10 Walking Tours in Coimbra District That You Shouldn't Miss

Come to discover Coimbra, the first Capital of the Portuguese Kingdom, known as the "City of Knowledge" during a pleasant walk leaded by your private tour guide. Immerse in its unique ambiance, learn about its old traditions started by the college students back in the 14th century, when its famous University was transferred to Coimbra from Lisbon. Unveil the city's best hidden gems and take part in a private guided visit to the historical buildings of the oldest University in Europe the University of Coimbra!

Inclusions: Professional guide

Exclusions: Lunch, Admission tickets to visit the monuments described in the tour plan.

The Veado Verde / Green Deer challenges you to live an experience in the Lousa Mountain. Come with us and watch deer exhibit natural behaviour in the wild. We will walk in forests of pines, chestnut trees, oaks and beeches where we can also find wild boars, foxes and squirrels. It´s a wonderful and rewarding experience that includes offroad activities, hiking and visiting the shale villages.  It's a 4 hour tour with Coimbra as the pickup point. Get ready, the beauty of this mountain will leave you amazed! IMPORTANT: Feel safe, we have the "Clean & Safe" seal from Turismo de Portugal!

Inclusions: All activities, Driver/guide, Professional photographer guide, Transport by private vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected), One souvenir photo, Meals as per itinerary (L=lunch, D=dinner) are optional and paid separately on site., Coffee and/or Tea, Binoculars

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

The Roman Empire had a tremendous weight in our culture and evidence of this can be found a little everywhere in the Sicó area. In this adventure we will discover the complex of Roman ruins of Conímbriga where you can contemplate the architectural capacity of the Roman people and the way they lived. From here we will head towards another "ex-libbris" of this region, the Casmilo Buracas, majestic geological formations that were once complexes of subterranean caves that are now exposed to the surface. Finally we will see remnants of a structure that was used to defend attacks such as the Castelo of the Germanello and another example of the genius and ingenuity of the Roman people, the Castellum de Alcabideque. All this and much more is what we will take to discover in this Adventure ...

Inclusions: Private transportation, Visit to the Monographic Museum and Roman Ruins of Conímbriga, Wine tasting and regional products, Follow-up by qualified technical guides throughout the course, Photos of the tour, Personal Accident and Liability Insurance

Exclusions: NOT included (restaurants available or picnic option)

Take a journey and discover with us millions of years of fossil discovering a unique route through hills and hills in the Sierra del Alhastro! A forgotten place where you can find arts and crafts that are almost lost in time, where rocks, plants and animals all have a story to tell ....

Inclusions: Private transportation, Follow-up by qualified technical guides throughout the course, Photos of the tour, Personal Accident and Liability Insurance

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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.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Regional products tasting, Follow-up by qualified technical guides throughout the course, Photos of the tour, Personal Accident and Liability Insurance

Exclusions: NOT included (restaurants available or picnic option)

The city of Coimbra is characterized not only by its historical and cultural heritage, but also by its Natural heritage. In this adventure we want to give you to know some of its green spaces, escape a little from the city where time always runs and provide you with quiet and relaxing moments. A route where you will visit some of the most important forest patches, considered as the lungs of the city, such as the National Forest of Choupal, the Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra, the National Forest of Vale de Canas (where you can find some of the most highlands of Europe) and finally the Natural Reserve of Paul de Arzila which is a Ramsar site and an icon for bird lovers ...

Inclusions: Private transportation, Coffee and/or Tea, Follow-up by qualified technical guides throughout the course, Photos of the tour

Exclusions: NOT included (restaurants available or picnic option)

In this adventure we will discover some of the most iconic shale villages and waterfalls in central Portugal! We started our trip with a wonderful view of the Mont'Alto Sanctuary. Then, we leave in the direction of Coja where we can relax on its river beach before the mountain paths take us to the village of Benfeita and the waterfall of Fraga da Pena with its imposing 20 meters high. To end in beauty, nothing like visiting the best-known schist village in the country - Piódão…. For the more adventurous we still have 2 more places to discover, Foz d’Égua the enchanted village and Poço da Broca where the waters demonstrate the power of nature…

Inclusions: Private transportation, Follow-up by qualified technical guides throughout the course, Photos of the tour, Personal Accident and Liability Insurance, Coffee and/or Tea, Bottled water

Exclusions: NOT included (restaurants available or picnic option)

A forest where each nook has a story to tell, a way of life to observe, melodies to be enchanted, landscapes to contemplate. Venture out and discover the natural world of this forest, and get to know the guides of the Adventures Forte (s) through an interpretive visit, all its history, discovering also all the biodiversity and importance that Bussaco National Forest has. An adventure where you will have the opportunity to visit a dense and unique forest with autochthonous species, presenting characteristics typical of the primitive forest. Venture into a journey into the past and the present always in direct contact with the magic of nature!

Inclusions: Transport with collection in the area of Coimbra or Mealhada (plus 5 euros / person), Follow-up by qualified technical guides throughout the course, Photos of the tour, Personal Accident and Liability Insurance

Exclusions:

The Roman Empire had a huge weight on our culture and evidence of this can be found all over the Sicó area. In this adventure we will set out to discover the complex of the Roman ruins of Conímbriga where you can 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 complex underground caves that are now exposed to the surface. All this and more is what we will discover in this Adventure…

Inclusions: Visit to the Monographic Museum and Roman Ruins of Conímbriga, Photos of the tour, Follow-up by qualified technical guides throughout the course, Personal Accident and Liability Insurance, Private transportation

Exclusions:

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.

Inclusions: Photos of the tour, Follow-up by qualified technical guides throughout the course, Personal Accident and Liability Insurance, Private transportation, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: