About this experience
Discover the magic of Aveiro and Coimbra on a full-day private tour from Porto.
Start with a comfortable pick-up at your hotel. Follow to Aveiro, the "Venice of Portugal", where you can stroll through the beautiful canals on a traditional boat Moliceiro (optional), explore the charming Bairro da Beira-Mar and taste the famous soft eggs. Visit the Costa Nova with its iconic rocky houses, perfect for memorable photographs.
At lunch time, arrive in Coimbra, the historic city of knowledge. Enjoy free time for a traditional Portuguese meal before visiting the prestigious University of Coimbra, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover the stunning Joanina Library, St. Michael’s Chapel, and Sé Velha as you walk through the medieval streets of the historic center.
Relax on your return to Porto, with unforgettable memories of a day full of culture, history and beauty. Ideal for those seeking a private experience without complications.
At a glance
- Duration: 9 hr–10 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 9 hr–10 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guided tour
- Pick-up and Drop-off at the customer's hotel
Not included
- Lunch
- Tips
- Entrance to Monuments
- Moliceiro boat
Itinerary and highlights
Pick-up at your hotel and travel to Coimbra
Optional ride on the typical "Moliceiro" boat - boats that were used to catch "moliço", a seaweed widely used to fertilize agricultural fields.
Tour through the center of Aveiro, in the so-called "Venice of Portugal", through the alleys that will take us to the Fish Market, Rossio Jardim and the beautiful "Art-Noveau" buildings
Free time for lunch
Still inside the University building, we will visit its most famous pearl: the Joanina Library, one of the most beautiful libraries in the world. A masterpiece of Portuguese Baroque dating from 1717, it owes its name to King João V. Inside, we will discover the three floors of walls covered in shelves, decorated with exotic motifs, where thousands of century-old publications rest, with emphasis on the works of medicine, geography, history, humanistic studies, sciences, civil and canon law, philosophy and theology.
Visit to the monumental 16th century building of the oldest University of Portugal (created in 1290 by D. Dinis), one of the oldest in the world, still in operation, as well as the halls inside and the Chapel of São Miguel. In the "Páteo das Escolas" of the University of Coimbra.
Discover the facade of the old Cathedral of Coimbra and its city center, part of the UNESCO Heritage Site
We go down towards the river, we will have the opportunity to discover the historic alleys of Sé Velha, the stairs of "Rua Quebra-costas" where the "tricanas" carried fresh water to the city, the Torre da Almedina and, finally, the shopping street pedestrian area of the city.
Return trip to your hotel
Meeting and pickup information
- Pick-up is at the customer's hotel
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- WONDERS TOURS
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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