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University of Coimbra

Joanina Library

Queima das Fitas, Coimbra

Fado ao Centro

Portugal dos Pequenitos

Sé Velha, Coimbra

Quinta das Lágrimas

Coimbra Botanical Garden

Santa Clara Convent

Royal Palace, University of Coimbra

Chapel of São Miguel

Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha

Viewing points

Archaeology

Multi-day trips

Castle & palace tours

Nearby destinations

Nazaré tours

Fátima tours

Batalha tours

Aveiro tours

Alcobaça tours

Tomar tours

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Sanctuary of Our Lady of FátimaAttraction in Fátima, Portugal

Batalha MonasteryAttraction in Batalha, Portugal

Convent of ChristAttraction in Tomar, Portugal

Alcobaça MonasteryAttraction in Alcobaça, Portugal

Aveiro LagoonAttraction in Aveiro, Portugal

Castle of AlmourolAttraction in Praia do Ribatejo, Portugal

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  • Outside Coimbra

Private car tours

Old town tours

Local food tours

Wine tasting & winery tours

Sightseeing cruises

Literary activities

Concerts & operas

Rail tours

Canoe & kayak tours

Bike tours

Fado shows

Escape rooms

Explore more things to do in Coimbra

Sightseeing

Food & drinks

Extreme sports & adrenaline

Driving experiences

Water sports

Explore more things to do in Coimbra

Small group activities

Family-friendly activities

Solo travelers' tours

Explore more things to do in Coimbra

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From Porto: Aveiro & Coimbra Small Group Tour + River Cruise

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From Porto: Aveiro & Coimbra Small Group Tour + River Cruise
4.6121497 out of 5 stars
4.6
4.6121497 out of 5 stars
214 reviews
Likely to sell out

Enjoy a full-day tour of Aveiro and Coimbra from Porto. Explore the university city of Coimbra and discover Aveiro's canals on a boat trip to the Aveiro Salt Pans.

About this activity

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Duration 9 hours
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Host or greeter
English, Spanish, Portuguese
Pickup optional
Pickup and Drop-off Hotels in Porto Center.
Small group
Limited to 8 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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DANIEL GLENN – Philippines

We enjoyed our wonderful day with Cris, who was kind, informative, fun, and a safe driver. Great English ability as well. He even arranged a detour to the monastery in Coimbra (where Queen Saint Isabel was buried), which we appreciated. His recommendations on where to eat, what to try, etc were also on point. We traveled with senior citizens and we appreciated his patience and understanding, as well. Thanks for a memorable day!

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Linda – United States

Ease of transport and pleasant guide. Enjoyed all activities

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Participants

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting/pickup location

    Depends on the selected option

  • Van

    (1.5 hours)

    Joanina Library

    Visit (1 hour)

    Optional, Extra fee

    Coimbra

    Visit (1 hour)

    Optional

    Coimbra

    Lunch, Free time (1.5 hours)

    Optional, Extra fee

  • Van

    (1 hour)

    Aveiro

    Boat cruise (1 hour)

    Optional

    Aveiro

    Visit (1 hour)

    Optional

  • Van

    (1 hour)

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    Igreja da Lapa, Porto

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Take a beautiful cruise on the Aveiro River
  • Explore the historic city of Aveiro, known as the Venice of Portugal
  • Visit Coimbra

Full description

Meet the guide at the meeting point to start the tour. Relax in an airconditioned vehicle on the way to Aveiro in the central region of Portugal, considered the small “Venice of Portugal”, where where you can visit the Fish Market, Aveiro's railway station. Explore the city's Art Nouveau architecture and historical center.
Board a traditional, wooden moliceiro boat and experience the city from the water. Make your way to the Aveiro Salt Ponds passing by New Coast, typical striped houses.
Look for stork nests along the way find.
After visiting Aveiro, you will have free time for lunch (at your own expense), the guide will be able to suggest restaurants where you can have lunch. Depending on the group's wishes, lunch can be in Aveiro or in Coimbra.
Coimbra. Start by exploring Coimbra, a historically university city, because of the University of Coimbra, one of the oldest in Europe and one of the largest in Portugal. One of the oldest cities in the country, it was the capital of Portugal before Lisbon, until 1255, and is home to the first National Pantheon, the Monastery of Santa Cruz.
Stroll through the streets of Coimbra.
Stop at important landmarks such as the Old Cathedral and the New Cathedral. If you select the option with monuments admission, visit the interiors of Joanina Library and the Royal Palace.
Get back in the VAN, and we will make the trip back to Porto.
At the end of the tour, the guide will drop you off at the same place of meeting point.

Includes

  • Bottled water
  • Coimbra monuments admission (if option selected)
  • Cruise on Aveiro River
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
  • Entrance to monuments (if option selected)
  • Lunch
  • Tips

Meeting point

Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts.

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Important information

Not allowed

  • Pets

Know before you go

  • The tour may be conducted by a multilingual guide
  • The maritime museum is closed on Sundays from October to February, and on Mondays, throughout the year
Likely to sell out

From $123.76 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 214 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.4/5

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DANIEL GLENN – PhilippinesMay 1, 2025 – Verified booking
We enjoyed our wonderful day with Cris, who was kind, informative, fun, and a safe driver. Great English ability as well. He even arranged a detour to the monastery in Coimbra (where Queen Saint Isabel was buried), which we appreciated. His recommendations on where to eat, what to try, etc were also on point. We traveled with senior citizens and we appreciated his patience and understanding, as well. Thanks for a memorable day!
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Linda – United StatesApril 26, 2025 – Verified booking
Ease of transport and pleasant guide. Enjoyed all activities
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Cara – United StatesApril 3, 2025 – Verified booking
This trip was awesome! The only thing we would have changed would be to have more time in Coimbra and possibly skip the boat ride in Aveiro (it didn’t go through the town as much as we had expected). Our guide, Lawrence, was very kind and he did a fantastic job accommodating our group’s interests. Spending the day with him was great!

Product ID: 59001

Activity provider:Meridian4People - Portugal & Spain
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