Coimbra and Buçaco Full Day Private Tour from Porto

Highlights

Meet your guide in the morning at your centrally located hotel in Porto. Head straight to the Palace of Buçaco in the Bussaco National Forest, built for the last kings of Portugal in 1885. Learn the story of the last royalty as you tour the gardens and frescoed interiors. Then, continue to Coimbra, or the “City of Students,” which boasts the oldest university in the country, dating to the 12th century. Look through the collection of 300,000 books and rare manuscripts in the Baroque-era library before heading back downtown for lunch in a traditional tavern. After eating, visit other important landmarks, including the Old Cathedral and Convent of Santa Clara, and then relax by the Mondego River and the CHoupal National Forest. Return to the Porto at the end of the day.

Summary

Meet your guide in the morning at your centrally located hotel in Porto. Head straight to the Palace of Buçaco in the Bussaco National Forest, built for the last kings of Portugal in 1885. Learn the story of the last royalty as you tour the gardens and frescoed interiors. Then, continue to Coimbra, or the “City of Students,” which boasts the oldest university in the country, dating to the 12th century. Look through the collection of 300,000 books and rare manuscripts in the Baroque-era library before heading back downtown for lunch in a traditional tavern. After eating, visit other important landmarks, including the Old Cathedral and Convent of Santa Clara, and then relax by the Mondego River and the CHoupal National Forest. Return to the Porto at the end of the day.

Tour info

Duration

8 hours

Why take this tour?

In this tour you will know the History of one of the most important cities in Portugal, where kings and queens lived for centuries, where Fado is sung in a unique way and where the oldest university in the country was born. You will also have time to visit one of the most beautiful and exotic palaces of this region.

What’s included?

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional driver
Transport by private vehicle
(if option selected)
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Entry/Admission - The Palace of Bucaco
Entry/Admission - Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Sé Velha de Coimbra)
Entry/Admission - Quinta das Lagrimas
Entry/Admission - Biblioteca Joanina
Entry/Admission - Coimbra

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 8h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regular temperature checks for staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

The “Clean & Safe” stamp, created by Turismo de Portugal, is a stamp of approval to distinguish tourist activities that are compliant with hygiene and cleaning requirements for the prevention and control of COVID-19 and other possible infections.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

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BeDriven

About operator:

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