Coimbra & Aveiro Tour: History and Culture

Embark on a private tour of Coimbra and Aveiro, exploring Portugal’s UNESCO World Heritage site and the romantic canals of the ‘Venice of Portugal’. All-inclusive and customizable options available.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • University of Coimbra - We will discover, as the first stop of the day, the monumental building from the 16th century of the oldest University in Portugal (created in 1290 by King Dinis), one of the oldest in the world, still in operation, as well as the halls in its interior and the Chapel of São Miguel.
    In the “Páteo das Escolas” of the…
What's Included
  • Certified Tour Guide – Expert Insights into Coimbra & Aveiro’s History, Culture & Traditions.
  • Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off – for a stress-free experience.
  • Private Panoramic Transportation – Relax in an exclusive tourism tourer vehicle.
  • All taxes and Insurances
  • Aveiro Walking Tour – Explore the Old Town, Markets & Charming Streets on Foot.
  • Guided…
What's Not Included
  • Lunch - Regional or Premium (Add-on available)
  • Moliceiro Boat-ride (Add-on available)
  • Monuments’ interior guided visits (Add-on available)
  • Expenses related with products or services not mentioned in the section “Includes”
  • Expenses of a personal nature
  • Gratuities – Not included but always appreciated.
Additional Information

Explore the fascinating history, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes of Coimbra & Aveiro on this exclusive full-day tour. From the prestigious University of Coimbra to the picturesque canals of Aveiro, experience a delightful mix of heritage, cuisine, and local charm—at your own pace with a private guide and transportation.
Personalize your…

Location
University of Coimbra
Paco das Escolas,
Cancellation Policy

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

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Dloew2021
Oct 24, 2025
White glove, 5-star service! - Joaquin was a superb guide. He drove us (safely, always) to numerous stops between Lisbon and the Douro valley, always informing us along the way. The vehicle was spotless, and Joaquin took care to make sure we knew where we were, what to expect, and made sure we had time to enjoy each stop along the way.
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Ladyyoga
Sep 5, 2025
Excellent guide… amazing service - Nuno Pires was our tour guide for the trip. He took care of us from the time we met at the lobby till the end of the day. He told us a lot of history of the town on the way and also on time and very professional. You can talk to him with any topics and we can feel he is putting his heart to show the best of his country to us as well as their culture and food… it was a pleasure to have Nuno to be our tour guide.
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Izilda
Jan 9, 2025
Surprising journey - Surprising journey. The guide explained the history of each city very well, and was extremely attentive. The agency staff was also very attentive in answering all my questions. I definitely recommend this tour for those who want to know Coimbra and Aveiro. It's worth it!
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Vickymc6656fj
Oct 21, 2022
Unforgettable - André, the guide, made our visit a memorable day. Great professional, polite and very friendly. 100% recommended activity
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Marian_david_mari
Sep 12, 2022
Fantastic! - It has been our first private tour and it has been great!!!Andre is a fantastic guide that has made us enjoy very much these charming cities!
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Marisavillacons
Feb 18, 2022
Tour Coimbra and Aveiro - Excellent! The tour, lunch and our guide André, very professional and prepared. Advice without a doubt.. Muito obrigado!
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Ginop825
Jan 6, 2022
Coimbrã com André - Andrê Botelho did a fantastic job of taking us to the two cities. We truly enjoyed his company and benefited from his vast historical knowledge. In Aveiro we took a ride on a gondola (called “molisero”) and viewed Art Deco houses. In Coimbrã we toured the campus of Portugal’s oldest university. He guided us well through the twisty streets and alley-ways of this town. Muito obrigado, André!
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Jaimeblm
Dec 6, 2021
Magnificent and complete tour - A very complete tour with a guide, André, very professional and very friendly. It gives you all kinds of facilities, as well as telling you all about the history and curiosities of the 2 cities. Food is included in a restaurant not typical for tourists, but for people from the city. I was looking at many options, but this is certainly the best way to get to know these 2 cities in northern Portugal.
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Erics5043
Jun 9, 2021
Another great day - This was our second day trip to the Douro. We had, once again, an excellent day. The cultural richness of Coimbra, the charm of Aveiro and above all the extreme professionalism and kindness of Raquel that accompanied us...
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Durand78
May 26, 2021
Very nice visit of Coimbra - Excellent day with our guide Raquel who introduced us to Coimbra, library, chapel and musical group of Fado. While giving us a lot of relevant information about this beautiful university. Then typical meal and visit of Aveiro very interesting with a gondola tour.
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up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).