Private Tour Coimbra & Aveiro

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10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 5 more

On this tour you will start by visiting Aveiro, a city known as the Venice of Portugal, famous for its canals, typical architecture and charming atmosphere.
There will be a tour of the moliceiro, a traditional boat of the region, which will allow you to know the city from the water. You will also have the opportunity to taste the delicious soft eggs, typical conventual sweet of Aveiro.
Then the journey continues to Coimbra, a university city full of history and tradition.
A visit will be made to the University of Coimbra, one of the oldest in Europe and classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the Joanina Library, the Palace of Schools and the University Tower stand out, with panoramic views over the city.
After the visit, there will be free time to explore the historic centre of Coimbra, get to know the city's Baixa and have lunch at one of the local restaurants, taking advantage of to taste the typical gastronomy of the region.

What's Included

WiFi on board
Bottled water
Entrance fee
Private tour of 8 to 16 people
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Guests must be ready at the hotel's lobby/reception 5 minutes before the specified time. The Guide will be identified as Zoom Travel. The standard meeting point for those who do not request pick-up is the HF Fénix Lisboa – Plaza Marquês de Pombal 8.

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Meeting point
HF Fénix Lisboa

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.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    The Moliseiro boat tour is a popular tourist activity in Aveiro, crossing the main canals (Central, Côjo, Pyramids and S. Roque) in a route of approximately 45 minutes. The Moliceiro is a traditional Ria de Aveiro boat, used once to catch molice, and now valued for its colorful and characteristic design.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
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    Aveiro

    In addition to the Art Nouveau, the city exhibits the religious architecture of the Monastery of Jesus (now Museum of Aveiro) and the traditional moliseries boats that run through the Ria de Aveiro canals. Aveiro Train Station, with its blue and white tiled panels depicting local landscapes and scenes, is a must-see point of interest. Proof of the famous soft eggs that emerged in the Monastery of Jesus, where the nuns used egg whites to irrigate clothes and created the sweet with excess gems, becoming a renowned delight. The sweet is recognized for its creamy texture, wrapped in hostia with marine shapes. The city's connection to the sweets is so strong that there is a Monument to the Moles Eggs in Cais da Fonte Nova.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Universita Di Coimbra

    The University of Coimbra GCSE (UC) is a public university located in the city of Coimbra, Portugal. It is one of the oldest universities in the world still in operation, being the oldest and one of the largest in the country. Composed of 3 poles, 8 colleges and 18 museums, the institution also has the Botanical Garden and the University Stadium of Coimbra in a city with 30 308 students in 2025. Its history dates back to the century following the foundation of the Portuguese nation, since it was created on 1 March 1290, when King D. Dinis I signed in the city of Leiria the document Scientiae thesaurus mirabilis, creating the university, which was intermediated and confirmed by the Pope. Established definitively in the city of Coimbra in 1537, seven years later, all of its faculties settle in the former Royal Palace of Alcáçova (denominated Palace of the Schools, after its acquisition by the University of Coimbra in 1597).

    3 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
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    Coimbra

    You will have 1 hour and 30 minutes of free time, which will allow you to visit the historic center of Coimbra and enjoy lunch at various restaurants with regional food. During this time, you can take a walk through the central area, knowing some of the main points of interest, such as the University of Coimbra, the Sé Velha, the downtown and the typical streets full of commerce and esplanades. This time is also ideal for lunch at a local restaurant, where you can taste the traditional cuisine of Coimbra, such as chanfana, leech to Bairrada or faster dishes in typical cafes and dishes. It is a perfect opportunity to get to know the essence of the city, feel the academic environment and enjoy local cuisine, even with a limited time.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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