What to do and see in Coimbra, Central Portugal: The Best Cultural Tours

February 1, 2022 Concepcion Newsome

Coimbra (Portuguese pronunciation: [kuˈĩbɾɐ, ˈkwĩbɾɐ]; Proto-Celtic: *Corumbriga)) is a city and a municipality in Portugal. The population at the 2011 census was 143,397, in an area of 319.40 square kilometres (123.3 sq mi). The fourth-largest urban centre in Portugal (after Lisbon, Porto, Braga), it is the largest city of the district of Coimbra, the Centro region and the Baixo Mondego subregion. About 460,000 people live in the Região de Coimbra, comprising 19 municipalities and extending into an area 4,336 square kilometres (1,674 sq mi).
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1. Aveiro and Coimbra full day private tour from Porto

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Explore the coastal towns of Aveiro and Ílhavo then travel back in time to the old city of Coimbra on this Private 9-hour tour from Porto. Admire the canals and bridges in Aveiro before driving to Ílhavo to see the Barra Lighthouse and São Jacinto Dunes with your private guide/driver. Continue to Coimbra where you will see the oldest University in Portugal, as well as its old buildings throughout the city. We will give you suggestions on what to do, but it will be personalized to the customer. If you have something specific that you want to visit you can go to on these cities.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Hotel pick-up and drop-off , Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Lunch, Personal expenses, Cruise in the Ria de Aveiro, Gratuities

Reviewed By HHT17389

Hello, My wife & I were a part of this small group tour with another Brazilian family.Our guide was Micael Neto.He was very friendly & very approachable from the start of the tour.He drives well & is able to communicate his point in English.We personally preferred the Aveiro part to Coimbra.The Costa Nova beach & the light house were fantastic.The Moliserro cruise is an experience one should have.We had lunch & Avos Moles at the Market Square at Cafe Pixinho.The Coimbra tour was mainly a university,cathedral & the market square. Speaking personally about Micael a few incidents which stood out for me, a)He found a restaurant in Aveiro which serves vegeterian food for us. b)In Coimbra when the others were busy in the university he took us to the Botanical Garden & Cathedral. c)He helped us plan the rest of our trip in Porto & Lisbon with his suggestions. d)He even recommended places to have vegeterian food near our hotel. e)He ensured that each members personal interests were taken care off during the tour.He made it a point to understand our likes & dislikes.Eg.He made it a point to show me the storks nests & the Dragao stadium. The tour was well organised as any other but Micael was very good & would highly reccomend travelling with Micael to anybody in the future. Cheers, Dr.Vidhi & Harshit

2. Private Day Trip to Coimbra from Lisbon

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This private day tour will take you to the Medieval capital of Portugal for more than one hundred years, also a place of students having one of the greatest universities of Portugal for over five hundred years. Coimbra being one of the most historical cities is a place of beautiful views and beautiful historical buildings on the hill side of the east bank of Mondego, a truly amazing and beautiful city, during the students season we can see the black clothes traditional from the Coimbra students, the republicas ( shared houses for students) and the coffees and bars filled with people. In the summer you can hear on the streets the sounds of the portuguese guitar together with the voices of the students singing the fado of Coimbra.

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Entrance fees

Reviewed By Novemberreisen

Sonja made my day in Sintra and other places she took me to. A wonderful experienced and outgoing person showed me much of her land and explained a lot. Friendly and formally, carefully and directly, wellknown to many, she knew how to open doors. I can only strongly recommand „igoportugal“. Wolfgang

3. 5 Days Private Tour In Portugal from Lisbon

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Five Days Private Tour in Portugal the perfect itinerary, the perfect way to visit same of the most emblematic Portuguese cities in just 5 days, all of it in a very comfortable way with a certified driver/guide With overnights in Lisbon and Oporto, this private its completely tailor it to you, a Private Tour that starts in Lisbon and it ends in Lisbon again or if you wish in Oporto, the choice is yours…

Inclusions: Bottled water, Daily offer ( visit or degustation ), Driver/guide, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Transfer from and to the airport, WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Personal accidents insurance

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Hotels

Reviewed By FLWINCSC2020

Ruben was a great guide. He picked us up at the Lisbon airport and took us on a 4 hour tour of Sintra and Castle of the Moors. Hugo was easy to work with and responds quickly on email. Would recommend this tour and company.

4. 7 Days Private Tour In Portugal from Lisbon

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Seven Days Private Tour in Portugal from Lisbon the perfect itinerary, for those who wanna visit the North and center of Portugal in a comfortable, flexible but profissional way, having degustations of local products, And all this without having to change many times of hotel, because in this itinerary the nights will be in Lisbon or in Oporto, visiting some cities in the trips between these two cities.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Daily offer ( visit or degustation ), Driver/guide, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Transfer from and to the airport, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Personal accidents insurance

Exclusions: Meals, Gratuities, Hotels, Admission Fees

Reviewed By FLWINCSC2020

Ruben was a great guide. He picked us up at the Lisbon airport and took us on a 4 hour tour of Sintra and Castle of the Moors. Hugo was easy to work with and responds quickly on email. Would recommend this tour and company.

