Coimbra and Buçaco Full Day Private Tour from Porto

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.

• 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.

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.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infant seats available
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers