Top Coimbra Bus Tours

Discover one of Portugal’s largest Roman settlements—and couple visits to ancient ruins with a museum excursion—during this private-half day Conimbriga tour. Choose between morning and afternoon start times, depart from your Coimbra hotel, and travel via private vehicle. You’ll discover Conimbriga’s ruins and famed aqueduct, will visit the PO.RO.S - Portugal Roman Museum in Sicó, and can also explore the Museu Monografico de Conimbriga.

THIS IS AN AMAZING TOUR. WITH PLENTY OF TIME TO SEE EVERYTHING! In Fatima, we will visit the interior of the Factory, where the images and the rosaries of Fatima are hand made. Then we'll go to the Sanctuary, and attend a mass, so we can bless all the images, rosaries and\or souvenirs that you bought at the Factory. Then we will visit the home of the children that witness the apparition of Our Lady of Fatima in 1917, and if possible (if we are lucky), we will take a picture and be blessed by Lucia's niece, Maria dos Anjos, who is now 102 years old. After Fatima, we will have lunch in a buffet local restaurant, well known for it's buffet of Portuguese food. After lunch, we will visit the incredible medieval village of Óbidos, where you can try the delicious liquor ginginha, before returning to Lisbon Booking made for date before theb15 of August, don't have the lunch included

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.

Just outside of Coimbra are the schist villages of Lousã, homes made of crystalline stone. On this private tour, visit the villages of Cerdeira, Candal, and Talasnal in just a few hours. Explore each village and admire the shale houses, cork trees, narrow streets, and panoramic views of the Lousã mountains.

Learn all about Fatima today in this half day guided tour. You'll have plenty of stops along the way, and be driven to each in an air conditioning, private vehicle. Your guide will be an English speaker, and they will explain the history and significance of the places you see along the way. Visit churches, chapels, and significant houses along the tour today.

When booking a visit with Gonçalo Lopes Walking Tours, you do not need to stand in line to secure your ticket, we always guarantee a ticket and entry to the Joanina Library. This tour is the most complete tour of the University of Coimbra and its experiences. Our tours are private, only your group will go with us. Our guides are former students of the University of Coimbra, in areas such as History, Art History and Tourism. They are qualified guides, we have specific guides by language and knowledge of the monuments.

RM Tour was born from the idea of transforming visits to the University of Coimbra into a unique experience, transforming the guided tour into a pleasant experience of knowledge and cultural enrichment in a way that is interesting. Therefore, we always seek in our company to join the beautiful history of the University of Coimbra with the present and its customs that still permeate our institution today. This was all made possible by the training we have in the areas of history, sociology and tourism. Our collaborators are former students of the University of Coimbra which brings to our services a great appreciation and knowledge of it. If you like the idea of continuing your visit to the city of Coimbra, you can book our other tour, just search on Tripdavisor for "Guided visit to the University and city of 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.

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.

Discover some of the Coimbra region’s most spectacular ancient ruins and natural attractions—and enjoy a fully personalized sightseeing experience—on this private, half-day tour. Following pickup from your Coimbra hotel, head via private vehicle to the Serra de Sicó. You’ll visit the Buracas of Casmilo—dramatic natural caves—will tour local villages, and will soak up the tranquil pace. Then, head to the Conímbriga Roman Ruins and see the highlights of the archaeological site.

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.

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.

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).

Take a break from city life and spend a day immersed in nature on this hiking tour from Coimbra. Join a private guide and head to the ancient ruins of Conimbriga to learn about its Roman history. Then, spend a good chunk of time hiking through the Mouros River Valley where you visit a waterfall and pass a small mountain village at the base of Sico mountain.

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 Nazaré or other local city up to Batalha, Alcobaça, Nazaré, Óbidos 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 this west center region.

Despite the vestiges of human presence dating all the way back to the prehistoric era, it is only during the Medieval Ages that populations started to settle on this territory. From a count of 27 historic villages that make part of the “Schist Villages Network”, our visit will focus mainly on two of them - Candal and Talasnal - which contain constructions dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. These are located at the Lousã Mountain, a few kilometers away from the city of Coimbra!

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, Alcobaça, Nazaré, Óbidos 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.

A perfect day that combines Religion, historical monuments and breathaking 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.

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.

The location site of Conímbriga was populated by the romans around 139 B.C., in a region that contained previous signs of prehistoric occupation, establishing the prosperous capital of Lusitânia. During the rule of Emperor Augusto, Conímbriga grew into a more urban scale including an amphitheater, thermal baths and Roman Forum. Though the most impressive remains of that period are the domus – manor houses – and the insulae. These structures are so well preserved that you will feel like travelling back in time! We will visit the locations of the old town of Conímbriga while learning about the daily livings during that period and understand the strategic location on the territory that later would become Portugal. At the monographic museum we will admire the objects that were used by the people on their daily tasks!

Experience Portuguese history and culture on this all-day guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup in Coimbra, explore sites like the UNESCO-designated Castle of Tomar, Convent of Christ, and Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitó. Learn a legendary love story at Santa Maria de Alcobaça, and marvel at the labyrinth-like streets in the medieval village of Óbidos. Conclude your tour in Lisbon.

Located just north of Coimbra, the 19th-century Buçaco Palace is a beautiful piece of architecture tucked away in the forest of the same name. On this private excursion, take a guided tour of the palace, gardens, and surrounding forest to learn about the history of the neo-Manueline style building.

Day 1 Pick-up at the Hotel Trip to Peso da Régua Miradouro (Panoramic Sightseeing over the Douro River) Visit to a typical Quinta (Wine Estate) with wine tasting Trip from Peso da Régua to Pinhão through N-222 (Considered the best road of the World) Lunch (Local Gastronomy) or Gourmet Experience (at your will) Visit to the historical train station of Pinhão Rabelo boat trip(1 hour) Wine and Olive Oil Tastings Miradouro (Panoramic Sightseeing over the Douro River) Return to the Hotel Day 2 Pick-up at the Hotel Trip to Lamego Traditional Port Wine and Olive Oil Tastings Visit to the Shrine of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios Visit to Lamego´s Castle and Medieval Cistern Visit to the Archeological Center Visit to Se´s Cathedral Visit to the Visigothic Chapel of Balsemão Lunch (Local Gastronomy) Visit to Ucanha´s Roman Bridge and Fortified Tower Visit to the Murganheira Wine Cellars with sparkling wine tasting Miradouro (Panoramic Sightseeing over the Douro River) Return to the Hotel

Venture away from the bustling city and spend a day in wine country on this full-day excursion. Visit central Portugal’s Bairrada wine region for a day filled with tastings and local experiences. Stop at a few vineyards to learn about the winemaking process, including how to make sparkling wine. Sample various wines, stroll through the vines, walk through deep cellar tunnels, and more over the course of the day.