5. Fátima & Coimbra: Full Day Private Tour from Porto

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Find out the Faith-based history behind Fátima, one of the main religious cities in the world, you’ll not only visit the beautiful Sanctuary but visiting also the village where the 3 little shepherds were born.  Discover more about Fatima and the faith the moves many pilgrims every year. Trough the Afternoon visit Coimbra, student city with one of the oldest universities in Europe, explore the narrow city, important references will be given as you walk along the streets from the city centre. Enjoy an 8 hours tour accompanied by your expert driver/guide on a private basis.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Complete Lunch with drink included, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By W9073EVverak

Went on this tour last October, and had a wonderful experience! Silvia was our guide and she was so amazingly sweet and thoughtful. We travelled with a french couple and she literally explained everything in two languages: French and English. Not only is that extremely nice, I can only imagine the energy that takes :) The whole experience of driving through Douro, the wines, the people we spoke to and the delicious wines we could taste: would definitely recommend. Love, Dennis & Vera from the Netherlands

6. Coimbra & Aveiro Full Day Private Tour from Porto

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Discover Aveiro, the city of the canals, full of charm and rich pastry to try out. Enjoy a private tour, so you may capture every detail and get to know all the heritage of these wonderful cities. Discover the University of Coimbra, a World Heritage Site (by UNESCO). Explore the historical centre of Coimbra, with monuments that are dated from the 13th century.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Visit to Coimbra University and historical centre, Visit to Aveiro Historical centre, Traditional "Moliceiro" Boat cruise

Exclusions: There we'll be given 1 hour free for lunch, Admission Fees to Royal Palace , São Miguel Chapel, Joanina Library

Reviewed By W9073EVverak

Went on this tour last October, and had a wonderful experience! Silvia was our guide and she was so amazingly sweet and thoughtful. We travelled with a french couple and she literally explained everything in two languages: French and English. Not only is that extremely nice, I can only imagine the energy that takes :) The whole experience of driving through Douro, the wines, the people we spoke to and the delicious wines we could taste: would definitely recommend. Love, Dennis & Vera from the Netherlands

7. Transfer from Oporto to Lisbon with stops

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Why not a Transfer from Oporto to Lisbon with stops? Instead of making only simple transfer, we will few stops on the way visiting some of the most symbolic cities in Portugal, undoubtedly the best way to optimize your time. Visiting places can be changed to Fatima or Obidos ( no extra cost ), just by informing our booking assistant during Booking.

Inclusions: Certified Driver/Guide, Bottled water, Personal accidents insurance, WiFi on board, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Entrance Fees, Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By FLWINCSC2020

Ruben was a great guide. He picked us up at the Lisbon airport and took us on a 4 hour tour of Sintra and Castle of the Moors. Hugo was easy to work with and responds quickly on email. Would recommend this tour and company.

8. Transfer from Lisbon to Oporto with visits on the way

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Have you thought about doing a Transfer from Lisbon to Oporto with stops? Instead of making only simple transfer, making a few stops on the way visiting some of the most symbolic cities in Portugal, take advantage of this opportunity, undoubtedly the best way to optimize your time. Visiting places can be changed to Fatima or Aveiro ( no extra cost ), just by informing our booking assistant during Booking.

Inclusions: Certified Driver/Guide, Bottled water, WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Personal accidents insurance, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance Fees, Gratuities

Reviewed By FLWINCSC2020

Ruben was a great guide. He picked us up at the Lisbon airport and took us on a 4 hour tour of Sintra and Castle of the Moors. Hugo was easy to work with and responds quickly on email. Would recommend this tour and company.

9. Private Tour for small groups of 7 Days in Portugal from Lisbon

Praça Marquês de Pombal 8, 1250-160 Lisboa, Portugal RecordTours
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Sete Dias Private Tour in Portugal of Lisbon the perfect itinerary for those who want to visit the North and center of Portugal in a comfortable, flexible but professional way, with tastings of local products, And all this without having to change many times of hotel, because in this itinerary the nights will be in Lisbon or in Porto, visiting some cities in the trips between these two cities.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board

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Reviewed By caseydoyle64

This tour was great! Miguel was very friendly and knowledgeable. We asked to add in a stop and he was very accommodating, and we managed to see more than what was described!

10. Lisbon to Porto with stop in Coimbra and Aveiro

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What do you think of a Transfer Lisbon - Porto with visits on the way? Yes it is possible where the places to visit are decided by you, of course we leave our suggestions like Fátima, Coimbra, Aveiro or why not Óbidos the choice is exclusively yours. We want you to have a very pleasant day where in addition to visits we can also have a gastronomic day also with sweets and regional cuisine, and Leitão da Mealhada in the Coimbra region can be an interesting option, all this comfortably and with the luggage with us safely. Held in our company, on this tour in a comfortable and 100% flexible way.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Private guide and accompaniment to all monuments, Pick up and drop off at the accommodation, Compulsory insurance, Clean and Safe Certificate

Exclusions: Lunch, Museum tickets

Reviewed By Jerrypeterui

An excellent day with an amazing and knowledgeable guide. John tell allabout the Portuguese history and about all the areas we visited. I highly recommend this company!

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