are available on request. Please advise in advance
• Specific nutritional or dietary food restrictions must be informed in advance
• The tours are subject to local traffic, visit schedules and other external factors
