Top Porto activities
Top Porto landmarks
Beyond Porto
Porto trip ideas

Coimbra & Aveiro Full Day Private Tour from Porto

12 Reviews 4.75 out of 5 stars Based on 12 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 92% of reviewers | Porto, Portugal

Loading Options
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 17 (0) days in advance.

8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Instant confirmation
Offered in: English
and 3 more
French, Spanish, Portuguese

Overview

The guide will pick you up at your hotel or meeting point and drive you to Coimbra, providing information about Portuguese history and culture during the journey.

The first stop on your experience will be a visit to the University of Coimbra, a 13th-century university, including the tower with a panoramic view, Pátio das Escolas, Sala dos Capelos, Chapel of São Miguel, and the Joanine Library.

You will also have the opportunity to explore the city, highlighting the Monastery of Santa Cruz, the Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha, and the Old Cathedral (Sé Velha).

Heading to Aveiro, you will experience a ride through the canals of Aveiro on a moliceiro, a traditional boat from the region, observing the city and its network of canals.

The last stop before returning to the city of Porto will be at Costa Nova Beach, famous for its wooden houses painted with colorful stripes.

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch There we'll be given 1 hour free for lunch
  • Admission Fees to Royal Palace , São Miguel Chapel, Joanina Library
See 3 moreSee 3 more

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point
Pickup details

Centre located Hotels in Porto or Vila Nova de Gaia

What To Expect

Book Online

Our secure website provides real-time availability, instant confirmation, and free, no-hassle cancellations up to 24 hours before your tour begins.
Read more

Safe & secure • Easy breezy • Hassle-free

Porto (pass by)

our expert guide will collect you from your hotel/accommodation or meeting point and will drive you to Coimbra, your first stop! On your way, the guide will give you insights regarding the Portuguese history, development and cultural facts of portuguese heritage.
Read more

Universita Di Coimbra

We begin this visit, precisely at the university founded in the XIIIth Century and which UNESCO has placed on its list of World Heritage sites, in a classification that also includes Rua da Sofia and the upper part of the city. It's well worth climbing its tower, which houses the bells that signal the start and end of classes, in order to appreciate the superb 360º view of Coimbra. But there is much to see at ground level, too: the Pátio das Escolas courtyard, the Sala dos Capelos hall where the most important ceremonies are held, the Chapel of São Miguel with an imposing Baroque organ and the Joanine Library, which has more than 300,000 works dating from the 16th to the 18th centuries arranged in beautiful gilt-covered bookcases. The buildings occupy the place of the Palace where the first Kings of Portugal lived, when they made the city the capital of the kingdom. Admission to the university and library is not included.
Read more

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Coimbra

On the banks of the river Mondego, Coimbra is famous for its University, the oldest in Portugal and one of the oldest in Europe, which over time has shaped its image to become "the city of students". There are several monuments from those times that display the splendour of Romanesque art. In the shopping area and area of historic cafés in the City Centre, visitors really must see the Monastery of Santa Cruz, which houses the tomb of the first King of Portugal, Afonso Henriques, and on the other bank, the Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha, recovered and rescued from the waters of the river that invaded it over the centuries. The Sé Velha (Old Cathedral), too, on whose steps the monumental serenade takes place in which students dressed in black capes sing the Coimbra Fado with heartfelt emotion. This is one of the events in the Queima das Fitas ritual (Burning of the Ribbons) every May, in which newly graduated students celebrate the completion of their course, at a very colourful party. This liveliness is felt throughout the year, however, in the many pubs, restaurants and “Repúblicas” (student residences), examples of community life.
Read more

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Aveiro

For the afternoon, the tour proceeds to Aveiro, next to the sea and the ria (estuary), is crossed by a network of channels through which moliceiros (local boats) meander. These slim, colourful vessels used to be used to collect algae and seaweed, and today are for sightseeing trips.
Read more

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Ria de Aveiro

Cruise Aveiro's dazzling canals on a classic Moliceiro (traditional boat) Relax and enjoy the landscape on this traditional boat, that once was used to collect seagrass in the lagoon.
Read more

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Costa Nova

Next and Last stop: Costa Nova do Prado beach, famous only by the name Costa Nova. The most picturesque aspect of Costa Nova is its coast road along which a line of wooden huts is painted in brightly coloured stripes alternating with white. Built by fishermen as shelters and equipment stores, the huts have now been converted into rather characteristic holiday homes.
Read more

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Show 5 more stops

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please kindly be aware that the overall duration of the activity could be influenced by traffic conditions. We highly advise against scheduling any additional activities or making other plans within the hour following the anticipated completion time.
  • Discover Porto in a unique way with a Free Walking Tour with Living Tours, available to all customers who book this activity. Our Free Walking Tour is available on a daily basis, in English and Spanish, at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. departing from Living Tours Agency located in Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352, 4050-418 Porto
  • Operated by a business

Frequently Asked Questions

(6)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Coimbra & Aveiro Full Day Private Tour from Porto?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

Still have questions?

We're here to help.
Activity code: C-7592P97

Traveler Photos

Reviews

4.75
12 reviews

Average 4.75 out of 5 stars based on 12 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor

5 stars
10
4 stars
1
3 stars
1
2 stars
0
1 star
0

Loading Options
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 17 (0) days in advance.

