Top Coimbra Day Trips

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.

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.

In this adventure we will discover some of the most iconic shale villages and waterfalls in central Portugal! We started our trip with a wonderful view of the Mont'Alto Sanctuary. Then, we leave in the direction of Coja where we can relax on its river beach before the mountain paths take us to the village of Benfeita and the waterfall of Fraga da Pena with its imposing 20 meters high. To end in beauty, nothing like visiting the best-known schist village in the country - Piódão…. For the more adventurous we still have 2 more places to discover, Foz d’Égua the enchanted village and Poço da Broca where the waters demonstrate the power of nature…

Escape the city and discover the delights of life along the rivers in Portugal. When you travel by sidecar you soak up the smells and sounds of river flora and fauna, historic sites and village life today – this is a unique and mutli-sensorial experience. We will be able to ride to parts of the river side that others can't reach, and as we travel we will point out interesting facts and information of the region. As we ride we will see beautiful waterfalls, hidden fluvial beaches and history of the people who live here (old watermills and other interesting architecture) along the rivers' long and winding paths. Stopping for pictures, lunch and refreshments you'll attract all the attention from passers by. This is a truly unique and memorable way to take in Portugal's impressive river ways and take away a feeling of true adventure.

Penacova, the village "where Nature lives", where "breathe good air", a place that awaits you and where the river Mondego will guide you! In this village, near Coimbra, where every corner and nook has a story to tell, we will leave on an adventure and in each place, a letter will find! This letter has a history, a memory, a tradition, a monument, a landscape and all together define the identity of this region. Follow and listen to the melody of the waters of the Mondego River and the Alva River, feel the "good air" of Penacova around your face and discover belvederes, windmills and waterfalls while the green mountains will accompany you. Allow yourself to meet the Nature that lives in this county, allow you to enrich your life with stories and build in your heart a book of memories to never forget.

The Roman Empire had a tremendous weight in our culture and evidence of this can be found a little everywhere in the Sicó area. In this adventure we will discover the complex of Roman ruins of Conímbriga where you can contemplate the architectural capacity of the Roman people and the way they lived. From here we will head towards another "ex-libbris" of this region, the Casmilo Buracas, majestic geological formations that were once complexes of subterranean caves that are now exposed to the surface. Finally we will see remnants of a structure that was used to defend attacks such as the Castelo of the Germanello and another example of the genius and ingenuity of the Roman people, the Castellum de Alcabideque. All this and much more is what we will take to discover in this Adventure ...

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?

We are a local company that knows history, economy and curiosities like no one else in Central Portugal. We love to show our region, our monuments and our culture to those who visit us. We always have at the end of each visit the sense of mission accomplished and that all our customers are fascinated with all that the region offers. Each tour we make is a friendship we create!

Our adventures are not only made of nature and the proof of this is our visit to the prehistoric past of Carregal do Sal village. During this circuit we will take you to explore archaeological monuments dating back to the 4th century BC. that were used in the early days as a way of remembering and worshiping their dead. During this adventure you will get to know several Dolmens / Orcas (from Fiais da Telha, Ameal, Palheira among others) as well as various granite outcrops that fed the imagination of our ancestors leading to the emergence of various stories and legends.  In the middle of our journey you will still have the opportunity to taste some of the regional products that are sure to make your mouth water. All this will always be accompanied by sweeping landscapes and unforgettable demonstrations of nature.

Decide to climb the mountains or unveil the villages where we give you the freedom to choose your own way. The concept of this trip is Tailor Made where you can choose just what you want to visit.

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.

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 villages of Shale have already been dubbed "magical villages," their names sound like Romans, Arabs and even barbarians, but it is their characteristic appearance that makes them so fantastic. These structures dating back to medieval times emanate an architectural beauty that is still difficult to match today, even more fascinating are the places where they find themselves by necessity of fixation for pastoral and agricultural activities. During this adventure we will take you to know some of the most beautiful villages of Shale of Serra da Lousã as well as the sweeping landscapes that this unique place has to offer ...

