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Schist Villages and Medieval Castles Tour

5.0 (41 reviews) 4 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour
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Schist Villages and Medieval Castles Tour

About this activity

Discover the history and heritage of the region on a day trip from Coimbra, visit some of the most beautiful Schist Villages in the region and two of the most important castles in the region. Learn about the history and heritage of the Coimbra region by visiting the best unknown places, true treasures located around the city. This private tour will take you to explore the Villages, get lost between nature and schist and learn about the details that allow you to imagine what life was like for the inhabitants in the past. Discover the habits and customs that persist over time and lose yourself in the beauty of these stunning Villages. In between, you will also learn more about the history of Portugal past civilizations as we visit two of the most important Medieval Castles in Coimbra, military instruments that still remain after centuries. Start your tour from the city, I will contact you beforehand so that we can choose a place to collect. If you have look some wild animals may say hi!

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At a glance

Duration
4 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–4
Guide
Portuguese, English
Written guide
Portuguese, English
Operated by
Epicocentro

Ages: Children (3–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: Inclusive tourism guide

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

  1. Castelo de Arouce - Lousa

    30 min

    Our first stop will be at this enigmatic castle, which due to its location, leaves no one indifferent. We will visit the castle, learn about its importance over the centuries and listen to some legends that still persist in the popular imagination today.

  2. Aldeias do Xisto

    30 min

    These villages offer an authentic and enchanting experience, with stunning landscapes, hiking trails, and a rich cultural heritage, they are unique in the country and one of the greatest legacies of the central area.

    The first village we will visit is Candal, one of the most emblematic and picturesque villages.

  3. Aldeias do Xisto

    one hour

    We will make three more stops in some of these amazing villages. We will discover some that are more touristy than others and find a different cultural identity in each of them.

  4. Castelo de Penela

    30 min

    Our last stop will be at Penela castle, a centenary castle that is part of the network of castles and walls of the Mondego, a group that once had a fundamental strategic importance for the subsistence of the city of Coimbra. We will discover a little about its history and get to know this incredible heritage heritage.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • I will contact you with more details after booking.

End point

  • I will contact you with more details after booking.

Pickup points

  • NH Coimbra Dona Ines
  • Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
  • Vila Gale Coimbra
  • Moderna
  • Hotel Oslo Coimbra
  • ibis Coimbra Centro
  • Sapientia Boutique Hotel
  • Tivoli Coimbra Hotel
  • Hotel Ibn-Arrik
  • Cbr Boutique Hotel
  • Internacional

and 9 more pickup points

I will contact you with more details after booking.

Using your ticket

I will meet you somewhere around the pick up point, I will contact you for more details.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
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Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • The Remain part of the tour will be in tranportation

Traveller ratings

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