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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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pick-up is at the customer's hotel
Itinerary
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1Porto
Pick-up at your hotel and travel to Coimbra
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Optional ride on the typical "Moliceiro" boat - boats that were used to catch "moliço", a seaweed widely used to fertilize agricultural fields.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
3Aveiro
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
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4
Free time for lunch
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
(Pass by)
Discover the facade of the old Cathedral of Coimbra and its city center, part of the UNESCO Heritage Site
Admission ticket free -
7
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
8Porto
Return trip to your hotel
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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