Porto · COIMBRA DAY TRIPS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 coimbra day trips worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Visit Fátima’s Marian shrine and Coimbra’s medieval university on a 10-hour small-group tour from Porto, with expert guidance and free time.
“Our guide Jose was very friendly and polite and he shared his knowledge of the area. it was like we had a private tour with only 8 people. would highly recommend living tour”
Review of Living Tours’ Fátima and Coimbra day trip from Porto, with practical advice on timing, guides, value, walking, and what to expect.
“Helder Paiva was an excellent tour guide. He explained a lot about the history of Portugal on the way to Fatima and on the way home. He was clearly knowledgeable. He personalized the walking tour of the site of the apparitions and gave us plenty of free time to explore the shrine and the surrounding areas. The trip to Coimbra was a bit short, but he did a great job explaining what the city was all about as well as its unique history. Helder even spent time with my wife and I after the tour ended answering our questions and giving us even more history Excellent tour for the money!!…”
Explore Aveiro by moliceiro boat and Coimbra’s university on a flexible small-group day trip from Porto, with Costa Nova and hotel pickup options.
“Our guide Chris was great. He was professional, friendly and very knowledgeable about this area of Portugal. Highly recommended”
Tour Aveiro by moliceiro boat, then explore Coimbra’s old university, cathedrals, and Joanina Library on a small-group day from Porto.
“Trip was excellent Guide Ines was very good. Unfortunately we did not get message that pick up time was changed, also ups code on the printed ticket was not working. Ines fixed everything fast and kept us as relaxed as possible, always was very helpful”
Explore Coimbra and Aveiro from Porto on a small-group day tour with a historic university visit, Costa Nova stop, and moliceiro cruise.
“Touring the university and the boat trip in Aviero were interesting and enjoyable. Ricardo was very knowledgeable and friendly. My only complaint was that we thought he was going with us on the university tour to guide us. Also aviator said water would be provided, and it wasn’t.”
Review of Porto’s Fatima and Coimbra day trip, with Mass, shepherds’ homes, university views, transport tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.
“Andre Vidal was an exceptional tour guide speaking fluently in English, French and Portuguese with great knowledge, understanding and passion for Fatima and also Coimbra which we visited in the afternoon. We had been to Fatima before on our own in 2016, but Andre's commentary and leadership enhanced our love and understanding of Fatima”
Visit Fátima’s famous shrine, enjoy a Portuguese lunch, and explore Coimbra’s historic university on a private day trip from Porto.
“Visiting the Shrine and attending Mass was a most memorable experience. Our Driver/Guide did an excellent job!”
Visit Coimbra and Aveiro from Porto with a small group, university tour, local pastry, and colorful Moliceiro boat ride.
“It was a nicely packed trip and David is a great guide - informative and helpful.”
Travel Porto to Lisbon by private car, stopping in Aveiro, Coimbra, Fátima, Nazaré, and Óbidos with an English-speaking driver.
“Great guide. Safe driver. Had a great day! Mario is an insightful, kind, guide. Enjoyed him very much.”
Visit Fátima’s sacred sites and Coimbra’s old university on a private Porto day trip with a flexible guide and comfortable transport.
“This was a fantastic trip. The city of Coimbra is lovely - the Joanina library, Palace and chapel were fascinating and beautiful and we managed to fit in a trip to the Cabinet of curiosities ( fascinating and well worth a visit) situated nearby and the cost of entry was included in the same tickets as the previously mentioned sites. We enjoyed seeing the ruins of the original Santa Clara convent and visiting Fatima. Our driver Paulo was excellent, very friendly and very patient and helpful. He dropped us off at the most convenient locations and waited patiently for us. He went out of his way to make drop off…”
Travel privately from Porto to Lisbon with optional stops in Aveiro, Coimbra, Fátima, Nazaré, and Óbidos.
“Our guide Mario was excellent! He was punctual but also relaxed if we were running over at some of our stops. We really enjoyed the trip and he was also very knowledgeable of Portugal, so it was great talking to him during the drives. He was also a very safe driver, which was extra comforting because my young daughter was in the car with us.”
Explore Aveiro, Costa Nova, and Coimbra from Porto on a private day tour with hotel pickup, flexible sightseeing, and local guides.
“Un guide qui est devenu un ami.Un tour au delà de notre attendent avec une halte gastronomique portugaise. ..poissons frais Merci a Jean Noël.”
Explore Aveiro’s canals, Costa Nova’s striped houses, local ovos moles, and Coimbra on a flexible private day trip from Porto.
“Pedro was an amazing guide. He was very accommodating, gave us some great suggestions, and too us to some great places. Ali would highly recommend him as a guide to others.”
Explore Coimbra, Aveiro, Costa Nova, and the Barra lighthouse on a private day trip from Porto with hotel pickup and a local guide.
“La universidad de Coimbra es maravillosa y es toda una experiencia visitarla y la ciudad de Aveiro es preciosa, por supuesto hacer el pequeño crucero por los canales es una oportunidad que no se puede perder. Además tuvimos al guía Ricardo, amable y muy, muy eficiente. Si algún día volvemos a Oporto, esperamos de verdad que nos vuelva a tocar con él si hacemos más salidas.”
Visit Coimbra, Aveiro, and Costa Nova from Porto with a private guide, historic sights, a moliceiro cruise, and hotel pickup.
“Our guide Nuno was excellent -- personable, professional and extremely knowledgeable about history, architecture and religious art. The stops at Aveiro and Costa Nova were fun and interesting, but Coimbra was the highlight. The nominal admission to the chapel, library and palace was well worth it, but the town itself is the jewel. Beautiful views, the cathedrals, the University, the vibe of a historical cultural center. A lovely day we will always remember.”
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