Luso is one of the many thermal villages that Portugal has, a village where nature lives and is represented by the magic and breathtaking National Forest of Bussaco. A small village where every house and street has a history, where the water of the Serra do Bussaco is traditionally used for renal and dermatological treatments, but also considered a quality drinking water, where you can have the opportunity to drink in Fonte São João , right in the center of this village. After discovering this beautiful village, we will discover along paths and paths surrounded by leafy and verdant trees, the magic of the National Forest of Bussaco, one of the national forests richest in natural, architectural and cultural heritage and currently a Heritage candidate UNESCO World Heritage. A forest where each nook has a story to tell, a way of life to observe, melodies to be enchanted, landscapes to contemplate.  

Cova da Moira, a place where the extensive area of agricultural land has enormous historical and archaeological value in bringing together numerous graves dug from granite rock and remnants of the past. Trace these from different times and which together with other archaeological monuments spread throughout the county, a rich village full of history of our ancestors. In this adventure, you can get to know these various archaeological sites and understand the meaning and functions of each grave along this interpretive circuit. However, despite the archaeological interest being high, we can not fail to mention that the landscape value is also of great importance. Finally, we will visit the Manuel Soares de Albergaria Museum and the Aristides de Sousa Mendes House, defender of the Jews during World War II.

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

A perfect day that combines Religion, historical monuments and breathtaking natural sceneries. Visit Fatima, one of the most important sites for Catholicism and devotion to Mary | At Batalha enjoy a 14th century Monastery, Unesco World Heritage site and one of the best examples of Gothic style in Portugal | Discover Nazaré, one of the most breathtaking natural sceneries in Portugal with the biggest waves in the world. Have the opportunity to eat one of the best fish of your life | Fall for Óbidos, a picturesque medieval town where you feel traveling back in time.

Escape the city and experience Portuguese mountain life, history, culture and people as they have been for centuries. You will discover unforgettable rugged and beautiful landscapes that set the scene for the most exhilarating and fun sidecar adventure tours. We share the investing facts and information of the region as we take you to the lesser-seen spot for incredible 360 panoramas views of the mountains. We will ride the roads and tracks to see geographic formations and caves, salt pans and architecture that reflect life in the region, roman ruins and mountains villages of today. Whilst we carry some snacks with us we’ll stop for refreshments and of course, lunch at the local pastellarias along the way. Travelling by sidecar really is the perfect way to enjoy a day of discovery and then take the sensations home with you.

Serra da Lousã is known for its "magical villages" of schist but it is not only its stone houses that are magical. This off-road tour will take you to the discovery of its oak, chestnut and pine forests where noble creatures and magical silhouettes inhabit the Deer. Among the forests where these majestic beings inhabit we will also take you to observe and know smaller species, but no less important for the ecosystem, which gave us their unique colors and look… To end this adventure we could not miss visiting one of the most beautiful schist villages of our Serra da Lousã, Gondramaz, and the beautiful Quelhas river with its riparian galleries. Come with us on this adventure, the Serra da Lousã Nature awaits you.

We have selected the points of greatest historical, geological and human interest to create an experience that always leaves your mouth watering and wants to come back. We pass through the stunning lagoons of the Arrimal, we enter the mountain to discover the "Arco da Memória", we discover the unique candidate for UNESCO heritage (the dry stone walls). The landscape is marked by abandoned windmills (reminiscent of other times, although not far away). Stops at the Ecopista and in the coal caves, a mandatory visit to the magnificent Fórnea (a unique geological formation, with an impressive view), the "Jurassic Beach" (about 30 km from the current coast line, we discover traces of sea creatures that lived in a distant past). Algares and Lapas, typical geological features of Carso, give us a different view, from the interior of the Earth to the Sky. A trip to Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Nature Park is certainly not complete without visiting the "Dinosaur Footprints".

A unique experience that will lead you to discover all the best that Serra da Estrela offers. You will climb to the top of the mountain and visit the most beautiful dams in existence. You will pass a mountain village that in summer attracts a lot of people to bathe in the natural pools. And you can breathe the pure air of the mountain as well as watch them.

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

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 Águeda, Aveiro and Costa Nova 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.