Similar Tours & Activities

Porto PRIVATE TOUR With Locals: Highlights & Hidden Gems

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Porto with hidden gems that only a local can show you. Get to...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (939)
from
$98.24

Medieval Guimarães-Hidden Gems / Full day-from Porto

Discover the cradle of our independency! Guimarães is a town in the northern region that preserves the medieval style and structure. In this visit, you...

8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
from
$122.92

Porto: Sunset Douro Cruise with Wine Tasting
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Witness Porto’s breathtaking beauty as day turns to night on this unforgettable sunset cruise. Sip on exquisite Port wines while admiring the city’s most iconic...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (9)
from
$74.93

Porto Essential Walking Tour
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Get ready to know the city of Porto and its most iconic monuments, as well as the best sightseeing places. Once you join this three...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (253)
from
$29.97

Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought

Porto Walking Tour - The Perfect Introduction to the City

With this ticket you have access to our incredible free walking tour. This not an ordinary tour. From Fonte dos Leões, in front of Porto's...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (805)
from
$3.17

Porto: Douro River Cruise in a small Group With Port Wine
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

- Enjoy a relaxing sailing cruise on the Douro River, with stunning views of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia - Travel on a recent...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (744)
from
$38.36

Poças Guided Visit and Wine Tasting of 3 Port Wines
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

With more than 100 years of existence, Poças lies in the hands of the 4th generation, being one of the very few Port Wine company...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (245)
from
$28.81

Porto: Luxury Yacht Cruise – 7 Bridges with Wine Tasting & Snacks
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Discover Porto from the best perspective — the Douro River. Step aboard a luxury yacht and enjoy a relaxing 2-hour cruise through the heart of...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (563)
from
$69.10

What's Included

Activity name

  • Private transportation
  • Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Traditional "Moliceiro" Boat cruise
  • Visit to Aveiro Historical centre
  • Visit to Coimbra University and historical centre
  • LunchThere we'll be given 1 hour free for lunch
  • Admission Fees to Royal Palace , São Miguel Chapel, Joanina Library

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Please kindly be aware that the overall duration of the activity could be influenced by traffic conditions. We highly advise against scheduling any additional activities or making other plans within the hour following the anticipated completion time.
  • Discover Porto in a unique way with a Free Walking Tour with Living Tours, available to all customers who book this activity. Our Free Walking Tour is available on a daily basis, in English and Spanish, at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. departing from Living Tours Agency located in Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352, 4050-418 Porto
  • Operated by a business

Protecting you

Activity name

For your protection and stress-free bookings, use our secure platform to pay for bookings. Living Tours

Report Product Issue

Activity name

Language
Currency

Site Settings

Activity name

Currency

Activity name

Activity name

Free Cancellation

100% refund
No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST).

Sorting, ranking, and search results

Activity name

Cool Destinations wants to make your searches as relevant as possible. That's why we offer many ways to help you find the right experiences for you.

On some pages, you can select how to sort the results we display and also use filter options to see only those search results that meet your chosen preferences. You'll see explanations of what those sort options mean when you select them.

If you see a Badge of Excellence label, the award is based on average review ratings, share of bookings with a review, and number of bookings through Cool Destinations over a 12-month period.

The importance of any one factor over any other in a sort order varies, and the balance is constantly being reviewed and adjusted. We're always updating our systems and testing new ways to refine and improve your results to make them as relevant as possible to meet your needs.

Choose an option

Activity name

or

Cool Rewards Terms & Conditions

Activity name

Cool Rewards

  • Cool Rewards is a loyalty program operated by Cool Destinations. Rewards may be earned by any eligible person holding a Cool Destinations account, subject to the Cool Destinations customer Terms of Use.

Earning rewards

  • Rewards can be earned by making bookings on the Cool Destinations website. You will be able to see the value of the rewards you can earn during the booking process.
  • Earned rewards will be issued in a pending state and will move to a confirmed state 24 hours after the start time of the experience.
  • Earned rewards will be available to redeem once they are no longer in a pending state.
  • For bookings that are moved to a different travel date, the rewards will be redeemable after the amended travel date.
  • If a booking where rewards were issued is canceled, the earned rewards will not be redeemable and will be moved to a canceled state.

Redeeming rewards

  • To redeem rewards, you must be logged into your Cool Destinations account.
  • Any available rewards will be automatically applied the next time you make a booking, and their value will be deducted from your order at checkout, unless you choose not to apply them, which requires you to indicate this via the toggle switch. Bookings made using rewards are subject to the standard Cool Destinations Customer Terms of Use.
  • You will not be able to redeem only a portion of your available rewards at checkout. It is only possible to redeem all or none of your available rewards.
  • There is no minimum order value required to redeem your rewards. This means that you can pay for 100% of your order with rewards.
  • Rewards are non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash.
  • If rewards are redeemed against a booking that is canceled or refunded, the rewards will be reissued to your account.

Miscellaneous

  • You can check your Cool Destinations account to see the rewards you have collected at any time. You are responsible for ensuring that your rewards balance is correct.
  • We reserve the right to modify these Cool Rewards Terms and Conditions at any time, with or without notice, including the rules for earning and redeeming rewards. Any changes will be reflected in the updated Terms and Conditions.
  • We reserve the right to terminate the Cool Rewards program and cease issuing any further rewards on future bookings. All pending and available rewards balances will be honored.
  • By earning and redeeming rewards, you agree to these Terms and Conditions, as well as any subsequent changes made to them.