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When booking a visit with Gonçalo Lopes Walking Tours, you don't need to stand in line to guarantee your ticket, we always guarantee a ticket and entrance to the Joanina Library. Our visits are private, only your group will come with us. Our guides are former students of the University of Coimbra, from areas such as History, Art History and Tourism. They are qualified guides, speak several foreign languages. Our tours comply with the guidelines of the general health department, it is mandatory to wear a mask throughout the tour. Discovering the University of Coimbra with us is safe, don't waste more time, book your visit now at www.goncalo-lopes.com

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"

RALLY OF THE TASKS In Águeda it is difficult to fasten the belt! Come embark on a journey through the traditional flavors of the region in a gastronomic itinerary consisting of traditional snacks, as well as the Tasca de Águeda Rally. The guided tour integrated in the tour will allow the client to have a historical context of Águeda

Fado concerts to the Center sell out very fast, by buying the ticket with us, we guarantee a place for the main session of 18 hours.

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).

With this program you will learn a little about the history of this thermal village, while discovering the history of the Bairrada Route, having the opportunity to accompany this visit with a sparkling wine produced in the region and a Curia Love - a typical sweet. Enjoy your visit and visit the shop with more than 450 wines, sparkling wines, spirits and liqueurs from the 33 associated producers of the Bairrada Route, as well as various local products and handicrafts. It is the ideal place for after this test to take a short walk through the Curia park and go to the discovery of Bairrada!

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.

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

In addition to the tasting of 7 Port Wines, the visitor will receive information on the method of manufacture, history, uses and economy of Port Wine

Pick-up in your Hotel/Port in Porto Trip to Peso da Régua Visit to a winery with Top Port Wine and Olive Oil Tastings, explained by someone from the producers family, that really feels what is explaining Visit to a place with rocks that have something very ancient and special,related to Wine, Olive Oil and the Old gods. Miradouro (Panoramic Sightseeing over the Douro River) with a Chapel built over the t emple of a Fertility goddess. Trip to Pinhão through N-222 (Considered the best road of the World) Visit to the Pinhão Railway Station with its historical tiles Rabelo Boat Trip (1 hour Pinhão-Romaneira-.Pinhão, a nice trip to hava a different perspective from the Douro Valley) Visit to a beautiful Winery with Wine, Olive Oil and Honey Tastings, with a private Miradouro (Considered by BBC one of the most beautiful landscapes of the World) or a nice Olive Oil Museum which is also a Winery. Return to your Hotel/Port in Porto or transfer to Douro Valley

Pickup in your Hotel/Port in Porto Trip to Peso da Régua Visit to a winery with Top Port Wine and Olive Oil Tastings, explained by someone from the producers family, that really feels what is explaining Visit to a place with rocks that have something very ancient special, related to Wine, Olive Oil and the Old gods. Miradouro (Panoramic Sightseeing over the Douro River) with a Chapel built over the temple of a Fertility goddess. Trip to Pinhão trhough N-222 (Considered the best road of the World) Visit to the Pinhão Railway Station with is historical tiles Rabelo Boat Trip (1 hour Pinhão-Romaneira-Pinhão, a nice trip to have a different perspective from the Douro Valley) Visit to a beautiful Winery with Wine, Olive Oil and Honey Tastings, with a private Miradouro (Considered by BBC one of the most beautiful landscapes of the World) or a nice Olive Oil Museum which is also a Winery. Return to your Hotel/Port in Porto or transfer to Douro Valley.

In the Douro Valley the roads are really windy and narrow in many points. On your own you would take much more time to arrive to the locations, and you would be struggling when you should be only enjoying your tour and stay in the Valley. You also lose a good part of the landscapes, because you can't be driving and looking around safely on these roads. This is a Wine region, and to drive while doing Wine tastings, is unsafe and the legal alcohol limit for drivers is 0. 5 grams per litre of blood. Without a guide you will lose many interesting information about the highlights of the Douro Valley, because there is historical, cultural, religious, mythical and wine-related value in every piece of the Valley that only a local guide may provide you. Why choose me for your private driver? I may guide you to the best Wine-related, Gastronomic, Religious, Cultural, Mythical, Photographic or Adventure experiencies on the Douro Valley.

In this tour we invite you to come cycling in the vineyards, knowing this vast territory in a different and exclusive way, where you will have direct contact with the grapes and the producers. Time to visit one of the traditional wineries of the Rota da Bairrada and finish with wine and sparkling wine tasting.

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

Pickup in your Hotel/Port in Porto Trip to Peso da Régua Private visit to a winery with Premium Port Wine, Dry Wine and Olive Oil Tastings, explained by someone from the producers family, that really feels what is explaining Trip to Pinhão through N-222 (Considered the best road of the world) Lunch at DOC the best Gourmet restaurant in the Douro Valley Visit to a beautiful Winery with amazing Vintage Ports, Olive Oil, Honey tastings or a refreshing Port Cocktail, with a private Miradouro (considered by BBC one of the most beautiful landscapes of the World) Sunset Private boat ride Return to your Hotel/Port in Porto

Pick up at the Hotel Trip to Lamego Visit to the Shrine of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios Visit to Lamego's Castle and Medieval Cistern Visit to Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral Visit to the Raposeira Wine Cellars with sparkling wine tasting Lunch (local gastronomy) Visit to Régua's old railway bridge Visit to a typical Quinta (Wine Estate) with wine tasting Miradouro (Panoramic Sightseeing over the Douro River) Return to the Hotel

This Palace was where a former rector of the University of Coimbra studied medicine in 1907. After holding prominent public positions, Fernando de Almeida Ribeiro was Rector of the University of Coimbra in 1926. In this Palace whose history we have known since 1884, we can find immense traces of unique architecture, luxurious materials and construction techniques almost nonexistent today. Some geniuses more than 100 years ago, made art on the walls of the rooms with tiles of a unique beauty. The fireplace gives a special magic to all spaces. The same geniuses of the tiles, did the same with the velvet wallpaper and wooden ceilings that decorate the main hall of the Palace. In this hall, it's possible to listen to Fado Coimbra on a turntable that will soon be 100 years old. In the kitchen, there is a native marble table that weighs half a ton. In the Bôa Vista balcony, there's a unique landscape with the Mondego River, the Santa Clara Monastery, the São Francisco Convent.

With the suggestions born from experience and taste, the traveler will be accompanied in the preparation of delicious typical Italian dishes, and will receive the recipes to subsequently rework them.

This is an adventure for all your senses! Pick-up at the Hotel Trip to Peso da Régua Visit to a winery with Top Port Wine and Olive Oil Tastings, explained by someone from the producers family, that really feels what is explaining. Visit to a place with rocks that have something very ancient ans special, related to wine, olive oil and the old gods. Miradouro (Panoramic Sightseeing over the Douro River) with a Chapel built over the temple of a Fertility goddess. Visit to the Medieval Bridge and Tower of Ucanha Village. Lunch in a nice local restaurant, with delicious traditional food. Visit to the Visigothic Chapel of Balsemão. Trip to Pinhão through N-222 (Considered the best road of the World) Visit to the Pinhão Railway Station with its historical tiles Tastings in a beautiful Winery with a private Miradouro (Considered by BBC one of the most beautiful landscapesof the World) As is a private tour, we may personalize this experience especiallyfor you.

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 ...