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A great choice for history buffs, this tour takes you to several important religious sites. Visit the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Chapel of the Apparitions, Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, and the Monastery of the Battle. You’ll also visit the Lighthouse of Nazare and spend some time in the picturesque town of Obidos.

Bairrada is one of Portugal’s most prestigious wine regions and lies just north of Coimbra. On this tour, learn more about Portuguese wine and Bairrada’s wine-making heritage as you visit one of two wine cellars, and sample the region’s famous sparkling wine. Afterwards, explore the natural landscapes of the Bussaco Forest and perhaps stop at a local restaurant to sample local delicacy, Roasted Piglet (own expense).

Coimbra is known as the city of students because it has the oldest Portuguese university, founded in the 13th century, built next to the old royal palace and attached to the old Roman forum, as if emulating the ancient acropolis of classical knowledge in Athens. The academic traditions merge perfectly with the legends and traditions of Portugal’s almost millennia-old history, where the stories of bloody battles and tragic loves seem serene when you gaze at the peaceful Mondego River, which runs through the city and Portugal. Discover the main attractions of this amazing city, on this private tour by former students of the University of Coimbra.

Unveil the best kept secrets of the traditional culinary of Coimbra, paired with excellent local wines, in hidden locations you could not find on your own, learn about how these authentic delicacies end up on our tables and understand the importance of the Portuguese Maritime Expansion contribution to the local economy, society and gastronomy. Visit a hidden old tavern still in business since the 15th Century and finally, taste our best wine product: the "Espumante", traditionally made at this Wine Region DOC Bairrada while enjoying the best views over the city!

Move away from overcrowded destinations and explore the stunning Schist Villages of Serra da Lousã, just outside Coimbra, where history and nature come alive. Wander through Cordeira, Candal, and Talana picturesque villages with charming schist-stone architecture. Enjoy a delicious traditional lunch featuring Chanana, or opt for other regional delights. Visit the ancient Arouce Castle, the scenic beach of Nª Srª Piedade, and savor local specialties like cheese, olive oil, and wine in Rabanal. End your day on the Lousã swing.

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). .

Venture beyond city limits to discover some of Portugal’s most transportive scenery—and enjoy a fully personalized experience—on this private half- or full-day tour of the Serra da Lousã mountains. Pick your tour time and duration, meet your driver-guide in Coimbra, and set off via 4x4 vehicle. You’ll head into the mountains, will go off-roading, will look out for wildlife like deer and foxes, and will visit the region’s historic schist villages.

Venture into Portugal’s largest caves and discover the stunning Serra de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park on this 7-hour e-bike tour. Experience the thrill of riding through breathtaking landscapes while exploring the impressive underground formations of the Mira de Aire Caves. This adventure combines nature and excitement, guided by an expert who will enhance your journey with insights about the area. Suitable for participants with a minimum height of 145 cm, this tour includes e-bike rental, helmet, and insurance for safety and peace of mind. - Explore Portugal’s largest caves on an exhilarating e-bike tour - Journey through the beauty of Serra de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park - Expert guide to share insights and enhance your adventure - Includes e-bike, helmet, and insurance for a safe experience

Explore the enchanting Bairrada region, renowned for its excellent sparkling wines with over 130 years of history. This half-day to full-day sommelier experience offers an in-depth journey through the vineyards, where you will learn about local grape varieties, production methods, and the unique terroir. Taste classic wines during a guided tasting at a local winery, complemented by a traditional Bairradino lunch paired with expertly selected wines. Perfect for wine enthusiasts seeking comfort and exclusivity, this private tour ensures a personal touch with a knowledgeable sommelier guiding you throughout. - Pickup available from Coimbra, Aveiro, or Porto in a premium vehicle - Private tour with a sommelier and technical tasting included - Traditional lunch with wine pairing and scenic stops for photos - Maximum group size of 7 for an intimate experience

