Private Coimbra and Aveiro Tour with Boat Trip

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About this activity

Let yourself be taken to Coimbra, Portugal's first capital and the oldest university city in the country. Coimbra is a tradition with its students in black capes and with fado, a love story. To visit Coimbra is to discover Alta with the university, the Chapel of São Miguel and the Joanina Library of the century. XVIII, is to go down its alleys and reach Baixa with the Cathedral, the Church of Santa Cruz erected by Afonso Henriques - first king of Portugal - and where his tomb is; is to discover the Mondego River and get lost in a labyrinth of small streets.

Portugal is land and water and Aveiro called the Venice of Portugal is an example of this. Flat land surrounded by channels where moliceiro boats are still a constant.

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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Plainsight

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Insurance
Included: Moliceiro Boat Tour (chosen by our company)

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Aveiro

1 h 15 min

Charming city Aveiro is considered by many to be the Portuguese "Venice". Coastal city with a strong connection to the sea and the rivers that flow into it. Time for Moliceiro Boat ride (typical of this region). This city is home to one of the most typical sweets: soft eggs.
Se Nova Catedral de Coimbra

Passing by

Former Jesuit Church that houses the new Cathedral of Coimbra.
Se Velha De Coimbra

10 min Admission not included

Church built in the 12th century is one of the magnificent examples of the Romanesque in Portugal. Also worthy of note is the staircase where the Monumental Serenade is held every year, which marks the beginning of the Academic Week (Queima das Fitas).
Costa Nova

20 min

Very picturesque beach area due to the color that their houses provide visitors.
Stop 5

10 min

One of the most picturesque streets in Coimbra.
Stop 6

5 min

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Porta da Barbaca

5 min

One of the Doors of the Old Wall.
Largo da Portagem

Passing by

Main Praça da Cidade is located in the center on the right bank of the River Mondego.
Igreja de Santa Cruz

15 min

One of the most important churches in Portugal built in the 12th century was dedicated to Saint

Augustine. Considered as the National Pantheon because our first two Kings are buried there.
Stop 10

Passing by

Beautiful example of Gothic architecture.
Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Nova

15 min

18th century monastery where the patron saint of the city is buried. Place where you can also admire a beautiful view over the city.
Universidade de Coimbra Alta & Sofia

25 min Admission not included

The Guide will describe the University. If the guests buy the ticket the Guide will make a visit in the interior.