Private tour Aveiro and Coimbra

Highlights

  • Your tour begins with pickup from your central Porto hotel in time for a 9am departure. Traveling by private vehicle, set out on the less than 1-hour journey to Aveiro, enjoying stunning views along Portugal’s Costa Nova coast. Spend the morning exploring the coastal town, with its colorful waterfront houses, beautiful lagoon, and lively fishing harbor. Your visit can be tailored to your preferences, so you could set sail to cruise the canals aboard a traditional ‘moliceiro’ boat (not included) or enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (own expense) and sample local specialties such as ‘ovos moles’, a tasty egg-based dessert. After lunch, continue to Coimbra, around 45-minutes drive away. Follow your guide on a walking tour of the historic center, the former medieval capital of Portudal and home to the prestigious University of Coimbra (entrance not included), one of the oldest academic institutions in Europe. On return to Porto, your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel around 5pm.

Summary

Your tour begins with pickup from your central Porto hotel in time for a 9am departure. Traveling by private vehicle, set out on the less than 1-hour journey to Aveiro, enjoying stunning views along Portugal’s Costa Nova coast. Spend the morning exploring the coastal town, with its colorful waterfront houses, beautiful lagoon, and lively fishing harbor. Your visit can be tailored to your preferences, so you could set sail to cruise the canals aboard a traditional ‘moliceiro’ boat (not included) or enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (own expense) and sample local specialties such as ‘ovos moles’, a tasty egg-based dessert. After lunch, continue to Coimbra, around 45-minutes drive away. Follow your guide on a walking tour of the historic center, the former medieval capital of Portudal and home to the prestigious University of Coimbra (entrance not included), one of the oldest academic institutions in Europe. On return to Porto, your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel around 5pm.

Tour info

Duration
8 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Former capital of the kingdom, Coimbra is famous for one of the oldest and most beautiful universities in Europe and the love story of King Pedro I and Dona Inês. Coimbra is knowledge, poetry, tradition, romantic splendor and the legendary Fado desires, recalling the past. Also visit Aveiro, with its beautiful lagoon and the famous "moliceiros", founded in the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius time and known by its waterways, light, color and the "ovos moles", a speciality of the pastry of the region. This private tour is made in a van, with a maximum of 8 people.

What’s included?

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges

  • Professional guide

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan

  • Food and drinks, unless specified;

  • Entrance fees on:

  • 1. Coimbra's University: 9.00EUR (payable by cash or credit card)

  • 2. Moliceiro Boat Cruise: 8.00EUR (payable by cash)

  • Other Entrance fees.

  • Entry/Admission - University of Coimbra

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 8h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

Establishment with "Clean and Safe" certificate) Vehicles are cleaned (vacuum, windows, dashboard, seats disinfected every day Reduction of the maximum allowed capacity according to current legislation and General Health directorate recommendations, allowing more distance between passengers

Cancellation Policy

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

Operated by:

The Cooltours - Oporto

About operator:

The Cooltours is a small group tour company with one main purpose: to show a real Portugal to our fellow travelers in a genuine and passionate way. With our tours and circuits we offer unforgettable experiences and the unraveling of all the imaginary around the Portuguese Heritage, from palaces and castles to unique gastronomy, rivers, valleys and beaches, an endless number of natural parks and mountains, all with the same denominator: the beauty and charm that surrounds Portugal. Our core business is unique 9 seat van tours but we also organise any kind of cultural tours, outdoor activities and team building events for companies. We invite everyone to know and discover everything Portugal has to offer…

  • 1921 reviews