Explore Coimbra’s religious history and art on a guided walking tour through engaging storytelling. Begin at the Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Nova, a 17th-century convent built for the Poor Clares after floods forced them to abandon their previous monastery. Continue to the Monastery of Santa Cruz, where you can see the tombs of the First King of Portugal and admire the unique azulejo tiles in the church. Here you will learn how the Augustinian Canons helped make medieval Coimbra a major center of learning long before the University of Coimbra gained international recognition. At the Old Cathedral of Coimbra, discover one of the finest Romanesque cathedrals in Portugal. Along the way, also see the ruins of Santa Clara-a-Velha, the Church of Santiago, the Convent of São Francisco, the Torre de Almedina, and the New Cathedral. This is a tour designed for those who enjoy history in-depth, but also want to experience Coimbra on foot, in a way that feels unhurried, and memorable.

Discover the most romantic and secret side of Coimbra, away from the crowds. In this guided experience, we cross the Mondego River to explore Santa Clara — one of the city’s most fascinating places where stories of love, tragedy and spirituality cross. We start at the majestic Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha, a unique place marked by the floods of Mondego, where time seems to have stopped. Between ruins and silence, you will discover how the Clarisses lived and the challenges they faced over the centuries. We then head to the imposing Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Nova, built to replace the old monastery. Here rests one of the most beloved figures of Portugal — the Queen Santa Isabel — wrapped in legends of miracles and devotion. The journey continues to the charming Quinta das Lágrimas, the scene of one of the most tragic love stories in Portuguese history: Pedro and Inês. Between gardens and fountains, you will revive this intense narrative that has gone through centuries.

Lose yourself in the flavors and sights of the Douro Valley with this private guided tour. Travel to Peso da Régua for port wine tasting and views of the Douo River. Drive along the scenic N-222 road through the valley to Pinhão to see its ornate railway station and sample some local olive oil and honey with a visit to another winery.

Our adventures are not just made of Nature and proof of this is our visit to the historic village of Monsanto In 1938, this was considered the most Portuguese village in Portugal and was awarded the silver rooster that it still proudly displays today on its Lucano tower. In this village everything seems magical, its location on the slope of a granite outcrop meant that the village's inhabitants built houses using the huge boulders as part of the housing structure, often defying the laws of physics. At the top we find the Monsanto castle which still shows its grandeur and the ingenuity of the Portuguese people who built it, also becoming known in recent years for being one of the settings for the famous series "Game of Thrones" All of this will always be accompanied by breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable displays of nature.

Schist villages have already been called “magic villages”, their names sound like Romans, Arabs and even barbarians, but it is their characteristic appearance that makes them so fantastic. These structures dating back to medieval times exude an architectural beauty that is still difficult to match today, even more fascinating are the places where they are located due to the need to settle for pastoral and agricultural activities. During this adventure we will take you to know some of the most beautiful schist villages of Serra da Lousã as well as the breathtaking landscapes that this unique place has to offer… It includes a jeep ride through the Lousã mountain range and a visit to the beautiful Schist villages in the morning and a walk of about 6 km and an intermediate level of difficulty in the afternoon along some of the most beautiful trails in the mountain.

The Roman Empire had an enormous weight in our culture and evidence of this can be found everywhere in the Sicó area. In this adventure, we will discover the complex of the Roman Ruins of Conímbriga where you will be able to contemplate the architectural capacity of the Roman people and the way they lived. From here we will head towards another “ex-libris” of this region, the Buracas do Casmilo, majestic geological formations that were once complexes of underground caves that are now exposed to the surface. We take a leap back in time and arrive in Penela to visit the imposing Castle that occupies a large part of the town and which since the beginning of Portugal has been an important part of Mondego's defensive line. Finally, we will see remnants of a structure that was used to defend against attacks such as the Castle of Germanelo, here more than the castle is the view that plays the main role. All this and much more is what we will take you to discover in this Adventure…

Guided tour in a vehicle with driver/guide through places of greatest natural interest, human and cultural aspects of Serra da Estrela. Includes morning visit to Poço do Inferno (largest waterfall in the mountains), Vale Glacier, Covão d'Ametade, highest point of the mountain (Torre, 2000m). Lunch in Folgosinho (not included in the price). From the part of the afternoon visit Folgosinho, Cabeça do Faraó, Covão da Ponte and Vale do Mondego. There is the option of visiting a traditional burel factory, not included in the price

Make the most of limited time in Northern Portugal with this private half-day excursion from Coimbra to Aveiro. Skip the hassle of time-consuming public transport and instead benefit from the convenience and insight of your driver-guide as you stop to ride a moliceiro boat along the canals of Aveiro and visit the beaches of both Barra and Costa Nova.

On this tour of Açor Mountain we invite participants to a rural experience where nature is queen. After pick up in Coimbra we head towards the Historic Village of Piódão. We get lost walking through the steep and narrow labyrinthine streets where we are easily surprised by the architectural beauty of every corner. At lunchtime, we suggest a typical restaurant to taste the local delicacy, the Chanfana. On the way back to Coimbra, in the Protected Area of Mata da Margaraça, we walked for a while to realize the biodiversity of the abundant spontaneous vegetation in the forest. We also include a visit to the Fraga da Pena waterfall. Right next door, we also visit the Schist Village of Benfeita and after walking through the charming village, we head towards the starting point, in Coimbra.

Discover one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in the world on our private Fátima tour from Lisbon. At Lisbon Daytrip, we offer pick-up and drop-off services in a 9-seat van, ensuring you enjoy a comfortable and hassle-free travel experience. During this tour, you will visit the iconic Chapel of the Apparitions, the site where the Virgin Mary appeared to the three shepherd children in 1917. You will also see the stunning Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary and the Basilica of the Holy Trinity. Attend a mass and light a candle on this spiritual journey. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the religious and regional souvenir shops in Fátima. Book now to discover the spiritual side of Portugal on our private Fátima tour from Lisbon.

Schist villages have already been dubbed “magic villages”, their names sound like Romans, Arabs and even barbarians, but it is their characteristic appearance that makes them so fantastic. These structures, which date back to medieval times, emanate an architectural beauty that is still difficult to match today, even more fascinating are the places where they are found due to the need to settle for pastoral and agricultural activities. During this adventure, we will take you to discover some of the most beautiful Schist villages in Serra da Lousã, as well as the breathtaking landscapes that this unique place has to offer… In the afternoon we will visit Penacova, the village “where Nature lives”, where “you can breathe good air”, a place that awaits you and where the Mondego river will guide you! Follow and listen to the melody of the waters of the River Mondego and the River Alva, feel the “good air” of Penacova contouring your face and discover windmills and watermills while the green mountains will accompany you.

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.

Discover Coimbra’s academic traditions, its symbols, rituals, and stories as you travel through iconic corners, explore academic traditions, and discover some of the city’s most curious and least-known secrets.

On the river beach of Areinho is where we start the walk and after km 2 we will go to the suspension bridge 516 Arouca. After passing, we start the remaining 6 km that provide an "untouched" tour, surrounded by landscapes of unique beauty, in an authentic natural sanctuary, next to whitewater descents, quartz crystals and endangered species in Europe. The route extends between the river beaches of Areinho and Espiunca, with Praia do Vau between the two. A journey through biology, geology and archeology that will surely stay in the heart, soul and mind of any nature lover. After walking we have the traditional bifana and vinho verde to replenish our stomachs.

Discover the essence of Fátima on a 3-hour e-bike tour that takes you through the region's sacred sites and stunning landscapes. Glide effortlessly between the iconic Sanctuary, the serene Valinhos, and the shepherds' houses in Aljustrel. This tour offers a combination of cultural exploration and outdoor adventure, perfect for those seeking comfort and freedom while immersing themselves in the rich history of Fátima. - 3-hour e-bike tour through Fátima's sacred sites - Visit the Sanctuary, Valinhos, and Aljustrel with ease - Enjoy a comfortable ride, ideal for all skill levels - Minimum height requirement of 145 cm (4'9") for e-bike use