Top Coimbra Bus Tours

Explore the Portuguese pilgrimage site of Fátima on this half-day tour. After a convenient pickup from your Fátima hotel, visit the Chapel of Apparitions and the basilica where the three children to whom the Holy Lady of Fátima appeared a century ago are buried. Visit their homes in the village of Aljustrel, see the church where they were baptized, and learn their compelling story from an informative local guide.

After pick up at your hotel in Coimbra, we will make a trip to the Sicó mountain, to Buracas of Casmilo. Natural caves steep in the mountains, as if they were natural monuments, they offer an incredible view of the valleys and mountains of the region. Prepare your camera! After visiting, we circulate through the mountains and rural villages, enjoying the fauna and flora, where the numerous olive trees, walnut trees, oaks, small gardens, sheep and goats stand out. Arriving at the cheese capital, the village of Rabaçal, we taste the delicious cheese accompanied by the dark bread, also typical of the region. Then, we will go to the most emblematic place of this excursion: the Roman ruins of Conímbriga. We will go up the stands of his amphitheater, visit the thermal baths and even visit houses with more than 2,000 years of history. After the visits, we return to the hotel in Coimbra, using some of the pilgrimage trails of the Central Portuguese Way of the Caminhos of Santiago

Explore the Portuguese pilgrimage site of Fátima on this half-day guided tour. After a convenient hotel pickup hotel, visit the Chapel of Apparitions and the basilica where the three children to whom the Holy Lady of Fátima appeared a century ago are buried. Learn about this UNESCO-designated site from an informative guide and enjoy transportation to or from Lisbon and Coimbra.

Take the hassle out of planning a visit to one of Portugal’s highest mountains—and visit several other destinations along the way—with this thoughtfully-curated full-day excursion to Estrela Mountain and Piodão. Forget about public transport with your private driver-guide at the wheel of the comfortable air-conditioned minivan and instead take in the views as you ascend (then descend) the mountain. Stops at Piodão, among other spots, are included.

Looking to discover Portugal in a different way, without stress and with all your day planed? Look no more. We do private tours around this lovely region of Portugal (we are locals) from Coimbra up to Batalha, Fátima, Tomar Alcobaça and more, and we will be with you all day. All our tours can be customised. Just drop us a message and we can plan our day together. We will make your day special and unique with this tour starting and ending in Coimbra.

Bairrada is one of Portugal’s most prestigious wine regions and lies just north of Coimbra. On this tour, learn more about Portuguese wine and Bairrada’s wine-making heritage as you visit one of two wine cellars, and sample the region’s famous sparkling wine. Afterwards, explore the natural landscapes of the Bussaco Forest and perhaps stop at a local restaurant to sample local delicacy, Roasted Piglet (own expense).

In this tour we give the opportunity to experience the original Portugal. Mountains, countryside, shale, limestone, caves, nature, routines and gastronomy are some of the purposes of this trip. Ready?

The Veado Verde / Green Deer invites you to live an experience in ancient Roman lands. Learn about Roman habits and traditions so deeply rooted in and around the ruins of Conimbriga. Let us show you their source of water and the beginning of the aqueduct in an ancient castellum, the ruins of the quasi-imperial Conimbriga with its fountains House and enjoy its wonderful garden scenes, mythological passages, seasons, monsters, birds and sea animals. We will also have the opportunity to visit the PO.RO.S - Roman Portugal Museum in Sicó, the newest museum, integrated in the Roman legacy tour. As a multimedia and virtual space, it works in combination with Conímbriga. IMPORTANT: Feel safe, we have the "Clean & Safe" seal from Turismo de Portugal!

After pick up at your hotel in Coimbra, we will go to Serra da Lousã. We will visit the Schist Villages, a group of small shepherds' villages scattered around the mountains. We will start with Cerdeira, with its chapel, a wooden bridge next to the fountain and its houses perfectly integrated into the landscape, thanks to the schist stone that was used in its construction. We will pass through the village of Candal to go through its narrow streets and in Talasnal we enjoy one of the best panoramic views of the Serra de Lousã. In all the villages we travel between shale houses, oaks, cork trees, narrow alleys, streets and small trails. We will return to the hotel in Coimbra after a visit that looked more like a trip to our rural ancestor.

Fátima is widely considered among Portugal’s most important Catholic pilgrimage sites, but visiting independently means missing its spiritual significance. On this tour, begin with a pickup at your Coimbra hotel and explore three of the chapels and basilica around Fátima. Visit Valinhos and the homes of the three shepherds before whom the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared, and learn of the sites’ importance to Catholics across the world.

Pick-up of participants in Coimbra at 2 pm where we start the journey by car to Nazaré. We started the visit at Praia do Norte at Fort São Miguel Arcanjo right next to the biggest wave in the world. Then we pass to the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Nazaré, in front of Nazaré beach, and we descend to the fishing village by the traditional elevator, wandering the labyrinths of the narrow streets, in a tangle of small houses. Accommodation at the hotel. There are about 53 kilometers that separate the two important Marian sanctuaries: the historic Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Nazaré, set in a promontory or finisterra over the sea and whose origin dates back to ancient times, and the remarkable Sanctuary of Fátima that was built from the century in Cova da Iria at the site of the 1917 apparitions. After collecting the participants in Fátima, we return to Coimbra by car.

A great choice for history buffs, this tour takes you to several important religious sites. Visit the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Chapel of the Apparitions, Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, and the Monastery of the Battle. You’ll also visit the Lighthouse of Nazare and spend some time in the picturesque town of Obidos.

