About this experience
Discover Coimbra, Aveiro and Costa Nova on a private tour of approximately 10 hours, departing from Lisbon, with exclusive van and guide. Start at the University of Coimbra, go to the Old Cathedral and enjoy free time in the historic center. Continue to Aveiro to have lunch on your own before embarking on a moliceiro ride through the estuary and tasting the traditional ovos moles. Stop in Costa Nova, among the colorful striped houses, before returning to Lisbon. The entries to the University and the Old Cathedral, the moliceiro ride, and the sweet eggs are included. Access to the monuments is normal, without priority entry. Lunch is not included. The duration and times may vary with traffic and visiting conditions. To combine pickup and clarify doubts, use the chat of your Viator reservation.
At a glance
- Duration: 10 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 10 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Moliceiro ride through the Ria de Aveiro and tasting of ovos moles
- Entrances to the University of Coimbra and the Old Cathedral, with normal access
- Exclusive van and guide, with pick-up and return in Lisbon
Not included
- Lunch
Itinerary and highlights
Departure from Lisbon by van, with an approximate journey of 2 hours and 10 minutes to Coimbra. Start at the University of Coimbra, with a visit of about 1 hour and entrance included. Access is normal, without priority entry.
After university, visit the Old Cathedral of Coimbra for about 30 minutes. Entrance included in this private tour, with normal access, no priority entry.
Take about 1 free hour to stroll through the historic center of Coimbra and the Baixa, after visiting the University and the Old Cathedral. Then, continue by van to Aveiro, in an approximate journey of 45 minutes.
Upon arriving in Aveiro, take about 1 hour to have lunch on your own and stroll along the canals before the moliceiro tour. Lunch is not included.
After lunch, embark on a moliceiro ride through the canals of the Ria de Aveiro and taste the traditional ovos moles. Reserve about 1 hour for this experience, with a boat tour and tasting of the sweet included in this private tour.
Follow from Aveiro to Costa Nova, in a journey of approximately 20 minutes. Take about 30 minutes to walk around and photograph the traditional colorful striped houses. Return to Lisbon by van, with an approximate journey of 2 hours and 30 minutes. The total duration of the tour is about 10 hours, subject to traffic and visiting conditions.
Meeting and pickup information
- The meeting point is at the main door of HF Fénix Lisbon – Piazza Marquês de Pombal 8. Find Zoom Travel van/minivan. We ask you to be there 15 minutes before the tour starts.
- Pick-up and return in Lisbon included in this private tour. Confirm the location and time via the Viator reservation chat and be ready 10 minutes before the scheduled time. The guide will be identified as Zoom Travel. If you prefer a meeting point, arrange at the main entrance of HF Fénix Lisboa, Praça Marquês de Pombal 8.
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- ZOOM Travel
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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