The Veado Verde / Green Deer invites you to live an experience in ancient Roman lands. Learn about Roman habits and traditions so deeply rooted in and around the ruins of Conimbriga. The ruins of the quasi-imperial Conimbriga with its fountains House and its wonderful garden scenes, mythological passages, seasons, monsters, birds and sea animals. will be the starting point of a hike through the Mouros River valley. We will visit the waterfall where the romans bathed and will do much of the route on the banks of the same river. We will also pass by a small village at the base of Sicó Mountain. IMPORTANT: Feel safe, we have the "Clean & Safe" seal from Turismo de Portugal!

In this tour we will visit what the best Region of Bairrada has to offer, gastronomy and wines. Tasting wine in a 1920s winery, walking through old vineyards, learning the process of producing sparkling wine (Portuguese Champagne),visit a typical piglet roaster, walking in the 12-meter-deep cellar tunnels, lunching in a typical restaurant, are some of the experiences that we propose. This tour can be done by 4x4 vehicle. Come with us to taste experiences ...

Fátima is one of Portugal’s most popular pilgrimage sites, but exploring independently means missing the town’s spiritual significance. On this tour, visit pilgrimage sites including Our Lady of the Rosary Basilica and the Shrine of Fátima—where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to local children—with your guide. With pickup and drop-off at your Fátima hotel included, learn why Fátima is loved by Catholics around the world.

After pick up at the hotel in Coimbra, we will go to Figueira da Foz. We will visit Praia da Claridade, one of the favorite beaches of the Portuguese. After taking a walk on its white sand and taking a few pictures, we will go to the salt pans. We will enter the Núcleo Museológico do Sal to know everything about salt and see first hand how it is produced. Before returning to Coimbra, we will cross the fields of Baixo Mondego, where you will be surprised by the extensive corn and rice plantations. Following these roads, we will arrive at the Castle of Montemor for a short visit. Located in a strategic place on a hill, its walls have witnessed numerous struggles between Muslims and Christians. Before finishing, we will indulge your stomach with the tasting of the typical Tentúgal pastry, one of the 7 wonders of Portuguese gastronomy. This sweet, strictly linked to the life of the convents, perfectly combines ingredients as classic as sugar, cinnamon, eggs and puff pastry.

Make the most of limited time in Northern Portugal with this private half-day excursion from Coimbra to Aveiro. Skip the hassle of time-consuming public transport and instead benefit from the convenience and insight of your driver-guide as you stop to ride a moliceiro boat along the canals of Aveiro and visit the beaches of both Barra and Costa Nova.

What better way to get acquainted with the stunning landscape of the Douro Valley wine region than to explore on foot? During a non-taxing Douro walking tour through the vineyards you will have spectacular views of the surrounding hills and valleys. After your walk comes the opportunity to learn about the winemaking process used at a wine estate. Then, settle yourselves amid the grape vines for a delicious picnic lunch prepared using fresh, local produce and accompanied by fine Douro wines, naturally.

Taking apart from being a national ex libris, the tour tends in everything, to be done in a more local way, giving to know the gastronomy

Tour from Coimbra to Porto city passing by Aveiro city. Next to the Ria, a vast lagoon basin where the sweet waters of the Vouga river mix with the waters of the sea, Aveiro, intersected by aquatic streets where the colorful Moliceiro boats glide, is one of the most interesting cities of the Portuguese coast. After a boat ride we take direction towards Porto to drop off in a place to determine. Tasting of tipical sweet of Aveiro "Ovos Moles" is offer * This tour can be made in oposite way, from Porto to Coimbra, remark in your booking

Enjoy this 6 hour private tour to Fatima from Porto. Pick up will be from your hotel in Porto and drop off back to your hotel in Porto. The tour is with your private luxury vehicle with drier and separate tour guide. Your private guide and driver will pick you up in a luxury vehicle and driver towards Fatima. The drive is almost 2 hours from Porto.  You will visit the Cova Da Iria. This is the big plaza where the pilgrims gather. You will enjoy the best of Fatima and this unique area not only in Portugal but in Europe and a very special location.  The total duration from pick up to drop off is 6 hours. Your driver and guide are at your disposition during the 6 hours. Your guide and driver will pick you up at 9:00AM from your hotel in Porto. The tour can be customed this tour to fit your own needs. Please include this information once the booking is made. - SAVE COVID-19 SAFE - As this is a private tour we take care of maintaining social distance

Perfect getaway from Lisbon. Visit Fátima, one of the most spectacular Catholic sanctuaries in the world. Head to the breathtaking views of Nazaré and be admired by the size of the waves and the courage of the surfers. Finish your day in the fairy-tale town of Óbidos sipping a glass of Ginjinha.

Soak up the scenery of central Portugal from the back of a bike—something few travelers really get to experience—during this full-day ride down the Ecopista do Dão. In the company of a guide and a small group capped at 8 participants, cover almost 50km and enjoy an intimate experience that is well-suited to experienced cyclists.

Your private driver, together with your private guide, will pick you up at your hotel or place of choice in Porto and drive you along the south coast to Aveiro. This pretty coastal town is now a vibrant and modern university place, but it remains faithful to its fishing port roots. Due to its canals it is worldwide known as the Venice from Portugal. Your will discover its "Art Nouveau" houses next to the canals, where you will see the colourful “moliceiros” boats. A group ride on a boat is included in the price of this tour. You will then proceed to Coimbra, considered the Medieval Capital of Portugal. With an incredible historic center, crossed by the Mondego River, this charming city has notable monuments, medieval churches and Cathedrals. Coimbra hosts one of the oldest universities in the World. - SAVE COVID-19 SAFE - As this is a private tour we take care of maintaining social distance